Audience Feedback

As part of the evaluation process I asked members of my target group to watch my opening sequence and to answer three question I put to them:

a) What is good?

b) What is bad and how could this be improved?

c) Would you watch the full film and why?

The responses were as follows:

a) What is good?

• The main villain as he looks threatening
• Curiosity to see if the female lead survives
• The title and interest to see how the theme will develop
• The setting as it seems spooky and scary with potential
• The murder weapon as it seems relevant to the environment
• The lighting in the bedroom
• The production companies at the beginning
• The handheld camera shots as they build tension
• The music as it makes the scenes seem eerie
• The heartbeat stopping at the end, creating suspense and grabbing the viewer's attention
• The murder's costume as it is not stereotypical of the age range
• Some of the acting

b) What is bad and how could this be improved?

• There is no sound effect when the rock is thrown onto the girl, and should be added even if not realistic for effect (×2)
• The conversation on the bridge seemed staged and choreographed as opposed to natural
• The sounds were repetitive and not creepy enough for some scenes
• To show a shot of the girl on the ground, with fake blood, to make the death more obvious
• The crackling sound of the wind overpowering conversation at points and creates an unwanted distraction for the audience
• There is colour inconsistency issues throughout
• The voice over not in sync with the lips towards the end of the conversation
• The murderer's costume does not look rugged or dirty enough
• The handheld shots looked to disorientating at times as they were too shaky
• The narrative was confusing to follow

c) Would you watch the full film and why?

• Yes: Curious to see how it ends (×3)
• Yes: To know more (×2)
• Yes: To see the quality of the rest of the film
• Yes: The clarify the confusion presented at the start (×2)
• Yes: To see how the theme of the title is relevant to the film (×2)

Pursuit Final

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Risk Assessment: Exterior

Hazard	Description	Likelihood	Severity	Prevention	Action upon Occurrence
Equipment Care whilst Outdoors	·  Equipment, including the camera and tripod, could be damaged whilst transporting it to and from location on foot. ·  Also prone to weather or environmental damage.	High: The time of year in which I am filming in are prone to wet and windy weather.	High: Damage to equipment would hinder filming for me and other students, potential payment or part-payment to replace or fix equipment.	·  Ensure more than one person carries equipment to minimise each person’s load and reduce the risk of dropping. Take breaks if necessary. ·  Check the weather forecast from different sources to have an estimated view of the weather. Carry a large umbrella to cover the camera in case of rain. Always ensure that protective bags and covers are put on and fastened correctly.	·  Check for any damage to the equipment. If any piece has broken off, take this too, and contact teachers and any student due to borrow equipment afterwards. ·  Check for water damage. If any has occurred try methods such as placing camera in a bowl of dry rice. As before, contact all concerned.
Individuals Carrying and Transporting Equipment	·  Equipment will be carried by individuals and transported to and from location on foot. This could lead to strain and possible injury.	Low: Equipment will not require carrying frequently and load will be shared.	High: If a strain injury, such as a back injury, is induced then this could be quite dangerous.	·  Share the load between multiple people to lower the mass carried by each individual. Take breaks if necessary.	·  If any strain is caused then stop immediately. If pain persists seek medical advice.
Weather Exposure to Cast and Crew	· It is likely that it will be cold and windy when filming, affecting the cast and crew members and slowing down the filming process and lowering the quality of the performance. Also could be harmful to health.	High:  The time of year in which I am filming in are prone to wet and windy weather.	Medium: Individuals could become ill through prolonged exposure. Also setbacks in filming.	·   Ask crew to come in warm clothing, and cast to wear layers underneath costume and bring extra layers. If is fine if costume’s reflect weather needs as this is fitting with the environment. A break will be taken back at home part way through the day to warm up, change any wet clothes and consume warm food.	·  If conditions become too extreme to operate in, even with extra clothing and umbrellas, then the shoot would have to be cancelled. If weather improves later on then filming may resume. Treat any cold induced conditions as required, and seek medical advice if condition is severe and does not improve.
River and Low Bridge	· For the conversational section of my sequence I will be filming on a bridge with low railings. This presents a danger to the equipment and the possibility that someone could fall into the river below.
Uneven and Slippery Surfaces	· The running sections will take place in uneven, forest areas. If it rains on the day or the day before shooting then some of this could also be slippery, presenting a slip and/or trip hazard.
Damage to General Public

Actors: Exterior

Some of my interior actors are in my exterior scenes too, however here are my remaining actors:

 

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Name: Helen Shenton

Age: 16

Role: Friend/Victim

 

Helen has previous acting experience through school and Church activities. She is fairly confident in front of the camera due to this and had no problem acting in a public place. Helen is also quite active, as she is a dancer of multiple types, and therefore the most able to complete this role as it has the most running. Helen is also friend and therefore making the shoots easier as communication is smoother and spending time in each other's company is not a problem.

