A2 Short Film Commentary April 7th, 2011
As a key part of your Short Film coursework you must produce a reflective analysis of your work and the role which you took in the production. The reflective analysis should select key features of the creative product and reflect critically on both the creative process and the product. Those of you who worked in a group should focus on the construction and impact of their role.
It is best to think of this as being closer to a micro analysis of the kind submitted for FM1 than it is some kind of broadly based production report. You should bring to bear their Film Studies knowledge in order to evaluate aspects of their own work, for example, in terms of what you were trying to achieve and whether the creative decisions made proved to be appropriate ones. Certainly some reflection on creative intention within their chosen role, and an understanding of potential affect is advisable.
Given the limited length of this analysis, the student is strongly recommended to focus on precise moments, and particular key decisions made, rather than considering the dynamics of production, or any underpinning research methodologies.
To help you write your script you can use the following questions as a guide:
- What were your overall aims of your project?
- What other short films influenced your work? Give an example of how and which film?
- Pick 3-5 significant parts of your short film and discuss what impact you wanted to have on the audience, how did you do this?
- What technical devices did you use in the construction of your short film?
You need to complete your script so that it can be filmed in your first lesson back after Easter.
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