Film & TV Language: Cinematography feedback and learner response

Teacher's feedback:

WWW:

• Jump cut
• Good music
• Post production
• Zoom on in cat effective
• Unusual theme/ narrative

EBI:

• Slightly jerky zoom
• Handheld close-up: unsteady

Peer feedback:

WWW:

• Great use of camera angles/shots
• Good narrative
• Good movements
• Editing
• Song
• Clever plot
• Easy to follow
• Very unique and engaging

EBI:

• Lighting
• Shake: steadier camera work
• Clearer narrative

Self Assessment:

WWW:

• I really like what I did with the sound
• The subject matter and themes
• Use of camera angles and shots

EBI:

• I could have included a voice over to make the narrative more understandable
• I need to train my hands to be steadier

I learnt about how camera angles can influence the audience to think certain ways about characters: For example, a low angle can make a character seem imposing and important and a high angle can make a character seem meek and vulnerable. I know in the future I need to improve my camera work when filming as to not create unsteady shots, which I can achieve by using a tripod.