2nd Place :: Division A

NYC

Glenbrook South

Cinematography

Entry Description

During a one week trip to New York City, I took 5 days to shoot a short film capturing everything that i saw on my journey around New York City.

Judge 1

Positives: A great variety of interesting and well-composed shots. I also enjoyed the editing to music. Job well done.

Improvements: I would have eliminated the one out-of-focus shot of night lights. It only works for me if the shot is in focus at the start or finish of the shot. The first time you go to Times Square at night would have been a good time to do a three or four-shot sequence from that location.

Judge 2

Positives: I really like the use of focus to enhance your image. Very nice shot selections and shot framings.

Improvements: I would have liked some subtle use of natural sound to enhance the images.

Judge 3

Positives: Good use of natural light. Good shot composition.

Improvements: Watch your focus especially on rack focus shots. A couple of times things didn't get all the way into focus. Also, make sure when you do a rack focus that its smooth and tight.