Head Under Water - ID# 492

New Trier

Cinematography

Entry Description

By Matt Booden, from New Trier HS. For MMEA Film Fest 2019 consideration - "Cinematography Reel" category

Recent Teacher Comments

• 4/25 2:12 pm - The sequences should be mixed more rather than retain integrity as sequences. Great use of close-ups. Keep up the good work.
• 4/23 3:04 pm - Pros - Lots of variety from still to moving, wides and closeups, under various natural and artificial conditions. Compositions at :01, :15, and :35 are very strong. Cons - The artificial lighting for the band shots is very harsh. HD video pick up so much detail that hard, gelled light can give some nasty shadows and make for muddy imagery. Experiment with ways to keep your subjects from blending in with their surroundings and mixing white and gelled lights together. Some drone shots are strong (:46) while others lack a clearly defined subject (:23) or are in need of some stabilization (1:08). Continue experimenting with your compositions and camera movements.

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