The document describes how various media technologies were used at different stages of a media project. In the research and planning stage, Excel was used to organize questionnaire results, YouTube was used to analyze film trailers, and Word was used for magazine analysis. PowerPoint was used to create a storyboard animatic. In the construction stage, Excel created charts from questionnaire data, YouTube uploaded the trailer for feedback, and Final Cut Pro was used to edit the trailer. Photoshop created the magazine and poster. In the evaluation stage, Prezi and SlideShare presented evaluations, SoundCloud recorded voice evaluations, and Final Cut Pro compiled materials for a video evaluation.

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

2. Research and Planning
EXCEL: I used excel to enter my results that I have received from my
questionnaire results. I then converted it into a Jpeg by doing a screenshot of
the chart and this automatically converted it into a Jpeg. I did this so I am able
to upload it on to Word Press. Below is two examples of two different charts I
used.
Step1. I created
this by firstly
writing it out and
highlighting it
Step2. I went to
charts and had a
selection to
choose from.
Step3. I chose
clustered column. I
then clicked on it
and it created a table.
Step2. I clicked on
the Pie chart
Step1. I wrote it
out and then
highlighted the
information
Step3.I then chose it
to show the Pie in 3D
This is where I
upload files on
the blog and as
you can see these
are the formats
allowed by Word
Press
Chart
Table

3. Research and Planning
YOUTUBE: I used Youtube to analyse my trailer and for my focus group. I did this by
finding the trailer I wanted to analyse that was of similar genre to my product. I then took
screen shots of the clips I wanted to deeper analyse. This is so I know what is deemed as
conventional in horror films and how I should shoot, edit, music used and the story line used
as well.
Step1. I used
Youtube to find
what I was looking
for my typing it in
the search bar
Step2. I found the trailer I wanted to find
from the results
Step 3. Clicked on the trailer and now I
am able to view it
These are a couple of
the screenshots I have
taken of Saw

4. Research and Planning
WORD: I used Word for my analysis of posters, magazines and audience profile. Below is how I
used word for my magazine analysis. I did this so I knew how real media products structure, the main
image they used, the wording they use and the image they use.
Step1. I went to
insert, then photo
and imported the
picture I wanted from
the files
Step2. I then went to desktop and
selected the picture from my files
Step3. This
is the picture
inserted
onto the
word
document
Step4. I then
clicked on to text
box so I am able
to write around
the magazine
cover.
Step5. I then clicked lines and
connectors in shapes and chose an
arrow.
This is my analysis
finished.

5. Research and Planning
PowerPoint: I used Powerpoint to create my anamatic so it can be shown as a running trailer so I
know whether the camera shots work in the sequence or not. Also if the storyline makes sense.
Step3. I screenshot my
storyboard and imported it
into Powerpoint .
Step2. I found what
I wanted to import
and pressed insert
Step1. I clicked on picture

6. Research and Planning
SLIDESHARE: I used Slideshare to import my storyboard to create an anamatic so other
people can view it and tell me if the story and the camera shots work or not. Also to embed
the anamatic on the blog as part of my research and planning section.
Step1. I pressed upload
Step2. I then
selected the file I
wanted to upload
Step3. I then was able to add my title
and more description and tags so more
people can find my presentation
I have now uploaded my
presentation onto slideshare

7. Construction
EXCEL: I again used Excel to put my information that I received from the questionnaires into
charts. I did this to clearly show the audience responses on whether they agreed or not. This is
so I can easily know what they liked and didn’t like so I know what part to improve on my
trailer, magazine and poster.
Step1. I entered the data
into the spreadsheet
Step2. I then selected the
pie chart
Step4. After this my chart has
been created

8. Construction
YOUTUBE: I used Youtube to upload my trailer so the general public can view it and give
me feedback in the comment section. Also so I can share it by posting it on Twitter and
Facebook so my friends and other people can watch my product and give me feedback.
Step1. I then pressed
upload
Step2. I then
selected the file I
wanted to upload
Step4. I then wrote the title
and description for it
Step5. I can now view my
trailer and so can others too.
I can go to share and share my video
into Facebook or other social media
sites. I do this by copying and pasting
this link. I can also embed my video
into my blog by copying and pasting
again

9. Construction
SLIDESHARE: I again used Slideshare, however this time was to upload my presentations for
the other media technologies I have used such as Photoshop.
Step1. I clicked on upload
Step2. I then selected
the file I wanted to
upload
Step3. I then wrote the
title, description and tags
so people can find it and
view it
Step4. After I have done
this I then was able to
embed into a blog or share
it on Twitter
Step5. This is the
presentation uploaded
on to Slideshare

10. Construction
FINAL CUT: I used Final Cut to edit my trailer, because I can easily import footage from the
camera on to Final cut. I can easily edit the trailer by cutting one shot and putting it together
with another shot. Also I can edit the music by making it louder or lower. Furthermore, I can
add effects such as fade in or out. Finally I am able to export it so it can be uploaded on to
Youtube.

11. Construction
FINAL CUT:

12. Construction
FINAL CUT:

13. Construction
PHOTOSHOP: I used Photoshop to create my magazine and poster. I used this because I
was able to edit my picture, add text, bring in other pictures such as a barcode and change
the fonts all in one software. This made it very convenient to use.
Magazine finished

14. Construction
PHOTOSHOP:

15. Construction
MOTION: I used Motion to create my titles for my trailer. I used Motion
because I was able to add text, change fonts and add behaviour’s such as type on
text which I used for my title. I was then able to save it on to the desktop so it
can be uploaded on Final cut.

