This last rough cut I presented in class was a big improvement from the assembly. However, some questions are still left unanswered and because I changed the chronology of events in the film, new questions have developed. For example, viewers keep struggling with the idea of Cameron having a driver. I will continue to piece the story together well enough for it to be clear. One comment I heard during critique was such a great idea that it is going to be in my next cut. During the flashbacks, I use jump cuts to trigger the memories. However, my fellow classmate suggested overlapping dialogue and even using a shot that is pushing in on the character to suggest we are going inside her mind to get a better understanding of her and her inner conflict. In a few instances, I do like the jump cuts. After the critique, however, I think it is best to pull some of them out as it is excessive.

It was the right choice to switch the story up and use flashbacks. It helps immensely clarify relationships and the inner conflict Cameron is experiencing. I will continue to experiment a little with my story and cut together a complex film.



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