Rough Cut Feedback

1. Have the shot material appropriate for a music video?

• Yes, footage relates to song.
• Yes the setting is relevant.
• Yes, follows a lot of indie videos- 'causes mischief.'

2. Has attention been paid to mise-en-scene?

• Yes, good use of costume but not as much on location.
• Yes, the use of masks are good, and the clothing is appropriate and relevant.
• Like the idea of masks. Location could be created.

3. Is there controlled use of the camera?

• Yes with how framed well.
• Yes, the camera is controlled and professional.
• Yes.

4. Is there a variety of shot types and angles?

• Yes they have lots.
• Yes  there is a variety of shots which hold our interest.
• Yes, good variety in this respect.

5. Is the editing effective at constructing a linear or non-linear meaning?

• Yes as there's a story line that is cut up.
• Yes there is a clear story line following the main character.
• Yes, is easy to follow 'story'- goes well with lyrics at times.

6. Is there appropriate use of transitions and other effects?

• Yes with the layering.
• Not many transitions but good use of other effects, eg ghosts.
• Yes, like him sitting in house and one leaving.

7. Does the pace of the editing work well with the pace of the song?

• Yes though cut most of it.
• Yes because it is quick speed and the song is upbeat.
• Yes, fast paced.

8. If there is lip synching, is it effective?

• There were parts which it didn't match up.
• Yes mostly all lip synching is in time.
• Yes, instrument playing doesn't look entirely convincing though.

9. Is the video effective a communicating a star persona?

• Yes- revolves around one person.
• Yes because they dressed like they are in a band.
• Yes.

10. Do you think they need to re-film anything or film anything else? If so, what?

• If to re-film we think the clips with the band, as the background doesn't fit well.
• Put in more fast paced shots, maybe close up to give it more variation and hold our interest.
• There is a lot of variety which is good, some scenes are a bit boring though. Think that video needs a 'quirk'- something to add an edge.