 

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Name: Alex Watson

Age: 18

Role: Murderer/Antagonist

 

Alex is a very versatile character who enjoys acting. He is very confident in front of the camera and so public onlookers would not worry him. He is also Josie's partner, which makes their scenes together more comfortable for both of them, and in terms of logistics also makes sense.

Filming Day-1: Interior

Risk Assessment: Interior

Hazard	Description	Likelihood	Severity	Prevention	Action upon Occurrence
Red Head Lighting	·  Three interior lights that can overheat easily, especially the metal flaps, could cause burns ·  A fire hazard if any flammable material is near also due to overheating. ·  High wattage could be hazardous if sockets are overloaded, blown fuse. ·  Multiple wires, trip hazard or cause lights to topple. ·  Tall and heavy, could fall onto an individual or cause a break to the equipment if assembled incorrectly.	Medium: Several hazards, however minimal cast and crew.	Medium: Injury and/or damage in most cases would be minor.	·  Lights to be turned off when not in use to avoid overheating, and adjust flaps indirectly. ·  Keep the area near the lights clear of any obstruction and turn off lights when unneeded. ·  Unplug other outputs and plug lights into separate mains and use extensions only if needed. ·  Wind up excess wiring and use floor mats to cover high traffic areas. ·  Clarify assembly details with teachers, more than one person constructing lights and check all screws are tightened.	·  Treat minor burns under running cold water for 15 minutes. ·  As there are no fire extinguishers in homes, in case of any fires evacuate the building immediately and call 999 for fire-fighters. ·  Turn off the electricity. Minor problems can be fixed manually with experience but otherwise hire an electrician. ·  Use a first aid kit for any injuries obtained from a fall. Clear any broken glass with a dustpan and brush and dispose in a glass bin. ·  Use a first aid kit if the light has landed on an individual and caused injury. In the case of a serious injury seek medical advice immediately. Clear any broken glass with a dustpan and brush and dispose in a glass bin.
Reflectors/Diffusers	· The reflectors are stored by folding the metal wiring around the edges. When releasing from the cover this can extend quickly and hurt the individual. · A fire hazard if in close contact with a red head light for a prolonged period of time.	High: The reflector retains shape often unexpectedly and students have less experience.	Medium: Injury from reflectors would most likely be extremely minor; however fire could be awfully hazardous.	·   Hold the reflector and case away from the face when extracting. Be in a spacious enough are when completing this process. ·   Hold up reflectors manually so that they are not in front of any light when in resting position. Do not put diffusers too close to lights or their flaps.	·  Tend to any minor injuries with heat, cold or a first aid kit if needed. ·  As there are no fire extinguishers in homes, in case of any fires evacuate the building immediately and call 999 for fire-fighters.
Moving and Rearranging sofas	· Two sofas need to be moved and one of these needs to be extended as part of creating the bedroom set. Could create strain due to involvement of heavy items.	Low: The sofas are of considerable mass however the distance of travel is very small and no lifting is required.	High: If a strain injury, such as a back injury, is induced then this could be quite dangerous.	·   Make sure that two people are operating each sofa together, to lower the mass to manoeuvre for each person. Clear the path of travel before moving the sofas and take off any access mass before doing anything.	·  If any strain is caused then stop immediately and sit down. If pain persists then seek medical advice.
Glassware	· Glasses are used in the kitchen to pour juice into. Broken glass can be dangerous.	Low: Nothing else will be on the counter and this action is frequent for many and therefore unlikely for accidents.	Medium: Broken glass can be severe if consumed but it is most likely in this scenario to pose an external threat.	·   Keep the counter clear of anything else, so other items can not trigger the glass to fall and break. Also keep the glass as far away from the edge of the counter as possible.	·  Clear any broken glass using a dustpan and brush and dispose in a glass bin. In the unlikely event of any being consumed, seek medical advice immediately.
Stool	· The ghost will stand on a stool during his scenes in order to fit into frame. This could cause a fall hazard.	Low: The stool has non-slip grips and the height is very low.	Low: A fall from that height is extremely unlikely to cause any significant injury.	·   Make sure the actor has something to hold onto for support and use a stool with non-slip grips.	·  Use heat, cold, or a first aid kit for any obtained injuries accordingly.