The technology I have used within my AS media coursework

2. One of the first features I learnt to use was the quick selection tool
which I initially used to cut around my images and select the
background so that I didn’t have to manually draw around the
shape of the image I wanted to be cut. The quick selection tool
meant I could make the outline smoother and the overall image to
look more professional. Another option that I have learnt to use
within Photoshop is the ‘subtract front shape’ tool which I have
used to create a text box of the desired shape to fit within the
pages of my magazine. I have used this to fit text around the image
on my preliminary magazine and so have created a rectangle and
then used the pen tool to draw a rough outline of the image which
I will subtract from the shape. This then creates a unique text box
that will allow the text to be in line but so it does not overlap the
image, it can also be used to select the perfect size within the
maximum space allowed. I have also used this on my final double
page spread to insert the quote for my artist which is slightly shaped
around the artist. Alongside these specific options I have learnt to
use the crop, rectangular marquee, and text tools to complete
simple tasks within my magazine including moving and resizing
images, inserting new images/text and making them all
appropriate to my magazine.

3. Finally, for my images, I used the Nikon D3200 digital
camera along with the soft box lighting system and a
white backdrop to create the best pictures possible for
my magazine. With the soft box lighting and the white
background I was able to create a professional effect
for my images as well as enhancing the models
appearance. This means that my images will be bright
and attractive and therefore make readers more likely
to pick up my magazine as the image is eye catching. I
have learnt that when taking images I should use the
best equipment possible as it will save time having to
edit the images and will automatically make my
magazine look more professional. I have learnt how to
position the lights to produce the best effect on my
model without adding shadows or dark spots. From this
experience I have learnt how important it is to create a
good environment to take images in as the image has a
huge impact on the whole magazine and, if I had not
used this technology then my magazine would not look
as effective or professional.

4. Slideshare-
I have used this to publish PowerPoint presentations on my
blog so they can be easily viewed.
Powtoon-
I have used this to create animated slides that will display
my information so it is more interactive and exciting for the
reader to view.
Infogram-
I have used this to display images with small amounts of text
so it looks more eye-catching compared to just publishing
on my blog.
Prezi-
I have used this to create different, styled slides that can be
animated in different ways. I can set it out as a newspaper
format, variety of circled text boxes or as a growing
development.
I have learnt how to use a variety of online programs to publish my work
in different formats so they are more eye-catching and attractive.