Microsoft Word, Facebook, iMovie, Survey Monkey, IMDb, BBC Film Network, iMac computers, cameras, Adobe Photoshop, Blogspot.com and PowerPoint were used at various stages of the film production process. Word was used for scheduling, scripts, and contracts. Facebook was used for communication and surveys. iMovie was used to storyboard scenes. Survey Monkey created audience surveys. IMDb and BBC provided research on film genres and techniques. iMacs were used for planning and construction. Cameras were used to film scenes. Photoshop created the poster. Blogspot documented the process and PowerPoint was used to present results.

1. HOW DID YOU USE
MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES
IN THE RESEARCH,
PLANNING,
CONSTRUCTION AND
EVALUATION STAGES
Ngoc Nguyen 13A5

2. PLANNING
 Microsoft Word
 We used this software frequently during the
production process to create our filming and
meeting schedules with our actors. – This helped
us focus on any problems that we had during
filming and how we would minimise those
problems.
 During the planning process, everyone in the
group had a set of individual tasks to do with
deadlines and this was created by using the table
functions.
 Word also used to write up our film script and
contracts.

3. PLANNING
 Facebook
 I used this Social Networking site to keep in touch
with my group as this was the fastest and
convenient way to communicate with them.
 I also used this site to send out surveys on
audience research.
 Phone and E-mail was also an effective means of
communication as this allowed me to keep in
touch with everyone involved in the filming
process and constantly update them on filming
dates.

4. PLANNING
 iMovie
 This software was used to create my animatic
storyboard for the opening scenes in which I
had to draw still images of the camera shots
and then have them imported through iMovie.
 This was done to give us an idea of what our
scenes would look like and be familiar with the
software.

5. RESEARCH
 Survey Monkey
 We used this website to create a survey on audience
research and what they enjoy or like to see in films. This
was a fast and efficient way to get quick feedback from a
range of people with different opinions. It also creates
charts and graphs so that our data can be represented in a
professional and clear manner.

6. RESEARCH
 IMDb (The Internet Movie Database)
 When we came to a final decision of our genre
we used IMDb to research into the genre and
some specific films to give us a better
understanding of the genre and it’s
conventions. – IMDb has information of over a
thousands films and has message boards for
the public.

7. RESEARCH
 BBC Film Network
 From this website I was able to watch short
films based on our genre, to gain a better
understanding and to pick out any similarities
they have between them. This was also done
through YouTube as this is also a good
platform to view short films. YouTube also
helped me to broaden my knowledge of
camera techniques.

8. RESEARCH
 As a group we looked at a famous institution, 20th Century
Fox and one of it’s successful films, Avatar.
 We researched into why the film was such a success and
this helped give us an idea of what engages the audience.
 The technology used in Avatar includes CGI, Stereoscopic
3D Fusion Camera System and Digital Animation.

9. CONSTRUCTION
 iMac Computers
 This is where I planned and uploaded all my
work. It was the main platform I used as this
was where I constructed all my research and
documents.

10. CONSTRUCTION
 Camera
 We used the AVC camera to shoot our scenes
as it was guaranteed high quality and we
wanted our videos to be professional.

11. CONSTRUCTION
 Adobe Photoshop C3
 We used this software to create our film poster as this
allowed us to be creative when altering the images
and colour to which suited the character and the story
of our film.

12. EVALUATION
 Blogspot.com
 This website allowed me to blog all the development
and creative stages I took during our production
process.
 PowerPoint
 Using this software it has allowed me to present
information and results in a creative and visual way.