Research and Planning- Marking

Nathan's analysis of the film openings and title sequences demonstrated an in depth understanding of the forms and conventions but did not really get to grips with a variety of different styles of openings and their effects. I liked the prezi on Blair Witch which showed good insight into the effects of the opening on audience. There were a couple of mistakes such as 'connotate' but on the whole Nathan wrote clearly and analysed well. Nathan's later analysis of a scene from Donnie Darko demonstrated a good understanding of technical codes and directorial choices with regards mise en scene. His work on the BBFC, health and safety assessment and film companies demonstrated a clear understanding of media industries although it would have been nice to have seen a more in depth look at what constitutes a 15 and the differences between this and an 18 or 12. Do the BBFC get overruled??

While Nathan's research demonstrated an in depth insight into the effects of directorial choices on an audience, this aspect of his research suffered from a lack of variety. He cited The Blair Witch Project as his sole influence when he had already discussed much of this in his textual analysis. He showed a good understanding of psychographics and demographics and how media industries use these linking it to his own choices. I was a little disappointed in his marketing work which again referenced the Blair Witch. He did not examine potential ways of marketing his own film beyond posters which was disappointing especially given the groundbreaking marketing techniques of his inspiration!

Nathan's posts on Changes, Music, Schedule and editing diaries all chart his progression through the project and the ways in which his idea evolved and was adapted. The posts on Storyboard, Pitch and Props demonstrated a link between product, processes and the creation of meaning as well as an ability to plan and construct a media product. 

Nathan's blog demonstrated a good level of ability with regards analysis and understanding conveying meaning to an audience but suffered from a lack of variety in regards source material and style of blog entry. He used appropriate methods and showed an understanding of research skills. He presented good conclusions which were limited in variety.

Nathan  13/20