The document discusses the use of various media technologies in the production of a student documentary film. IMDB, Short Film of the Week, YouTube, Wikipedia, Google Maps, Blogger, and filming equipment like a tripod, camera, microphone and boom pole were used in the construction, research, planning and evaluation stages of the film. These technologies provided information, inspiration from other films, ways to plan locations and share progress, and tools needed to capture footage. Hotmail and iMessage also helped the filmmakers contact and gain permission from parents to film the young subjects of the documentary.

1. Question 4) How did you use media technologies in theQuestion 4) How did you use media technologies in the
construction and research, planning and evaluationconstruction and research, planning and evaluation
stages ?stages ?

2. IMDBIMDB
-IMDB was used for the pre production stage of our film.-IMDB was used for the pre production stage of our film.
-IMDB was very effective for research and contributed towards the development of our idea.-IMDB was very effective for research and contributed towards the development of our idea.
- IMDB was an effective form of technology as what it provides has enhanced our ideas and the generalisation of- IMDB was an effective form of technology as what it provides has enhanced our ideas and the generalisation of
certain elements.certain elements.
- IMDB is a film database which provides details and information about films and television programmes. We utilised- IMDB is a film database which provides details and information about films and television programmes. We utilised
this to a great extent. We used this website on an efficient base.this to a great extent. We used this website on an efficient base.

3. -IMDB provides information into ever possible detail into a film from the cast and crew to a synopsis of the film.-IMDB provides information into ever possible detail into a film from the cast and crew to a synopsis of the film.
-In the earlier stages of the construction of the film we found this thoroughly influential as we looked into other sporting-In the earlier stages of the construction of the film we found this thoroughly influential as we looked into other sporting
documentaries such as In The Hands Of The Gods and Hoop Dreams, which where the most influential feature films wedocumentaries such as In The Hands Of The Gods and Hoop Dreams, which where the most influential feature films we
looked at over the course of the research stage.looked at over the course of the research stage.
-Through the provision of great detail we are able to emulate this by seeing what film roles are necessary and the-Through the provision of great detail we are able to emulate this by seeing what film roles are necessary and the
general opinion of the film, showing whether it is worth using it as a starting base to help us develop an idea.general opinion of the film, showing whether it is worth using it as a starting base to help us develop an idea.

4. Short Film Of The WeekShort Film Of The Week
- Short Film of the Week was also used for the pre production stage of our film.- Short Film of the Week was also used for the pre production stage of our film.
- Short Film of the week is a form of technology which we were instantaneously introduced to after making the decision of- Short Film of the week is a form of technology which we were instantaneously introduced to after making the decision of
selecting a documentary for the choice of genre.selecting a documentary for the choice of genre.
- Truthly if anything had the largest impact on what was the creation of the narrative of the film this website had it.Previously we- Truthly if anything had the largest impact on what was the creation of the narrative of the film this website had it.Previously we
were completely unaware of the existence of short film of the week.were completely unaware of the existence of short film of the week.
- Many films were analysed however two came across as riveting and enjoyable which created the intention of using certain- Many films were analysed however two came across as riveting and enjoyable which created the intention of using certain
techniques in our documentary.techniques in our documentary.

5. The very first short documentary which caught our attention which was discovered through this website was ‘Always A Fire’The very first short documentary which caught our attention which was discovered through this website was ‘Always A Fire’
which documents and informs the audience on the rise and fall of a talented young american footballer.which documents and informs the audience on the rise and fall of a talented young american footballer.
What we got out of this was the strong use of cut aways through memorabilia and the powerful influence of interviews which tellsWhat we got out of this was the strong use of cut aways through memorabilia and the powerful influence of interviews which tells
the story.the story.
-Secondly Born Into Coal gave our group the interpretation on how many locations are necessary and more specifically what-Secondly Born Into Coal gave our group the interpretation on how many locations are necessary and more specifically what
locations are necessary as we are taken to the homes, hospital and working environment of the two miners we are introduced too.locations are necessary as we are taken to the homes, hospital and working environment of the two miners we are introduced too.

