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** Short Film Critique ** Use the following Rubric to assess your short film projects. You will be writing a 5 paragraph critique that evaluates how well you met the following criteria, so please consider each point carefully and give examples from your work that support your evaluation. Write a paragraph on each area of focus on the critique.

1. Preproduction
 * Describe the planning that went into creating this piece.
 * What challenges did you have with your script?
 * Was your script easy to visualize?
 * How well did your project match your detailed shotlist?

2. Story and Audio
 * How well did your story develop into the 3 Act Structure?
 * What were some of the challenges you had with your story?
 * How does your music interact with your narration?
 * Did you use an instrumental track?
 * What moods does your instrumental track create through out the film?
 * Did you use a voice over with your project? Why or why not? How did it turn out?

3. Camera work
 * How was the framing and composition of your video work?
 * What was your favourite video footage or shot?
 * Were your shots properly lit?
 * Did you use a tripod on your shots?
 * Were your camera movements smooth and steady?
 * How well did you work with your actors in production?
 * What locations did your choose to shoot in?

4. Edit
 * How well were you able to create an interesting introduction to your piece?
 * Did you include titles in your introduction?
 * How was the pacing/timing of your images and titles?
 * Does the story clearly flow from a beginning, middle and end?
 * Does your video footage clearly relate to the content of your audio?
 * Did you include closing credits?
 * Did your titles/closing credits fit in with the mood of the piece?
 * Did you face any challenges with your foley?
 * What were you biggest challenges in the editing of your project?

5. Overall
 * Reflect back on the entire project and consider how well you did overall?
 * What are your favourite parts?
 * What would you do differently if you had more time?
 * What advice would you give someone about to start the same project?