final cut part2

In the next section of our single shot write up, we're meant to compare our work to that of another group and then comment on their work - what's good, what's not so good and what would change about it to improve it.

However... at this stage in time, I haven't found anybodies finished pieces on their blogs... I must have just looked through about 15+ blogs! (And seeing as people are in groups of 4, that would make up roughly a member from each of the groups.) So for now, it's going to have to be a waiting game... and when someone does post their finished piece, I'll pounce! And comment! lol


UPDATE:

Right, i've found a groups posted work, which can be found on http://dannythiele.blogspot.com/.

Titled 'Beautiful Betrayal', it similarly(in comparison to our 'One Shot') is a film noir type. Set in a graveyard, it features two characters, one of which seeks positive things, whilst the other negative and ends the film by stabbing the good character. There is a sense of intrigue in the piece as the audience doesn't exactly know what will happen, the murder definitely isn't a full drawn conclusion, this again being like our film where the end is obscure and more difficult to predict.

In a similar fashion to our own film, the group have made use of shadows, again, dark representing bad and good being in the stark bright light.

There is also a comparison drawn from the fact that the film features little dialogue, but instead a predominant sound in the background; a music score for Beautiful Betrayal.
Nonetheless, this group has included echoed dialogue from the characters. It adds another form to narrate the piece and give direction as to what is occurring.

A further contrast found is that we chose to use slightly tighter shots, whereas 'Beautiful Betrayal' has scenery around the main characters: that of the graveyard and headstones. This tempts to viewer to think of it as being a sad, but safe place to be. However, when the murder is committed at the end, it also reinforces that this is a place relating to death.

Also, as a side, the group have included credits listing who was involved in the actual film and importantly, the production.

-These in total form the comparisons I've been able to draw between 'One Shot' and 'Beautiful Betrayal'.

@