Finally Up - Tracker - Final Cut

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This is the final cut of my AS Media Thriller opening entitled tracker. The additional footage as well as any shots that needed to be changed / re-shot have been added and edited to improve the overall flow and development of the narrative. However, there were still some more shots needed and some that we deemed unsatisfactory. Firstly, we were still unable to capture a smooth, pan across Gerrards Cross for a professional-looking establishing shot, and any attempt made our opening appear very amateur, as the camera-work wasn't steady a all. So after looking over the copious amounts of takes, we decided against putting the shot in. Secondly, we failed to re-shoot a reaction shot of Andy as Sebh escapes on the train, thus having to settle for a sub-standard shot that lacks the dramatic effect needed. With more time, I feel that we would of been able to obtain all of the shots that we needed which would leave me one hundred percent satisfied with the final cut.

In addition to changes in the footage, we also though a change of music was needed, as our original, up-beat musical score simply wasn't working. I found a copyright-free piece of music from the Internet, which works much better as it slowly builds the tension which helps hold the audiences attention. This is good as it also fits the conventions of a typical thriller more than our original music.

Overall, I am very pleased with how the final piece turned out. After much fine tuning, I feel the narrative flows, the shots we used work well, and the music helps to build tension, which is a key aspect of the thriller genre. The camera work seems steady throughout, and the titles appear clearly, without drawing focus away from the footage. Additionally, by adding things such as the name of the production company, individual from the main opening, we have achieved a more professional-looking film opening.