The document discusses the equipment and software the author will use to create a video and accompanying materials for a course. This includes a Canon EOS 500D camera for high quality video and images, a tripod to keep the camera steady, an Apple Mac computer running Final Cut Express for video editing, and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign for additional design work. The author plans to learn how to use Final Cut Express and become familiar with the Mac before beginning the project.

1. Canon EOS 500D:
This is the camera I will be using for the duration of this course; the reason being that
through previous experience, I have learnt that this camera will be able to provide both my
video and images (for my poster and cover) with a quality that is of professional standard.

2. TRIPOD:
In order to ensure that there is no wobbling in my footage, I will be using a tripod as
it will allow me to keep my camera in a stable position as well as operate it steadily.

3. APPLE MAC:
In order to create my video I will need to use an Apple Mac. This is because it holds the editing
programme (Final Cut Express) I need in order to professionally edit my footage. As well as this the
Apple Mac, conveniently, holds the other programmes I will need to use, hopefully, making the
production process run smoothly as well as faster. Before I start anything, as I have no experience
with either an Apple Mac or Final Cut, I will need to get a better idea of how to use them. With the
help of the Internet as well as experimenting with the Mac I should be able to gain enough knowledge
to start creating my video.

4. PROGRAMMES:
As previously mentioned, the three main programmes I will be using are Final Cut Express, Adobe
Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. As I have used both Photoshop and InDesign in the past, as part of my
AS studies, I will be building on the skills I already have in order to create products of a high
standard. As mentioned previously, I have never used Final Cut so before I start any proper editing,
I plan on scoping out the programme’s tools and their purposes so I that I gain an idea as to what
will be helpful to me. Again, I will also experiment with the different effects and transitions
Final Cut has to offer.