4. Research & Blogs
Why was the blog so vital?
Accumulation of evidence
Easy to refer back to
Access to all our blogs so we could compare our
research
5. Were we successful?
Yes
Good amount of research
Good use of combining research together
No
Social Networking could have been used more strongly
8. Planning & Blogs
Accumulating Evidence
Visual References
A platform to build off
A central hub
9. Were we successful?
Yes
We used multiple platforms of media to express and record
our ideas and plans
We communicated well in this section
We had a broad range of media to refer to when making
the trailer
No
Missed Opportunities – Skype
Later in the project we narrowed our planning
10. Construction - Filming
New shots – freedom of a trailer
POV
Shot Reverse Shot
Match-on-action
First Scene –traditional
Later shots – More
experimental.
Dialogue
11. Construction - Blogs
Blogs were vital during this stage
Uploading independent clips for group review
Uploading every draft for analysis and comparison
12. Did our skills develop?
Yes
We used shots which were more experimental with
confidence.
We adapted shots like the match-on action shot and
developed them.
We had a more varied
project thanks to new shots
13. Editing
Rhythmic Editing
Edited the music through Audacity
Cut the clips to the music – created a flowing pace
Transitions & Titles
Used to blend contrasting clips
Used to create a time-lapse scene
Use of both iMovie and Windows Movie Maker
Voice-Overs/Soundtrack
Multiple characters – fit with clips
Two soundtracks blended with Audacity
14. Editing – Special Effects
CCTV Shot
Developed twice
Layered over the clips
Added professionalism and variation to our work
15. Did our skills develop?
Yes
Our editing became cross-platform, taking in the best of
multiple programs.
We developed special effects to a level we had never
attempted.
16. Ancillary Tasks
Use of photography
Multiple takes
Allowed us to develop photography skills
Photoshop
A new skill to learn
Two different pieces
17. Were we successful?
Yes
We created two original pieces.
We developed our photography skills to the point where we
could take pictures which were appropriate
No
We were hampered by
a lack of experience
18. Audience Feedback
Recorded Discussion with peers and teachers
Allowed easy references back at a later stage
Video of students – Youtube
Allowed us to share easily with the group
Mumble feedback from peers
Allowed specific feedback from a multitude of peers.
Superior audio quality
19. Conclusion
Used a wide variety of technology, experimenting with
new ideas and using technology in new ways.
We also learnt a great deal and our skills in utilizing digital
technology grew significantly.
However, we were hampered by a lack of experience
and a few missed opportunities.
Overall, despite these difficulties, we effectively used
digital technology in all stages of our work and their use
contributed massively to the completion of the project.