The document discusses how the filmmaker used various media technologies during the planning, research, construction, and evaluation stages of making a short horror film.
Google search was used to research genre conventions and find relevant information quickly. YouTube provided inspiration by allowing analysis of other short films. Survey Monkey was used to construct and distribute a questionnaire to gather audience feedback, which informed some changes. A scanner was used to digitize hand-drawn storyboards. Final Cut Pro software facilitated editing, including adding effects and precise cutting. Various tools aided with tasks like lighting adjustments and title design. Google Images provided inspiration for the film poster design.
The student found various online media technologies useful during the planning, research, construction, and evaluation stages of their film project. Google was used to research film genres and conventions. YouTube provided inspiration by allowing the student to watch example films. Survey Monkey was used to create questionnaires to collect audience feedback, which influenced the student's ideas. A scanner was used to upload storyboards and research to the computer. During construction, the student used an AVCHD camera and Final Cut Pro software to film and edit. Various online tools were also used for the film poster and magazine review research and creation.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies during the research, planning, production, and evaluation stages of a student's horror film trailer project. During research, the student used online resources like Google, IMDB, YouTube, and other film databases to find information on existing horror films and trailers. SurveyMonkey was used to conduct audience research. Prezi and slideshare were used to display research and work in a visual way. Final Cut Pro was used to edit footage and add effects to create tension and atmosphere. Photoshop, Pixlr and Pages were used to design promotional materials. Evaluation questions were created using iMovie, Prezi and Emaze to convey information in an interactive, visual format.
The document discusses the various digital tools and platforms the author used during the planning, production, and evaluation stages of creating a film trailer. Blogger was the primary tool for planning and organization, allowing the author to compile research from YouTube, Google, and other sources in one place. YouTube, Google, Facebook, and Survey Monkey provided key sources of inspiration and audience feedback. Photoshop, Canon cameras, and iMovie were used to design ancillary materials and edit video. PowerPoint and Blogger facilitated presentation and evaluation of the final products.
The document discusses how new media technologies have enabled greater creativity in media production and consumption. It notes that miniaturization of cameras and widespread internet access have allowed anyone to create and share media online. This has led to more individuals becoming media creators through platforms like YouTube, rather than just consumers. Both filmmaking and distribution have become easier and more accessible. While this has advantages like increased creativity, it also presents challenges like greater piracy opportunities and loss of control for some media companies facing more competition.
Jordan Reid evaluated how they used media technologies in creating and researching projects. They found tutorials on YouTube very helpful for learning how to use editing tools in Adobe Premiere Pro. However, they struggled with some tools and switched to Movie Maker, which was easier to use. For their poster, Jordan used Photoshop and a graphics tablet. Their review was created using InDesign, which they found challenging but a good way to learn new skills like making a double page spread. Jordan utilized various tools within the different software and feels it helped them improve and create effective media products.
The document discusses the various new media technologies used at different stages of the project. Technologies like Photoshop, Final Cut Express, and GarageBand were used for construction and planning. YouTube, Blogger, and social media provided research, planning, and getting feedback. A DSLR camera was used to take photos and film footage. Overall, the wide variety of available media technologies allowed for effective research, planning, construction, and evaluation of the project.
The document discusses the various media technologies and software programs used during the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a project. These included GarageBand to create a movie trailer soundtrack, Final Cut Express to edit video clips, Photoshop to design print materials, YouTube for inspiration, Blogger to document the process, and a DSLR camera to capture photography and video footage. Social media like Facebook was also used to gather feedback to improve the work.
The document discusses how various media technologies were used at different stages of a project. Google was used for initial research on soap opera trailers and magazines. YouTube provided access to existing soap opera trailers. Survey Monkey and social media were used to gather audience feedback. A digital camera, video camera, and editing software were used to film and construct a trailer. Photoshop, Paint, and Publisher were used to create ancillary materials like posters and magazines. PowerPoint, Slideshare, and a blogger site were used to present and evaluate the work. Both the strengths and weaknesses of using a blogger to present the project are discussed.
The student found various online media technologies useful during the planning, research, construction, and evaluation stages of their film project. Google was used to research film genres and conventions. YouTube provided inspiration by allowing the student to watch example films. Survey Monkey was used to create questionnaires to collect audience feedback, which influenced the student's ideas. A scanner was used to upload storyboards and research to the computer. During construction, the student used an AVCHD camera and Final Cut Pro software to film and edit. Various online tools were also used for the film poster and magazine review research and creation.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies during the research, planning, production, and evaluation stages of a student's horror film trailer project. During research, the student used online resources like Google, IMDB, YouTube, and other film databases to find information on existing horror films and trailers. SurveyMonkey was used to conduct audience research. Prezi and slideshare were used to display research and work in a visual way. Final Cut Pro was used to edit footage and add effects to create tension and atmosphere. Photoshop, Pixlr and Pages were used to design promotional materials. Evaluation questions were created using iMovie, Prezi and Emaze to convey information in an interactive, visual format.
The document discusses the various digital tools and platforms the author used during the planning, production, and evaluation stages of creating a film trailer. Blogger was the primary tool for planning and organization, allowing the author to compile research from YouTube, Google, and other sources in one place. YouTube, Google, Facebook, and Survey Monkey provided key sources of inspiration and audience feedback. Photoshop, Canon cameras, and iMovie were used to design ancillary materials and edit video. PowerPoint and Blogger facilitated presentation and evaluation of the final products.
The document discusses how new media technologies have enabled greater creativity in media production and consumption. It notes that miniaturization of cameras and widespread internet access have allowed anyone to create and share media online. This has led to more individuals becoming media creators through platforms like YouTube, rather than just consumers. Both filmmaking and distribution have become easier and more accessible. While this has advantages like increased creativity, it also presents challenges like greater piracy opportunities and loss of control for some media companies facing more competition.
Jordan Reid evaluated how they used media technologies in creating and researching projects. They found tutorials on YouTube very helpful for learning how to use editing tools in Adobe Premiere Pro. However, they struggled with some tools and switched to Movie Maker, which was easier to use. For their poster, Jordan used Photoshop and a graphics tablet. Their review was created using InDesign, which they found challenging but a good way to learn new skills like making a double page spread. Jordan utilized various tools within the different software and feels it helped them improve and create effective media products.
