The document discusses how the candidate's research and planning skills developed over time and contributed to their media production outcomes. In their Foundation Portfolio, they conducted semiotic analysis of music magazines and used quantitative and qualitative research methods like interviews and surveys to plan their own music magazine. For their Advanced Portfolio, they continued similar research methods and created storyboards and preliminary videos to plan their music video. The candidate reflects on improving their use of research between projects, developing a better understanding of planning techniques. Overall, their evolving research and planning skills helped improve the transition between projects and allowed for more efficient media production.