The document discusses what was learned from creating a media production project. The author learned how to use WordPress for blogging, Final Cut Pro X for video editing, and techniques like camera angles, title sequences, editing copyright-free music and sound effects. They also learned how to use a DSLR camera manually and the importance of storyboards. Reflecting on a preliminary task, the author learned that sound quality, appropriate shot types, and following the 180-degree rule are important for clarity and understanding. Maintaining prop placement between shots was also a lesson learned.

1. Hayden
Sherwood
MEDIA EVALUATION
QUESTION 6 & 7

2.  I have learnt how to use Word press which is an online blog where I
can update posts consistently. I uploaded posts of my progress with
media such as screen shots, videos and text of my production.
6) WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ABOUT
TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE PROCESS OF
CONSTRUCTION THIS PRODUCT?

3.  I also had learn how to use a professional video editing software,
Final Cut Pro X. This was on the Mac OSX operating system which
was different for me as I normally use Microsoft Windows 8. I had to
adapt to using this editing software as I was used to using Windows
Movie Maker which was a lot simpler to transfer footage and edit it.
6) WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ABOUT
TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE PROCESS OF
CONSTRUCTION THIS PRODUCT?

4.  I have also learnt the power of camera angles and their
individuals meanings when used. For example a low angle
shot connotes power, dominance and high status.
 I have improved my skill in making title sequences with
different fonts, colors, and animations. This was key because
a lot of credits and story points were needed in my film.
 I have also learnt how to download, play and edit copyright
free music. This is also helpful because it also allowed me to
decide which music suits my production the most.
Downloading copyright free sound effects is also helpful
because the default sound effects in the editing software
aren’t perfect which made me research for more suitable
ones. For example the gunshot sound in my production.
 Lastly I have learnt how to use the Nikon D3200 (DSLR)
camera which required me to change the zoom and focus
manually.
6) WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ABOUT
TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE PROCESS OF
CONSTRUCTION THIS PRODUCT?

5.  I have also learnt how key the story board is for the
production of a film. The storyboard is key because it plans
out all your camera angles, body language and props.
Although my production isn’t exactly the same as the
storyboard is gives a strong idea of what you’re going to do
and vital moments which are key for the film. These are a few
pages of my storyboard.
6) WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ABOUT
TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE PROCESS OF
CONSTRUCTION THIS PRODUCT?

6.  My preliminary task wasn’t as good as my final production
because of many reasons. One reason was because of the
sound. The sound quality was very poor in the preliminary
task because of the camera microphone quality. The sound
file was very poor. The wind interfered with the dialogue and
the sound effects from this I learnt that sound obviously is a
big part in the production as it needs to be clear what is
occurring and what purposely has been placed there for the
audience to hear. In the preliminary task the sound was
jumping about and skipped a lot due to different footage
being put together via movie maker which isn’t great
compared to Final Cut Pro X. I learnt to fix this we has to use
pre recorded sound and place it over the footage such as the
clock noise in the preliminary task.
7) LOOKING BACK AT YOUR PRELIMINARY TASK,
WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE LEARNT IN THE
PROGRESSION FROM IT TO THE FULL PRODUCT?

7.  Another point is that the specific angles we used didn't really
match the purpose of the shot. We did this so we have a
variety of camera angles to chose from and see what suits the
purpose of the shot the best. At that moment when editing the
preliminary task (Feed the Fish) I learnt that different shots
clearly have different meanings and needed to be shot in a
certain way to suit the purpose perfectly.
7) LOOKING BACK AT YOUR PRELIMINARY TASK,
WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE LEARNT IN THE
PROGRESSION FROM IT TO THE FULL PRODUCT?
 For example this low angle
shot. This shot shows that the
boss (Katie) has a lot more
power over the person who had
taken care of the job. This
gives the viewer a clearer view
on who is in charge and who is
meant to seem more
frightening and aggressive.

8.  Finally I learnt that breaking the 180 degree rule played a big
part in working out what is going on. We broke the 180
degree rule a few times which we fixed. From this we could
recognize that our viewers were lost because they couldn’t tell
where each character was meant to be in the room. After a
short while we finally got the hang of using the 180 degree
rule correctly and didn't break it noticing that the footage was
edited correctly.
 From the screen shots on the next slide you can see that the
cut between each character when speaking, do not go over the
table. This shows that the 180 degree rule is used correctly
after being fixed. We learnt from this mistake as these
screenshots indicate how hard it would have been to
understand the placement of the camera if the rule was
broken.
7) LOOKING BACK AT YOUR PRELIMINARY TASK,
WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE LEARNT IN THE
PROGRESSION FROM IT TO THE FULL PRODUCT?

9. 7) LOOKING BACK AT YOUR PRELIMINARY TASK,
WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE LEARNT IN THE
PROGRESSION FROM IT TO THE FULL PRODUCT?

10. 7) LOOKING BACK AT YOUR PRELIMINARY TASK,
WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE LEARNT IN THE
PROGRESSION FROM IT TO THE FULL PRODUCT?
 I have also learn that the placement of props (clothes) when
cutting away should stay the same unless being used. If they do
not stay the same it can indicate to the viewer that the shot was
taken at a different time which gives the viewer a bad opinion on
the film and shows poor planning. These screenshots show that
my bracelet is in two different places on my arm when there is
no movement shown which would have affected this in the
footage. This shows to me that it is important to keep everything
the same if possible so that the footage is accurate.