Peer Feedback

To find out if our opening sequence was of a high standard and contained all of the conventions we asked for some peer feedback. Here are the results:

Conventions of opening sequence?

Those asked commented that we included introduction of characters, title sequence and a soundtrack as well as establishing and tracking shots.

Specific genre conventions?

Those asked commented that we included a soundtrack that is relevant to the fantasy genre, the font used in the title sequence and colour used for the font were also thought to be specific to the fantasy genre as were the props and costumes.

Variety and quality of camera work?

Those asked commented that we didn’t include a variety of shots and some of the shots were too long however the shots we did include they commented that the shots conveyed realism and that the camera work was good and that the camera was kept steady throughout.

Use of special effects?

As we didn’t include any special effects there weren’t any comments for this.

Sound quality and effectiveness?

Those asked commented that the sound quality was very clear and fitted the footage really well. It was also commented that the titles appearing with the beat was a good effect.

Use of mise-en-scene?
It was commented that even though it was limited the mise-en-scene was good and suited the genre.

Editing?

It was commented that we used good transitions and they were effective.

Best features?

Those asked said that the point of view shots and the soundtrack were the best features of our opening sequence.