6. YouTubeYouTube
-Previously I had some form of knowledge with the likes of YouTube however, I did not acknowledge how much it can provide-Previously I had some form of knowledge with the likes of YouTube however, I did not acknowledge how much it can provide
and in a sense enhance the film, creating an improvement off the idea. Furthermore YouTube gave us an interpretation onand in a sense enhance the film, creating an improvement off the idea. Furthermore YouTube gave us an interpretation on
how to undertake structure and the general idea itselfhow to undertake structure and the general idea itself
-For instance, when looking into other documentaries we came across other student films ,meaning we gained an-For instance, when looking into other documentaries we came across other student films ,meaning we gained an
interpretation through clips presented on YouTube into such elements of a film as titles.interpretation through clips presented on YouTube into such elements of a film as titles.
-Additionally through the construction of the film , YouTube provided us with the access to upload videos where we could-Additionally through the construction of the film , YouTube provided us with the access to upload videos where we could
gain feedback therefore developing ideas and allowing us to download videos, which could be modified or analysed for thegain feedback therefore developing ideas and allowing us to download videos, which could be modified or analysed for the
benefit of the film.benefit of the film.

7. -I was unaware of both of these accessible options on YouTube.-I was unaware of both of these accessible options on YouTube.
- As the time frame for our film is 5 minutes it was important we understood a way to structure- As the time frame for our film is 5 minutes it was important we understood a way to structure
the documentary and how to incorporate the most interesting footage at a student level.the documentary and how to incorporate the most interesting footage at a student level.
- ‘ The Janitor’ is a student film made in 2010 which we came across and found to be highly- ‘ The Janitor’ is a student film made in 2010 which we came across and found to be highly
influential as it helped develop the idea of having the focus on two people and interviewinginfluential as it helped develop the idea of having the focus on two people and interviewing
other people to stress their characters and affect, in our case the affect of Jack and Kobi on theirother people to stress their characters and affect, in our case the affect of Jack and Kobi on their
Sunday League team ‘London Lions’.Sunday League team ‘London Lions’.

8. WikipediaWikipedia
-Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia meaning any aspect of the filming process which we had little knowledge of this form of-Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia meaning any aspect of the filming process which we had little knowledge of this form of
technology would essentially fill in any gaps in our knowledge.technology would essentially fill in any gaps in our knowledge.
- At the beginning of this process it is inevitable to state that our acknowledgement of documentaries was limited.- At the beginning of this process it is inevitable to state that our acknowledgement of documentaries was limited.
-This made it likely from the start that we would utilise websites such as wikipedia, contributing to the enhancement of both-This made it likely from the start that we would utilise websites such as wikipedia, contributing to the enhancement of both
our narrative and the structure of the film.our narrative and the structure of the film.

9. - When sticking to what is essentially the conventions of a documentary wikipedia was the most useful website as it provided us with- When sticking to what is essentially the conventions of a documentary wikipedia was the most useful website as it provided us with
direct detail towards these conventions such as interviews, montages and re constructions.direct detail towards these conventions such as interviews, montages and re constructions.
-This meant when going out to film we planned it in such a way that it we would stick to these conventions so that when we went to-This meant when going out to film we planned it in such a way that it we would stick to these conventions so that when we went to
the likes of the Jack and Kobi’s home, we captured the most appropriate footage for the editing suite to make these conventionsthe likes of the Jack and Kobi’s home, we captured the most appropriate footage for the editing suite to make these conventions
stand out which is something I believe we achieved successfully.stand out which is something I believe we achieved successfully.

10. Google MapsGoogle Maps
- After coming up with the narrative of the film it was extremely important that we would be able to capitalise in what was at the time a- After coming up with the narrative of the film it was extremely important that we would be able to capitalise in what was at the time a
fresh idea by finding a football side with a mixed range of age groups in a large space of land.fresh idea by finding a football side with a mixed range of age groups in a large space of land.
-Google Maps helped us with the production stage of our film.-Google Maps helped us with the production stage of our film.
- Google Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google to fund many map based services.- Google Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google to fund many map based services.
- This was a form of technology which we were previously aware of but through other forms of research we discovered how convenient and- This was a form of technology which we were previously aware of but through other forms of research we discovered how convenient and
useful this form of technology could actually be.useful this form of technology could actually be.
-Overall Google Maps was an unexpected but very positive technology over the course of the construction of the film.-Overall Google Maps was an unexpected but very positive technology over the course of the construction of the film.
Overview
Map Of
Europe

