Evaluation question 6 for my AS Level Media Studies film.

1. Evaluation Question 6
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of
constructing this product?

2. Camera
Throughout the process of creating my final opening scene, I have learned a lot of
new skills.
Although I was already familiar with using a Canon EOS 100D camera as it’s mine
and I do photography, I have learned new ways to use it. For example, I had never
used the recording feature of the camera so I had to get used to that. Also, I used
manual focus for the first time which I really enjoyed doing and it added a
professional quality to my film.
Also, I have learned about a huge variety of camera shots (such as: close up, POV,
OTS, wide shot), filming techniques (such as: shot reverse shot, tracking), and
camera angles (such as: low angle, high angle, canted angle).
I had to use a filming tripod to make sure the camera was kept steady and to keep
the camera level on uneven ground. Although a lot of my film used the handheld
techniques because I wanted the effect on someone watching, I did have to use the
tripod as some points. I also used the tripod to do a steady pan of the Protagonist as
she runs out of the room.

3. Software
To create my film I had to use software that I was unfamiliar with. This meant I had to learn quickly how to use it
effectively.
LiveType
I used Live Type to create my idents. I had never even heard of LiveType, let alone used it but I found it was very easy to use and I got
used to it quickly. This was an element of the process that I really enjoyed and this software let me make a film that looked professional.
iMovie
Although I had heard of iMovie, I had never used it. Similarly to LiveType, I found it very easy to use and I enjoyed using it. Some of the
things I learned to do with this software were:
• Adding and cutting sound clips to fit the action.
• Detaching the audio to adjust the volume and improve the quality.
• Adjusting the brightness to make all of the shots look the same.
• Overlaying text onto the film to create credits.
• Using transitions such as fade to black and cross blur.

4. Apple Mac
I am very used to using Apple Macs because I have used
them since GCSE for Photoshop in photography.
However, this is the only thing I had ever used them for. I
had to get used to how they work compared to Windows
which is what I use at home.
Having used them since GCSE, if found it easy to get
used to using them on a daily basis.
The Apple Mac was a key part in the creation of my film
because without them I couldn’t have used the editing
software and other software I needed to make my film
professional.

5. Blogger
Blogger played another huge role in the process of
making my film. It’s where I recorded all of my
planning and production. Also, it is where I logged all
of my research.
I had never used Blogger before but it’s very simple
to use and having to use it daily meant I got used to
it quickly.