The document discusses the various new media technologies used at different stages of the project. Technologies like Photoshop, Final Cut Express, and GarageBand were used for construction and planning. YouTube, Blogger, and social media provided research, planning, and getting feedback. A DSLR camera was used to take photos and film footage. Overall, the wide variety of available media technologies allowed for effective research, planning, construction, and evaluation of the project.
The document discusses the various media technologies and software programs used during the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a project. These included GarageBand to create a movie trailer soundtrack, Final Cut Express to edit video clips, Photoshop to design print materials, YouTube for inspiration, Blogger to document the process, and a DSLR camera to capture photography and video footage. Social media like Facebook was also used to gather feedback to improve the work.
The document discusses how various media technologies were used at different stages of a project. Google was used for initial research on soap opera trailers and magazines. YouTube provided access to existing soap opera trailers. Survey Monkey and social media were used to gather audience feedback. A digital camera, video camera, and editing software were used to film and construct a trailer. Photoshop, Paint, and Publisher were used to create ancillary materials like posters and magazines. PowerPoint, Slideshare, and a blogger site were used to present and evaluate the work. Both the strengths and weaknesses of using a blogger to present the project are discussed.
How Did You Use Media Technologies In The Construction & Research, Planning A...Ollie Shepherd
The document discusses the various media technologies used by the author at different stages of three media projects: a music video, digipak, and magazine advertisement.
WordPress was used as a blog to plan, research, and evaluate each project. Other technologies included storyboards, YouTube for music video research, Sony Handycams and Adobe Premier Elements for filming and editing the music video. SlideShare and Quark Express were used to plan and design the digipak. Similar technologies were applied to the magazine advertisement project. The author faced challenges including selecting the best photos and resolving lighting issues between indoor and outdoor footage.
The document discusses the use of various technologies throughout the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a media portfolio project. Technologies used for research and planning included Blogger for organizing work, YouTube for finding example adverts, Google for general research, PowerPoint for data analysis, and SlideShare for sharing presentations. Canon camera and tripod were used for video production, along with memory cards for storage and Final Cut Pro X for editing. Photoshop was utilized for logo creation. YouTube was then used to publish and gather feedback on the final products.
The document discusses how new media technologies have enabled anyone to create and share media content easily. It explains that miniaturization of cameras and smartphones allows pictures and videos to be taken anywhere and shared online. This has led more people to become media creators through platforms like YouTube, rather than just consumers. Both advantages and disadvantages of new media are outlined, such as increased creativity but also potential loss of control and increased piracy. The document also discusses the author's personal experiences using new media technologies in their studies and daily life for tasks like research, production, post-production, distribution and evaluation of media projects.
Diana Kalinina-Ivanova used various media technologies throughout the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of her music video project. For research, she used the internet, mainly YouTube, to explore different music video genres and ideas. She created a questionnaire using Word and analyzed responses in Excel. Planning relied primarily on hand-drawn sketches, but she also used YouTube and Word. Construction involved filming with a Panasonic camera and tripod, editing in Premier Pro and Photoshop, and building a website using Wix. Evaluation used Prezi, PowerPoint transferred to SlideShare. The most used technologies overall were her laptop, internet, and Adobe software.
The document discusses how the author used various media technologies throughout their research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of their media project. They used Edublogs to create a blog to document their progress. They also used YouTube, Vimeo, Slideshare, Internet Explorer, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Publisher, and Microsoft Word at different stages. These technologies helped with researching ideas, planning, constructing products like a film and promotional materials, and evaluating their work. Overall, the author feels using these media technologies effectively helped them create successful products that met audience and genre expectations.
Jay Birkin experimented with filming and editing techniques for an upcoming video project. He filmed with a camera and got comfortable with camera settings like focus and lighting. In editing, he organized video clips and added effects like black and white colorization. For research, Jay conducted surveys and used secondary sources like Google to inform his video concept. He created documents like a proposal, schedule, storyboard, and risk assessment to plan the project. During production, Jay filmed on location and added effects in editing like speed adjustments. He finished the video, which included looping footage to extend the length within time constraints.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies in the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a project.
For research, Google was used to search for information, YouTube to watch films and identify conventions, and SurveyMonkey to create questionnaires. These helped gather information from multiple sources and perspectives to inform planning.
Planning involved practicing with video cameras, voice recorders, GarageBand, and Final Cut Pro to learn the technologies before construction. Understanding the video cameras' capabilities most impacted planning.
Construction used Photoshop for the poster and review page, Final Cut Pro for editing, Canon and Pentax cameras for filming, and Celtx for scriptwriting. Photoshop and camera skills
The student used various media technologies throughout the construction, research, planning and evaluation of their short film. They used their MacBook Air and school Macs to conduct online research, create storyboards and mood boards, and edit their film. They also used a Sony NEX 7 camera, Blogger, Pixlr, Slideshare/Prezi, Final Cut Pro, iPhone and YouTube at different stages of the process. These technologies helped with tasks like filming, editing, organizing work, presenting analyses and uploading the finished film. Without this technology, the student would not have been able to complete or improve the quality of their short film and coursework.
The student used various new media technologies throughout the construction, research, planning, and evaluation of their project. They created a Macblog to chronologically present and receive feedback on their work. Research was conducted using YouTube, websites, and magazines. Planning was done using Celtx for scriptwriting. Photoshop was used to create the film poster and magazine review. Final Cut Pro was used to edit the filmed project. The IMacs provided access to these programs. The project was filmed using a Canon digital camcorder and images were taken with a Pentax DSLR camera. The technologies allowed the student to produce high quality media texts and demonstrate their process.
