Reflections

Things we noticed that went wrong:

- we left props in the background
- continuity issues where the match-on-action didn't flow.
- 30 degree rule - some shots were too similar so we had to cut in new shots to make it more continuous.
- unatural movements ( for example the shot where Bianca moves back against the radiator)
- pace is too slow
- not enough reactions to messages

Improvements for the weekend:

- be aware of rules of continuity when filming
- speed up the pace
- add in reactions to messages ( speak the messages through as filming)
-  we might screen test Patricia to be the actress and Bianca will do the voice-over as they will better suit these roles.
- make sure the shots are not tilted and make sure that they are parallel to the lines of the door.

TEACHER FEEDBACK
Ms. Dymioti
mother should be ringing for a reason, not just a random chat - reminding her of an event. much more functional rather than filling up space for no reason. mother's message is just too long.
hear friend first. mandy, mother and then mandy again.
improve more continuity. cutting off end of sequences. not enough details. doesn't need to put on answer phone so early. can put it on after she gets a drink. we're in control of dialogue instead of dialogue being in control of us.
take off earrings and jacket. check reflection in mirror. build up sense of character.
could record it on a mobile - would have the 'phone' effect.
the music is effective.
Mrs Blackborow
the mother's voice doesn't sound like how the audience would imagine her mother to sound.
the music shouldn't start until the 'scary' part starts - we should just have diegetic sound at the beginning, no music needed.