When my film was shown to the rest of the class, I received a variety of feedback (both positive and critical), and am now attempting to use this in order to improve my work.  There were a few main points that were picked up on:

Firstly, although I had written the composition out for Double basses, Cellos, Violas and Violins, I did not manage to re-create an actual performance within Logic (meaning that the sound was not realistic).  However, in the lesson Julio showed us a number of techniques to enable us to re-create a more realistic orchestral sound, which I hope to put to good use both in this and future tasks.

Secondly, it was felt that more or different instruments could have been used to punctuate certain points (nominaly the hammer hitting the nail), and after re-watching my excerpt I am inclined to agree. I believe that using a wider variety of instruments would ensure that I am able to create the mood I want.

Thirdly, Julio felt that there was no need for the high strings towards the end – they sounded too much like the ‘Psycho’ strings, although not enough for them to be a comical imitation – and again I am inclined to agree.  So they have been removed, and I plan to again use a wider range of instrumentation in the last 10seconds in order to keep building the tension until the end.

All in all I am pleased with my first attempt at this task, and am planning on using the feedback I have received to improve the piece.