The Mirror - ID# 562
Maine East
Dramatic Narrative
Entry Description
A dark tale of possession. Music courtesy of Purple Planet Music.
Recent Teacher Comments
- 4/26 6:54 am - Let me hear some of the natural audio – faucet of running water while washing hands, it will help bring all the elements together otherwise it looks so sterile. Like the pictures on the refrigerator are a nice way to foreshadow. Music transitions a little rough at times, really feel like you need more natural sounds the rings on the shower curtain If reading the words on the mirror were important I couldn’t read them. Hard to follow, The special effects and editing is good, but it takes too long to tell a simplistic story which at times make it drag. A lack of dialogue. At times the music was just to repetitive, and because the music was scary the whole time, I just got used to it and it lost its effect.
- 4/25 10:27 pm - The movements and acting as the possessed person were done real well. Very creepy. The mirror effect was executed nicely, the movements of the possessed and the possessor were off in that scene but I think it was done purposefully. I like that there was no dialogue. The music and visuals really helped move it along. And the possession at the end! Nice.
Judge 1
Positives: Well told short story with great choice of score. The music and editing married nicely to create true suspense. The lighting during the montage of the mirror monster making it's way from the living room was spectacular. Enjoyed the use of silhouette.
Improvements: I wish there was dialogue and natural sounds to help push it to the next level of suspense.
Judge 2
Positives: Great plot. Nice twist ending. Excellent editing and pacing. Excellent performance by actress, too.
Improvements: Distracting use of make up. Lead actor's performance is weak.
Judge 3
Positives: I really like the VFX. Also, great job of building suspense.
Improvements: Some of the shots could be framed better. The cuts to black don't work for me.
Judge 4
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