3. We filmed the media product using a Nikon DSLR Camera, which we were very luck to
have available to us as it belonged to one of our group members. We were at
advantage as this camera offers sleek and high quality pictures and film, which overall
helped with the quality of the opening sequence.
We found and used lots of different features which helped us in production. For example
the camera is automatically set to ‘automatic zoom’, however after playing around
with the camera during test shots, we found the manual zoom setting. This made filming
a lot easier and better quality because it allowed us to change the focus how we
wanted, rather than replying on the actual technology to do it.
Due to the camera already belonging to Sully, we were quite advanced in the
knowledge of the camera and it’s settings and features as he could easily tell us
anything we needed to know.
4. When researching the genre, I used ‘Google’ because this is a search engine I was
familiar with. Before filming, I was never any good at being able to successfully find
things I need on the internet. It is a quick, simple and effective way of finding what I
needed.
Also, YouTube played a big part in the creation of this media product. I used it to watch
lots of opening sequences, which I then analysed and took into consideration when
making our opening sequence. It is also where we uploaded our final product for
anyone with access to internet can see it.
Overall, my knowledge of technologies has expanded greatly by having first hand
experience of the software used. By using more advanced and complex technologies.
5.
6. Whatsapp messenger, which is a cross-platform
instant messaging application available only to
the smartphones: iPhone, BlackBerry and
Andriod. In addition to normal texting,
WhatsApp Messenger allowed us to send each
other images, video and audio media
messages, as well as engage in group
conversations between multiple users, this was
used to communicate throughout the year, no
matter where we was or whatever time.