The student used various media technologies at different stages of their music video project. In planning, they researched other music videos on YouTube to get ideas. Google was heavily used for general research. During construction, they used a Canon DSLR camera to film scenes and a photo shoot. For editing, Final Cut Pro was used to edit the video and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator were used for print materials. For evaluation, they used Prezi for presentations, Blogger to document their process, and SlideShare to share their presentation online. Wix was also used to create a website to showcase their work.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies during the research, planning, creation, and evaluation stages of a film trailer project. Blogger was used for planning and organization. YouTube was used for research and to analyze other trailers. SoundCloud was used to find copyright-free music. Google was used for general research. Google Maps helped with location scouting. Facebook Messenger facilitated communication with actors. A Canon camera and tripod were used for filming. Vegas Pro was used for editing. Photoshop aided ancillary task creation. PowerPoint and Blogger supported the evaluation. YouTube hosted examples for comparison.
Wordpress allowed the student to analyze existing trailers, publish work-in-progress, and receive feedback to improve their trailer. Photoshop was used to create text, titles, and release date slides for the trailer. Premier Elements combined all the elements like text, footage, and sounds into the finished trailer. YouTube provided existing trailers for research and was used to distribute and get feedback on the student's trailer.
The document summarizes the use of various media technologies in the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a project. SurveyMonkey and social media were used to conduct audience research through surveys. Adobe Premiere was used to analyze music videos by adding text overlays. PowerPoint was used to plan products and present research. A Canon camera was used to film a music video. Adobe Photoshop and Premiere were used to construct and edit a music video, magazine ad, and album artwork. Evaluation was done through social media feedback and a PowerPoint presentation uploaded to SlideShare and a blog.
The student used a variety of media technologies throughout the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of their project. During research and planning, they used Prezi, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google Drive. Prezi allowed for creativity and embedding of media like video. During construction, they used a camera to film footage, Photoshop to edit ancillary tasks, and Premiere Pro to edit the trailer. They uploaded their work to Blogger and shared the trailer on YouTube and social media. Throughout the process, they learned new skills in software like Photoshop and Premiere Pro by watching tutorials online.
The document discusses the various media technologies used at different stages of a project. YouTube, internet research, SurveyMonkey, social media, Microsoft programs, fonts, video camera, iMovie, clipart, Paint Shop, slideware, and blogger were used for research, planning, construction, and evaluation. Feedback was gathered through social media and questionnaires to inform stages of the project. Video editing, image editing, and presentation software allowed high quality outputs to be created.
The student used various online resources and technologies for their music video and print production coursework. YouTube and SoundCloud were used for genre research, while Blogger allowed the student to document their research process. Surveys on Survey Monkey and data analysis in Excel informed audience research. Planning was done using Blogger, Prezi, and YouTube tutorials. Filming utilized a GoPro initially and Canon DSLR camera. A mobile phone facilitated communication between group members. Editing was done in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Blogger served as the central online hub to store and share all work. Overall, available technologies helped improve the quality and organization of the student's coursework.
The document discusses how various media technologies were used at different stages of creating a soap opera project. In the research stage, Google was used to research trailers, magazines, and find images. YouTube provided access to existing soap opera trailers. Survey Monkey and social media were used to collect audience feedback. Microsoft Publisher, Paint, and Photoshop were used to create drafts and posters. A video camera and iMovie were used to film and edit the trailer. Blogger was used to present the final work.
The document discusses what the author learned about technologies from constructing a film product. They used their own camera which helped the filming go smoothly. They also learned about using tripods, natural lighting, and editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Surveys, social media, and the internet helped with research, locations, and feedback. Mobile phones aided communication and contact during the process. The author believes technology will both help and hinder small filmmakers in getting noticed in the future.
The document discusses the various technologies the author learned about through constructing a media product for a course.
The author learned how to use a blog to organize their work, as well as websites like YouTube to upload and share videos. SurveyMonkey helped the author create online surveys and analyze results without paper. The author also learned how to use Prezi for digital presentations.
Through learning Premier Pro, the author gained skills in video editing including titles, freezing frames, color adjustments, and adding audio. When filming, the author experimented with camera techniques like exposure and handheld vs. dolly shots. Separate audio recording captured better sound quality than the camera alone.
Overall, the author found digital technologies made the
The document discusses technologies used in creating a film project. It describes learning to use a Sony camera, which provided higher quality footage than a phone. A tripod was also used to stabilize shots and allow different angles. Other equipment included memory cards for storage, roto lights for lighting effects, and Premiere Pro software for editing. YouTube was used to share the film, and other software like PowerPoint, Word, and Prezi were utilized for presentations and research on the film blog. Survey Monkey was also employed to conduct audience research on thriller film preferences.
How Did You Use Media Technologies In The Construction & Research, Planning A...Ollie Shepherd
The document discusses the various media technologies used by the author at different stages of three media projects: a music video, digipak, and magazine advertisement.
WordPress was used as a blog to plan, research, and evaluate each project. Other technologies included storyboards, YouTube for music video research, Sony Handycams and Adobe Premier Elements for filming and editing the music video. SlideShare and Quark Express were used to plan and design the digipak. Similar technologies were applied to the magazine advertisement project. The author faced challenges including selecting the best photos and resolving lighting issues between indoor and outdoor footage.
The document discusses the use of various technologies throughout the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a media portfolio project. Technologies used for research and planning included Blogger for organizing work, YouTube for finding example adverts, Google for general research, PowerPoint for data analysis, and SlideShare for sharing presentations. Canon camera and tripod were used for video production, along with memory cards for storage and Final Cut Pro X for editing. Photoshop was utilized for logo creation. YouTube was then used to publish and gather feedback on the final products.
The document discusses how new media technologies have enabled anyone to create and share media content easily. It explains that miniaturization of cameras and smartphones allows pictures and videos to be taken anywhere and shared online. This has led more people to become media creators through platforms like YouTube, rather than just consumers. Both advantages and disadvantages of new media are outlined, such as increased creativity but also potential loss of control and increased piracy. The document also discusses the author's personal experiences using new media technologies in their studies and daily life for tasks like research, production, post-production, distribution and evaluation of media projects.
