Editing Feedback.

After we had finished editing each individual scene, we recieved feedback from other class members and different media teachers. Here is the feedback we recieved for each scene:

SCENE 1:

- Remove the shot of Marie's character screaming, when the lights black out, as it didn't seem realistic.

- Use less shots of Marie and Johnny flirting and more cut away shots so the attention is really focusing on Alfie.

- When Johnny leaves Marie to go and check the door, cut the shot earlier so the change of angle flows better.

- The music we use at the beginning of the scene should fade out quietly when dialogue between characters starts and be audible in the background.

- Make the shot of Alfie locking the door shorter, so it doesn't drag on.

- Add in the sound effect of an explosion after the flame is sparked, to create an effect and make the action more significant.

- Remove the 2nd shot of Johnny and Marie flirting or add a shot for Marie's character to react to.


SCENE 2:

- Re-shoot this scene as there was bad continuity and the shots didn't flow, however once we re-shot this wasn't a problem.

- Possibly shorten the length of this scene as it did seem rather slow paced compared to Scene 1, however we needed this effect to create the right mood for the scene.

- The ambulance sirens should sound for a longer duration, up until the tapping of Alfie's foot is shown.

- Remove the wind sound effects or make the volume of it extremely quiet. Instead use background music for longer to increase the tension.


SCENE 3:

- Best scene, shots used are really good.

- The cross-fade effects add realism.

- Black & White images represent the passing of time and the past well.

- Remove shot of tilting up Alfie on the staircase as it takes too long to reveal his face.


SCENE 4:

- Some shots were not digitised properly and therefore had limited shots.

- Alot of background sound changes, which would affect continuity.

- The camera operater and the camera was visible in the window reflection behind the characters and the action.

- Pointless scene as Scene 4 does already send the same message.

- We didn't shoot as much footage as we needed to for a successful scene and therefore was advised to scrap this scene and use the shots we were able to use in our flashback scenes.


SCENE 5:

- Not to have Alfie's character walking away towards the camera as it isn't an effective ending.

- Use a fade to black to end the scene, ready for the titles to appear.