The document discusses the various technologies used to create a magazine product. It describes using a Panasonic Lumix camera to take photos, lighting to improve photos, Adobe Photoshop to edit photos, internet research on a phone and computer, Microsoft PowerPoint for presenting research, and a phone to communicate with a focus group. The producer learned about camera functions, photo editing, online research, presentation design, and using technology to improve the professional quality and organization of their final product.

1. EVALUATION QUESTION 6
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ABOUT TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE
PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTING THIS PRODUCT?

2. Technology Used
During the production of my magazine I used a range of technologies to reach
my final product, throughout the process I have learnt about them and used
them in order to improve my magazine. I used the following technologies:
• Panasonic Lumix LX7
• Lighting
• Adobe Photoshop
• Internet explorer
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Mobile Phone

3. Panasonic Lumix
LX7
I used this Panasonic camera to take the images for my magazine which was
a crucial part of my final product especially as my magazine had a lot of
original images I need to have. When I took a picture the camera allowed me
to view the image instantly meaning that it was easy to see what I needed to
change such as lighting to make the image better. The camera also had a
large memory which meant that I could take multiple photos and decide
later on what image(s) worked the best, and ask my focus group about
them.
Throughout the process I have learned a lot about this camera including
many universal functions such as ISO, F-stop and iris, this allowed me to get
the best outcome.

4. Lighting
I used the lighting to get better lit photographs as I thought that natural lighting wouldn't be the best
for my sorts of photos. The artificial lighting worked much better when I took my photos. Using the
lighting was quite easy but it took time as I needed the correct positioning and amount of light on the
model in order to reach the best picture.
I wanted to use high key lighting in order to make my pictures look more professional and more like a
real magazine as it was a convention in my research.
When I took my photos on some the lighting was really bad and was either to much or not enough
which ruined the picture. But then some were perfect and had just enough lighting that made the image
look very professional. The pictures below show some example of this:
Too Dark Too Bright Great
Lighting

5. Adobe Photoshop
I used Adobe Photoshop to adjust my images before using them in my magazine, by
using Photoshop I learned how to manipulate images by adjusting contrast and
brightness. Also adding shadows and saturation in order to make the image pop. I also
used Photoshop to add text and create my whole production. I learned how to use this
programme by watching tutorials online to manipulate them in ways that makes it look
better and for future reference. I bookmarked them and placed a few on my blog so I
can use them later.
The photographs to the left are an
example of me using Photoshop in
order to make my image look better
and more professional. I adjusted the
brightness and contrast of the image
making it more interesting. Also I used
more lighting and shadow to make the
model look more appealing and eye
catching to the audiences eyes.

6. Internet Explorer
I used internet explorer to conduct my research into codes and conventions
before the production of my magazine which helped during the process of my
magazine. I also did a lot of research of existing magazine to get inspiration for
my images to go in my magazine.
I used it to research tutorials to help me out with Photoshop and using the camera as I had never
used it before I started this project.
I also used the internet to constantly update my progress onto blogger, throughout the process I
learned a lot of blogger and it turned out very useful in recording my research, and the layout meant
that I could refer to it with ease. It was easy for me to go back to my target audience, codes and
convention and existing media research when I needed it when creating my production.

7. Mobile Phone
I used my IPhone 7 to use the internet to conduct research during the research stage.
I took some photos on my phone as I have a dual camera so the quality is really good. I
didn't’t use any of the photos in the end because I took better pictures on the camera.
But it was really good practice before the production. Some of the photos I took are at
the bottom of the slide. I also took my phone to a concert to see if I could capture any
photos that I might be able to use, these are also at the bottom of the slide.
I also used my phone to use the Facebook messenger app to keep in contact with my
focus group to get their opinions and ideas for my magazine. The use of convergence
in this piece of technology meant that I could take photos and other communications in
one device which made the production process easier and quicker.

8. Microsoft PowerPoint
I used Microsoft PowerPoint during my research co-ordinate the common codes and
conventions of music magazines, I put it in a PowerPoint as it was clear and organised
way of presenting my research in a concise format with means was easy to refer to at a
later date. I also have done all my evaluation questions in a PowerPoint presentation in
looks more professional and organised when it is laid out in this way.

9. To Conclude…
The use of technology has played a big part in helping alone my
production process and actually creating my final outcome. Without
the technologies I have discussed my product would be significantly
less professional and of a much lower presentable quality.
Technologies have not only made my product more presentable but
also returned in my work being organised with clear research and
planning. Without this my work would not show the skills and
evidence of understanding.
I was not familiar with the technology I have used before producing
my construction therefore I have learned a lot about them while
constructing my magazine.