Diana Kalinina-Ivanova used various media technologies throughout the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of her music video project. For research, she used the internet, mainly YouTube, to explore different music video genres and ideas. She created a questionnaire using Word and analyzed responses in Excel. Planning relied primarily on hand-drawn sketches, but she also used YouTube and Word. Construction involved filming with a Panasonic camera and tripod, editing in Premier Pro and Photoshop, and building a website using Wix. Evaluation used Prezi, PowerPoint transferred to SlideShare. The most used technologies overall were her laptop, internet, and Adobe software.
The document discusses how the author used various media technologies throughout their research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of their media project. They used Edublogs to create a blog to document their progress. They also used YouTube, Vimeo, Slideshare, Internet Explorer, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Publisher, and Microsoft Word at different stages. These technologies helped with researching ideas, planning, constructing products like a film and promotional materials, and evaluating their work. Overall, the author feels using these media technologies effectively helped them create successful products that met audience and genre expectations.
Jay Birkin experimented with filming and editing techniques for an upcoming video project. He filmed with a camera and got comfortable with camera settings like focus and lighting. In editing, he organized video clips and added effects like black and white colorization. For research, Jay conducted surveys and used secondary sources like Google to inform his video concept. He created documents like a proposal, schedule, storyboard, and risk assessment to plan the project. During production, Jay filmed on location and added effects in editing like speed adjustments. He finished the video, which included looping footage to extend the length within time constraints.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies in the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a project.
For research, Google was used to search for information, YouTube to watch films and identify conventions, and SurveyMonkey to create questionnaires. These helped gather information from multiple sources and perspectives to inform planning.
Planning involved practicing with video cameras, voice recorders, GarageBand, and Final Cut Pro to learn the technologies before construction. Understanding the video cameras' capabilities most impacted planning.
Construction used Photoshop for the poster and review page, Final Cut Pro for editing, Canon and Pentax cameras for filming, and Celtx for scriptwriting. Photoshop and camera skills
The student used various media technologies throughout the construction, research, planning and evaluation of their short film. They used their MacBook Air and school Macs to conduct online research, create storyboards and mood boards, and edit their film. They also used a Sony NEX 7 camera, Blogger, Pixlr, Slideshare/Prezi, Final Cut Pro, iPhone and YouTube at different stages of the process. These technologies helped with tasks like filming, editing, organizing work, presenting analyses and uploading the finished film. Without this technology, the student would not have been able to complete or improve the quality of their short film and coursework.
The student used various new media technologies throughout the construction, research, planning, and evaluation of their project. They created a Macblog to chronologically present and receive feedback on their work. Research was conducted using YouTube, websites, and magazines. Planning was done using Celtx for scriptwriting. Photoshop was used to create the film poster and magazine review. Final Cut Pro was used to edit the filmed project. The IMacs provided access to these programs. The project was filmed using a Canon digital camcorder and images were taken with a Pentax DSLR camera. The technologies allowed the student to produce high quality media texts and demonstrate their process.
The student used various media technologies at different stages of their music video project. In planning, they researched other music videos on YouTube to get ideas. Google was heavily used for general research. During construction, they used a Canon DSLR camera to film scenes and a photo shoot. For editing, Final Cut Pro was used to edit the video and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator were used for print materials. For evaluation, they used Prezi for presentations, Blogger to document their process, and SlideShare to share their presentation online. Wix was also used to create a website to showcase their work.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies during the research, planning, creation, and evaluation stages of a film trailer project. Blogger was used for planning and organization. YouTube was used for research and to analyze other trailers. SoundCloud was used to find copyright-free music. Google was used for general research. Google Maps helped with location scouting. Facebook Messenger facilitated communication with actors. A Canon camera and tripod were used for filming. Vegas Pro was used for editing. Photoshop aided ancillary task creation. PowerPoint and Blogger supported the evaluation. YouTube hosted examples for comparison.
Wordpress allowed the student to analyze existing trailers, publish work-in-progress, and receive feedback to improve their trailer. Photoshop was used to create text, titles, and release date slides for the trailer. Premier Elements combined all the elements like text, footage, and sounds into the finished trailer. YouTube provided existing trailers for research and was used to distribute and get feedback on the student's trailer.
The document summarizes the use of various media technologies in the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a project. SurveyMonkey and social media were used to conduct audience research through surveys. Adobe Premiere was used to analyze music videos by adding text overlays. PowerPoint was used to plan products and present research. A Canon camera was used to film a music video. Adobe Photoshop and Premiere were used to construct and edit a music video, magazine ad, and album artwork. Evaluation was done through social media feedback and a PowerPoint presentation uploaded to SlideShare and a blog.
The student used a variety of media technologies throughout the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of their project. During research and planning, they used Prezi, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google Drive. Prezi allowed for creativity and embedding of media like video. During construction, they used a camera to film footage, Photoshop to edit ancillary tasks, and Premiere Pro to edit the trailer. They uploaded their work to Blogger and shared the trailer on YouTube and social media. Throughout the process, they learned new skills in software like Photoshop and Premiere Pro by watching tutorials online.
The document discusses the various media technologies used at different stages of a project. YouTube, internet research, SurveyMonkey, social media, Microsoft programs, fonts, video camera, iMovie, clipart, Paint Shop, slideware, and blogger were used for research, planning, construction, and evaluation. Feedback was gathered through social media and questionnaires to inform stages of the project. Video editing, image editing, and presentation software allowed high quality outputs to be created.
The student used various online resources and technologies for their music video and print production coursework. YouTube and SoundCloud were used for genre research, while Blogger allowed the student to document their research process. Surveys on Survey Monkey and data analysis in Excel informed audience research. Planning was done using Blogger, Prezi, and YouTube tutorials. Filming utilized a GoPro initially and Canon DSLR camera. A mobile phone facilitated communication between group members. Editing was done in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Blogger served as the central online hub to store and share all work. Overall, available technologies helped improve the quality and organization of the student's coursework.
The document discusses how various media technologies were used at different stages of creating a soap opera project. In the research stage, Google was used to research trailers, magazines, and find images. YouTube provided access to existing soap opera trailers. Survey Monkey and social media were used to collect audience feedback. Microsoft Publisher, Paint, and Photoshop were used to create drafts and posters. A video camera and iMovie were used to film and edit the trailer. Blogger was used to present the final work.
