1. Question 6. What have you learned about
technologies from the process of
constructing this product?

2. Equipment
The camera we used was a 1080p camera filming in high
definition, from this we were able to get good, high quality film,
even in bad weather conditions. Other equipment that we used
when filming included a tripod. We used a tripod to stabilise
the camera when filming in order for us to get the best out of
the camera. Some of the areas that we filmed had uneven
ground which made it hard for the camera to stay stable.
Although using the tripod in this situation made it a bit better
and easier to film, the ground was still quite awkward with the
tripod and continued to be a problem when filming.
When filming, we had no problems with the camera, however,
we did have some problem with the tape and when it came to
capturing the film, we found that it was a bit stop-start. This,
we found out was because once we’d shot a scene we played
it back on the camera, therefore causing a gap in the film.
These gaps came out on the capture and slowed down the
process of capturing the footage. So from that point on we
didn't play back the footage on the camera after filming a shot.

3. Software
Ability to add text to the frame was a handy feature to have as it meant that we
could add titles and credits to the shots. From this, you would see the text over
the top of the scene, perfect for adding titles and credits throughout the
opening sequence.
When it came to editing our footage we used Final
Cut Pro, this was a very useful piece of technology as
it meant we could capture our film and from that edit it
and put it into a sequence in which we went on to edit
and fit together to make the final sequence. Functions
that this service provided us with were:
The ability to add certain sets of footage in a
sequence, this meant that we could rearrange
shots that we had taken and put them in an
order to form the base of our thriller opening
sequence.
Being able to add effects to the shots - this was a handy
feature as it meant that you could change the appearance of
some shots to make them seem more thriller-like. An effect
that we used on our clock shots was ‘colour correction’. This
allowed us to change the colour of certain images/shots to
make them look more thriller-like to the audience.
Adding sound to sequence - in Final Cut Pro you
are able to add a layer of sound that plays in time
with what you’ve already sequenced together. The
sound wasn't necessarily limited but you could only
edit the soundtrack from the source software

4. Garageband
We did our soundtrack in Garageband and then once
we exported it and added to our Final Cut sequence,
we could then no longer edit the sound, instead we
would have had to go back to Garageband and re edit
the soundtrack and then re export it back into Final Cut
Pro.
As well as this, in Garageband I was able to adjust the
pitch of the sound that I had made. By adjusting the
pitch we were able to make the sound seem more
thriller-like.

5. iMovie
Using iMovie we were able to sync
our sound and video together so
that the sound played alongside
what was going on in the scene. As
well as this, we used iMovie to add
sound effects and backing loops to
build tension within the scene.
Below is the sound for our final
opening sequence:

6. Sound Effects
The sound effects that we used in
our final piece e.g. clock ticking.
came from a website called
sweetsoundeffects.com and this
allowed us to download the sound
file and from that import from iTunes
into iMovie or Garageband and use
it in our final piece.

7. Titles/Logo

8. Questionnaire
When creating the questionnaire/poll we used an
application on an iPad. From this we were able to go
round to people in the surrounding area and ask
them to fill out the poll and then submit it.
From this, we were able to go online and check the
polly daddy website for the results and see what
answers we had received from the people who had
done the poll. The results we received from the poll
on the iPad was easily transferrable to the online
version through a simple transfer button.
This synced with the account being used and
transferred the data across to the online account,
therefore allowing us to view the results online in a
more suitable way.

9. Blogger
The use of an online service called Blogger has allowed us to
publish our work at constant and up to date pace. This allowed
other members of the group to view things that other people
had done and access feedback and other things like
soundtracks and videos.
By being able to embed certain things we were able to post
virtually anything onto the blog so that other people could see
what stage we were at with our coursework.
As well as this, we used Facebook to create a group that
represented our production group. From this we were able to
post our poll to get more results towards making our final
product.
Adding to this, we used Facebook to post our soundtrack for
people to listen to and give feedback on, the same with the
rough cut. We posted that so we could get feedback and
therefore improve on it towards our final product.

10. Blogger
The use of an online service called Blogger has allowed us to
publish our work at constant and up to date pace. This allowed
other members of the group to view things that other people
had done and access feedback and other things like
soundtracks and videos.
By being able to embed certain things we were able to post
virtually anything onto the blog so that other people could see
what stage we were at with our coursework.
As well as this, we used Facebook to create a group that
represented our production group. From this we were able to
post our poll to get more results towards making our final
product.
Adding to this, we used Facebook to post our soundtrack for
people to listen to and give feedback on, the same with the
rough cut. We posted that so we could get feedback and
therefore improve on it towards our final product.