AS media final piece evaluation

Synopsis
The purpose of our opening sequence was to highlight different social groups and the differences in power, control and standard of living that are present between them. We chose this to do this by using two extremes, 'freaks' and someone controlling them. The 'freaks' were used to demonstrate the people within society who are different and/or stand out. The ringmaster was used to present those in society who are either against those who are different, treat them in a different way because of their uniqueness or consider themselves superior because they view themselves as 'normal'.
Areas of success
One area which went successfully was the match-on-action present in the picking up of the key. I think this went successfully as the whole action flowed smoothly using the combination of different shots and because of its smoothness it appeared more naturalistic. I think another area of success in my final piece was how well me and my group adapted to the changes we had to make within our piece. These were based on what we would and wouldnt be able to acheive within the time limit and with the resources we had. One example of this was us being unable to use the ringleader that we wanted as he wasn't free for filming so we found another friend who was willin to step in. Another issue we encountered that we effectively resolved was the issue of not being able to source cages for the 'freaks'. To work arounf this we instead used the bars of the school gates as the bars of the cages and on looking back I feel it worked well and provided the caged and trapped feeling intended.
Areas for improvement
Regarding areas of improvement, in my A2 piece I would like to improve the amount of time spent on planning the message and story behind it in order to ensure it comes across clearly to the audience. One way in which I intend to do this would be to not have such a complicated storyline as therefore it is easier to get lost. I also felt with my AS piece that I could have focussed a lot more on timing to ensure none of it was rushed and also hope to improve on making sure I have all the essentials such as props prepared so that creating the piece will run more smoothly and efficiently.
Audience feedback
The audience feedback recieved was that of what was intended of the piece, this being a sense of eerieness throughout and a view of the piece being creepy and slightly uncomfortable to watch. Their was also the view voiced that it was well put together and the music in the background heightenin throughout created the increased intensity and dramatic levels intended. The piece was also mentioned, by those who watched, that it was thought provoking regarding the issue of the discrimination against difference and also that it was intriging. However, it was also felt in parts that the storyline was hard to follow, and so therefore in my A2 piece this is an area I wish to work on.