The document discusses what the author learned about technologies from constructing a film product. They used their own camera which helped the filming go smoothly. They also learned about using tripods, natural lighting, and editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Surveys, social media, and the internet helped with research, locations, and feedback. Mobile phones aided communication and contact during the process. The author believes technology will both help and hinder small filmmakers in getting noticed in the future.
The document discusses the various technologies the author learned about through constructing a media product for a course.
The author learned how to use a blog to organize their work, as well as websites like YouTube to upload and share videos. SurveyMonkey helped the author create online surveys and analyze results without paper. The author also learned how to use Prezi for digital presentations.
Through learning Premier Pro, the author gained skills in video editing including titles, freezing frames, color adjustments, and adding audio. When filming, the author experimented with camera techniques like exposure and handheld vs. dolly shots. Separate audio recording captured better sound quality than the camera alone.
Overall, the author found digital technologies made the
The document discusses technologies used in creating a film project. It describes learning to use a Sony camera, which provided higher quality footage than a phone. A tripod was also used to stabilize shots and allow different angles. Other equipment included memory cards for storage, roto lights for lighting effects, and Premiere Pro software for editing. YouTube was used to share the film, and other software like PowerPoint, Word, and Prezi were utilized for presentations and research on the film blog. Survey Monkey was also employed to conduct audience research on thriller film preferences.
The document discusses technologies used in creating a film project. It describes learning to use a Sony camera, which provided higher quality footage than a phone. A tripod was also used to stabilize shots and allow different angles. Other equipment included memory cards for storage, roto lights for lighting effects, and Premiere Pro software for editing. YouTube was used to share the film, and other software like PowerPoint, Word, and Prezi were utilized for presentations and research on the film blog. Survey Monkey was also employed to conduct audience research on thriller film preferences.
The student used various online tools like Blogger, YouTube, Zoomerang and SlideShare for research and planning their short horror film. They used a Canon HD camera to film the movie and Final Cut Pro and iMovie for editing. Photoshop was utilized to create promotional materials like a poster and review page to market the film.
Sarah learned how to use various technologies throughout the process of constructing her product. She used Inspiration8 to plan her initial ideas, Google for research, SlideShare to upload documents, and Blogger to track her progress and share resources with her actress. Microsoft Office helped her present research, and she increased her skills in Premiere for video editing, Photoshop for image editing, and using a DSLR camera. Additional research came from YouTube, and she presented questions using Canva, Prezi, PowToon and emaze.
The document discusses how various media technologies were used and how they both helped and hindered the production of a horror trailer. Technologies like Blogger, iMovie, Photoshop, and YouTube tutorials were used for organization, editing, poster design, and learning skills. However, lack of experience with Photoshop and difficulties implementing certain design elements held back aspects of the production. Overall, technologies enabled improvements but inexperience also caused delays and limitations.
The document summarizes the various media technologies used at different stages of constructing a media project. YouTube was used to convert audio files, learn editing software skills, and analyze existing trailers for conventions. A Canon camera and tripod captured high quality footage. Photoshop was utilized for ancillary tasks based on past experience. Final Cut Pro was employed for editing due to familiarity from previous work. Evaluation and planning documents were created and shared using Prezi, Slideshare, and Word.
The document discusses the various technologies and tools used to create a blog, video, poster, and magazine for a school project on horror genres. These included using a blog to categorize and analyze content, embedding a video created with a camcorder and edited in Adobe Premiere Elements, designing a poster in Adobe Photoshop, and conducting polls and evaluations using PowerPoint and video recordings. Challenges with certain tools are also outlined, such as issues embedding content together on the blog and lower video quality when uploading to YouTube.
The document discusses the process of creating a blog, video, poster, and magazine for a school project on horror genres. Various software programs and online tools were used including:
1. Blogging software to categorize work and include polls for audience feedback. Issues arose with separating posts and polls.
2. YouTube to upload and embed a video, but quality was poor.
3. Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements to design the poster and edit the video, taking advantage of their editing tools and effects.
4. Online sources for fonts, sound effects, and researching taglines to inform the project design.
The document provides an evaluation of the production process for a short film. It discusses research conducted on existing products, techniques, and audiences. Planning elements included mind maps, mood boards, shot lists, and storyboards. Time management and sticking to the schedule could have been improved. Technical qualities like color grading and use of techniques were strengths. The aesthetic qualities of split screens and color grading worked well overall. Feedback noted smooth transitions and fitting music but also identified opportunities to improve audio and stabilize some camera movements.
The document discusses how the author used various media technologies in creating their film trailer project. They used WordPress to organize their research, planning, and work into categories to track their progress. They also used polls on their blog to get feedback from peers on different design aspects. Through filming and editing with Premiere Elements, the author developed skills like using a tripod to avoid shaky footage, adjusting focus settings, incorporating different shot types, using lighting properly, and editing techniques like fading and cropping clips.
A mainly visual PowerPoint to show the importance of technology when creating my final product.
What have you learnt about technologies in the process of constructing this product?
How did you use media technologies in the construction, research and planning...kierajowetta2
The student used various online tools and technologies throughout their research and production process. YouTube was heavily relied upon for music video research, allowing comparison of conventions across genres. Google search was used to research mise-en-scene styles. Photoshop, Premier Pro, PowerPoint, and Blogger were utilized for editing, presentations, and project blogging. Social media and a smartphone also supported location filming and remote work.
The document discusses the use of various media technologies in the development of a film poster and trailer project. Photoshop was used to manipulate photographs and create the film poster, experimenting with effects like changing to black and white, adjusting contrast and levels, and using opacity. InDesign and Illustrator were used to design the magazine cover, with Illustrator used to create unique design elements. Premiere Pro was used to edit video clips and add effects to develop the film trailer narrative. YouTube was used to upload works-in-progress, while surveys created on PollDaddy provided feedback on areas for improvement. Various cameras including a Lumix and iPad were used to film trailer footage.
