Evaluating Audience Feedback

Having received extensive feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the finished product (from the sequences exhibition on Youtube) we were able to evaluate some of the specific criticisms and praise. These include,

‘This is a believable ghost story and is extremely effective in generating tension. Mise-en scene works well and is very nicely lit. I would certainly like to see the rest of the movie. I would like to know more about why the Haunting takes place. This narrative is a bit one dimensional.’
I understand that the narrative is one dimensional as we did not want to reveal too much of what the haunting came from in order to create tension.

‘This sequence obviously works, as I too really wanted to know what happens next. This snapshot is useful, but tells me relatively little and leaves me wanting more!’
I understand that it does not give you much information but we wanted to do that to intrigue our audience and leave them wanting to know more.

‘Very ambient and enigmatic piece. Great use of mise-en-scene. Further external shots (of the house) in the opening bedroom scene would help to further generate suspense. Editing is very tight and delivers excellent pace. High impact ending. What happens to the man? Is she evil or just restless? It would be useful to know!’
In response to this comment I agree that we should have had a longer or a few different angle establishing shots it would have helped a great deal in generating tension. However we were unable to do many establishing shots as things such as the weather got in the way. As for the question ‘What happens to the man?’ last questions we did not want to reveal what happens to the man because we wanted our audience to watch the rest of the film to find out.

‘Incredible. Use of sound to create suspense is brilliant and good use of lighting.’

‘I thought this was amazing - I really enjoyed it. The use of sound created such suspense and created a very eerie atmosphere. The shots were quite lengthy but worked really well and really established a setting. ‘

‘A really good use of sound to heighten tension, and the colour pallet also works really well.
I also like the tense silence and stillness.’

In response to the three comments above we did spend a lot of time choosing the sound as to get the perfect one to not only fit with the sequence but also to really build the tension and generate suspense. I was really glad to see that people had commented on the sound as one of our best points as our group also thought the sound went well with it especially for the ending of the sequence.

To see vour thriller 'Whisper' on youtube and the comments bellow it click on this link bellow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK8zj_aIC84