Analysis of Preliminary Exercise

After watching our group video back, I have anlaysed both the strengths and weaknesses of the video.

Strengths

• The framing is quite good - we have followed the Rule of Thirds. (The interviewee's eye line is 1/3 down the frame)
• The cutaways relate to the topic of the documentary.
• We have used a variety of different shots in the cutaways - which add variety and prevent the audience from becoming bored.
• Interviewee was filmed on an immobile chair.

Weaknesses

• Music is a little too loud.
• A jump cut is visible.
• Some of the cutaways are too short - only appear on the screen for 1/2 seconds.
• Cutaways are mixed up and so it doesnt make sense.