This movie was definitely a labor of love, made through a series of trials and errors (think a whole day of filming with no sound), but I learned a lot... mostly about what not to do... but a lot nonetheless. The S.A.V.E program is huge at our school and we're excited about sharing it.
kimbuhler
Dec 5, 2009 9:15 PM
Very cute idea and great message. I would have shot the student stopping the villain over the villain's shoulder so that you could see his face. I also might have included a close up of the villain's hand opening the window so that the audience could clearly see what he was doing. I loved the choral response.
Frank Maggi
Dec 7, 2009 11:44 AM
So, what, did you go back and re-film? As I told you, this is a training exercise. Learning what works and doesn't is the point Sometimes it's good to burn your fingers on the stove. Keeps you humble. I really liked your storyline. Your kids had some complex text to get out, and they aced it. Liked your sinister music, too. Using the Stereo-to-mono adapter will assure you get dialog coming out of both speakers (so it sounds like it's coming from the middle) when you use the external mic.
maryjoblaze
Dec 7, 2009 12:09 PM
Nice job and with such little kids. I loved the villain and the superhero. I did miss that the villain was opening the window, though. Also would have liked to have seen the superhero's face when he stopped him. Overall it was a great idea and the kids were wonderful (I don't know how you all do this with little ones!). And PL IS a learning experience:)
Elvi Mackintosh
Dec 7, 2009 8:36 PM
What a fun way to present this important message. Engaging story line for your students' age. Hero and villain did an exceptional job with their script. Love the background music. Maybe I would have the little girls close the windows or doors as they say, "Make sure the doors and windows are closed." Just to match the "Don't forget to turn on the lights" scene.
davidjohnsin
Dec 15, 2009 2:39 PM
Cute kids... good to get them to buy in so young. I noticed some tilt in the framing of the first scene. The kid in Red, the "stopper", couldn't see his face... avoiding white background would give your film some depth... I find that kids tend to plaster themselves against solid back grounds... great first effort!