Production Log ONE

This week I have looked at previous candidate's work, other film's opening sequences and evaluated both of them by noting down how this may entice or dissuade viewers from watching the film.

By looking at the mark scheme, I have realised that marks are awarded for more than just a typical piece of work; I have realised that things I did not realise were important, such as titles/font, are quite important in order to raise my level. I have also realised that they take things quite seriously, as seen in the results of what other candidates have received. For example, one member's coursework was a really good scene ("Wasters" from last year) but I found that because of the fact that it felt like more of a trailer, it was brought down by a few marks. Also, one candidate's work that I did not feel was all too good ("Written Syria" from last year) had many conventions that are typically seen in an opening sequence. As an opening sequence should not contain a lot of things happening in it, this was noted to be a good piece of work.

This will have an impact on my production as it has enabled me the understanding of what is in an opening sequence and what isn't. I will try to focus more on having less as oppose to adding a lot into it.