Diary of a Long Lost Girl - ID# 76

Lake Forest

Movie Trailer

Entry Description

He may have lost her but she will find him.

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Recent Teacher Comments

Judge 1

Positives: You have an interesting and creative use of different camera styles (documentary/camcorder, b&w/color, narrative) Last camera shot looks fantastic, very cinematic in style.

Improvements: The pacing on the trailer is slow, it needs to be quicker to catch interest and keep it for the 90 seconds. Study some of your favorite film trailers and see how they use pacing and especially sound design to keep the viewer hooked. The voiceover mixed with visual of somebody writing becomes a bit redundant. If we are made aware in the beginning and the end that someone is writing the same thing being said in the voiceover then we don't need to keep seeing it throughout the whole trailer.

Judge 2

Positives: The "found footage" aesthetic of the piece is effective, matching the premise and style of the trailer. I almost wish it felt even MORE like a "home movie". The voiceover narration works in tandem with the visuals.

Improvements: Though the "home movie" feel works well, the lighting and color throughout the piece could be improved to give it some additional dimension. The sound recording/mix could also be improved to reduce audio blowout and peaking.

Judge 3

Positives: I thought the lighting certinaly fit the vibe of the trailer. It was a bit brighter when everything seemed to be going fine and some good bonding between daddy daughter. However, as she's about to go missing, it's dark and adds to the overall suspense. I really love the premise of this trailer. I think it brings overall attention to a very important issue across the nation. It made me want to watch the entire movie as this is not your standard "missing child' case. The little girl turned adult intrigues me and the way she thinks. This trailer gave just the right amount of information but holds a lot of suspense.

Improvements: I think it may have been more effective if the little girl had literally vanished into thin air. Use a tripod as much as you can. There are few shots that are a bit shaky and that lends the audience to believe this is not a professional video.

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