16. Construction
MOTION

17. Construction
FACEBOOK: I used Facebook so my friends can see my trailer and comment.
This made it easier for me to know whether they liked the product or not and
how I can improve it.
I put the link from Youtube into
update status and then I clicked
on post.
I have now uploaded my trailer so
people can comment and like

18. Construction
GARAGEBAND: I used Garageband to create my music for my trailer. After I created my music
I then exported it into a WAV file so it can then be imported into Final Cut.
Step1. I selected music from
here by choosing the emotion
I wanted. I chose dark and
intense after I have selected
the emotion I then chose the
instrument I wanted to
convey this. I chose a variety
of guitar, piano and
cinematic.
Step2. I dragged
the music I
wanted into the
timeline
Step3. I then went to
share and exported it
Step4. I then
selected the
type of file I
wanted and
exported it
Step5. The file then
went on to my desktop
so I was now able to
import it into Finalcut
Step6. I then went to
import and file to find
the music to import
Step7. I then selected
the file and imported
it into Finalcut
The file is now
imported into Final
cut ready to use.

19. Construction
GARAGEBAND AND SOUNDCLOUD: I uploaded my file that I exported from
Garageband and imported it into Soundcloud. After this I then embedded it into the blog. I
did this so I have more construction evidence in my blog.
Step1. I signed into
Soundcloud and went
to upload
Step2. I selected
the file I want to
import
Step3. I wrote the title and description
for the track so people who want to
listen to the track are able to find it
Step5. I went to
embed and copied
and pasted the link
into Wordpress
Step4. The track has
been successfully
uploaded on to
Soundcloud
This is the track
successfully
uploaded onto the
blog
The track is at the bottom of the
slideshare presentation

20. Construction
CAMCORDER: The camcorder I used is a Canon HV 40. I used a camcorder to film scenes
so I can then edit it and upload on to Youtube and embed on the blog. I needed a
camcorder or else I would of failed to achieve the task that was set of completing a trailer.
This is why I used a camcorder. I used the camcorder to zoom in, pan, take mid shots, close
ups and long shots, as well as over the shoulder shots.

21. Construction
PHONE CAMERA: I took a picture on my phone for my magazine and poster. I took a
picture of the main character holding the main weapon he used.
Step2. I took a picture on my phone,
emailed the picture to myself and then
downloaded it.
Step3. This is the picture I
used for my magazine and
poster.
Step1. I took the picture
with this phone.

22. Construction
VOICE MEMO: I used voice memo on my phone to record sound. I did this to record
sound of a voice over so I can import into Finalcut and edit. I used voice memo as it was
the easiest way of transferring sound into Final cut.
Step1. I recorded the sound
and then went to file and
share and sent an email to
myself
Step2. This is the voice
memo that I sent to myself
Step3. This is the voice memo. I then
downloaded the memo.
Step4. This is the download. I then
dragged it into the desktop so I was able
to import the sound into final cut.
Step5. I found the audio that I
wanted to import and imported it
into final cut.
Step6. This is the voice memo on final cut,
ready to import

23. Evaluation
PREZI: I used Prezi to complete my first evaluation question. I used Prezi because it was
easier to import sound from my trailer, and a video of my trailer on the Prezi as well. This
was an effective way of answering the questions so I can clearly show evidence of how my
product has used, developed and challenged real media products.
To import images and videos I
went to insert and imported it
into Prezi. I then moved them
to a position that can be seen
and that emphasizes my points.
This is the Prezi
finished and is
fully answering
the question.

24. Evaluation
SLIDESHARE: I used Slideshare to import my presentation so I can embed into the blog and
present it. By doing this it allows me to share my presentation by placing it on the blog,
Facebook and Twitter. This is why I used Slideshare for my evaluation. Another reason why I
used it, is to answer my evaluation question’s, is because it fully presents my answer by
allowing me to easily show a comparison, such as I have done in question 4. I wouldn’t be
able to do this on another media technology, such as Prezi or soundcloud. As you wouldn’t
see a clear comparison that Slideshare presents.
Step1. I uploaded
my presentation on
to Slideshare by
going to upload.
Step2. I then
imported my
presentation
Step3. I wrote a
description and title for
my presentation so
people can find it
Step4. My
presentation
has
successfully
uploaded on
to Slideshare
Step5. I can now share my
presentation across media
platforms such as social
networking sites and the
blog

25. Evaluation
POWERPOINT: I used Powerpoint because it is an effective way such as now to set out my
answer. This is because I am able to upload images on to Powerpoint and use text box to
write around the image. Also it is another way of presenting my evaluation in a multi media
format.
Step1. I imported a photo from
my file into Powerpoint by
going to picture from file. I
then selected the image such as
this that I wanted to insert into
my Powerpoint. Step2. I then used text box to write around the
image so I can describe what I am doing at each
stage.
This is the Powerpoint finished I will now upload it on to Slideshare so it can be viewed
on multiple sites.

26. Evaluation
SOUNDCLOUD: I used Soundcloud to record my voice to answer question 3. I used
Soundcloud as I can record sound on the website or app and upload it to social networking
sites and embed on to the blog. I used Soundcloud to answer question 3 and to record my
voice for question 2, because I was able to explain in more depth then I would have on a
Powerpoint or Prezi. This is because I am able to explain it in different stages what I have
found from my audience research. Also it is another media platform to use to answer my
evaluation questions.
Step1. I recorded my
voice on the
Slideshare app
Step2. I then saved my
evaluation question on
to Soundcloud.
Step3. This is most of question 3 answered
using Soundcloud

27. Evaluation
FINAL CUT: I will use final cut to upload pictures and sound so I can
export it to Youtube and present my second evaluation question as a film.
Step1. I went to file and
then import and chose
the file I wanted
Step2. All my files go into the library and I am
able to drag the file into the timeline
Step3. This is my timeline of my
evaluation being answered Step4. I went to share and I am
uploading my evaluation onto Youtube