Evaluation

After having our fair share of successes and failures, we managed to complete the film and hand it in before the deadline and managed to hit all the other deadlines that were set before. I think we managed to hand all the problems we faced well and find ways to correct them, especially with the location difficulties. One of things we could of done to improve would to have been more efficient in finding actors. Overall I enjoyed myself on the project and feel that we produced a good piece of work.

Specific details

Idea 

• Was a unique take on a romantic short film
• The title "Shells" had a good link to the film without revealing much about the plot. Draws people into the film
• The theme of shells was something that the film manages to show throughout
• Having the death of the wife not become apparent until the end has a large impact on the audience.

Camera

• Good variation of shot types throughout the film
• Most of the shots are steady (a few camera shakes due to wind and the nature of some of the shots)
• Everything is in focus 
• All the shots are framed correctly
• The variation of shots and angles helped to engage the audience and create sympathy towards older Jon.

Editing

• Very good continuity throughout the edit
• Managed to cut down long scenes
• Filter on the flashbacks adds a nice effect to the film

Sound

• The sound helps the audience become engrossed in the main characters storyline
• The cut of the soundtrack when the kettle goes off adds a nice effect
• Nice variation on diegetic and non-diegetic sound