Short Film Critque
In a minimum of 500 words, please address each of the following areas in regards to your completed work.

Content/Scxipt/Organization
The content includes a clear statement of purpose or theme and is creative, compelling and clearly written.
A rich variety of supporting information in the video contributes to understanding the project's main idea.
The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers that provide the audience with a sense of the presentation's main idea.
Events and messages are presented in a logical order.

Camera Techniques and Lighting
All shots are clearly focused and well framed.
The video is steady with few pans and zooms.
Close-ups are used to focus attention.
Video shows evidence of good composition (ratio of image to frame, line of gaze, pan/tilts, movement, and perspective.
Additional lighting is used to eliminate shadows and glares. All scenes have sufficient lighting for viewer to easily see action.

Editing
The tape is edited with only high quality shots remaining.
Video moves smoothly from shot to shot.
A variety of transitions are used to assist in communicating the main idea and smooth the flow from one scene to the next.
Shots and scenes flow seamlessly.
Digital effects are used appropriately for emphasis.
All video clips fit the storyline.
Clips are just long enough to make each point clear.
The pace captures audience attention.
Video clips show no slack time. "Three beat" timing (three actions per clip or three clips per event) is evident.

Audio and Voice Editing
The audio is clear and effectively assists in communicating the main idea.
Students communicate ideas with enthusiasm, proper voice projection, appropriate language, and clear delivery.
Background audio is kept in balance and does not overpower the primary audio.

Special Effects and Graphics
The graphics, animation or effects assist in presenting an overall theme that appeals to the audience and enhances concepts with a high impact message.
All multimedia elements work well together and demonstrate excellent synthesis.
Graphics explain and reinforce key points during the presentation.
Title safe and color schemes make titles easily legible.
Special Effects enhance the impact of the action in the film.