Evaluation Question 4 Final (KC)

During the process of creating the Media Product, we have used a variety of media technologies in the Research, Planning and Evaluation stages. There are many programmes that have contributed to the product of the Media Product, Advert and Digipak.

Blogger:

·         Blogger is the most crucial aspect of our Coursework, for both AS and A2. This particular programme enables us to upload our work, so that everyone has a way of accessing it. Blogger allows the user to organise the coursework into order, so it will be easier to view the work. As you can access the website from any device, at any time, this makes Blogger the most convenient programme to import all your work onto. Another significant reason as to why Blogger is vital is that you are able to upload Videos, Images and Texts.

Twitter:

·         Twitter was the primary mode of communication when we were in the process of filming the Music Video. We created a fake Twitter Account dedicated to the Band and followed any Artists that are relatable to genre of the Band we have been inspired from. Furthermore, we took images of the Actors during the events when we were filming.  Similarly, we communicated with our teachers (mainly on this social networking site), where we asked for advice and were given guidance on the filming stage of the Music Video.

Scribd:

·         This is another way of uploading your work onto the Blog. This programme is mainly used for Word Documents; it is easier to use this as Blogger can be unreliable in keeping with the alignment of the texts/pictures.

Photoshop:

·         This particular programme is familiar to us, as we used this for the construction of our AS Magazine. This year it was used to help construct the Advert and Digipak. Many of the effects and tools that are available have helped create the 1920’s theme that was intended. This has solidified my knowledge on Photoshop, as it has made me confident through using the programme for specific needs.

Illustrator:

·         Illustrator helped to construct the Retro Design. The step by step guide for making the design has enabled me to understand the programme easier.

Final Cut Pro X:

·         This was the most vital aspect through editing the music video, for out video it is evident that the effects available on this particular programme saved the final version. I learnt many things using this programme and it was educational. My knowledge on editing music, footage and text has all expanded and the software will become useful in the future. Final Cut Pro X is extremely professional and is perfect for editing a Music Video on.

 

IMac:

·         We were required to use this piece of technology in order to access the programme ‘Final Cut Pro X’.

HD Handi Cam:

·         This camera gave us the advantage of being able to film more shots freely; this enabled the footage to be the best quality as possible. This gave us the experience of using a camera, for a music video, and get used to the way it worked.

Shoulder Mount:

·         The shoulder mount was used to secure the handi cam, so that it would prevent any chance of the camera falling and breaking. As it was secure, the footage would come out more firmly, as it would overcome the natural shakiness that occurs when you hold a camera.