Evaluation Question 3

When given the original task and brief, it was important to carry out research with the audience in mind. We had to create a film that would be both interesting and entertaining, but also make it suitable and relevant to our target audience, teenagers aged 15 and above. As our film is a 15 certificate, we had to aim to include elements that would make our film a 15, therefore we used the bbfc website to research conventions that would guarantee a 15 rating. www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/15-2

We also had to research conventions of a drama film, this involved watching drama films and clips from dramas to pick up on key elements. However it was important that these drama films were aimed at a similar target audience so we could be accurate with our films themes. One clip I personally watched is the trailer from the film 'Uncertainty' which helped me understand some conventions of a drama film. The film is also a 15 certificate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSC6jT8JYc

When filming and editing our film, we had to plan ahead so that our shots, when put together, would make absolute sense to the audience. Therefore we had to film the story in order as best we could, so that when editing our film it would be less complicated for us. Also, when editing the film, we had to use effects such as black and white on our flashback scenes, so that the audience definately knew what scenes were what. Also, we had to have a shot of Harley before the extra appears on the train, as without a clear shot of Harley, the audience may believe the boy who sits next to Holly on the train is in fact Harley, when he is just an extra.

The audience response to our film was generally positive. Below are examples of comments. A common theme amongst the comments was that the sound quality needed to be better, which I agree on. There are parts of the film where the film is difficult to hear, particularly the clips which have voiceovers. The sound is a little too quiet at times, however we didn't have time to re record the sound, something which I believe would have improved our production. Also, there were a few continuity errors, such as when Holly comes out of Harley's house, she is no longer carrying the bin liner that she had when running down the stairs. Although not too obvious, other continuity errors such as when Harley enters his house needed to be neater, as there is a time delay that wouldnt normally occur. This however was oblivious to us when making the film, as well as the bin liner miss, therefore the audience feedback helped us discover silly mistakes in our film that we needed to tidy up.

There were also good comments, the acting was praised, the music was praised and the choice of shots. The audience understood our film, and the overall the comments below are very good indeed, giving all our group a sense of staisfaction as we achieved what we set out to.