11. -The effectiveness of this form of technology came from the service it provided which showed an overall view of different locations,-The effectiveness of this form of technology came from the service it provided which showed an overall view of different locations,
in our case all different amateur football sides grounds which is how we came to the decision of filming in Rowley Lane, Arkley.in our case all different amateur football sides grounds which is how we came to the decision of filming in Rowley Lane, Arkley.
-Our decision was based upon the acres of land the football club owned, meeting the hopeful requirements we had for the film as-Our decision was based upon the acres of land the football club owned, meeting the hopeful requirements we had for the film as
we were able to gain a few establishing shots but more importantly have enough space on the pitches to have the focus purely onwe were able to gain a few establishing shots but more importantly have enough space on the pitches to have the focus purely on
one team, instead of it being compact and the footage becoming confusing between all the other matches.one team, instead of it being compact and the footage becoming confusing between all the other matches.
Rowley Lane, Arkley

12. BloggerBlogger
-Blogger enabled us to post all progress and research we have had made throughout the gradual development of our film, which-Blogger enabled us to post all progress and research we have had made throughout the gradual development of our film, which
could be researching into films related to our genre, changing certain parts of the film such as the storyline or just simply adaptingcould be researching into films related to our genre, changing certain parts of the film such as the storyline or just simply adapting
on what is a current idea and expressing it through a variety of ways.on what is a current idea and expressing it through a variety of ways.
-Blogger was a website which I had vaguely heard of but had absolutely no acknowledgement of what it could provide until the-Blogger was a website which I had vaguely heard of but had absolutely no acknowledgement of what it could provide until the
beginning of the academic year, whilst Sam is familiar with it from the AS course last year.beginning of the academic year, whilst Sam is familiar with it from the AS course last year.
-It is a useful piece of technology due to the service it provides and the general effect it can have on our 5 minute short film, as we-It is a useful piece of technology due to the service it provides and the general effect it can have on our 5 minute short film, as we
are able to utilise the fact Blogger saves work no matter the scale orare able to utilise the fact Blogger saves work no matter the scale or size.size.

13. -This allowed us to capitalise on any research we found could be relevant , blogger was a simple and informative way of us referring-This allowed us to capitalise on any research we found could be relevant , blogger was a simple and informative way of us referring
back to work to help us on filming sessions and editing.back to work to help us on filming sessions and editing.
-Throughout the thorough detailed pre production, production and post production stage of our film, Blogger has had a fairly big-Throughout the thorough detailed pre production, production and post production stage of our film, Blogger has had a fairly big
impact to assure quality was sustained entirely for everything we did.impact to assure quality was sustained entirely for everything we did.
- Essentially it allowed us to analyse all filming sessions and creating a description towards a breakdown of what was filmed and how- Essentially it allowed us to analyse all filming sessions and creating a description towards a breakdown of what was filmed and how
successful they are.successful they are.
List of Blog posts

14. Filming Equipment:Tripod,Camera,Microphone and BoompoleFilming Equipment:Tripod,Camera,Microphone and Boompole
-For the production stage of our film there was not an entirely wide range of technologies we used but however the one’s which we did-For the production stage of our film there was not an entirely wide range of technologies we used but however the one’s which we did
use we discovered they do have several additional features which we became conscious of.use we discovered they do have several additional features which we became conscious of.
-The difference being with these forms of technology in comparison to the others is that before putting them to use we were aware of-The difference being with these forms of technology in comparison to the others is that before putting them to use we were aware of
the general importance of the equipment.the general importance of the equipment.
-A very simple but important form of technology when constructing our film throughout the several filming sessions we undertook in-A very simple but important form of technology when constructing our film throughout the several filming sessions we undertook in
the many locations was a tripod which is a three legged stand for supporting a camera.the many locations was a tripod which is a three legged stand for supporting a camera.
-This controlled what was involved in the shot as it placed the camera in a specific position, which shows what we now believe is good-This controlled what was involved in the shot as it placed the camera in a specific position, which shows what we now believe is good
framing of majority of our footage justifying the influence of a simple piece of equipment.framing of majority of our footage justifying the influence of a simple piece of equipment.
Tripod

