Marking Criteria - Self Evaluation so far

Level 1 = Up to 23
Level 2 = 24 - 35 (Basic)
Level 3 = 36 - 47 (Proficient)
Level 4 = 48 - 60 (Excellence) 

• Holding a shot steady where appropriate. 
• We think we are level 3/4 on this, as we have used the tripod to hold the shots steady in some places such as establishing shots, and used a shaky, handheld effect for an anxious atmosphere in certain scenes. 

• Framing a shot, including and excluding elements.
• We think we are level 3 for this as we have framed shots, eg. The picture of the empty bench is framed by a tree, and possibly may reach a low level 4. 

• Using a variety of shot distances. 
• We think we definitely are level 4, as we have used long shots, close ups, extreme close ups, mid shots, establishing shots etc.

• Shooting material appropriate to the task.
• We think we have shot material appropriate to the task as it fits in with the conventions of a psychological thriller - imagery of an eye,  not trusting the narrator - we also think that it is clearly an opening as the beginning of the plot is shown chronologically - so a level 4. 

• Selecting mise-en-scene
• We think we should get a high level 4 for this, as a large amount of the footage is focused on mise-en-scene, especially costume and make up - the evil Lucy wears black make up and nail varnish, with dark clothes - and good Lucy has the opposite, no nail varnish and little make up. The locations have also been chosen carefully, for the effect of unsettling the viewer as they are conceivable places.  

• Editing so that meaning is apparent to the viewer.
• I believe we have achieved a comfortable level 3 at this as we have edited in a way that portrays confusion and anxiety to the viewer, and allows them to understand the situation, eg. 'evil' scenes being edited to be black and white.

• Using varied shot transitions and effects.
• I would guess we reached a level 4 at this because we have used several different shot transitions available in final cut, as well as using effects to blur and affect the footage in different ways.

• Using sound with images.
• We have used a lot of sound to achieve the atmosphere - a soundtrack and also several sound effects to the make the situation seem realistic.  

• Using titles appropriately
• At present I would say we were only a level 3 as our credits are animated but still very simple - we are planning to use photoshop to edit text and spice up the credits and titles to fit the genre.