This film was an experiment with slow motion (in both visuals and accompaniment) to create tension. I decided to once again use fire as it had proved to be a successful visual in my film 'Strike'. This film looks specifically at Level 5 of the '7 Levels of Tension'. The slow motion effect in this film, to me, made me feel quite uncomfortable as matches being lit is quite an ordinary thing to see, however, in slow motion you are able to fully see every spark and every slight movement on the match head.
I feel that the use of slow motion was successful in this film as I was able to create an uncomfortable tense atmosphere. By slowing the footage I was also able to correlate the pace of the video with the pace of the accompaniment (Lady Gaga's 'Bloody Mary' [Acapella]) which I slowed down by 75% (100 beats per minute to 25bpm).
Overall I feel that this film worked well at creating tension. However, if I was going to do it again I would use a tripod to ensure more stability in the visual material. I don't feel like stabilisation was a huge issue in this film but I do believe that the film would have benefited from having a smooth and fluid shot.
Overall I feel that this film worked well at creating tension. However, if I was going to do it again I would use a tripod to ensure more stability in the visual material. I don't feel like stabilisation was a huge issue in this film but I do believe that the film would have benefited from having a smooth and fluid shot.
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