The document discusses the various technologies used during the process of constructing a magazine product. A digital camera was used to take high quality photos that could then be easily transferred to a computer for selection and editing. Blogging allowed all work to be organized in one place and to track time management and progress. The internet provided a valuable research tool. Adobe Photoshop and InDesign were used for image editing and page layout, allowing professional looking outputs. Presentation software like SlideShare and Prezi helped in evaluating the process and collecting audience feedback. Overall, technology proved essential at all stages of production, research, and evaluation.

1. What have you learnt about
technologies from the process of
constructing this product ?.

2. Digital Camera
• The use of
technology has
helped me a great
deal to produce my
work at all stages.
The digital camera
used for my images
was high quality
and allowed me to
take photo's easily,
as well
as transferring thos
e images onto a
computer where I
could then select
the best photos.

3. Internet/Photocopying
• I was also able to put my drafts onto my
blog through photocopying, allowing me
to keep on track and refer back to my
drafts easily when need be.
• At a research level, from the ability of
the internet, I was able to carry out
detailed initial research, the was the
starting basis of collecting very useful
information. The internet helped me find
magazine cover that would not have
been available to me through hard copy
editions, it also allowed me to collect
quick and useful information.

4. Blogging.
• Blogging the whole process of
the project helped immensely.
It allowed me to keep all my
work in one place, without
messing with a lot of paper
work. It also allowed me to
keep track of important
information, such as locations
of shots, and more
importantly, time
management, where I could
look at what I had done and
what needed to be done.
Blogger.com is a very useful
site where my work can be
neatly and easily presented
and also benefited me in
keeping everything in order.

5. Adobe Photoshop
Adobe photoshop was very important at a
production level. I produced both my cover
and my contents page on the software. I
could easily move images into the right
position, as well as text. Image
manipulation was key at production level.
In photo shop I edited small images with a
black and white effect, and more
importantly the double page spread
background was manipulated (Using a
cutout effect) that made the background of
scooters very authentic and reminiscent of
currently available scooter canvas’ that are
proving to be popular. I was able to achieve
an appropriate cover and contents thanks
to Photoshop, professional software that in
turn gave my product a professional look.

6. In Design.
Adobe inDesign was also a very helpful part of
technology. I produced my double-page-spread
in inDesign. I was able to use effects such as
eye dropper to get rid of colour clashes
between the text and the background image
that allowed me to place the text where I
wanted. I also manipulated the shape of
images, and changed the fitting so I was able Eye drop tool – Removing
to wrap text around the image creating a very background obstacles.
artistic and also professional effect. The whole
software was easy to use and I was able to
move things around, and also create stylistic
mod targets for the page number border.
Overall, inDesign helped me create my double
page spread easily, for which, again using
technology, I was able to print out and also
convert into an image to place on my blog.

7. Cutting out a
circle.
Wrapping text around
object.

8. Technology in evaluation.
Technology has helped also in my
evaluation. I have used both
slideshare and Prezi to show
presentations of certain
aspects of the evaluating
process. This has allowed me
to effectively show my
findings and assumptions on
the work, in a way that uses
interaction so you can really
get to grips with the
evaluating process. Through
technology I was also able to
show audience feedback
which is key in showing how
effective the magazine was
overall.

9. Technology summary.
Overall, technology has proved essential. I
have been able to easily organize my work into
one place, have been able to carry out
research, show work on platform such as
images, video and presentations and blogging
has allowed me to effectively show my work.
Through all stages technology has effectively
guided me through the process