Questionnaire Results: First Edit

What is your opinion on the sound effects of the sequence?

• The wind sound effect fits appropriately with the scene• The wind creates a creepy atmosphere

• The wind effects create a creepy atmosphere that fits the horror genre• The wind sound effects make the scene seem more real and eerie

• Creates a good atmosphere for the horror genre

• Makes the sequence more atmospheric for the horror genre• Wind sound effects and voice over helps to set the scene

• The wind effects make the scene appear more ‘real’ and sets the mood• The use of the narrator and the wind effects fits well used together

What is your opinion on the narration of the sequence?

• The voice over tells a creepy story• The quality of the voice over is slightly lacking

• The narrator’s voice is very emotive – fits well

• Creates a good atmosphere for the horror genre• Good script/dialogue

• Well spaced out voice over throughout the sequence

• The use of the narrator and the wind effects fits well• The use of the narrator and the wind effects fits well used together

What is your opinion on the shots used and the order in which they are shown?

• Very diverse use of shots• The shots used fit the style of a horror opening

• A wide range of shots• Well ordered – makes sense

• Shots used in an appropriate order that the audience can make sense of (follow)• Wide range of shots used relevant to the genre

• The shots used help set the tense mood• Ordered in an understandable fashion

• Good, wide variety• Well ordered

Do you believe an effective atmosphere is created in this sequence?

• A very effective tense, creepy atmosphere is created to fit the horror genre

• Very effective atmosphere• Perhaps add music to create an even more effective one

• An atmosphere suitable to the horror genre is created (creepy, eerie, etc,) through the sound effects and camera shots

• Add music

• Very good atmosphere - scary

• Yes – but add music to create extra atmosphere• Maybe make the final scene more ‘shocking’

Do you think the transitions between the scenes are effective and if not – why?

• Yes – adds to the atmosphere

• Very effective transitions, fate, cut, etc.

• Yes – but maybe more variety?

• Yes

• Yes – very smooth

Do you think there are a wide variety of camera shots used in the sequence?

• Yes – they help set the tone as a horror

• Yes

• Yes• Very suitable for the genre• Very similar shots used here, as in other horror films

• Yes

• Yes – possibly low/high angles to add

Does the actress successfully contribute to the tone of the sequence and the horror genre?

• Yes

• Yes – her appearance suits the genre

• Her costume helps set the period of the film – more effective• Pale complexion and dark hair shows the film is a horror

• Yes – maybe doesn’t suit the voice over?

• Yes, has dark hair and is pale – fits the genre

Do you think the chosen setting/location was appropriate and effective? If not, why?

• Very effective – suits the genre

• Yes (makes the scene more atmospherically creepy)• Makes enigma codes

• Enigma codes are created (why is she there?) making it very effective for the genre• Very creepy and eerie setting that sets the tone of the film as a horror

• Yes

• Yes – dull colours, over grown background, barren and river in the background

Does the black and white footage make the sequence more effective, atmospheric, etc.?

• Yes – but will the whole film be black an white?• Might put off a younger audience if the whole film were black and white

• Helps to set the tone of the film• Suits the genre

• Yes, it creates more enigma codes (suiting the genre)• Makes the sequence more atmospheric

• Yes – more creepy

• Yes – adds creepiness

Does the voice over appropriately fit with the footage of the sequence?

• Yes but the quality could be better

• Good script – helps set the tone and explain the sequence and future events to the audience

• Very emotive

• Yes• Well spaced out through the camera shots/scenes• Narrates the scene (the letter in girl’s hand)• Helps to suggest a time period (maybe a prologue?)• Yes – but maybe doesn’t fit with the actress

• Yes

Do you think the fonts for the credits and the title of the film are effective for the genre?

• Yes – like a type writer

• A better font for the film title

• Yes• Helps set the tone• Gives the audience extra information on the film (font styled like a typewriter)

• Effective, though maybe explore others

• Yes – simple but effective

Does this opening appeal to you as an audience?

• Yes – looks exciting and the narration creates enigma codes the audience wants answered

• Yes

• Yes – like a psychological horror• The tone of the film (creepy and suspenseful) makes it appeal

• No – horror does not appeal• Appears like it might be confusing

• Yes – makes you want to watch the rest of the film

Are there any further improvements you believe could be made to the sequence?

• Put in colour

• Add music

• Add atmospheric music

• Explore more fonts• Explore a different narrator

• A few more camera shots

Are there any notable positive points within this sequence?

• Sets the tone for the rest of the film• Good credits

• Atmospheric

• Very atmospheric• Hooks the audience with enigma codes• Good black and white effect

• Very atmospheric – good for a horror

• Successfully creates an atmosphere• Smooth camera shots

Any further comments on the piece…

• Effective• Add music

• Atmospheric• Add music

• Good