Feedback for Forsaken

 Greetings and welcome back bloggers! Today we at CineMarcus Productions are excited to talk about the feedback I've gotten from my friends as I showed them Forsaken before I publish it to you guys here on blogger! As we get closer to finalizing the film opener, gathering feedback has been a VERY important step in improving the story, pacing, and the overall impact in my opinion as we upload it right before you guys see it. Watching how different people react has given me and my partners valuable information into what works and what needs to improve. So in today’s post we’ll share what we’ve learned from these screenings and how they’re shaping the final cut of our project!

The Best

Throughout watching Forsaken, two of my friends were in awe by the warmth and vibrancy of the whole film opener! Specifically, they were praising how the shots and actors made them feel fully immersed in Forsaken's atmosphere. They loved the way the film built up a sense of friendship and adventure, making the sudden shift at the end of the video feel more impactful. For instance, one of my friends really liked the dreamlike atmosphere in the mall because they found that it was really interesting. Where after the opener finished, he also appreciated how the editing blended the excitement of the mall with Kendrick’s growing curiosity toward the abrupt conclusion of the video! My second friend told me that the emotional depth of the story was very clear because my direction to Kendrick expressed how relatable his desire for friends felt really universally understood and how the final moments left an impression of him wanting more!

The Worst

On the other hand, one of my friends found the transition from the mall sequence to the room for Kendrick felt a little bit too abrupt in his personal opinion, leaving you guys somewhat “disoriented.” He mentioned that he wished for more buildup to the transition, suggesting that more shots could have better foreshadowed the change from the fun to depressing atmosphere. But in my opinion, this wouldn’t be possible due to our strict time limit of two minutes. Additionally, he felt that the ending, while powerful, could have been expanded more to give more clarity on Kendrick’s emotional state after waking up making it seem like it was very rushed. Also, he commented on the sound with some feeling that certain moments in the dream sequence were very quiet because the sound of people talking in the cafeteria overshadowed the dialogue in the scenes. Because of these critiques, they have given my partners Alexander, Justin, and I a LOT of valuable information into how we can improve Forsaken right before the finalized date coming VERY soon!

Thank you bloggers for reading today's post! Stay tuned for more updates and see you on the flip side!