How did you use media technologies in the construction and research (4)ramsz001
Technology played a key role throughout the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of the student's coursework. A blog was used to upload work in various formats and allow for easy navigation and revision. Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia were heavily used for research. Surveys and social media enabled audience feedback. A DSLR camera was used to film footage, experimenting with manual settings. Adobe software was used to edit videos and create final packaged products. Overall, various technologies were crucial at every stage of the process.
How did you use media technologies in the construction and research (4)ramsz001
Technology played a key role throughout the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of the student's coursework. A blog was used to upload work in various formats and allow for easy navigation and revision. Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia were heavily used for research. Surveys and social media enabled audience feedback. A DSLR camera was used to film footage, utilizing manual settings and lighting techniques. Adobe software like Premiere Pro and After Effects were used to edit footage and add stabilization. InDesign was used to design final packaged products consistently.
Wordpress was the main media technology used for blogging, organizing research and planning, and collecting audience feedback through polls. Google was used for general research on film posters, trailers, and magazine designs. YouTube provided examples of existing trailers and tutorials for creating an ident. Photoshop and InDesign were used for designing posters and magazines. Premiere Pro edited video clips and added sound, and After Effects created an ident. Audacity recorded voiceovers.
The document discusses the various media technologies used during the construction, research, planning, and evaluation stages of a project. During construction, the author used a digital video camera to film footage, iMovie to edit footage and create rushes, and a computer to further edit shots. For ancillary texts like a magazine cover and film poster, the author took photos, edited them using iPhoto, and constructed the magazine cover in Word. Research involved using websites like IMDB, Wikipedia, and YouTube to understand film conventions and watch trailers. Questionnaires were posted on social media for audience research. Planning included taking location photos and analyzing them in PowerPoint, creating a storyboard, and scheduling filming using a blog. Evaluation used PowerPoint
I used various media technologies at different stages of my project. In the research stage, I used YouTube to analyze TV show openings and the internet to research magazine and DVD covers. I conducted surveys using SurveyMonkey and used social media to distribute the surveys. In the construction stage, I used iMovie to edit my opening sequence, adding still frames, text, and transitions. I also used a video camera, Paint Shop, and clipart. For evaluation, I created presentations using SlideShare and Prezi and shared my work on social media to get feedback. I documented my entire process using Blogger.
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1. How did you use media
technologies in the
construction and research
planning and evaluation
stages?
Question 4
2. When doing the research for my film I found the Google search engine very useful. I
used this engine to find the codes and conventions of short films and look into my
horror and surrealist
genres. I was very
easy and quick to use
as whatever I wanted
to find out I found
easily. For example
when trying to find
the history of the
horror genre I typed in ‘the history of horror’ and I found a timeline telling me
everything that has happened with the horror genre. This was a very important part of
my planning and research as it abled me to find links easily which enhanced my work.
This was done because I was able to gain specific knowledge that I needed to know how
to make a good film. This included understanding the conventions of genre and short
films. This is important as I was then able to make a successful film sticking to
conventions of horror films and short films. However, trying to look for the right
information was quite time consuming as there was so many websites to look through.
Included in these websites were often websites which included work from other media
students, meaning that not all the information I found was reliable.
FILM
Planning and Research
3. Another website on the internet that I found key when doing my research was YouTube.
This was very helpful as it allowed me to watch other short films that have already been
made and pick out key elements, which
draw an audience member in. This was
helpful because I was able to gain influence.
For example after watching ‘The
Awakening’ trailer I gained influence, such
as the lighting used. This is because it was
dark, which suggested mystery. The website
also helped me when I needed to evidence
my codes and conventions as I could embed
a link which led straight towards a YouTube
clip. This also helped my with my analysis because I could easily access films that had
already been made, where I could then use it for inspiration for my storyline. For
example when I analysed ‘Last Farm’ I gained inspiration form the music used and the
connection it had to the protagonist’s emotions.
4. When collecting audience feedback about what they wanted in my film I
constructed a questionnaire on Survey Monkey. This is found extremely helpful
as it was an easy way for my audience to be able to answer questions without
being given a bit of paper to write on. This is because my audience, who are
young adults and older, use the Internet a lot, therefore allowing them to easily
access the questionnaire. When constructing my questionnaire it was also very
simple and easy to use, this meant that it did not take up much time for me to
create my questionnaire. This website was useful further because I was given a
link for my questionnaire meaning I could post it onto social media websites
such as Facebook. This made collecting audience feedback very easy because
people from Facebook could easily access it and answer the questionnaire. This
was my audience, because it involved a wide audience, including people of
different ages, therefore allowing me to narrow down my target audience after
people had answered it. By using this website it also meant collecting my
results was also not time consuming. This is because the website collected them
all together for me meaning I did not have to count how many people had
answered the questionnaire. Another thing I found useful is that Survey Monkey
produced graphs for the answers of each question, meaning I did not have to
make my own graphs to show my results. The answers I gained did influence my
initial ideas. This is because I expected them to want an original idea, however
they preferred an idea that they could relate to. Answers didn’t influence my
initial idea regarding the genre and the victim within my film.
5. I put the research for the analyses onto a Wix using Wix.com. This
meant I was able to put my work into an organised and interesting
format, making my work aesthetically pleasing. I found this helpful
because I was able to place the text and imagery easily and effortlessly.
By doing this it helped me to cement my ideas as I could differ between
the different media texts I had looked at. This meant I was able to pick
out elements from my analysis, which matched what my audience in
the questionnaire asked to be in my film. However some problems did
occur as the website did not always do what I wanted it to do and put
images in places I didn’t want them to be. There were also many
technical choices which looked confusing and difficult to use. However I
have had experience with this website because I used it for my AS
coursework.
6. Considering the planning of my film I found the scanner very
useful to use. This is because I was easily able to transfer the
storyboards and shooting scripts I had drawn onto the
computer. This was much less time consuming than it would
have been to draw my storyboards on the computer. Being able
to draw my storyboards and scan them into the computer
helped my production because I was able to easily transport
the storyboards I had drawn to the location in which I was
filming. This also meant that if I lost any pages of my
storyboards they were on the computer, therefore could be
retrieved.
