An excellent two-minute film opening showed creative use of technical skills like controlled camerawork with varied shots, attention to locations, costumes, and performances, and effective editing with clear cuts and transitions that established the narrative. The opening also effectively built tension through music and had clear dialogue, receiving high marks and praise for its clarity, genre conventions, and as an overall excellent film opening.

1. AS Coursework – Film Openings
Name: KARKERA Evie
Two Minute Film Opening: The Bright Side
There is evidence of excellence in the creative use of many of the technical skills.
Footage:
There is great controlled use of the camera throughout with great variety of shots
and attention to framing. Great attention to mise-en-scene particularly
location/costume/performance.
Editing:
Cuts and transitions are excellent throughout clearly establishing narrative. Good
titles to show the conventions of the industry. Pace of opening scene is particularly
effective.
Sound:
The use of music builds tension well throughout the piece. Dialogue can be heard
clearly throughout.
Overall:
An excellent film opening that fits the genre well. Narrative is clear with good use of
genre conventions.
Total 50/60 Level: 4