Reviews of THE BEACH 6

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  Fun stuff.
  A review of THE BEACH
  by BUNKER on 07/27/2012
  First of all great choice for the profile picture for this short. I could almost tell what I was going to get just that image. My guess was that this was going to be shot with available lighting, but it would be fun for what it is. I was right. The only thing that was disappointing was that there was no dialog, but I take it that was part of the assignment? I'd be interested... First of all great choice for the profile picture for this short. I could almost tell what I was going to get just that image. My guess was that this was going to be shot with available lighting, but it would be fun for what it is. I was right. The only thing that was disappointing was that there was no dialog, but I take it that was part of the assignment? I'd be interested in see what you do with a properly equipped full crew. Good luck. read
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  OK.
  A review of THE BEACH
  by Tombola Pictures on 09/07/2011
  This was OK, a fairly jovial, nice piece that showed a well developed thought out storyline, with one character, one objective, and the obstacles barring that objective. It worked well enough without dialogue too, making very clear and skilfully so, what was going on throughout the film. Being British, I understand full the frustration of what happens at the end!
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  The beach.
  A review of THE BEACH
  by Jackie Case on 08/26/2011
  This is my first short film review ( I usually hang around screenwriting) and so I’ll do my best given my limited knowledge. There was a really sweet element to this film which I really liked. And I must admit a real sense of sadness when I watched the last frame, which I don’t think was entirely intentional. First off I will suggest a closer look at your placement of characters... This is my first short film review ( I usually hang around screenwriting) and so I’ll do my best given my limited knowledge.
  
  There was a really sweet element to this film which I really liked. And I must admit a real sense of sadness when I watched the last frame, which I don’t think was entirely intentional.
  
  First off I will suggest a closer look at your placement of characters with in the frame. Take for example the opening scene in bed. The top bed head is crooked, and the sides are not exactly equally placed. If you are going for a quirky (State and Main) style then I would suggest paying very close attention to these details. Are you familiar with the “rule of thirds’ grid to help guide you with your arrangements? Perhaps researching this will help you. Google Rule of thirds, there is heaps of information. Again outside the garage, you’re not square centre, or enough to the side as to look comfortable – as explained in the “rule of thirds”.
  
  Another section I will point out is the scene with the ‘son’. The lighting behind is stronger, and I like the way you have used the corridor (this technique is very effective when used well). I only suggest perhaps getting your actor to face forward. Though cute, we see a lot of his backside! Move the camera inside, even rig up a steady cam (inexpensive how to make your own steady cams are dotted over the web) to add more interest and dimension. Perhaps the camera could follow your “father” around the house very low. We see his feet moving around...
  
  I’m not so keen on the fish eye lense here, but this youtube vision around the house is very dynamic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz-0VaDX7zo .
  
  I guess I have one last comment and that has to do with your lighting. I’ve been reading up and researching on cinematography. It is so important to the quality of the film. They describe it as painting in light. Think about how the light works in a room, on a texture and how it enhances the mood. In your scene with the ‘daughter’, we can see the background shadow of the characters which also makes the scene look more menacing then perhaps intended.
  
  I hope these comments help. I think it looks like you had a lot of fun making this, and I hope you keep learning and making films.
  
  Jackie read
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  Not bad
  A review of THE BEACH
  by Bradders500 on 08/21/2011
  I enjoyed the plot/narrative and there were some funny moments, although I think some dialogue would've really added to those scenes. In places I felt that a bigger variety of camera angles would've advanced the quality of the film a lot. For example, the shots of the Father entering the kids rooms felt a little slow, whereas if there were two different shots and a match-on-action... I enjoyed the plot/narrative and there were some funny moments, although I think some dialogue would've really added to those scenes. In places I felt that a bigger variety of camera angles would've advanced the quality of the film a lot. For example, the shots of the Father entering the kids rooms felt a little slow, whereas if there were two different shots and a match-on-action it would've flowed a lot better.
  Overall, I enjoyed it but it could've been technically better.
  Matthew Bradley. read
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  The Beach Review
  A review of THE BEACH
  by doonae on 07/30/2011
  First thing that struck me about this as a plus point was the editing and framing - really tight, good job. A slight negative would be that some of the shots (interior especially) could have used a bit more work on the brightness/contrast/levels as they didn't always match - but it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the movie. The actors were all great - very natural performances... First thing that struck me about this as a plus point was the editing and framing - really tight, good job. A slight negative would be that some of the shots (interior especially) could have used a bit more work on the brightness/contrast/levels as they didn't always match - but it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the movie. The actors were all great - very natural performances. Music was good, if a little 'sound library' ish, this could maybe have been boosted with some foley work in there. Story wise I can completely empathise as a dad of 2! Very enjoyable - loved the kicker of the storm and the bath at the end. read
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  The Beach by bigd5555
  A review of THE BEACH
  by rayharatian on 07/28/2011
  This is a nice simple story, told in the simplest of shots and and set up. A very nice attempt at making a pure cinematic experience -- no dialogue. The ending is very endearing (popping out of the bath tub). The boyfriend part was a bit out of the story line. I was a bit thrown off by it, however on the 2nd viewing I got the film makers intention. Over all a nice effort. Keep... This is a nice simple story, told in the simplest of shots and and set up. A very nice attempt at making a pure cinematic experience -- no dialogue. The ending is very endearing (popping out of the bath tub). The boyfriend part was a bit out of the story line. I was a bit thrown off by it, however on the 2nd viewing I got the film makers intention. Over all a nice effort. Keep your camera rolling bigd5555. read