3rd Place :: Division AA

Strawn Dixon's Reel

Lake Forest

Cinematography

Entry Description

The collection of projects shot by Strawn Dixon

Judge 1

Positives: Some well-done video sequences were included in this entry. Good use of dramatic lighting in a few of the shots.

Improvements: Video is often stronger with the natural sound that comes with the video... so a few nat-sound pops would go a long way in making the entry more interesting.

Judge 2

Positives: Very nice camera work. Great use of focus and camera movements.

Improvements: I understand this is a compilation, but I want to hear some subtle nat sound that goes with what I'm seeing. The framing of your interview shots is very nice, but if I'm looking at someone talking to the camera, I want to hear a voice to go with their mouth moving.

Judge 3

Positives: Good shooting. Nice composition.

Improvements: I would have liked to see a complete clip from one of these projects. They are all great shots but I would like to see the context for which they were created. Watch your focus. Shot focal length lenses are great for some things but for others it doesn't work well,