A presentation zooming in on several media platforms and technologies I used to carry out this A2 Media Studies project successfully.

2. Over the course of the project,
myself and my partner have
used a range of media
technologies through the
construction, planning,
research and evaluation
stages…

3. Before research and planning
stages we had to create a
platform to present research,
planning and construction on…

4. We decided to create a joint account on
Outlook and Gmail.
both helped us in managing and
producing information clearly for the
main product and ancillary products

5. In addition to this, both accounts were
extremely helpful making everything
from documents, images, links and
videos, accessible and easy.
They could be accessed at any time.
Outlook is available on the iTunes store
and play store meaning it could be
accessed by mobile too.

6. We used our joint account to sign up to
wix.com – an online website creator

7. It was the most effective method to use
as we both already have past
experience of using it in our as work.

8. Wix html5 allowed us to
create a website
presenting our
construction, research,
planning and evaluation.
We wanted it look
visually appealing as it’s
the first thing visitors
see.

9. Wix allowed us to incorporate features
as there is a navigation bar, gallery and
sound to allow users a more better
experience.

10. The website is split into 4 separate tabs:
Home
Meet the team
Blog
Evaluation

11. All of these tabs have a clear
purpose and unique structure
making user accessibility much
easier 

12. Wix supports blogger – a blogging
website which is able to be connected
through the joint account on Wix.
This was significantly easier as it
allowed us to add pictures, videos and
embed other platforms e.g. slideshare
and Prezi

13. When carrying out research and
planning we were able to update blogs
– myself and Aqsa thought it would be
effective to create various blog post
check points to mark various stages
throughout the process

14. Blogger allowed us to
make drafts before
publishing the blog
posts.
This enabled us to
return later if
adjustments were
needed to be made.

15. Through carrying out research and
planning, it was useful to research other
students work for inspiration and
assistance…

16. We researched this via
Google Chrome – A
SEARCH ENGINE
POWERED BY
GOOGLE INC.
GOOGLE CHROME IS
ACCESIBLE, FAST AND
RELIABLE ENSURING WE
GAINED THE MOST OUT
OF THE PROJECT

17. We used our initiative
by using the second
half of our summer
break to begin the
research and planning
of the process.
Here we began
researching artists and
developed a concept.

18. Mobile devices were prominent and crucial
throughout the whole process –
They allowed us to create appointments,
contact certain location incl. my work
experience studio and the Custard Factory.

19. As well as using Mobile Phones, we also
used my Bluetooth speaker for us to play
the song in order for me to lip sync
correctly and simultaneously

20. During the filming of the
project, we used a Canon 600D
as we did for as.
It allowed us to develop our
creative control and develop
the quality of footage.
We were already so
accustomed with this specific
camera meaning there was no
time wasted in teaching
ourselves.

21. Once research and
planning was done we
moved onto construction
and logistics.
Throughout filming the
entire music video, we
used the Canon 600d on
an ISO of around 100-
800 allowing us to fulfill
this piece of technology
as much as we could.

22. For most scenes, we used a
Manfrotto Tripod to allow for
steady and smooth footage.
Some scenes we chose to
use handheld camera e.g.
towards end when she’s
walking alone. Allows
audience to travel with her
emotions.

23. We used the ambient lighting of nightlife during
the broad street scenes therefore no artificial
lighting was needed

24. Using my itunes account, I purchased tove lo’s
whole album including the video song ‘habits’
to film our video. As for the rest of the album,
this was for the artist website to allow
audiences to browse through my artist’s album.

25. When filming, communication was the key
essential to making sure everything ran smoothly.
We used instant messaging platform WhatsApp to
communicate to each other as well as our idea.
We were able to send ideas, moodboards whilst it
all being instant and free.

26. After each day of filming, I took the footage home
and copied it onto my Dell laptop, Computer and
just to make sure… on a Hard Drive.
This also I could organize into separate folders to
make footage more accessible and easier to find.

27. To edit our footage, we used
Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
which provided us with an
array of tools to create high
quality and a realistic video.
We were able to import the
footage and audio then cut
and replace in conjunction
with our storyboard.

28. We were able to alter
aspect e.g. lighting for
scenes that were to
bright or dark and the
colours to match it to our
chosen concept and
brand for the artist thus
making it visually
appealing

29. Once we finished, we were then able to export
the video as an mp4 file – uploaded it to
YouTube, a free video sharing platform.
As it was our first draft… we shared the video
via. Facebook, WhatsApp, Email and Twitter to
gain constructive criticism.

30. Once the main product was achieved, I could
focus mainly on the ancillary tasks where we
could use shots taken on the days of filming

31. I chose to create a digipak and an artist website -
I used Adobe Photoshop cs6 to create elements
for the digipak where I was able to manipulate
VARIABLES such as images and patterns.

32. After editing photos, I
transferred them from
PSD files to JPG ready to
upload on my artist
website.

33. For the artist website, I used Wix once again as
I’m very much familiar with it - it was a realistic
form of promotion where I created different
pages which I felt would interest the user.
These were:
Home – tours, album release, videos,
social networking
Bio
Music
Gallery

34. After creating the music
video and ancillary tasks, I
could then move onto
evaluation stages.

35. To create my evaluation I
USED A RANGE OF MEDIA
TECHNOLOGIES TO
PRESENT INFORMATION
IN A NUMBER OF
DIFFERENT WAYS…

36. I USED THE CANON 600D TO
RECORD A TALK SHOW I CREATED
CALLED ‘THE ELENA GRACE SHOW’
FOR THE ARTIST TO MAKE A GUEST
APPEARANCE ON. MY ARTIST
DISCUSSES SEVERAL ASPECTS AND
CONVENTIONS I FOLLOWED IN MY
WORK.
TO MAKE THIS WORK I USED MY
FRIEND GAGANDEEP VIRDI TO PLAY
THE TALK SHOW HOST – IT WAS
VERY FUN FILMING THIS AND
ALLOWED ME TO ACHIEVE MY
PURPOSE.

37. It was then edited on Adobe
Premiere Pro CS6 where I inserted
several clips, images and GIFs to
thematically match my speech.
It was then exported and uploaded
TO YOUTUBE

38. I USED AN IMAC TO FILM MYSELF CREATING A
VLOG, ALMOST FROM A DIRECTOR’S
PERSPECTIVE.
EVERYTHING I WAS SAYING WAS COMING
DIRECTLY FROM MY OWN PERSPECTIVE AND
MIND DEEMING IT TO BE 100% ACCURATE

39. Another media platform I used was Prezi –
an interactive presentation creator where I
can add images, videos and embed several
other platforms

40. And FINALLY!!!!!!! I USED POWERPOINT
PRESENTATION 2013 TO CREATE THIS WHOLE
PRESENTATION  CLEARLY I COULD ADD
PHOTOS AND PICTURES FROM THE INTERNET
I THEN UPLOADED IT ONTO A WEBSITE CALLED
SLIDESHARE WHICH IS WHAT YOU’RE READING
THIS OFF OF RIGHT NOW – SLIDESHARE IS A
WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN UPLOAD
PRESENTATIONS WHICH CAN THEN BE
EMBEDDED ON SEVERAL WEBSITES.

41. THANK YOU FOLKS…
FIRST OF ALL I’D LIKE
TO THANK MYSELF
FOR WORKING AT THIS
FOR SO LONG HAVING
TO ENDURE THE MANY
DISTRACTIONS THAT
THE INTERNET
DANGLES IN OUR
FACES.

42. AND MY
CAT… HE
KEEPS MY
CALM