7. All of the research and planning that I had carried out I
uploaded onto the WordPress media blog. This was useful to
have because it meant that all my work was in the same place
and I was easily able to change things around and upload
images. However it was difficult to use at times because the
website wanted to fill all empty space with text meaning my
text was moved around when I updated the page. Because of
this I had to keep editing the page and move the text around
into the right places. I also had a problem when uploading my
revised storyboards as I had an amount of image to upload and
not all of them appear to have worked.
8. Construction
When making the film during my project I used an AVCHD camera, this
filmed in high definition, which meant the image turned out much better
than it would with any other camera. I found that this camera was quite
easy to use because I was able to adjust the setting on it easily. This
came as an advantage because it was not time consuming when filming,
as I knew how to work the camera. This influenced my production
because I was easily able to use different camera movement when
filming, such as tracking. This meant than when I wanted to watch back
footage I had filmed I was could effortlessly accomplish this because I
knew what button to press. However a couple of times I had a problem as
I accidentally pressed the recording button when I didn’t want to film,
meaning when I wanted to record the camera was not filming. This did
not create a problem but was however time consuming because it meant
that I had to re-film the shot I had thought I filmed.
9. When editing my film I used software called Final Cut Pro. This I
found very helpful because I was able to include many different
effects onto my film, such as different filters. This included a filter
called negative which is used in my original storyline. This gave the
effect of a blurred vision and a lack of sight, which is what I was
aiming for in the shot. Within Final Cut Pro I was also able to used
different transitions, such as a dissolve. This helped me within my
film as it gave the effect of a change in day, which is what I was
wanted to achieve in my film. This meant that I was not restricted
with what I wanted to do as I could change the look of any shot. I
found it extremely easy to use because I have previously used it for
my AS coursework. A tool I found extremely useful was the ‘Blade
Tool,’ which allowed me to split shots. Therefore I could easily
rearrange shots and repeat certain bits in a
shot. This was useful because towards the
end of my film my shots get faster, an
example of this is towards the end when
the sister is revealed. The blade tool
allowed to precisely cut the shots so that
not too much was given away. I also found
it useful because I was easily able to cut
shots that were too long in length.
10. Another element I found useful in Final Cut Pro was
the wide range of choice in titles. I included many titles in
my film, and it was very useful to be able to change
the font that best matched the title on my magazine
and poster. This therefore gave the same effect as the
magazine and poster. This included an immediate
realisation of horror and the suggestion of something
becoming damaged, shown through the distortion of
the font. I was also easily able to change the colour of the title,
meaning I could have a red title at the beginning of my film. This was
significant because it gave connotations of danger to the audience,
linking to my poster and magazine. These titles were also very easily
able to move around by dragging it to where I wanted it. This was
helpful because I could place my title where it best suited, shown by the
title not covering any object in the shot. This was done because the
establishing shot was still visible and noticeable but with the title also
included, adding information to the shot.
11. One last element I found helpful was the lighting tool. As
my filming was not all done in one day there were shots
that had been filmed on a different day and at a different
time. This meant that the lighting was different which
affected the continuity of my film. However I could make
the lighting brighter with the tools meaning that the
lighting of the shots looked similar and continuity was no
longer a problem. This is shown by the change in
brightness on the shot with the bag
at the end. This gave the effect that
the action took place on the same
day and at the same time.
12. When carrying out research for film
posters I found Google images useful as
I was able to gain inspiration from real
film posters for my idea. It was also
useful because all of the images were in
the same place meaning I could easily
compare the poster and see which ones best suited my genre. I was
also easily able to find conventions of a film poster which this search
engine as images appeared with arrows stating important elements of
a film poster. This was important because I could therefore create a
successful film poster, which followed the right
conventions. I found this by typing in ‘conventions
of a film poster’. However some of these were
made by the public, meaning I had to type in the
name of a certain film, such as ‘Identity’ to make
sure all the film posters included the same
elements. From Google I was easily able to save the
images, which I could then print off and annotate.
This was significant because I was able to gain
knowledge about why elements were included.
Poster
Research and planning
13. I again used SurveyMonkey.com to create a questionnaire for my
audience to answer, and posted the link onto Facebook for easy
accessibility. This is because most of society use Facebook and the
internet nowadays, meaning my questionnaire was extremely
accessible. Answers I gained from this questionnaire influenced my
initial idea. This is because I was able to identify certain areas that
my audience wanted me to include. For example I was not going to
focus on specifically the main themes through my poster, however
my audience said that they found this would be helpful when trying
to decode the poster. Therefore this is what I included in my poster,
shown by the tag line ‘recipe for disaster and the colour of it which
is red.
14. I again found the scanner useful, as I was able to re-upload the
images onto the computer with my annotations on them. This
meant I could then easily upload them to the blog. However the
scanner is only connected to one computer in the media room,
meaning I had to wait for other media students before I could
scan my images onto the computer. This also meant that memory
sticks were used to transfer the images from this computer to my
own.
When collecting together the information I found for the
conventions of a film poster I used Microsoft Word and created a
spider diagram with the different elements used in a film poster.
This meant they were easily identifiable in the way I set them
out, meaning when going back to them I could easily understand
each convention. I found this easier to do on word than in the
blog because the blog often moves text and images around when
coming off the page meaning it may not have made sense.
15. During my different edits as part
of my questionnaire I also gave
my audience a choice of different
fonts, which I downloaded from
Da.Font.com. This was significant
because it meant I could use
fonts, which imply certain
things, such as a distorted font
implies a disruption or that
something has gone wrong.
16. For the first edits of my film poster I used an iPhone to
take the image for my poster, this meant that the image
was not in high quality and was a bit blurred. This was a
disadvantage because it meant the image was not clear
enough and therefore didn’t come across as eye-catching
to the audience. To improve this image I decided to use
a more professional camera meaning the quality of the
image was much clearer and looked more professional,
meaning my poster had a better finish. This was an
advantage to my film poster because it therefore
became more eye-catching, and certain elements on the
photo could be depicted, such as her facial expression.
