STILLS FROM PROPOSED FILM - ADJUSTMENTS

After reviewing the self reflection and the peer feedback, it is clear that in order to improve my photographs some adjustments should be made.

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STILLS FROM PROPOSED FILM - PEER FEEDBACK

After asking several of my peers and friends about my film stills, I am better equipped to adjust and improve my designs.

STILL 1

After asking some people about this photo, I found out some interesting thoughts about it.

The majority of people liked the location and the visual aesthetic of the house. Some people mentioned that the ivy on the front of the house makes it seem more creepy than it actually is.

One person made an interesting comment about the shape of the house, which nobody else picked up on. They said that the spikes and the pointed, jagged shape of the house gave it an imposing shape that seemed to create some hostility to the picture.

I received mixed feelings about the inclusion of Grace in the picture. Some people said she seemed a bit out of place, but others said she added to the creepiness of the photograph. However, most people agreed that she needed to be a bit darker and more faded, to accentuate the ghostly quality to her.

Another point that most people agreed upon (myself included) was the fact that the picture was too bright. The majority of people I asked commented on the sky being too light and, in order to better match the tone of the story, suggested that it should be darkened.

STILL 2

This photo was well-received by most people I asked.

Most people said that they liked the aesthetic and feel of the photograph, stating that the atmosphere created by the mist and fog really captured the eerie quality that I was going for.

Most people also liked the way that created the mist and fog surrounding the trees. They said that the darkened trees really bring them out and makes them easier to see.

After explaining the story in relation to this picture, a few people did argue that this picture wasn't really relevant to the story. Almost everyone did say that they liked, nonetheless.

STILL 3

The majority of people liked this photo, due to the creepy, horror-like quality that the hand coming over the edge of the bath induces.

Most people liked the way that the mist at the bottom was more prominent than previous photos. However, on the other hand, most people did notice that I had been using the same mist in all the film stills.

After comparing this photo to the film poster I created using a similar image, some people noticed that there were less trees in the background of this photo than the poster. They liked that it cleared up the background a bit and made the focus more on the bath.

Some negative points mentioned include:

• The sky is a little too bright
• The vignette is too noticeable

STILL 4

After showing some people this photo, the majority agreed that, compared to previous photos, this photo was a little lacking in creativity. Many people said that it was a little boring.

A few people commented on the appearance of the mist again. Some people said that, in this instance, it wasn't needed and perhaps I was using it a bit too often. They said that the appearance of the gravestone made it sufficiently creepy without the mist.

However, there were some positive thoughts to take from their feedback. Some people said that they liked the darkness surrounding the characters and the location.

STILL 5

The majority of people I asked liked the setting and the idea behind this photo.

In this instance, people liked the way the mist complemented the photo and added to the visual feel of the photo.

Some people said that the blood on the characters' clothes didn't look right. Having been told this, it does look a bit too bright. Some adjustments should be made accordingly.

STILL 6

The majority of people liked this photo. They said that the location really complemented the look of the photo.

They liked that the mist was more subtle than in previous film stills. Some people also noticed that Grace's body was similar to that of one of the film posters, in which her body had multiple faded versions around to give the impression she was ghostly. Those who noticed this said they liked the way I've done her dead body the same way. It gives a sense of continuity throughout all the photos.

No one commented on the vignette, which was commented on negatively in previous photos.

GRACE POSTER DESIGNS - ADJUSTMENTS

As part of my peer feedback, some people suggested some adjustments that could be made to improve the posters.

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PEER FEEDBACK - FILM POSTER DESIGNS

PEER FEEDBACK
After asking some peers for feedback on the initial posters I've designed so far, I have gained some insight as to what some people may think of my ideas.


POSTER DESIGN 1
A majority of the people I asked about this design, liked the use of the tree as a backdrop. They thought it was suitably creepy for a horror film and hinted at the English countryside setting.

However, people did say that it doesn't really provide much, if any, insight as to what the film is about. This could lead to some confusion as to what the poster advertises.

The tagline of the film received mixed reactions- with some saying it was good and some saying it was too long and doesn't relate to what is going on in the rest of the poster. Overall, people thought the idea behind this poster was good, but they didn't think it worked as an advertisement to my story.


POSTER DESIGN 2
This poster design was better received than the first one. People commented saying that they liked the way in which the tagline and title complemented each other. The inclusion of the bath gives more of an indication as to what the film is about- especially with the tagline. Surprisingly, not that many people recognised the tagline. I know the phrase 'Patience is a virtue, virtue is a grace, Grace is a little girl who wouldn't wash her face' from a children's story I read when I was younger, but not that many people had heard of it before.

People liked the way Grace looks in the poster. It suggests a supernatural element to the story, which was what I was going for.

However, something some people commented on negatively was the light. A lot of people thought that the poster was too light for a horror film and didn't reflect the mood of the proposed film. I will take these suggestions into account when I come to improve these bits of work.

People did think that it was an improvement over the last poster.

POSTER DESIGN 3
In regards to the lighting of the previous posters, people thought that this poster was a significant improvement over the others as the darker light of the poster better represented the mood of the proposed film.

Almost everyone liked the creepiness of the hand coming over the edge of the stone bath. Some people also commented on the bloodstains on the bath. They said this was a nice effect and added to the mood of the poster.

Some constructive criticisms that were mentioned include the following: the vignette (darkness around the edges of the poster) is too dark and not subtle enough and the writing at the bottom is too bright.

People said that the writing at the bottom of the poster made it look more professional- as with all of the poster designs.