Evaluation Question 4, A2 media

2. I used Blogger to present all my research and findings from other film trailers,
posters and magazine covers. It was easy to use and meant that all my research was
in one place, this helped when it came to the planning stage as I had a lot of ideas
on my blog already. Blogger allowed my to upload different types of content such as
YouTube videos and photos so that everything was easily accessible and shared on a
single platform. Blogger was the most essential tool for my planning stage
I used YouTube initially to gain inspiration from other film trailers,
I was able to embed clips from YouTube onto blogger to
demonstrate this. It extremely easy to access and navigate, I can
watch YouTube on my Iphone at any point so whenever I had spare
time I would use it to gain more knowledge on what codes and
conventions I should include in my film trailer.
I wouldn't have been able to find as much information about Dementia and other degenerative
brain disorders as I did without Google. Google also played a key part in creating the name of
the trailer as we used it to find a thesaurus which associated words with Dementia. Google
allows you to simply type in what your looking for and in the click of a button have exactly the
answers you wanted. Google Images also allowed me to look up lots of information, such as film
posters and independent magazine covers. Google has has allowed me to do so much of my
research which has been necessary for creating my film trailer and the ancillary tasks.

3. Blogger was the most essential tool for my planning stage. It allowed me to keep organised, and
was particularly helpful as I could see what Etty (who I co-worked with on the trailer task) was
doing so that we kept up to date. I was also able to see teachers blogs with reminders, tips and
deadlines, this ensured I kept on track. Blogger is easy to use and accessible from any smart
phone so even when I was out filming I was able to take photos and upload them to my blog so
they were documented. It has been so much easier using Blogger than if I had created a paper
portfolio as it may have been hard to and things could easily get lost. This would take up a lot of
valuable time that I could of been using doing more research and planning to better my project.
I used Facebook in order to keep in contact with my other co-worker (Etty) and the
cast that I had chosen. This made sure we were able to create a shooting schedule
that suited everyone, and ensure that our actors wore the appropriate costumes etc.
It allowed me to keep in constant contact with them. Which in turn meant that I
stayed organised at all times and gave me the opportunity to be able to rearrange
plans if an actor was unable to make a shoot.

4. Survey monkey was a very useful tool when collecting audience research. It allowed me
to create my own survey, with questions that I had designed that would help me decide
what my target audience would like to watch, this information shaped my trailer. It was
easy to share and I was able to embed the link on Facebook so that my friends could
answer the questionnaire giving me a larger variety of results. It also compiled charts
and tables based on the data that I had received meaning that I could make a
comprehensive evaluation of all the results.
I used Exam time, a website that creates mind maps, initially to share my
first thoughts on a trailer that I wished to create. This in turn gave me
more ideas and the mind map grew until I had an Idea I wanted to base my
trailer on. Exam time also allowed me to embed the mind map onto my
blog with the rest of my research.
I used Google maps to find possible locations to shoot at before I went
there, for example I have a specific shot in my trailer of a motor way and
I used Google maps to find an appropriate bridge that I could film on
with out being too far away or too dangerous. It helped me get to
locations and also direct my cast to the locations too. Google maps
allows you to see in satellite view, so I could see if the location looked
appropriate without actually having to travel there, this saved time.

5. I used the Canon 600D, which enabled me to film in a high quality. Its extremely easy
to use and has a flip out screen which enables you to see what your filming from every
angle which is especially useful when filming tracking shots. The sound recording is
excellent however we didn’t use it much as out trailer has a soundtrack, overlaid in
the editing process so all the audio had to be muted.
I used a tripod a lot in my trailer especially when I wanted a extremely still shot,
I used it most in the bedroom scenes and at the station because I wanted these
shots to be slick, sharp and professional-looking. However in many of the other
shots were filmed hand held to give the footage a shaky feel. Many directors use
this technique as it makes the film seem that little bit more real and I personally
find this technique extremely effective in a lot of films.
I used IMovie to edit my footage I have used it very frequently by now and am very well
adapted to it. I am confident in using more advanced tools and have really experimented
with different transitions this time round. I edited on a IMac, the screen was large and easy
to see and it was easy to import my footage, however as I used a school computer it can be
slow and glitchy in comparison to my IMac at home so I developed a lot of patience when
using it. I was able to edit my film trailer fluidly and made sure all of my timings were
correct. I added soundtrack first so that I was able to edit my film trailer so that it
rhythmically matched the footage in terms of clips, titles and transitions. I also used IMovie
to record my voice over straight onto my trailer, this was very quick and easy.

6. I used Photoshop as the software to create both my ancillary
tasks (film poster and magazine). It has allowed me to combine
many photos into one as I wanted to incorporate the “forget me
not” flower and an aspect that portrays loss of memory on my
poster. I also was able to use Photoshop to create a sleek looking
magazine cover.
I used the same camera to shoot my ancillary tasks as it has great quality
and industry standard features. All I need was a picture of my main
protagonists face, so I set up a white back drop and lighting. I was able to
use the dark room as a Photography student and this gave me access to
lights and other equipment. I wanted the photos to look very professional
and modern.
I used Font space to get some exiting and stylish titles for both my
magazine cover and poster. In my opinion this made them both look very
professional.

7. YouTube - YouTube allowed me to find examples of existing trailers with techniques, styles
and design I had been discussing in an evaluation task. I was able to screen shot sections of
trailers to use in order to compare and contrast it with my own work. For example, if I was to
talk about why I chose a certain font in one of my credits and I wanted to show an example of
another trailer which inspired me, I could search for the trailer and post the link, this easily
shows the examiner what I am talking about.
I used PowerPoint to evaluate my products, its easy to use and displays all the progress I have made. Its
also a way of using different technologies on my blog to make it more exiting and interesting to read as
opposed to just reading a huge chunk of text.
It has helped me create professional looking presentations, expand my presentation abilities and has
allowed me to showcase my evaluation in a sophisticated, professional way.
Blogger has allowed me to keep track of my progress and
stay organised. It is easy to use and means that all my
evaluation of content is in the same space rather than
being hand written on separate paper. It also means my
work is accessible to others and can be shared easily.
Blogger allows me to embed presentations and photos so
everything is displayed on one platform, this makes it
easier for the examiner to then mark.
Slide share allowed me
upload PowerPoint
presentations to
Blogger so that I can
display my evaluation
questions in a more
exiting way.