15. - Specifically the Sony HDV Camera which we used, was the camera we selected to capture all of our footage.- Specifically the Sony HDV Camera which we used, was the camera we selected to capture all of our footage.
-We found the camera to be emphatic in terms of quality but however their was a re-occurence of one problem this being the-We found the camera to be emphatic in terms of quality but however their was a re-occurence of one problem this being the
camera’s battery as it would have very little battery life after a short period of time, despite being charged for a few days.camera’s battery as it would have very little battery life after a short period of time, despite being charged for a few days.
-. One of the two types of media technologies which we utilised for sound was the boom pole which was very beneficial as it could-. One of the two types of media technologies which we utilised for sound was the boom pole which was very beneficial as it could
be extended a fair distance enabling us to capture pin point sounds from matches and training sessions.be extended a fair distance enabling us to capture pin point sounds from matches and training sessions.
Secondly the microphone which is what captures the sound was extremely clear putting us in the position that when editing the filmSecondly the microphone which is what captures the sound was extremely clear putting us in the position that when editing the film
we can exaggerate the theme of football.we can exaggerate the theme of football.
Boom Pole
and
Microphone
Sony HDV Camera

16. Hotmail and I messageHotmail and I message
-Both forms of technology were essential in both pre production and the production stage of
our film.
-Hotmail is one of the most popular free emailing services which is provided by Microsoft which is accessible from a
computer anywhere in the world. Hotmail also provides users with a schedule calendar and the capability to save contact lists
in an address book.
-IMessage is a free service from Apple that enables users of apple powered devices to send text messages over Wi-Fi from
mobile devices like the Iphone and Ipod Touch.
-Users can easily distinguish messages sent via iMessage, as message replies appear in a grey -shaded bubble whilst the sent
message is in a blue shaded bubble.
Example of I message

17. - These two forms of technology had an impact on what is the narrative of the film. This impact came from it providing us
with the ability to contact the parents of Kobi and Jack which is a necessity in order to gain permission to film them as they
are only 11 years old.When contacting Antony for the permission of Kobi hotmail was used, which turned out to be extremely
efficient speeding up the whole filming process.
- After contacting Antony he gave us the number of Jack’s mother (Samantha) after deciding that his personality was the ideal
fit for our film along side Kobi. When contacting Samantha we alternatively used I message as we became informed on its
efficiency and due to the fact it is a more direct way of addressing people.

18. PreziPrezi
--Prezi is a presentation software and storyline tool for presenting ideas on a virtual canvas.
-When it comes down to the evaluation stage of this course, we wanted to show variety in the way in which we answered them.-When it comes down to the evaluation stage of this course, we wanted to show variety in the way in which we answered them.
-After looking into the best forms of technologies in which we could undertake the evaluation question in a well structured-After looking into the best forms of technologies in which we could undertake the evaluation question in a well structured
and different manner, Prezi came off as a really interesting option.and different manner, Prezi came off as a really interesting option.
-It provides a range in layouts and shows the whole process of the answer in a unique fashion, which makes the answer less-It provides a range in layouts and shows the whole process of the answer in a unique fashion, which makes the answer less
formal but easier to understand.formal but easier to understand.

19. -Prezi also enables us to differentiate sections of the answers for instance for evaluation question 1 we discussed the conventions of-Prezi also enables us to differentiate sections of the answers for instance for evaluation question 1 we discussed the conventions of
documentaries, therefore we had a separate box for every convention.documentaries, therefore we had a separate box for every convention.
-Over the period of time are Prezi was being designed we became more and more aware of the many features it provides and the original-Over the period of time are Prezi was being designed we became more and more aware of the many features it provides and the original
affect it can have on the design.affect it can have on the design.
-Prezi was a very useful website for the evaluation stage of our finished product, it also provided us with some form of re assurance after-Prezi was a very useful website for the evaluation stage of our finished product, it also provided us with some form of re assurance after
looking over what comes across a well thought of, researched and executed film.looking over what comes across a well thought of, researched and executed film.

20. Photo Booth and IMoviePhoto Booth and IMovie
- As I have previously stated when taking on the four evaluation questions we wanted to be as original as possible.- As I have previously stated when taking on the four evaluation questions we wanted to be as original as possible.
-Along with the Prezi we have created a blog post for our answer of question 2 which is not particularly different.-Along with the Prezi we have created a blog post for our answer of question 2 which is not particularly different.
-However for our audience feedback answer we came up with the possibility of a video as through one of us being in the-However for our audience feedback answer we came up with the possibility of a video as through one of us being in the
possession of an apple laptop we had the option of using firstly photo booth and then Imovie.possession of an apple laptop we had the option of using firstly photo booth and then Imovie.
-The intention was too create a montage of the views of our classmates on what is the rough edit of our film showing the-The intention was too create a montage of the views of our classmates on what is the rough edit of our film showing the
positive things and negative things they have to say about ‘Box To Box’ rough edit.positive things and negative things they have to say about ‘Box To Box’ rough edit.

