The document discusses various technologies the student learned about through creating a film project. They learned new skills using their Canon camera, such as the recording feature and manual focus. They also learned about different camera shots, filming techniques, and angles. The student used a tripod to keep the camera steady and level. For software, they learned to use LiveType to create idents, iMovie to edit video and audio, and were familiar with using Apple Macs. They also got used to using Blogger to plan, record production details, and log research.

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

2. Camera
Throughout the process of creating my final opening scene, I have learned a lot of
new skills.
Although I was already familiar with using a Canon EOS 100D camera as it’s mine
and I do photography, I have learned new ways to use it. For example, I had never
used the recording feature of the camera so I had to get used to that. Also, I used
manual focus for the first time which I really enjoyed doing and it added a
professional quality to my film.
Also, I have learned about a huge variety of camera shots (such as: close up, POV,
OTS, wide shot), filming techniques (such as: shot reverse shot, tracking), and
camera angles (such as: low angle, high angle, canted angle).
I had to use a filming tripod to make sure the camera was kept steady and to keep
the camera level on uneven ground. Although a lot of my film used the handheld
techniques because I wanted the effect on someone watching, I did have to use the
tripod as some points. I also used the tripod to do a steady pan of the Protagonist as
she runs out of the room.

3. Software
To create my film I had to use software that I was unfamiliar with. This meant I had to learn quickly how to use it
effectively.
LiveType
I used Live Type to create my idents. I had never even heard of LiveType, let alone used it but I found it was very easy to use and I got
used to it quickly. This was an element of the process that I really enjoyed and this software let me make a film that looked professional.
iMovie
Although I had heard of iMovie, I had never used it. Similarly to LiveType, I found it very easy to use and I enjoyed using it. Some of the
things I learned to do with this software were:
• Adding and cutting sound clips to fit the action.
• Detaching the audio to adjust the volume and improve the quality.
• Adjusting the brightness to make all of the shots look the same.
• Overlaying text onto the film to create credits.
• Using transitions such as fade to black and cross blur.

4. Apple Mac
I am very used to using Apple Macs because I have used
them since GCSE for Photoshop in photography.
However, this is the only thing I had ever used them for. I
had to get used to how they work compared to Windows
which is what I use at home.
Having used them since GCSE, if found it easy to get
used to using them on a daily basis.
The Apple Mac was a key part in the creation of my film
because without them I couldn’t have used the editing
software and other software I needed to make my film
professional.

5. Blogger
Blogger played another huge role in the process of
making my film. It’s where I recorded all of my
planning and production. Also, it is where I logged all
of my research.
I had never used Blogger before but it’s very simple
to use and having to use it daily meant I got used to
it quickly.