Alright so this post is where I will be uploading those three short films I spoke of in the previous post: The Black Hole, What's Virgin means and Strangers
The Black Hole
What is good about it:
I felt that the things that worked well in this short film was the fact it kept the audience in suspense but at the same time, it held minor parts of humour amongst it. I also liked the way it had a sharp twist at the end: like just-desserts. It was almost like it had a small motto in it, like if you steal you will always get caught in the end - or something of that sort anyways. :)
The sound effects used in the film are interesting and help to add depth: for example it makes the film even more sinister by the fact that there is normally only one sound going at any one time, which in my opinion helps to add an eerie tone to the film - it makes you know that the guy is completely alone at work; and when you're alone the common thought is that that is when bad things are more liable to happen.
The sound effects used in the film are interesting and help to add depth: for example it makes the film even more sinister by the fact that there is normally only one sound going at any one time, which in my opinion helps to add an eerie tone to the film - it makes you know that the guy is completely alone at work; and when you're alone the common thought is that that is when bad things are more liable to happen.
What appeals to the audience:
People sometimes believe in a little thing known as karma - or the more common term of "got his just-desserts", which is exactly what happens in this short film.
The lighting in the film helps to appeal more to the horror fans out there because the grey, dull effect portrays a negative cast on the film and allows the sinister vibe to it.
The lighting in the film helps to appeal more to the horror fans out there because the grey, dull effect portrays a negative cast on the film and allows the sinister vibe to it.
What is its target audience:
It's hard to put a target audience on this short film, as the audience range is rather vast and can appeal to anyone. However, if you weren't into karma or the dismal sides of office life or life in general, watching this may not appeal to you as much as it would do to somebody who enjoys a good puzzle (the black hole being printed in the first place), somebody who likes dark humour or anybody who falls into the supernatural, sinister or horror categories.
What's Virgin Means
What is good about it:
As a class we decided that what makes this short film good is the fact it's humorous but in a slightly awkward way but it also makes the audience be in suspense with the fact that you sort of want to see how the mom gets out of the situation or how the child reacts. Turns out at the end theres a twist that you don't see coming - but I won't spoil it for you ;)
What appeals to the audience:
Almost every parent in the world dreads the moment when they have to give their kids 'The Talk'. It's the most awkwardest thing ever, and every body sympathises with each other when it comes down to it - in a humorously awkward way. Thats what appeals to the audience in this film: it shares something in common with it's audience.
What is its target audience:
The target audience for this short film I would presume is people who enjoy humour. The audience range would be not as wide as The Black Hole short film, but I still think that the video would appeal to anybody who has a sense of humour or curiosity.
What is good about it:
I thought that the suspense build up is gripping and engaging to the audience, it builds up tension and starts the audience asking questions about what will happen or how will the film end.
The plot twist I also found intriguing, even though I'm not one for political stuff. It seemed to have a nice little hidden moto in there too, or something of that sort anyways.
What appeals to the audience:
The things that appeal to the audience is the twists in the plot. Two public enemies become united when they are threatened by a greater enemy - something that you don't expect until they break into a run near the end.
Some people would appreciate the political link to this film rather than the suspense etc so the plot in general would appeal more to the audience.
What is its target audience:
Unlike the previous short films, I feel that the range of audience for this film is limited. It seems to make a lot more sense to people who know a lot about the character's history and the politics / religions. It also drags a lot of suspense - so appeals more to those who like on-your-seat films.
Strangers
What is good about it:
I thought that the suspense build up is gripping and engaging to the audience, it builds up tension and starts the audience asking questions about what will happen or how will the film end.
The plot twist I also found intriguing, even though I'm not one for political stuff. It seemed to have a nice little hidden moto in there too, or something of that sort anyways.
What appeals to the audience:
The things that appeal to the audience is the twists in the plot. Two public enemies become united when they are threatened by a greater enemy - something that you don't expect until they break into a run near the end.
Some people would appreciate the political link to this film rather than the suspense etc so the plot in general would appeal more to the audience.
What is its target audience:
Unlike the previous short films, I feel that the range of audience for this film is limited. It seems to make a lot more sense to people who know a lot about the character's history and the politics / religions. It also drags a lot of suspense - so appeals more to those who like on-your-seat films.
