Short Film Research: In Other Words





 a. Common Sound in your genre

The quiet soundtracking in the back was a good touch. I feel as though it made the awkward last goodbye good. It made it clear that neither character really wanted what was happening to happen. It casts a little playful doubt on the character's feelings, which makes a nice dynamic.

b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre

I thought the costuming of the characters was befitting to their characters: The guy, who was a little more reserved was covered in clothing, showing little skin. The girl, who clearly is a little more outgoing and expressive was wearing a crop top, which shows she is freer than he is.

c. Common Editing in your genre

In th very beginning, there was this zoom-in as the main character was fidgeting with her knees and clothing. I thought this set the course of the events well, as made for just a cool visual. I really also enjoyed the subtitling. The subtitles didn't reflect a single word stated in the short, but seems to fit what the characters were thinking as indicated by their expressions.

d. Example films of your genre

Hotel Desire

All Too Well: The Short Film 

Munchausen

La Jetée

Hotel Chevalier 

Antoine and Colette

In a Heartbeat (II)

e. What elements of the genre that you like?

I liked the subtitles at the bottom. It showed the characters' inner-thoughts as they were talking empty thoughts. They didn't mean what they were saying to each other but didn't want to seem like they weren't doing well. I also liked how the costumes represented the characters. My favorite part was probably the camera work. I feel as though it highlighted expression and body language by putting strange angles into focus on the happenings of the scene. I also liked the way the characters interacted; it felt very human.

f. What elements of the genre do not appeal to you?

I have no complaints about this short film. I thought it was funny and enjoyable. If I HAD to pick one thing I didn't like, it would be the guy's beard. I think it looked REALLY bad on him.

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