Anmoal Singh's IB Film Blog

Critique The comments I received were good because I could learn from them. Someone said that music would have helped and I agree with that. Also, someone said that the tempo was good and really added to the feeling that they got while watching which was my intention. I feel like I edited the clips for the tempo the best. The time between my clips were very short allowing me to establish a more intense film. Also, I think my acting was alright. My classmates also thought my acting was done well. Also they really liked the sound I put in to make it sound like a real bell was ringing so I could make it seem like a good reaction shot. I feel like there is a lot of things that I could improve on but I think my filming and transitions could have been improved on.  My classmates thought I should add music to bring the audience in. Otherwise, they felt like it would be boring without any sound. I think my stenghths are making the tempo fit the film well. I think my weaknesses ar...

Camera Movements Camera movements are used in films and videos to grab the audiences attention to certain things in the scene. For example, the director could use a zoom which is the most common technique used. This is used to focus in on a subject. For the viewer, it can deliver a different emotional and psychological effect. Camera Angles The director can use camera angles to enhance their film by using it to build character. For example, if you use a low shot, you can develop the character as being confident and bigger that he/she believes. Also, camera angles can be used to fool the audience. It can give the viewer a different view on someone just from the camera angle. Successes and Recommendations The success we had in this short film was getting the sense of urgency across to the viewer which was the main goal. If I were to do this project again I would recommend that I wear the same clothes so the scene looks natural.