Questionnaire Results: First Edit

What is your opinion on the sound effects of the sequence?

• Very effective• Music improves the atmosphere greatly to suit the genre

• Effective - creepy

• Good wind sound effects – set the scene• Very effective music

• Very atmospheric music – good for the genre• Very suitable sound effect when antagonist appears• Good wind sound effects

• Music is good – creates an atmosphere for a horror film

What is your opinion on the narration of the sequence?

• Very emotive – good for the tone of the film

• Maybe doesn’t suit the actress?• Emotive

• Very suitable• Follow the script• Emotive

• Sets the tone• Emotive

• Clear – easy to understand

What is your opinion on the shots used and the order in which they are shown?

• Wide variety used

• Effective use of shots

• Very effective shots• Very sensibly ordered - understandable

• Shots and order they are presented follows the storyboard• Very effective

• Good variety

Do you believe an effective atmosphere is created in this sequence?

• Yes

• Yes• Very creepy• Suspenseful• Fits the horror genre• Fits the genre very effectively• Suspenseful

• Tense, creepy atmosphere - effective

• Yes – music adds much more atmosphere

Do you think the transitions between the scenes are effective and if not – why?

• Very effective

• Smooth• Fits the shots, music, etc.

• The transitions are very suitable for their purpose

• Effective – suits the genre

• Yes - smooth

Do you think there are a wide variety of camera shots used in the sequence?

• Very wide variety• Effective

• Very wide variety that suits the genre

• Yes• The shots used are similar to the ones used in other horror films

• Yes, it suits the horror genre for effectively • Follows the storyboard

• Yes – maybe low/high angle shots

Does the actress successfully contribute to the tone of the sequence and the horror genre?

• Yes• She is the correct stereotype for horror

• Very well

• Yes, her appearance suits the genre

• Dark hair, pale complexion – suits the genre effectively

• Yes• Dark hair and pale skin are a convention of horror characters

Do you think the chosen setting/location was appropriate and effective? If not, why?

• Very appropriate• Barren landscape creates a tense and lonely atmosphere

• Very effective (typical of a horror)

• Very effective• Similar to locations chosen in other horror films• Barren, windy

• Very suitable

• Yes• Dull colours, overgrown ground, barren landscape, etc.

Does the black and white footage make the sequence more effective, atmospheric, etc.?

• Yes• Adds to the atmosphere

• Adds to the tone of the film

• Makes other aspects of the opening more effective

• Suits the genre• Very effective

• Yes – adds creepiness

Does the voice over appropriately fit with the footage of the sequence?

• Yes – very emotive

• Emotive• Maybe doesn’t suit the actress

• Very effective• Helps set the tone

• Contributes to the atmosphere• Emotional

• Yes – goes in time with the backing music

Do you think the fonts for the credits and the title of the film are effective for the genre?

• Yes

• Yes – but maybe more suitable for font for the title

• Yes – typewriter like font is effective

• Very effective – suits the sequence

• Yes• Simple but effective• Suits the horror genre

Does this opening appeal to you as an audience?

• Yes – very atmospheric

• Yes

• Yes – the use of music, narration and visual effects is appealing

• Yes

• Yes – makes you want to see the film

Are there any further improvements you believe could be made to the sequence?

• Better font for title• Try a different actress to suit the narrator/different narrator to suit actress

• Maybe low/high angle

Are there any notable positive points within this sequence?

• Very atmospheric• Good black and white

• Good use of music• Creepy atmosphere

• Black and white is effective• Good ‘typewriter font’

• Effective atmosphere for horror

• Smooth camera work, very effective music, and creates a very effective atmosphere

Any further comments on the piece…

• Very effective atmosphere

• Suits the genre

• Good