9 March 2014

Evaluation Activity #1: Special Effects


These two shots depict one of the few instances in which we use special effects in our trailer as we wanted to retain the authenticity, though here of course it is important to have a muzzle flash to present the full impact of the gunshot - though in actuality muzzle flashes are not as prominent but we wanted to reflect the standards of Hollywood action films. As you can see the flash that envelops the upper part of Lee Davidson's body disappears after several frames to become a cloud of smoke that is evident while also subtle. While this sequence is mere seconds of the trailer it is one of the most important shots as it provides production value that may be otherwise non-existent in more standard shots of the characters.