Marking other continuity tasks

In our groups, we marked other students continuity tasks, which helped us compare them to our work so see what things we did well and what we could of improved.

1. Demi, Stephanie, Alexandra and Sareena
I felt this was the best continuity task we analysed. We gave this group a high level 3 with a mark of 42. This is because they showed a proficient level of technical skills and ability. The dialogue was clear throughout the clip making it easy to understand, the camera was steady too, so it looked more professional. Also, the material shot was appropriate along with the typography.
To improve, I think the ending could of been done better by blacking out the screen rather than freezing with the character still visible. Also, in merging the dialogue and music, it did not flow particularly well.
Overall, this was well put together, with the brief being met.

2. Heather, Laura, Sam and Brogan
We awarded this group a level 3 with a total mark of 38. This is because they too showed a technical ability of a proficient standard. They showed a variety of shot distances when appropriate and the material displayed was also appropriate. Also, the camera was steady through the majority of the tasks
To improve the cuts could of been better as sometimes they didnt seem to flow very well. Another problem was in the dialogue where part of it disapears but you can still see the characters talking. Lastly, in one part the character looks directly into the camera lense which didnt look natural.

3. Jessica, Hannah, Serena and Luke
This group's work got a level 2 and a mark of 32. This is because my group felt they only showed a basic level of skill and technical ability. The scene seemed very rushed. This is because it did not finish well as the characters were laughing, seeming as if it was not over and needed editing. The diegetic sound was too quiet, making it very difficult to understand. Also the there was no non-deigetic sound included, making it seem boring to watch as no music ment no suspense. Lastly, the camera wasnt steady all the way through, decreasing its professionalism.