Below is a video which we created as a group talking about the media technology used and how effective it was.
Research and planning
In the research and planning we used a range of different media technology.
For research we used the Internet to use Google and You Tube to look at magazines, posters and trailers to give us inspiration and to look at the conventions which need to be included in the products to make the products of a high quality. In evaluation for the research part of the project we could have used a wider range of different media products to support our research.
For the planning we used lots of different media technology as we used a camera to experiment with different positions and backgrounds we could use to create the poster and magazine cover. This was helpful as it allowed us to see what went well and what didn't. We also used a scanner to scan the images needed for our animatic storyboard. This allowed the process to be quicker then taking pictures to create the storyboard. This also worked more effectively as the images are clearer and more detail than if a photo was taken of the storyboards. Furthermore by creating the animatic storyboard it allowed us to clearly map out how the trailer would be put together which was important when filming and editing the trailer. The animatic storyboard we created for this project was better than the one I created for As as it included more information and more shots that was going to be used, which allowed us to be more precise when filming. Furthermore I also referred to it more than I did last time and even though the final trailer has slightly changed from what we original planned most of it is the same which shows how planning really helped us to create the trailer.
The software we used in planning was Garage Band as it allowed us to see what music was available on the software to plan the genre of music we wanted to create. It also allowed us to practise using it as we had not used the software before this project, so it was important to research and plan what was available for us to use as it would take a long period of time to create the final music for the trailer. I believe this was effective as it allowed all members to have a go at using the software and allowed us to compare the different music which would be available to us. So that we discuss what fit the storyline we wanted to create most effectively.
We also used final cut for a similar reason as it allowed me to practise certain effects that we wanted to use like the split screen. As originally I did not know how to do this but by practising on final cut before creating it on the final trailer it allowed me to see if it was possible and how to film that section of the film which we wanted split screen. This saved us time as when creating the trailer we already knew the techniques needed to create the effects needed.
We also used Photo Booth during planning to film our conversations, I believe this allowed us to have a record of the ideas that we had spoken of in the last lesson, which saved us time as we did not need to write notes about what was said.
Production
For the production of the products we created, the hardware we used was a camera which allowed us to photograph pictures for the poster and magazine cover. We used a high quality camera so that the pictures that were taken would look professional and high quality for it to be edited ready to be used for the products. When reflecting on the images I believe that by using the high quality cameras it has led the products to be of higher quality. It has also allowed me to develop my skills of using still shots as in As still cameras we used were of a lower quality.
To film the trailer we used a video camera, the video camera was new so it was of high quality and allowed us to zoom effectively without losing the quality of the film. We also used a flip camera to film the voice over as we did not need to use a high quality camera to do this. I believe we made the right choice in using a flip camera as it picked up the sound effectively and the sound could be easily removed from the hardware and transferred onto the computer. Furthermore it was easier to record as we could place the flip camera closer to the person speaking than if we used a video camera.We also used a scanner to scan the doodles for the poster and magazine as we drew the images and then scanned the image on the computer which. Allowed us to upload them onto the computer.
The software I used during production was finale cut as it has a wide range of effects that can be used to create the trailer and the software we have used over the last two years. We did have the option of using iMovie but this software did not have the options that the final cut offers furthermore final cut produces a more high quality and professional film when compared to iMovie. As it allows you to achieve more difficult editing like split screen which as a group we wanted to include.
To create the music for the trailer we used garage band which allowed us to create copyright free music and personalise the music so that it fits the trailer and portrays the atmosphere that as a group we wanted to achieve. However it was time consuming, as it took time to find the right sounds and instruments to include in the music. The music we have produced works effectively and suits the trailer well. In reflection if I used the garage band again I would do things differently as I would decide exactly what type of music I wanted to create before I started to put the sound together, as I believe this would save us time and would allow us to make a piece of music that fits well together. As the original music we created had lots of different sections which did not fit together effectively but worked well separately. However after changing it I believe that the music we used on the trailer fits together well and has the same type of personality throughout.
For the production of the poster and magazine I used Photoshop as it allowed me to easily edit the photo by removing unwanted blemishes on the photo and easily add the doodles, text and other things needed on the products. By doing this with this software it allowed me to have more control of the editing of the products so that they looked exactly like we wanted. It also allowed things to be changed easily if mistakes occurred. furthermore I believe it gives a more professional finish than if I used PowerPoint to create the poster an magazine as I believe this would have limited us on what effects we could add.
Evaluation
For the evaluation we used Photo Booth to create the videos of the evaluation discussions where we reviewed the products we have created. By using Photo Booth it allowed us to evaluate our work in a different format so that our blogger evaluations are more visual. We also used You Tube to upload the video's on to blogger, as the videos we created would not upload when using blogger.
Overall during the project we have tried to use a range of hardware and software to complete all the aspects of the product in an interesting way and to create high quality products. I believe that I have used a larger variety of media technology than I have in other projects which has made my blogger more visual and informative.
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