Past Students Work.

Written Syria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdxurNAmsUk

The mid shot of the character being covered in blood shows the themes of violence which is shown in BSR films. Also, the low key lighting helps create mystery and makes the audience question what is actually happening.	This close up is a good shot to use because it shows the face clearly of the character. By looking at the bruise on his face we can see the result of his interrogation which leaves the audience to wonder how it happened and why.	The style of the text matches then theme of the whole video, also the use of a small, simple font is very effective as it does not interfere with the video and take the focus away from what is actually happening.
The credits are very subtle and do not interfere with the scene on the screen. BSR films do this so that the audience can pay attention to the content of the film.	The location in this clip is very simple, just an empty looking bedroom where there is a bed and a cupboard. BSR films have very plain and rundown locations.	We are not shown this characters face which adds to the mystery and makes the audience confused about the narrative. This is very common in BSR films.
The rule of thirds and continuity editing used here was very effective as it kept the focus on the characters face the whole time. BSR films mostly focus on close ups showing the characters facial expressions at all times.	The over the shoulder shot looking at the flag shows the flag has some symbolic meaning in the clip. BSR use simple camera shots as their ethos is to present issues of reality in a simple form.	The use of bright lighting is good because it shows what’s going on in the scene well, however BSR tend to use more low key lighting within most of its scenes, to help emphasise it being a rundown, secretive location.

Cycle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HQQtWqOHYs

The location of an alley way was successful because it represents a rundown, urban location and adds a sense of secrecy to the clip. However, it could have been improved b filming when it was darker as it would have added to the effect a little better.	The credits on the screen are effective, as they are a nice size and a simple font, although they appear on the screen, the do not divert the audiences attention from the image on the screen.	The use of low key lighting for the Mise-en- Scene creates confusion for the audience and this is often shown in BSR films where there is minimal lighting to enhance the very dark, dreary theme in the films.
This close up shows the use of a prop of drugs. Drug abuse is always a key theme in BSR films, so this clip relates well to the content of every other BSR theme.	In the background, looking out the window, the time of day has immediately changed, which shows these shots have been filmed separately but does not follow the rule of continuity well.	The close up of this character shows she seems to be stressed or feels uncomfortable, which is how BSR films show their characters to feel.
In this shot, looking at all the characters, they are all wearing hoodies, hooded jackets and hats which is representative of how BSR film characters dress. Good use of costume.	This close up shows the characters face. The audience will recognise this character as being important in the clip.	This is a good shot as normally in BSR films, when one of the characters is up to no good, or is getting caught, there is often a shot of a police car or van. Good way of keeping to the content of the film.