First Draft of final product & feedback

 First Draft - Final Product & Feedback



After completing the first edit of my final product, I aim to gather any feedback and make changes if needed to do so.

Link to video: 



Once exported and uploaded to YouTube, I shared it with my peers to obtain their views and any to hear any feedback they may have. As they are within the targeted age range, it is important to cater to what they want out of the documentary. 




The overall feedback I received was:

  • Good / interesting topic
  • Interesting interviews
  • Well researched
  • Good layout
  • Suitable music choice 
  • Edited well
  • Good use of voiceovers and screen-recordings

  • Make the text last longer on interviews (consistency)
  • Fix audio levels so that they are equal (especially voiceovers)
  • Lower music on interviews

I am extremely pleased with the feedback that I received, due to it being only the first draft. Being open to changes is crucial when in the post-production stage, as there are always going to be ways to improve and make the project better. The improvements that were suggested are valuable as the audiences fresh eyes / ears pick up on things that were entirely overlooked by me editing. These improvements will further make my documentary consistent and more enjoyable to watch.


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