"Ode To Joy" - Finished Documentary Film.

Ode To Joy

Upon receiving audience feedback, I used the feedback and criticisms to improve my film. Specific areas that I needed to improve were the voiceovers, sound quality and introducing my subjects through the use of captions, all key elements within Documentary filmmaking. 

This is the final outcome. I altered the voiceover as previous voiceover lacked direction and authority in the tone and style. I was also told to "answer the question and message I set myself" therefore I had to change the introductory voiceover in order for the rest of the film to reflect this introduction and thus answer any questions and tasks I set myself. I also included a concluding voiceover to summarise the film and also add my personal thoughts and feelings in order to connect with the audience on a more personal level.

All in all, I believe the feedback I have received has reflected the success of the film. My aim's were for the documentary to connect with audiences, to be moving and powerful and to also serve as a dedication to my Grandma, something I can look back on and reflect upon. The only negative thing I found through the production process was difficulty with the sound quality. In order to fully improve this I would have had to re-record sound again which would be too difficult and complicated. However the sound quality for the recordings is good enough for the film to still be greatly successful.