Y13 Video Analysis

Eden Hall – In Unison

Storyline• In the short film ‘In Unison’ a pair of dancers, a

girl and a boy, become partners and begin competing in dance competitions. It goes through different stages of their lives from teenagers onwards. They end up together and grow old as a couple

Shots

I think that the opening shot is quite interesting as it fades in from the ‘noise’ shown above. The film does not just begin abruptly, it eases into the dancing.

I like the title shot because the dancing in the background slows down slightly as the title appears, it made me focus more on the name rather than what was happening in the background.

I enjoy the costuming and the setting but I feel as though the dancing in some shots does not look like competitive professional dance like it is supposed to from that time, compared with the dancing in the next scene. It seems quite modern, as opposed to from the 70’s.

ShotsI enjoy this shot as it shows both characters conversing but it also shows the surroundings. I like the angle and how one is on the stage, as she is a performer, whereas he seems more shy.

I like how in this shot the characters seem to have a connection and it’s shown quite simply, they just come together.

I like the fact that each scene shows a date in the corner, it helps explain the storyline and the fact that it spans over some years.

Shots

I feel as though this shot could have been more realistic as when all of the dancers are called to the stage, only the main couple appears and it is quite obvious that they are alone.

This shot was quite effective as the acting in it was really good. The kiss seemed quite real and it showed the connection between the two nicely.

I thought this shot gave the scene some variety as it was of the elderly couple from a different angle, showing their feet seemed like it fit well as they danced around their living room.

Evaluation Actors - I think that the actors chosen to be in this short film were good choices. The female was very confident and played the role of Emily quite well. The male also seemed like the right choice for Thomas because later on, the elderly Thomas seems quite quiet, like the younger Thomas. I feel like the casting of the older couple was perfect because you could really see their connection.

Locations - I feel as though the locations fit well, like the stage for the competition and the home for the end scenes. However, some of the scenes in between could have been more varied, you could tell how close all of the scenes were to the school.

Sound - I think the music was chosen very well, however there were a few problems with the sound of wind and the dialogue being quiet.

Edit - The editing of this short film was excellent, it had different angles in each of the scenes, and in the end when the elderly couple are dancing, it does not just focus on their faces, it moves to their feet, suggesting how important dance is to the storyline.