2. Microsoft PowerPoint
For research and planning towards my media product, I made a PowerPoint presentation on Star image and
Artist biography. This helped me analyse conventions of real indie music artists.
Microsoft Word
For my shooting schedule I used Microsoft word as it is a simple way to plan out any type of schedule
without my schedule being too complex.
iMovie
iMovie by Apple was one of the major software's used as I used it to edit my music video and any focus audience
interviews. I was able to edit each scene corresponding to the instrumental with precision.
Adobe Photoshop
With the use of Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS5, I was able to create and manipulate images. I created the
Digipack and Advert with Photoshop utilising all the edits and effects which are available on Photoshop
and made my ancillary texts look professional.
Cyber link DVD
Similarly to iMovie, I used Cyberlink DVD from home to edit some of the focus group interviews. Using
this software made me more aware of different video editing software's and their functions.
3. Mac
Using the Macintosh has given me wider knowledge on this operating software and giving me the ability to
differentiate between a PC and a Mac. On the Mac I was able to use software's such as iMovie in order
to increase the quality of my media product.
PC
By using a PC, it gave me the chance to update my blog and work on my digipack and other research for my media
product.
Scanner
With the use of a scanner, I was able to scan in my class work notes to my BlogSpot account to show
progress and proof of my class work progress.
4. Prezi
With the use of this zooming presentation site, I was able to present my ideas and research in an advanced
and creative way. Such as Artist case studies and audience research.
YouTube
With the use of YouTube, I was able to upload any videos I had created and embed the video onto my blog
to allow viewers to see my video without having to go onto the actual site.
BlogSpot
BlogSpot has been one of the most important sites that has been used throughout my Media Coursework
as it involved frequently updating my progress. All my work has been showcased on my Blog as proof
of my work so BlogSpot is a very important site to mention.
Facebook
Facebook has been used as a form of audience feedback. Once I posted up images of my digipack and
advert, people had commented and told me their thoughts and any improvements I could make.
5. Camera
The camera was a key tool used to record my music video. The camera was utilized in many different ways
and angles to make sure that I have recorded each scene to the best of my ability using the camera.
Tripod
A tripod was used to maintain the camera stability to achieve recording the best steady angled scenes.
Stationary tools
Stationary tools such as pens, pencils, rulers and rubbers were used for designing drfats of my digipack
and making any class work notes.
Mobile phone
A mobile phone was used to keep in contact with my group. The phone was also used to quickly refer to as my story
board was saved onto my phone. It was a much easier and efficient way of referring to it rather than pulling out
the sheet of paper.
