Media Studies AS Coursework

1. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT
ABOUT TECHNOLOGIES
FROM THE PROCESS OF
CONSTRUCTING THIS
PRODUCT?
Evaluation - Question 6

2. TECHNOLOGIES
There have been lots of different types of technologies which I have used in order to
create the final outcome of my magazine. Primarily though these include using a DSLR
camera, using Adobe Photoshop, and also using Blogger.

3. DSLR CAMERA
I used a Nikon D5500 with a 50mm lens to take the photographs that are used on my
front cover, contents page, and double page spread. This camera is very professional
and using it on a manual setting meant I learnt all about how shutter speed, aperture
and ISO can affect a photograph. Shooting in different locations, like in the media suite
against a backdrop with professional lighting versus the beach also expanded my skills
when using a camera. Also, the lens was manual focussing which further meant that I
had to properly focus the camera in order for the photographs to not be blurry.

4. PHOTOSHOP
Photoshop has been the key tool in constructing the final production of my magazine. I
had to search for various tutorials and try out different tools in order to achieve certain
effects but the program made it look very professional. Below is just one example of
the way I was able to manipulate the brightness, contrast, and colour balance on the
cover photo in order to make it more interesting and suitable for my magazine.