Movie Opener Brainstorming & Research.

 Rise:

There are a lot of extreme close-ups in this clip, followed by quick zooms and panning shots (this editing enhances the video). In addition, there is a piece of upbeat music playing in the background, which leads to it being stopped for an unexpected situation to unfold. 

Dear Lover:

 There are a lot of shots about the environment and zoom-ins. This creates a natural and realistic effect so that the narrator and the characters in the film can explain what's going on. The music is also pretty romantic and smooth to transition the characters tell the audience a story, and connect with the audience.


Dare to Thrill: 

The film has hype music in the background, which boosts the adventurous vibes you feel from the piece. In addition, there are a lot of shots with the cars, panning shots, zoom shots, close-up shots, and wide shots. It's impressive how much dedication the student put the camera in certain spots in the clip, and it enhances the video a lot. 

Always Watching:

The dramatic and suspenseful music helped the video a bit, but the font used at the beginning and the rest of the film lack a bridge and require substance. Overall, it's a good concept but maybe make it a bit scarier. 

The Blue Boar:

The outfits were designed to fit a specific period, and they did just that. However, the lip-sync is a little off with the music playing. There's simultaneity in the clip where it would switch back to the girl's face and the flower and her mother(?).

White Coat:

This video was very dark and blurry. I could barely see what was going on in most of the scenes, and really all I could see was a beaker but not actually the guy himself. There was no dialogue, but diegetic sounds were pouring a liquid. There is a need for a different focus within the film, and the fact it didn't leave that impression on me is a bit disappointing. 

Stalker:

There wasn't much sound in the video except some parts with horror sound effects, but it feels very out of place and outdated. It's also pretty weird to put the film's title in the middle of the video instead of the beginning. It's an odd transition, and the last scene of the girl in the car was kind of cringy, the fact that it seemed a bit rushed.

Nostalgia:

The editing was excellent, the music was tranquil and peaceful. However, there is a lack of prominence behind the film. It felt lost and confusing. The characters only exemplified so much for the audience to infer. Overall, it was decent, but it needed more connectivity. 

Summary:

I liked Dare to Thrill the most because there was a concrete idea behind it, and the people who made it executed it fashionably. However, I've learned from watching them all that there needs to be some sort of bridging within the film because that's what ties it all together and what we can add minor details in or take out.