1. 6. What have you learnt
about technologies
from the process
constructing the
product?

2. Camera: Panasonic X900M HD
Before digital cameras came around we had to shoot the scene/image then
get the footage developed in a dark room which was time consuming. It was
also a pain to wait so long only to see that the end result was bad and have to
do a retake.
But since the invention of digital, my experience with technology has been
quick and easy.
The digital camera used allowed me to record with the simple push of a
button, there’s also a preview screen attached so I can be aware of mise en
scene while recording. I also have the option of playing back footage on the
device itself so that I can decided whether the shot was good or not. This has
helped me save time as I can re-record on the spot rather than having to wait
and prolong the shooting for another day.
The advancement in technology with cameras has helped make the
production process fast and helped to use time efficiently.

3. Boom Microphone
The boom microphone is similar to a traditional microphone, only that
it allows you to attach it to a pole and place it above, under or have it
hidden in places and still produce the same or even better amplified
sound.
I found the boom mic to be very useful during the production stages of
the project. It allowed for us to position the camera without worrying
about being too far from sounds needed. Thanks to the boom mic we
were able to extended and capture the specific sounds needed without
being affected too much by unwanted ambient sounds.
However, there were times when the boom mic focussed on sounds we
did not want which caused great difficulty in recording and wasted time
as we had to keep repositioning and retaking the shots.

4. Adobe Premiere Pro
The Adobe software at first use was quite intimidating, but luckily it
came with an inbuilt manual which could be accessed along the top
menu bar. There was also online tutorials which helped assist me during
the editing process.
Premiere Pro has allowed me to preview my work as I edit which grants
me the ability to multitask and saves time.
It is also easy to export files into the right format needed for it to be put
onto mobile devices, laptops and even youtube.
However, the problem with software like these is that they are always
upgrading and is therefore hard to keep up with when learning
techniques.

5. Youtube is a sharing website where anyone from professional
actors, producers and directors to members of the public such as myself
can upload and share videos free of charge. One can even make a living
off Youtube if they gather enough subscribers in order to become a
partner to Youtube. An example would be Ryan Higa, a student who
made a successful comedy sketch channel on Youtube and has since
toured the world.
My Personal experience with Youtube has been great as it allowed me
to browse and find trailers and scenes from movies similar to my
chosen genre in order to help find inspiration.
I was also able to look at tutorials for Adobe Premiere Pro and also
sounds and effects to be used within my sequence.
Youtube’s embed section helped me easily access and download files
for the use of my project.
However, my only problem with youtube is that it is very easy to pirate
or claim someone else’s work as your own.