Evaluation Question 6

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Question 6

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

The main thing I learnt from the construction of my product was the range of opportunities available for the development of my film through the process of different technologies. These ranging from varied computer softwares such as Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Adobe After Effects and iMovie which in effect gave me access to the most advanced editing programs and therefore the best opportunity available to create my film sequence. In addition, I have also learnt how to contract documentaries with my progress for planning and construction using iMovie where I can import photos, screen grabs and footage and voiceover. I have used all of these programs with smaller projects before my final piece in order to learn their designs and abilities ready for the making of my final project.

I have also been using a Canon 7D to film all my footage for each project such as the preliminary task, the mundane task and my final product. Along with the use of a 7D I have used a tripod, I learnt from this, the advantages of using one as it ensures a steady movement. Furthermore, I have also experimented with an over-shoulder mount, a crane and a tracking dolly however did not use them for my final product.

Over the course I have been using an online blog to store all most work onto, I found blogger really useful because it allowed me to upload videos from my youtube channel and to annotate them on the same post, I updated it regularly with ideas, research, my progress, information and videos for numerous tasks. With the use of blogger I have increasingly realised that it's the best way to present all the features listed before, either through screen caps or visual aids. My blog also enabled me access to other peoples blogs which gave me some guidance when I was unsure on certain things.

As mentioned briefly before, I have also been using a youtube account to upload all my footage onto. Having a youtube channel also allowed me to interact with others as well as expanding my knowledge of technology available online. Furthermore, I have used various other guidance websites such as Art of the Titles where I had access to many opening sequences and could analyse them, and the website Video co-pilot where I got access to many tutorials and a great amount of guidance on creating an Ident for my production company.