Analysis of previous Students work

By Sylvie Apps

Research and PlanningStudent Name:

Joel

Louise

James

Luke

Mark i predicted:

13/20

14/20

18/20

17/20

Actual Mark:

15/20

12/20

20/20

19/20

Reasons:

It looks clear to someone reading it as it is well structured and he has used a range of technology. For example,Prezi, Blendspace, Youtube etc. However, i think more detail was needed in his research into British gangster films.

Her research into Quentin Tarantino was detailed and so was the Theory research. The planning was clear about what she wanted to do. However, she needs more in-depth detail in her other research tasks

A lot of detail in both research and planning. This was especially in the research of Conventions of a Gangster film. He used a variety of different technology to present each task. However, he could have analysed some openings of British Gangster films when researching his sub genre.

Great amounts of detail throughout his research and planning. Especially in his Theory research. The blog is clearly structured and uses a range of technology. More research in the the sub genre of British gangster is needed.

Construction - Joel

43/60

Mark i predicted: Reasons: Actual Mark: 39/60

In relation to mise en scene the editing at the beginning when they took freeze frames of each character and put their name in text was very effective. Also, the use of dark lighting created tension and reflects the gangster genre well. A range of camera shots and movements were used. Good use of parallel, non-diegetic music throughout. There was also a good use of props which makes it seem more real. The film was quite dark throughout and the audio was unclear at times.

Two shot and shows dark lighting.Freeze frame with use of text to show

characters name. Camera starts off at a low angle tilting down into an establishing shot of the house.

Construction - LouiseMark i predicted: Reasons: Actual Mark: 36/60 35/60

Good use of camera angles and movements used throughout even though the camera is unsteady at times. Also, the use of text to tell the story is effective and makes it clear to the viewer what is going on. However, the text should stay on the screen for slightly longer. She didn’t make the genre of the opening clear enough and the time period it was set in was confusing at times.

Quite a lot of writing to read and it only stays on the screen

for 5 seconds.

Long shot taken from a high angle. Costume was appropriate.

Construction - JamesMark i predicted: Reasons: Actual Mark:

48/60 50/60

There was a huge variation of shot types. At the beginning the music was parallel with the titles. A good time lapse of the city which is effective because large cities are typically where gangster films are set.The voice over was clear and effective to the opening. Good use of different range of locations which fits well with the gangster genre. However, the fight scene goes on for too long.

Fight scene goes on for over a minute.High angle establishing shot of the city. Time lapsed from day to night.

Construction - LukeMark i predicted: Reasons: Actual Mark:

48/60 50/60

Good sound quality throughout, good use of voice overs and dialogue was clear. There was a good variation of shot types. The range of locations was good and clearly well thought out. There was also good use of editing. The music was very appropriate until it reached the stab scene where it should of got more tense. There wasn’t much low level lighting used which would of created more of a gangster type feeling and tension.

Range of locations used and good establishing shot at the

beginning. Good use of editing. Blurred shot becoming clearer.

Two shot. Good use of costumes to show who is the

boss.