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  Evaluation of Peer Reviews 1.  The Ivy Chase           https://youtu.be/mjYc0V77OLQ?si=hncRWpWPQM_FrDY7 What specific technical elements of the film opening did you like?* I saw a couple elements including a two shot and inserts. These helped the adhear to the overall meaning of the film. By using a two person shot, it allowed the audience to see the body language being interchanged by both of the characters in the scene simultaneously. Similarly, the inserts like the close up of Michelle typing on the keyboard and the search bar helped guide the viewers eyes towards what needed attention. What specific technical elements of the film opening did you dislike?* For this specific film, I wouldn’t say that there were any technical elements that I disliked.  Did this look like a movie opener and did it make you want to know what happens next?    For this clip, I would say that it did look like a movie opener due to the t...

 Peer Reviews of First Cut Movie Opener  1.  First Cut- Betrayed Shadows For this film, I felt like the acting was very good and that I greatly appreciated the camerawork. I felt there was a wide variety of shots from close up shots to establishing shots, which really helped me get to know the characters and the setting. It did seem like a true movie opener and made me want to know what happened next as in this film, a hooded male suddenly grabs a female and then the camera shakes before the film's end. I would want to know if he is able to successfully kidnap her or if she can defend herself from him. A critique I have is that I had difficulty hearing due to the background noise in the outdoor area they were filming.  2.  The Entity After Hours (Media Studies First Cut) For this film, I really appreciated the changes in settings which showed the characters' dedication to helping Maya fix her own grades via dishonest means. I also appreciated the suspense of onc...

Attached is the link to our first cut of my group’s movie opener! https://youtu.be/mjYc0V77OLQ?si=jGzZIcTyexAObAoo