LO4: Proposed Certification Against BBFC Criteria

Under the BBFC criteria our short film would be classed as 12 or 12A. This is because the film features infrequent use of strong language, drug references and gambling. However it is not glamourized, therefore the film would be given a 12/12A rating under BBFC criteria.

Based against feedback from our screening 3/5 people agreed that the 12 rating was the most suitable rating. Their reasons stated were relevant and we took this into account when deciding on the rating. This has informed our decision to class the film a 12.

LO4: Group Screening + Feedback

Here we gathered a group of people of varying ages to watch out short film.

I asked the group what they thought of our short film. Below are some of the comments made.

 

"I liked the ending, it was very mysterious."
 

"The picture quality was superb."
 

"I didn't see that coming."
 

"The backing music set the mood well." 
 

"That guy had a very convincing American accent."
 

"I thought it was well made."

"Quite dark."
 

The feedback given was very positive. We feel that our film was a success.

I also asked the group what they though the BBFC classification for the short film should be.

The results were:

3 votes for a rating of 12
1 vote for a rating of 15
1 vote for a rating of PG

I then asked them to state their reasons.

Comments made:

Rated 12 because:
"There are obvious implications of drug use and gambling"

Rated 15 because:
"The mood and tone of the film feels quite dark so I'd say a 15."

Rated PG because:
"I don't think its that high because its all implied and its not been promoted."

based on these results it seems that a 12 rating is the most suitable rating. Against BBFC criteria this is a realistic classification. 

LO3: Final Film

LO3: Linking Audio To Visuals & Applying Audio Effects

Above we have experimented with the audio to remove hissing and other unwanted sounds. We then linked and synced it with the viusals shown to complete the footage.

LO3: Applying Appropriate Visual Effects & Transitions

Before Sharpen Applied; Image is slightly blured.

After Sharpen Applied; Image is clearer and presents higher quality.

Before Sharpen Applied; Image is slightly blured.

After Sharpen Applied; Image is clearer and presents higher quality.

Before Sharpen Applied; Image is slightly blured.

After Sharpen Applied; Image is clearer and presents higher quality.

LO3: Online Edit

LO3: Offline Edit + Review

Review of Offline Edit

Our offline edit is a the first rendition of our film without any visual and audio effects. This is seen in the edit as the audio levels are inconsistent. As well as this there are areas where scenes seem to be out of focus which will be solved in the final edit by applying sharpen to it.

Overall our offline edit we feel is refined enough to tell the story needed. However the first rendition needs work on the audio and visual effects need to be used in places to raise the overall quality of the film. We feel that no shots need to be re-filmed and our generally happy with the camera and performance of our actors.

To improve in next rendition:

- Visual effects
- Audio edit 
- Backing track
- re-record audio in places
- Insert establishing shots to fill 30 second gap

LO3: Edit Decision List

LO3: Logging Rushes