Focus group Feedback 2!

Feed Back Questions:

(X= number of times it was commented on)

Did you understand the narrative?

Yes - 8, No -1, Kinda - 1

Did you sympathise worth the main character Emma?

Yes - 9, No - 0, Kinda - 1

Have you figured out who kidnapped her?

Yes - 8, No - 2

Do you my think my film has improved from the last time you saw it? How?

Yes - 10, No - 0

• Pacing improved X4
• Scenes run smoother X2
• Shots look cleaner X2
• Edits are tighter X3
• Good that the councillor scene has been removed
• Easier to follow/ understand X2
• Beginning is more effective
• Aspect ratio
• Its been tidied up more
• Makes more sense
• Works better

Any specific comments on sound/ editing/ camera work/ etc?

Sound- 

• Good use of high pitched sound
• good use of silence & minimal sound
• Jenny's line is unnecessary
• dramatic music could be used in calendar scene to increase suspense

 Camera/ Editing-

• Camera warp is great
• jitter/ jump cut is effective
• Pacing is improved
• Blur effect is cool
• Fade to blacks are effective
• Liked the whole kitchen scene
• The editing is really good
• Good mise en scene 

Overall Improvements?

•  Could be spread up slightly
• Callender scene could have a bigger range of flashbacks
• Ends a bit abruptly
• Maybe put and extra scene at he end?
• Maybe put music over the CCTV footage?
• Tweak Editing / continuity
• keep the aspect ratio the same throughout

Overall Positives?

• Its very good
• Very well directed
• Ring scene is much better
• Pacing is slick and effective X2
• Kept me interested throughout
• use of silence was effective
• Shots are clear and well thought out
• Story is good
• Acting is good
• Mise en scene is excellent X2
• Very good cinematography