Improvements for Edale video:

less time lapse (not a clear purpose for this)
more clues to enforce the actual narrative
some shots could have been left on screenlonger-too quick/sharp cuts
slightly distorted
speed ups too fast
left too long before showing 'clues'
hand held shots slightly too shaky

short films

http://www.thesmalls.com/

Short Films

http://www.oddee.com/item_97044.aspx

I found these 10 short films very unique and interesting. They inspire me to think more creatively.

Our Edale video

We used a mixture of 'clues' and nature shots to create a story based around a murder. We used the nature shots to give more substance to the narrative and to break it downm making it more slowerpaced. The nature scenes were aimed to create a peaceful, calm atmosphere in contrast to the 'clues' which were to build up tension. Rather than having a continuous pace in editing, we varied it, progressively getting faster in the lead up to revealing the dead body, however still tried to retain some kind of rhythm. I do think we could have been more experimental when it came to composition, to make it more interesting. The shot types were mostly either close ups or medium shots, some POV shots would have added more interest to the story. I do however like the establishing shot that we used at the start to set the scene, and think this sort of shot would have been good to have at various other points thoughout the video to establish the change of scenery. The ambiguity (which may be classed as confusion) within the narrative is intended, as I think it makes the audience more of an active viewer if they are making there own interpretations about what has happened.

Short analysis of 'Cravings'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/oneminutemovies/watch/cravings.shtml

I thought they did a very good job at manipulating the audiences emotions/feelings to make the viewer feel un-easy and tense when watching it. The flickering effect created by quick, sharp cuts involving clear, strong graphics worked very well and told the story clearly. The voiceovers were also very influential and relevant for the video. I also think the effects colour can have, have been considered, for example a lot of red has been used, signifying warning, danger, blood, etc (which fits with this particular films theme)

Useful links

http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/oneminutemovies/watch/

I watched a few 1 minute movies from this BBC website...