From constructing a thriller, the author learned about various important technologies. The author used YouTube to upload the thriller to their blogger and learned how useful YouTube is for sharing videos online. The author also learned to use blogger to share their work, which they now know how to use perfectly. The author discovered new software like Moby Gratis for finding free music, SlideShare for uploading slideshows, and Survey Monkey for gathering audience feedback. Overall, constructing the thriller helped the author develop skills using technologies like Apple computers, Final Cut Express for editing, cameras, tripods, and LiveType for titles, which were all essential to completing the project.