Showcase Written Feedback: Further improvements

Alongside feedback confirming we had achieved our initial aims for the opening, we did receive useful feedback if we were to repeat the entire process. The most common observation was that the writing of "Friday" should be made bigger so easier to read. We had wanted to fit the writing under the protagonist on the guttering so could not be made any bigger. Ideally we wouldn't want the writing to take up a large proportion of the frame but if we received further feedback mentioning it we could have considered making more of a point of it.

Showcase Written Feedback: Ending

Another key aspect of our opening that we wanted to achieve was the ambiguity of the scenario and protagonist. We wanted to consistently focus on the protagonist and ensure that the audience is fully invested in her by the end of the opening. The success of a film opening can be defined by whether the audience are keen to continue watching, which many people mentioned in their feedback. Our use of straight cuts and constantly changing diegetic and non diegetic sound ensured the discomfort of the audience we had hoped for.  (refer to question three)

Showcase Written Feedback: Genre

One of the most useful things I personally gained from the showcase was people's recognition of our use of titles in relation to genre. The use of bright pink lettering in chalk conforms to the convention of upbeat, childlike teen dramas however we develop this through darker more mature content. The intensity of relatable scenarios particularly the party scene and rapid paced sequences conforms to the drama/thriller genre. (refer to question two)

Showcase Written Feedback: Sound Choice

The written feedback we gained from the showcase confirmed to us that we had succeeded in our aim to make the audience feel on edge and uncomfortable, largely achieved through sound. The main focus of "areas to improve" was regarding our choice for a piercing ringing sound edited over the black screens and the abrupt nature of such. The reasons for such feedback was as it was too loud, even "horrible" however both of these were conscious decisions we made post production. We were fully aware of the intensity of the ringing sounds though previous audience research amongst the class and peers. (refer to question four)

Feedback Focusing on Sound

Feedback Focusing on 'Friday'