1. Preliminary Task 3 Critical Reflection
Rhyan Ajith 6102 period 3

2. Conventions used
A common convention we used was the long shot to express loneliness and vulnerability, like the long shot used in Stranger Things episode 1 from our research.
Another convention we used was the POV shot of the kidnappers to show their prey like in Hush

3. Conventions challenged
One convention we challenged was the use of jump cuts. We used it to escalate the action further because it was particularly slow in the beginning.
Another convention we challenged was keeping the focus on the plants instead of Cole as he walked by

4. Social groups and issues represented
The age group best represented by our product is the ages Young people are most at risk for being kidnapped. Kids should not go into isolated, unsafe areas without supervision or proper protection. There has been a decline in kidnapping in the USA but people should always be aware of its presence.

5. Real Media text
As a real media text, we would have it distributed by Netflix as it is much easier and widespread and much cheaper. As an amateur production company, it would be hard to find a major distributor to spread our movie.

6. Audience engagement
The film engages with audiences by having a thriller element to it. The score at the moment of the kidnapping adds an exhilarating feeling as Cole is being stuffed in the trunk of the car. Thrillers are one of the most viewed genres ever.

7. Production Skills
In my opinion, I feel my skills with the camera have not improved by much since my first project. My editing skills have not improved much either. My team always edits without me and I get no chance to practice.

8. Technologies
We used the camera, Canon Rebel t5i for filming. We also used a tripod to keep it steady.
The editing software we used was pas adobe premiere pro
We downloaded our score from youtube.