21. -Photo Booth was used for the filming of these opinions which came off as fairly good quality when it comes to the picture but-Photo Booth was used for the filming of these opinions which came off as fairly good quality when it comes to the picture but
this wasn’t too much of an issue as we gained very clear soundthis wasn’t too much of an issue as we gained very clear sound
from photo booth which is the most important thing.from photo booth which is the most important thing.
-Imovie is a editing programme which is provided in Apple which meant I could immediately get editing after filming my-Imovie is a editing programme which is provided in Apple which meant I could immediately get editing after filming my
classmates. It also allowed us to create the video in the style which we initially intended too.classmates. It also allowed us to create the video in the style which we initially intended too.
Photo Booth application and list of
classmates opinions
Final Product

22. Final Cut ProFinal Cut Pro
-In the post production stage of our film Final Cut Pro is a further application we became familiar with, as this was our choose-In the post production stage of our film Final Cut Pro is a further application we became familiar with, as this was our choose
of software to edit on. It was important for us to choose the correct editing software as it dictates the outcome of ‘Box To Box’.of software to edit on. It was important for us to choose the correct editing software as it dictates the outcome of ‘Box To Box’.
-Initially Final Cut came across as daunting to use, but we managed to overcome the complexity of it and gained a vast-Initially Final Cut came across as daunting to use, but we managed to overcome the complexity of it and gained a vast
understanding of it.understanding of it.
-Final Cut Pro provides us with the novelty of rewinding, fast forwarding,playing and pausing all the footage whenever,-Final Cut Pro provides us with the novelty of rewinding, fast forwarding,playing and pausing all the footage whenever,
making it simpler to spot any possible faults.making it simpler to spot any possible faults.
-The section on the left shows all footage we have and that has been in imported into Final Cut Pro,making it easier to choose-The section on the left shows all footage we have and that has been in imported into Final Cut Pro,making it easier to choose
all the footage we acquire when actually editing and giving us a clearer perspective on what footage to use.all the footage we acquire when actually editing and giving us a clearer perspective on what footage to use.
-What fundamentally takes up majority of the Final Cut Software is the editing panel where the film is created and formatted-What fundamentally takes up majority of the Final Cut Software is the editing panel where the film is created and formatted
to the way in which one intends too. The layout of the film can be altered through the bar at the very bottom of the screen asto the way in which one intends too. The layout of the film can be altered through the bar at the very bottom of the screen as
it can be maximised or minimised.it can be maximised or minimised.

23. -The section on the left shows all footage we have and that has been in imported into Final Cut Pro,making it easier to choose-The section on the left shows all footage we have and that has been in imported into Final Cut Pro,making it easier to choose
all the footage we acquire when actually editing and giving us a clearer perspective on what footage to use.all the footage we acquire when actually editing and giving us a clearer perspective on what footage to use.
-What fundamentally takes up majority of the Final Cut Software is the editing panel where the film is created and formatted-What fundamentally takes up majority of the Final Cut Software is the editing panel where the film is created and formatted
to the way in which one intends too. The layout of the film can be altered through the bar at the very bottom of the screen asto the way in which one intends too. The layout of the film can be altered through the bar at the very bottom of the screen as
it can be maximised or minimised.it can be maximised or minimised.

24. List of
Footage
Editing Panel

25. Free Music ArchiveFree Music Archive
-Free music archive had a limited impact on our film but still contributed to somewhat can be classified as creating a light-Free music archive had a limited impact on our film but still contributed to somewhat can be classified as creating a light
hearted atmosphere in our film.hearted atmosphere in our film.
-In the beginning of our film we start with a montage of both boys pre game routine .After looking over it time and time again-In the beginning of our film we start with a montage of both boys pre game routine .After looking over it time and time again
we found it interesting but still lacked some detail and came to the conclusion that music would fill this gap.we found it interesting but still lacked some detail and came to the conclusion that music would fill this gap.
-Free music archive is a website which provides the access of non copyrighted music allowing the likes of Sam and myself to-Free music archive is a website which provides the access of non copyrighted music allowing the likes of Sam and myself to
find a song appropriate that we can incorporate in our film.find a song appropriate that we can incorporate in our film.
-We chose a classical source of music which is also a conventional form of music in documentaries.-We chose a classical source of music which is also a conventional form of music in documentaries.

26. By Joshua Crocker and
Sam Mcdowall