Finding Innocence - ID# 47

Lake Forest

Movie Trailer

Entry Description

As a confused man's memory comes back to him in pieces, he realizes he is being accused of a crime he has no recollection of committing, but he will need an ally to find the truth.

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Recent Teacher Comments

Judge 1

Positives: Your edit works with editing and sound design well to keep things interesting and create a tense atmosphere. You have some great stark lighting at times that looks really great. It fits the dark tone of the film well and adds a great deal of style. You have an interesting story here that peaked my interest to see more, which is what a trailer should do.

Improvements: When you focus on the dialogue portions in the trailer, the pacing loses steam. You are staying on sections of dialogue too long. You need to vary it up to keep interest up. I think you actually may being telling too much information for a 90 second trailer. All we need to know are these points -Went to jail for something he didn't do -a mysterious woman gets him out -He is caught up in a conspiracy of some sort. All the other dialogue bits of the trailer are too much Some of your shots are underexposed and I can't see what's happening in them.

Judge 2

Positives: "Finding Innocence" utilizes quick, rhythmic cross-cutting and pools of light to establish suspense, and a distinct visual style. Sound design and mixing is also used effectively.

Improvements: Not a dealbreaker by any means, but I would recommend shooting at a lower frame rate (ie; 23.98 or 24 fps) to replicate a more "cinematic" aesthetic.

Judge 3

Positives: The start of the video instantly captured my attention - the music and the shots fit perfectly together and pulled the audience right in. Very dramatic and your tight shots helped convey that to the audience. The blood across the mouth, beads of sweat on his forehead. I really thought the audio was interesting when the investigator started talking - almost as though the "suspect's" ears were still ringing. Good setting of the scene!

Improvements: This whole video seemed extremely realistic up to the point where the investigator sat down. I don't know if it's possible to get someone a little older. The actor in this case did an amazing job, it just may add to the realistic storytelling if that changed.

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