The document describes how media technologies were used at different stages of creating a film trailer. For filming, a Canon 550D DSLR and Panasonic HD camcorder were used to capture clear, crisp images and create a sense of realism. iMovie software on a Mac was used for editing, allowing the editor to cut clips, add transitions, adjust audio, and rearrange footage. A step-by-step process for using iMovie is outlined, including importing footage, selecting clips, and adjusting clip lengths.

1. Q.4 How did you use media
technologies in the construction,
research, planning and evaluation
stages?

2. Filming
For our main shots we used a Canon 550D allowing
us to film clear crisp images. We mounted the
camera on to a tri pod allowing us to keep the
camera steady and make the trailer look
professional.
We also used a Panosonic HD
camcorder, allowing us to create
realism and making the
audience feel as if they are
actually there. This can be seen
during the fight scene.

3. Construction
For constructing and editing my trailer, we used a software called iMovie
found on the Apple Mac’s.
This software allowed us to:
• Cut and crop scenes
• Speed up or slow down the clips
• Create transition slides allowing for the
different clips to run smoothly e.g. Fade to
black
• Play around with the order of the images
and clips
• Add audio and edit it e.g. Making it
louder, muting it, fading it from one scene to
the next etc.

4. Construction- Step by Step
From the main screen, iMovie
can be found on the bottom
of the screen along with the
other applications.

5. Construction- Step by Step
Once iMovie is open, you go to file in the top left of
the screen, and then to new project, to start on a
blank canvas.
Name the project
Select no theme
Aspect ratio to widescreen
Create

6. Construction- Step by Step
Once your footage is uploaded from
the cameras, you will see it appear at
the top of the screen

7. Construction- Step by Step
You then click on the
required bit of
footage, adjusting the
length of footage you
require.
How long the clip is Where you want the
clip to stop