media evaluation question haca media studies

1. What have you learnt about technologies
from the process of constructing this product
?
By George Gibbard

2. The Quality of the Shots due to the Equipment
We have improved the quality of our footage by taking shots from a wide range of angles and by
using tripods and a number of cameras at once making it easier for us to film.
Firstly we used a wide range of shots when filming. We would do this by taking a lot of different
camera shot types and looking at them all until we found the one in which we think it best suited
the movie scene. By using a wide range of shots this meant that we was able to incorporate this
into our movie and by doing making the quality of the footage that we used is better for our
movie.
Secondly we used tripods by using a tripod this would mean that the shots that we used were
very balanced and straight. The tripod provided stability for our shots. This was further enhanced
when we tried to used the school chairs to help to make an dolly which we used in an wide
amount of shots this helped because it meant we was able to create tracking shots of the
characters when filming. The tripod helped with these as it meant we was able to keep the shot
at a certain height with as little movement as possible.
Finally by using a number of cameras to shoot a shot reverse shot this was easier as it meant we
wouldn’t break the 180 degree rule and meant that it would save a lot more time. This would
mean also there would be no continuity issues this is because there would be no change of the
setting or anything that would be said. This means that the shots would have a better flow and
was easier for us to edit.

3. The Quality of the Shots due to the Equipment
We also used digital SLR cameras this meant that our shots would be in
focus and would be able to get the best shots that where possible and
by doing so meant that our movie could be to the best that it could be.
The SLR’s helped with our media filming because it meant that we
where able to take a wider range of shots without worrying that the
shots may be out of focus meaning that we wouldn’t be able to use
them or have to reshoot them
Finally by using a number of cameras to shoot a shot reverse shot this
was easier as it meant we wouldn’t break the 180 degree rule and
meant that it would save a lot more time. This would mean also there
would be no continuity issues this is because there would be no
change of the setting or anything that would be said. This means that
the shots would have a better flow and was easier for us to edit.

4. The Quality of the Shots due to the Equipment
We used final cut pro to help with the editing of our movie. This meant
that we was able to test out a wider range of different cuts and texts that
could be used when editing.
Firstly we edited some of our movie using iMovie this was so that we as a
group was able to use iMovie and the basics that we completed. This then
lead us to being able to put music over the top of our work meaning that
there was more emphasis on what was actually happening in the movie
also this meant that there was more tension created. This is done by the
music continuously building up and creating eerie atmosphere.
Secondly we added in subtitles this is because this meant we was able to
add extra emphasis on the people that are actually in the movie and the
actions that they are taking. This will improve the movie as it creates
tensions and makes sure that the viewers are sure of the characters that
they are watching. This also means we are able to show the age of the
youths that are in the movie as your able to recognise the names with the
characters

5. The Quality of the Shots due to the Equipment
Finally there is the cuts which we used when
creating the movie the cuts which we used were
all very quick straight cuts. These cuts mean that
the movie is able to flow a lot more and mean
that the tension is able to build a lot easier. By
creating tension it means its more likely to
create a suspense to keep the viewers enticed in
the movie for a longer period of time.