Evaluation Question 4

1. •Research and Planning
•Production and Evaluation

3. 1.Final Cut
This was used duringthe production of our editing phase, for the final trailer. Itis a piece of software, whichenables splicing/cuts
to bejuxtaposed alongside soundtrack and visuals. Thereare also additional settings includingslow motion and volume
control, whichbenefits the production more so, inallowing more professional, indepth practicality
This is a recurringfeature duringthe project, used predominantlyfor inspiration and guidance regarding soundtrack, trailer
analysis and editing. It is a public domain website, which allows for multiple viewings of music streaming, TV, Video and Film;
utilized to understand theconventions of a trailer(teaser and theatrical.)
3.Photoshop
Againa piece of software employed in theproduction stages of ourproject, in order to createdistribution items including
poster andmagazine covers. These feature a wide rangeof elements from toning and saturation, to applied filters, which
enhancetheaesthetics of the product.

4. 4.Weebly
Dominant throughoutour project, inorder to display the work of our production, Weebly is a media website, used to present
blog posts regardinga specific theme/subject. Thishas helped furtherincreasethefeedback and analysis duringboth
phases within the project; to understand the effect of technology and how it has influencedourwork.
5.Prezi
A form of presentation software which allows easier access into specific elements regardingour work.This has been utilized to
portray our shooting schedule and comparison of trailers; a useful device in alternating the ways in whichour planning stage is
projected
6.Da Font
A morevital tool in creating various font types, duringthe production of our poster and magazinecovers. Ithas been
incorporated into the trailer itself, as an influenceon the titles: “TheFlare” wherethe ‘Coalition font was blended for a
more Noirfeel.

5. 7.StoryBoardThat
A useful form of website material, whichallowed aneasier presentation in the narrative.This animated technique was helpful in
displaying the various scenes regarding ourscript, after establishing aninitial story, wherecharacters and locations were
relevant throughoutthe production of casting.
8.SlideShare
Similarly accommodating the illustration within our theme,this simple structure enabledeasier footage to bedepicted, within
inspirations from Artof the Title. Itis analternative component in relation to PowerPoint, wherevideos andimages alongside
text canbe displayed for simpler portrayal of a specific genre.
9.AudioNautix
This was also an element which proved useful in establishing inspirations and ideas for our soundtrack. Various forms of audio
were analysed to understand the significance of relating a score alongside visual imageryof the narrative.This is a piece of
software which develops composition and sound factors, present in establishing a cleareridea of creation inthe
production stage.

6. 10.Artof theTitle
Thesubject within this area, concentrates on theimportance of titles within a production, and the effect it can haveon the overall
impression of a film/trailer. Influencesfrom ‘TheLast of Us’and ‘Memento’ were established subsequently before the
construction of our tagline and text. Thewebsite includes a rangeof titles which provide information on a set theme.
11. Powtoon
Another form of presentation software, wherecartoons can be set aside text and imageryinportrayingrelevant information.
This was utilized as a factor regarding inspiration and audience feedback, after the initial survey analysis.
12. Camera(DLSRandSony HD)
Theseitems/pieces of equipment were essential duringthe practical side of ourproduction. Alongside the various types, our main
feature focused on the SonyHD camera, whichreflected a more effective demonstration of the narrative; providing clearer
footage and cleanershots.

7. 13.Garageband
Having a similar effect on our audio, was the software regardingcreation and composition of our own music. This was used as a
familiar tool, which featured multiple tracks to workalongside any ideas established concerningthejuxtaposition of image
and soundtrack.
14. iTunes
Provided as an additional source whereaudio could be stored, iTuneswas relevant to our production, as it allowed for
quicker,morefluid transitions and downloads upon the editing of our trailer.
15. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPointetc.)
As an auxiliary tool in presenting various typesof work, this software has been utilized inportraying pieces duringour
production, to bemuch clearerin relation to the significance of distribution and marketingideas. It was a supplementary
component duringinspiration and depiction of the theme/intended genre,before the eventual production.

8. 16.Mac/PC
This has proved as the most beneficial factor, as it was used ineveryday production design and utilization during both phases of
ourproject. Itwas a recurringfeature, implemented for media proposals towards all types of purposes, from downloads, to
editing and research.
17. Tripod
Again an element useful duringthe practical stage of our production, this piece of equipment was vital for more unsettled filming
sessions and more fluid transitions duringthe introduction of our trailer.Here various assortments of establishing and location
shots were refined, as anincreasetowards aesthetics, improving the quality with steadier shot types.
18. LiveType
Anotherpiece of software, comparable to Da Font, where text canbe manipulated and transitioned into alternative
mannerisms concerningtext design. Thesefeatured amongst the final project, which displays a more Noirtheme, and
increased quality of graphology, towards the title itself, and “Coming Soon” declaration.

9. 19.SurveyMonkey
A morereliable source in creation of our own, distinctive survey which relates to the initial themes we set out to portray. This
is an effective piece of software which allows for supplementaryqueryingof factors concerningthe production, where
feedback can prove vital inestablishing similar conventions and micro aspects in relation to thefinal piece.
20. SoundCloud
Thefinal tool of audio software, incorporated into the trailer, which constructs an outset mood/tone introducing thefilm. The
copyrightfreesoundtrack “Wasteland” was implemented, which features commonelements of climax and tension, in creating
ascension in tension and atmosphere. This helps build on theNoir/Thrillertheme further,allowing instant access to the sub-
genre.