evaluation question 1

The title of the film is called Knights Square which is a pun for the piece used in chess, the knight resembles a chess piece and the square also resembles a place on the chess board so it all has a coinsidence as to why its called that.
The opening sequence has two settings, the first was set in the library which made a good setting for the big chess game. Whereas the second was set in my house aiming to represent the university dormitory, this was probably the best place to film this scene as it would be very hard to film it elsewhere or at an actual university.
However, i can admit my choice of costumes and props werent very good overall as looking back through the film there were errors within my choices of costumes and props. I could of chose my costumes a bit more wisely for the chess scene with my presenter possibly wearing a suit and making the chess players wear more formal clothing. I also could of got a gathering to create a sport-like atmosphere.
There have been several problems with my editing as i have had problems with my computer trying to edit my film as it has shut down on me whilst doing it and have lost alot of editing time and work. My camera work overall was rather good as my choice of camera shots were well suited to the particular shot. Although there was one particular shot which wasnt very good as the camera was quite stuttery and needs improving.
The opening of my story is meant to make you feel confused as if i did the whole film it will all eventually tie in and fall into place so it eventually makes sense. My opening signifies roughly what my film is about as it sets the scene straight away into the chess match showing what the main theme of the film is about.
The characters are all introduced with a bang to show suprise, Sam is shown as a enthusiastic presenter as he shows excitement in his speech. Matt and Adam are both presented as serious and competitive chess players to show the seriousness of the sport in general. Russell is portrayed as a rebellious, drug-taking teenager who dosnt ever take the rules in consideration but disguises it to the whole college or else he gets expelled. Ben is portrayed as a very serious headmaster who only expects the best out of his students and wants to be seen as successful and glorified but he is suprised when he catches Russell one of his supposedly finest students taking crack cocaine.