Feedback

The initial draft of our storyboard had to embark several adjustments in order for it to improve. Several aspects of the feedback our group received suggested that we lacked a wide range of camera shots as shots were continuously repeated. Therefore our group members decided to include more interesting shots in order to engage the audience. For example we incorporated several close-ups, long-shots, mid-shots, establishing shots and over-the-shoulder shots. This change helped to improve are basic comical story line into a more appealing and engaging one.  The group’s main focus was to adjust the way in which the titles appeared. Our first vision was to present the titles on a blank screen; in-between each frame. However, this idea prolonged the movement of the characters and the actions which occurred on screen. As a result each shot didn't correspond with the next and so the storyboard lacked a consistent flow. 

We realized that this wouldn't be beneficial for the audience because it created confusion and inconsistency. After the teacher’s feedback, we decided to completely change the way in which the titles appear on screen. We collaborated that in order for it to be effective the titles would appeared on the actual moving image in each shot. Also the group also confirmed the titles should remain in the same mid-right potion. The group found that consistency was a key aspect we needed to include, in order to present clear readable titles to our audience. Another improvement which the feedback suggested was to include small aspects of comical dialogue when the characters were interacting; to ensure the audience are aware if the genre of the film. It also adds understanding to the personalities of the characters. After hearing this suggestion the group decided to incorporate a scene where the characters would ‘rap’ against one another in an amusing way. This idea helped tie up the end of the title sequence by aiming to further engage the audience and make them laugh.

The feedback are group received really help to put our story line into perspective, and encouraged us to re-think the ending of our title sequence so it would interest the audience. Altogether I think our re-drafted storyboard provides a visibly clear story but remains appealing and relevant to our chosen gene, comedy.

Moodboard

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Storyboard draft 1

Storyboard draft 2

BAD BOYS II

The movie doesn't use the typical codes and conventions of a comedy as it starts in a very serious atmosphere. The scene is shot on water which is not your typical setting for a comedy due to its dangers. Diagetic sound is excellently used in the movie to portray a sense of realism. E.g. when the pills are being arranged during the opening sequence of the movie, the audience can see on the screen and can also hear the pills being arranged which makes the audience believe in their world.  The music used in the movie is parallel to the action seen on the screen as it fits perfectly and reflects on the action on the screen. This is done to enhance the meaning of the shot.

        The costumes used in this movie are representatives of the characters. It suggests the importance of the character and its status. E.g. the men in police uniforms show the authority that they have and their purpose in the first five minutes of the movie.  The props such as guns are used in the scene to create tension. Music playing throughout the first four minutes of the film keeps the audience interested in the movie.  The pace of the music also adds to the entertainment of the audience. There are variety of shots used in the opening sequence which also keeps the audience interested and focus on each shot.