FILM: Researching other short films

We researched into other short films looking at how they use camera, editing, sound and mise en scene. We looked at a short film called 'Letter Service' and almost the entire film was in silence except diagetic noises which as we watched others we noticed is quiet common and I think that it was more effective than if they had been talking the whole time as in 'Letter Service' at the end when he does speak it has a bigger impact, and shows just how important the event that happened before which was him finishing his picture and putting it together truly was.

Props are also used quiet often, there might not be many but the ones that are used are important to the character for example a letter that triggers a memory, drawings in place of words to say what he couldn't or a simple necklace that represents a persons faith. The editing always seems to be quiet naturalistic with cuts, continuity editing and shot reverse shot during conversations. Normally short films are about making a statement or getting a view across so they tend to be realistic and straight to the point as they only have a short time to get what they're trying to show across. Short films are a great way for and up comin writer, actor or director to try and get noticed because it gives them a chance to show their abilities, skills and style instead of trying to write it down and put it into words. That way others can see it and might think that they're just what they need for a job.