This is Evaluation 4 for my media coursework.

1. Evaluation 4

2. • In order to go through the process of my
coursework, I needed advanced knowledge of
various different digital software such as
cameras, camera equipment and using the
internet from research and planning to construct
my production.

3. • The main software used for my research and planning was PowerPoint and
Microsoft Word. In terms of writing long paragraphs, I used Microsoft Word as it has
the accurate length in order to do so. However, this software was limited in terms of
adding pictures without ruining the layout of the structure. This is where using
PowerPoint comes to place. I find PowerPoint very beneficial when it comes to
adding pictures and context at the same time. I found it useful for expressing my
creativity and also explanations, for example, my mood boards or my pitch. Yet, I
thought that it would be more creative if I used a better software that could allow the
audience to go through the sides including pictures and long texts; this is where I
used ‘Prezi’, which is a presentation software anyone can use to look at other
individual's presentation. As I am already familiar with this software from AS media, I
am comfortable with taking advantage of what I know and developing what I already
know by changing background adding specific effects suited for my work. I used
Prezi for my ‘codes and convention’ research and also ‘my casts’

4. • For the construction of my ancillary task and main task, I
used Photoshop to edit photos for my poster and magazine
to make my images looks professional. From my
experience last year I was aware of the difficulties in
changing the images. But making sure that my casts and
other images to look clearer which is typical for magazines.
This year I also used YouTube to help me find techniques
for making my magazine look more professional and also
unique. Such as ‘How to make airbrush professionally.

5. • For my main tasks, when constructing my trailer I used Adobe
Premiere Pro. I managed to learn how to use the basic tools such
as importing images and trimming video footage. I also used
effects for my video such as ‘Dip to black in my trailer which took
me a while to get used to. Also, I managed to learn how to
change the saturation of the videos to give a dull effect. I also
used After Effects in terms of adding my advanced effects such
as my ending credits and my title. I was able to do this with the
help of YouTube when searching up 'Dripping blood effects'.

6. • In order to create my storyboard, I used
Instagram which was very unique as many would
take a picture rather than a video and also put it
as a video. To allow those who have social
media (typically my target audience who are
mostly teens).

7. • In terms of taking pictures, I used the Canon
1200D Camera, although the quality wasn’t as
great when filming it still manage to adapt to it
and use it effectively. Some filming required my
phone for voice-overs to sync in with my scenes
on Premiere Pro.