Construction
17. During the editing process of my
poster I used Adobe Photoshop to
manipulate the photos I had taken. A
useful tool I found on this software
was the rubber tool as I was able to
fade the sides of my photo meaning
that it would blend into the hand.
This gave a positive effect to my
poster because I was able to make my
image creative and interesting.
18. I also found the used of image layers very helpful as I was
able to duplicate layers if something I had done on one
photo didn’t go how I wanted it to. For example if I had
faded a part of the image too much, meaning the effect of
the image would not work because you wouldn’t be able
to see the protagonists face clear enough. This was an
advantage within the manipulation process because it was
not a disaster when I made a mistake. This also meant I
did not have to have all layers showing at one time, which
was useful because I could just manipulate one
layer without any of the other being visible. This
was useful when manipulating the image of the
face because I did not have to have the hand visible
when editing it. This was an advantage because I
did not have the extra colour in the way, meaning I
could see the face much clearer.
19. Once I had manipulated my image I transferred it into
Adobe InDesign. This software meant I was easily able
to create the layout for my film poster and include
different types of text. I found this difficult to use at
time because I did not know how to use it. This was a
disadvantage and created problem when trying to
change the colour of my text as it was quite time
consuming trying to get the right colour. However it
was very easy to use when making the layout for my
poster. This was an advantage because I was quickly
able to make a layout and change it due to my
audiences’ desires.
20. To collect together the conventions of a magazine
review page I used the google search engine. This
was an advantage within my research because I
could easily find reviews without having to look
through different magazines. I then created a table of the main elements that
should be included in a magazine review page and scanned it in to the
computer and uploaded on the media blog. This allowed me to
easily point out the different conventions and see if I had
included them. I also went onto the websites of film magazines
such as Total.film.com. As well as looking at different film
magazines, which were available to all media students in my
class, helped me to get inspiration for my own magazine spread.
This included reviews such as ‘Sex and the City’ where I gained
inspiration for my layout. I was easily able to access film reviews on the Total
Film website, meaning I could easily gain knowledge of their writing style. The
effect of this meant I could reflect the writing style of a real
film magazine, meaning my review comes across as
professional. However on some of the reviews the writing
was difficult to read, therefore I used it as inspiration for
my layout, such as ‘Avatar.’
Magazine
Research and Planning
21. I again used Survey Monkey to create my
questionnaire because it was easily accessible for my
audience. The answered that I collected from this
questionnaire influenced my initial ideas. This is
because the audience told me specific things that
they would prefer to be included within the magazine
spread. This included quite a few pictures. Therefore
I had to alter my initial idea to fit these pictures in.
This is because the audience find it easier to read
pictures than they do texts so they wanted more
pictures on the spread, creating a better
understanding.
22. For my planning I again found the
scanner useful as I was able to scan my
idea for the layout of my magazine onto
the computer, which I then uploaded to
the blog. This was an advantage as when
creating my magazine I could easily go
back to my ideas and follow the layout I
had designed. This meant I could clearly
see each of my ideas next to each other
in order to choose the best one.
23. Construction
When creating my magazine article I mainly used Adobe
InDesign as it was very easy and simple to use when
constructing the layout for my magazine spread, which is
the most important element within it. This was a big
advantage during the making process of my magazine
because it was not time consuming and I was easily able
to change the layout. A tool, which I found very useful at
this point, was the image tool and also the fill holder text
tool. The effect of this is that my audience were able to
treat it as a finished review page because there were no
blank spaces from where the text should be. I was able to
fill the text boxes with text without putting in my review
at this stage. This was very helpful because it was
therefore clear to my audience where I would place my
review.
24. I also found helpful an option that shows where a
picture should go without putting in a picture. This
meant that I was able to incorporate a box with a
cross inside to represent where I would out an
image. This was helpful because it prevented blank
spaces on my spread. This meant that I did not have
to place an image in the box before my audience
had stated whether they like the layout or not. The
effect from doing this meant that it was not time
consuming to swap pictures around because I had
not added them in the first place.
25. I found Microsoft Word very useful
when drafting my review. This was
because I was easily able to edit it
and change the structure of it
without changing what I originally
wanted to say and it having it still
makes sense. This came as an
advantage because it was no time
consuming when trying to edit my
review.
26. For the image on my magazine review
page I also used Adobe Photoshop to
manipulate the image. The effect of
this meant the photo had a more
professional look to it because I was
able to air brush my actors face. This
came as an advantage because it was
not difficult or time consuming to
create this effect.
27. Evaluation
Within my evaluation I used a majority
of different websites in order to make
my work look aesthetically pleasing.
This included website such as:
Prezi.com, Wix.com and
Slideshare.com. I have had experience
with these websites from my AS work
as I used these within my coursework.
28. When using Prezi.com I found it quite easy to use. This is
because it is easy to add things into it such as an image or
YouTube clips. It is also easy to move things around. This
allowed me to include screen grabs from my film, and also
from my influences. This also allowed me to include
YouTube videos to show my audience where I got my
influences. However there was a disadvantage when using
this website as I was unable to copy and paste my work I
had done.
29. Using Wix.com was fairly simple and easy. This is because I
was easily able to do things because I knew how to work it.
This came as an advantage because I was able to manipulate
my Wix presentation to link to the themes and ideas from my
film. I did this by including similar colours to my poster, such
as red and black. I was easily able to include buttons, which
linked to my evaluation questions. The effect that this had on
someone viewing my presentation meant that it was very easy
to find certain questions as I had spread them out. However
during the process of linking the buttons to my question I
found it difficult to make sure it worked because I had
forgotten how to add in the link. However once I had figured
this out it did not become a problem.
30. When using Slideshare.com I found I came across more
difficulties. This is because I have not experiencing using
this website as much as the other two websites. This came
as a disadvantage because it was time consuming trying to
figure out how it works. However when I worked this out
it was quite easy and simple to create my presentation.
Overall, when trying to make my evaluation look
aesthetically pleasing I came across with a few difficulties
but not as many as I did within my AS work. This was an
overall advantage because it was not time consuming
during the process of transferring my questions onto these
websites.