Post Production Research

This is my Post-Production research into my audience, a sample of 8 people were gathered to conduct a focus group, they were asked general questions regarding the trailer and two ancillary tasks.

• The ages of the participants ranged from 18 to 23.
• Much like the Focus group they were mostly Psychological horror enthusiasts. 

Feedback (Points Made & Possible recommendations)


The Trailer

• Good Use of sound effects, which match the speed (mostly) of the trailer although it was out of sync at points.
• Too many similar scenes used in the trailer, people remarked on this being one of the downfalls
• Good begining to the trailer, like any other trailer
• Also mentioned was the ending being professional e.g. The Sting.
• The Straps got a positive reception although the ending strap was a weakness
• Positive remark on the use of a fog machine to create the smoke.
• The beginning of the trailer was said to have matched with the sound very well
• The middle of the trailer was the weakest partl; the sound effects did not go with the trailer.

The Ancillary Tasks

• The film poster was praised for looking professional, with the red style font
• Good use of the Universal logo although someone suggested the black logo did not stand out very well.
• Lack of any credits on the poster was a dissapointment to the focus group
• People said the Tagline on the poster gives an idea of the what the film will be about
• The magazine cover received mixed feelings in the focus group:
• The Masthead was well liked
• The banner colour was not suitable according to a few people
• Lack of sell-lines and layout/colour used were also issues the focus group suggested needed improving
• Good use of the image on the front cover, relates to the poster