EVALUATION OF PAST STUDENT PRODUCTIONS

Level 1 Minimal evidence of creative use

Level 2 Basic level of ability in creative use

Level 3 Proficiency in the creative use

Level 4 Consistently excellent in the creative use

Production Name: The

Comments
Parallel Touch Level

holding a shot steady,

where appropriate; 3 Mostly steady shots, unsteady shots were used to add extra effect.
framing a shot, including
and excluding elements as
2 Some of the framing could have been improved.

appropriate;
using a variety of shot
distances as appropriate;
3 Good range of shots. However, there were mostly mid-shots in the
production; possibly more close ups could have been used.
selecting mise-en-scène
including colour, figure,
3 Despite the poor lighting in places (Note – If dark lighting is wanted in
my production, be sure that it does not affect visibility too much),
lighting, objects and setting; however, costume was well selected.
editing so that meaning is
apparent to the viewer;
3 It was particularly good when there was an ellipses in time when the girl
was walking, this hinted towards some supernatural powers which added
to thriller affect (Note – this could be used in our production)
using varied shot
transitions, other effects
2 The footage only contained matched cuts, however, the slight blue used
when someone is taken from the swing again increased effect.
selectively and appropriately;
using original / copyright
free sound with images and
4 All sound enhanced thriller genre and were all copyright free.

editing appropriately for the

task;
Using titles appropriately
3 Very affective typography

Production Name:
Comments
Deadline Level

holding a shot steady,

where appropriate; 2 Steady shot on occasion
framing a shot, including
and excluding elements as
2 Framing was not used effectively, too many long shots, which reveals all
of the action; this decreases the ‘thrill’ aspect.
appropriate;
using a variety of shot
distances as appropriate;
3 Good variety of shots however, many extreme close ups of the eye –
which showed emotion and fear
selecting mise-en-scène
including colour, figure,
1 Lighting decreased suspense and costume was not used well. Moreover,
when the knife exited the girl, there was no blood.
lighting, objects and setting;
editing so that meaning is
apparent to the viewer;
3 Good editing, fast to re-create panic in the scene

using varied shot

transitions, other effects
2 Match cuts throughout, re-wind of footage was good, but confused
storyline.
selectively and appropriately;
using original / copyright
free sound with images and
2 Original sound used, but didn’t suit the genre of the piece.

editing appropriately for the

task;
Using titles appropriately
1 Plain, white titles that were used too often.
Production Name:
Comments
Withheld Level

holding a shot steady,
where appropriate;
framing a shot, including
and excluding elements as
Steady shot used when appropriate. (Note – camera was physically
3 shaken when the character fell to the floor. This movement in the camera
increased verisimilitude – may use this is our thriller)
3 Framing was effective and appropriate

appropriate;
using a variety of shot
distances as appropriate;
2 A more extensive variety could have been used in order to add effect.

selecting mise-en-scène
including colour, figure,
3 Use of phone was very clever and setting was ideal. However, the two
characters were wearing similar clothes which made it quite confusing for
lighting, objects and setting; me as a viewer (Note – pick costume carefully.)
editing so that meaning is
apparent to the viewer;
3 Editing used well, quick editing used in places to represent panic in the
scene
using varied shot
transitions, other effects
2 Only match cuts used.

selectively and appropriately;

using original / copyright
free sound with images and
4 Foley sound of breathing and wind were very effective. (Note – could use
in production)
editing appropriately for the
task;
Using titles appropriately
1 Only appeared once.