Review of Audience Feedback

Our Final Film was reviewed by another media student who found that he didn't understand the use of the coat throwing scene after the initial paint scene as it did not run in chronological order as the shirt was removed during the paint scene. We understand that this is not in chronological order, however Music Videos aren't often in a Linear-Narrative format but instead use the song as a guide of what scenes are placed where and instead are used, especially in our genre, to portray a message. We felt that this concept helped to emphasise the symbolic meaning of the metaphorical 'release' of the Soldier's inner darkness and finding his peace, just as the jacket is released. This is enhanced by the camouflage colours of the jacket, which is associated with war, reflecting the idea that the Soldier has given up his previous life of hate.
  By cutting between the paint scenes and the coat scene, we enabled the audience to focus on the deeper meaning we were trying to portray. It describes how Peace influences the Soldier to leave the bad behind after she shows him the 'light', as portrayed by the bright 'hippy' peaceful colours.
 In essence, this scene helps to describe the characters progression and change in mindset.