Notes on Western Films

High Noon

- Different filters were used (old-ish, beige-ish - makes it look very western)

- Camera panning was good - it follows the character who was walking 

- Good audio / music but it was a bit too soft 

- Used different camera shots / angles 

- Realistic gun shot 

- Shooting scene - over the shoulder

- Nice location - it was very realistic and looks western 

- The atmosphere was mysterious - grab people's attention 

- At the beginning the story was a bit unclear. I did not know why the guy got killed - story  was incomplete until the dialogue started 

- More medium closeups of dramatic moments when the girl got saved 

- Eyeline match: Actors should be looking at each other as it affects the perception of the audience . Both characters were looking at the same direction - confusing 

The Dark Side of Baseball

- Westernize a baseball movie 

- Music should be added in the front 

- In one of the shots, they should show the characters' shoulder instead of head because it looks like someone's thumb. 

- Chinese painting in the background? 

- Can't understand what the person in the phone is saying 

- Tracking shot: When the camera was following the character it was a bit too close - camera was wobbly, not stable 

- The girl's voice was too soft at the end - can't hear what she said 

- Costumes were nice, looked western (except for the waitress)

- Gun shot: should use fake blood - unrealistic without blood 

- The story was really interesting but sounds were not clear 

The Memory

- Bad lighting - very dark 

- Bad sounds at the start - sound of waves 

- Modern buildings noticeable 

- More camera shots/angles can be used 

Feedback from audience: 

Good music - used well (music on beach scene) 

Sound editing: should cut / fade some sounds, sudden drop - makes watching experience less smooth 

"haha i tricked you" cheesy line 

Some scenes were blurred, some of the talking were too soft - should do voiceover 

Shooting gets more sophisticated

Different camera angles should've been used  

Big risk: drama studio projector - shadow was shown - could've projected at a different angle / use lighting 

Revenge

- Nice panning shot, camera was very stable 

- Costumes looked western

- Money looked fake though (because its colourful) but the gunshot wound was very realistic 

- Sudden change in colour / lighting - it was very dark and suddenly bright again - confusing

- Music should be added 

- Doing pushups / running suddenly? why is he practicing - confusing 

- Nice shot of taking out gun - close up on hip 

- Great camera angles / shots, but more close up shots should be added