Watching everyone’s films in class the other day was actually really inspiring. I realised I’m surrounded by a bunch of hugely talented people and it makes me want to step up my game.

Everyone seemed to enjoy my film and thought that I did a really good job in recreating the atmosphere of the 1930’s. It was a shame that the file I used pixelated my film so the details weren’t as refined but overall it was received well and the content was appreciated.

Below are some of my class mate’s films and snippets of my feedback:

LUCAS “OLIVER”

What’s this all about?

– Camera skills were really amazing, looked like a feature film

– Portrayed wisdom of brother and reminded audiences that children can be quite wise

– Contrast between first half of portrait to second half was a good stylistic choice. First half was very upbeat and second half was more reflective and mellow which showed diversity within the subject.

PATRICK “THAT’S LIFE”

http://www.mediafactory.org.au/patrick-hills/

-Conveyed strong emotion in subject

– Immersed himself in the film (was literally in the shot) which showed his relation to the subject

– Maybe more shots of his Nonna could have intercepted the film for a broader range of footage

-Excellent use of found footage to tell the story, was really moving

ELISE “MY NANA”

http://www.mediafactory.org.au/elise-milner/

https://vimeo.com/125760105

– Use of narration introduced Nana well at the beginning of the film

– Focus and set-up of shots was clear and well executed

– Maybe needed more diversity in shots

– Found footage was utilised really well to enhance the story

KRISTIAN “PANAYIOTU GRIGORIOU”

https://vimeo.com/125531590

 

– Significant shots of subject’s facial features were really nice and artistic

– The portrait was filmed really well however maybe the colouring was a little too bright for the subject matter

– Found footage enhanced narration

– I really liked the set-up of the family photographs behind Kristian’s grandmother. It shows she’s a family oriented person and tells us more about her without words.

DUSTY “CHARLIE AZAR RESTORING LIFE”

http://www.mediafactory.org.au/dusty-johnston/

– Targeted and successfully altered the audiences point of view on taxidermy

– Imagery captured was really vibrant and exciting

– Music perfectly suited the film and was mysterious and quirky

– Found footage looked like Dusty’s footage at times, was blended seamlessly with the portrait