Presentation Feedback

Feedback from our Storyboard Presentation

After presenting our storyboard to the rest of our class, we received useful feedback on how we could improve our ideas. 

The group liked our storyboard, we used Harriet's as we felt it contained the greatest amount of detail. We could only think of one name, simply 'Red Room', for which we received positive feedback as the simplicity of it allowed people to immediately see our genre and concept, and most horror films use simple names that are directly related to their theme. 

They also liked the idea of using more naturalistic sound rather than purely non-diegetic soundtrack, similar to the audio in The Blair Witch Project. We showed the sound I made on Audacity, and agreed that using this kind of effect or a low hum in the background combined with louder, diegetic noises such as typing would create more suspense. 

We all agreed that our trailer should contain more titles than originally planned in order to further explain the concept to the audience. As there may be many viewers who haven't heard of the deep web, the titles should explain it while also making it seem interesting in order to get people interested in the film. 

The use of voiceovers was also discussed in conjunction with titles. If not effective enough on their own, a voiceover (if done effectively) could increase the suspense. However, in order for this to work it will have to sound professional meaning we'll have to look for voice actors with access to a good enough microphone. 

The presentation and feedback were very useful and allowed us to receive new input from outside the group and honest opinions on our current ideas.

Presentation Feedback

Presentation Feedback:

As a group we presented our story board and a range of ideas to an audience. We decided to present the story board i created as we believed it was done in the greatest amount of detail regarding each individual scene and shot, making it easier for the audience to grasp the idea of our concept.

Regarding our name 'Red room', they seemed to like the simplicity of it, and how it creates a very clear idea of the genre from the beginning. Since red room, commonly is known for being a room where murder takes place, the definition itself being 'a hidden website or service on the "Deep Web" where you can see and/or participate in interactive torture or murder.'

We also explained our ideas of having high levels of naturalistic noises in order to create a sense of realism with a quiet non diegetic soundtrack. This idea seemed to be preferred since it would create a realer and more tense environment, through our focus group we also gained the same response. Therefore as a groom we deem this idea to be effective and suitable to use within our teaser trailer.

The idea of a greater use of titles and the possibility of voice over in order for the audience to gain a greater understanding was also brought up. Through feedback we were told that titles would be very effective, and as an improvement a greater amount then already decided would be even better. This is due to the lack of knowledge surrounding the deep web to the average person, therefore because of this, they thought a greater explanation to ensure a clear understanding would be appropriate. Something which we will consider as we are creating our piece.

Other feedback regarding the voice over was that if the titles do not fit in well enough, our concept of a voice over giving a greater description would be constructive. Which allowed us to acknowledge that either way would be effective since at first we were sceptical of the voiceover, in case it sounded out of place and/or made it seem more amateur.

The feedback we have been given through our presentation as well as our focus group are things we will undoubtedly take into account to guarantee that our teaser trailer best suits its genre and target audience.

Presentation Feedback

Presentation Feedback 

After we had all made our storyboards in the group we decided to choose the best one that would be good to present to the class. When we did this we also had to explain all the other logistics. As a group when we presented we explained the plot line of our film trailer and most people in the class seemed to understand and agreed with it being a good idea that at the beginning of the trailer to have a few seconds explaining what the deep web is so that the viewers understand and don't get bored or confused.

Secondly another piece of feedback we received is to look at other films and see if the use voiceover or titles to explain what is going on throughout the film. This piece of feedback was agreed by everyone as when we presented it everyone said it would be a good idea to have voice overs or titles to help explain what is going on due to the confusing concept that the film trailer has.

When we explained the concept of our title being 'Red Rooms' the feedback that we received was positive as they liked the simplicity of the title and how it explained in the title exactly what it is. Everyone is aware of the concept of a red room and that it is usually where a murder takes place therefore they liked the idea of tho being linked to the deep web.

Feedback we received was that stye also liked and preferred the idea of us using more naturalistic sound throughout the trailer to make it more naturalistic rather than just relying non - diegetic sound playing in the background. The feedback they gave was that they liked this idea because it added a sense if realism to the trailer and makes the sound effects more natural.