Evaluation Commentary

I have made a video featuring our opening sequence, a storyboard walk-through, photos from the location shots photo shoot and filming day photo shoot, our promotional poster and images of our inspiration, with our evaluation in the form of a director's commentary over the visuals. I have used the same music as featured in the opening sequence in the background of the evaluation video, with an additional track in the middle (written and recorded by myself) with the vocals removed, supporting our idea to use the film to promote unsigned musicians. I found it interesting to use my editing skills to create an analytical video rather than a fictitious piece, challenge myself for a final time within the project.



As you can see from the storyboard walk-through, many of the shots that we had planned changed when we began filming as we were inspired by the natural lighting and general atmosphere of the location. I believe that these changes improved the piece as it seems to flow more naturally.

I got the idea to do a storyboard walk-through within the video from the special features of many of the old Disney films. For example, this still is from a storyboard walk-through for The Lion King. I have always enjoyed comparing the original sketches to the finished product as it gives you an insight into how the film is produced. This was the reason I wanted to include this feature in the video.

I included Milly's photography in the video as many of the images had not been featured on the blog before now, creating effectively a 'special features' section for viewers. The shots fit perfectly with the tone of the film: artistic, grungy, urban, with a sense of danger. Many of the photos also draw attention to the bag which encourages the audience to wonder why this item is so important. I also included the promotional poster that I created using more of Milly's photography, mainly because we are so pleased with how it looks.

I added promotional posters of the films/TV shows that have inspired us throughout the creation of the film in many different areas from plot to poster design, following on from our own promotional poster. I used this as a visually pleasing way to credit them, as well as featuring them on the blog previously.

I repeated the opening sequence at the end of the video so that the audience can watch it for a final time with a new insight. I thought it would be interesting for them to see it after listening to the commentary and seeing the 'behind the scenes' images as they may have a better understanding of our intentions when creating it.


Credits for the evaluation commentary
Commentary: Sophie Hodgson
Editing: Sophie Hodgson
Photography: Milly Cope
Model: Burt Cope
Storyboard: Sophie Hodgson
Music: Burt Cope (Track 1) and Sophie Hodgson (Track 2)