Question 6 - What have you learn about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

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

During the making of my opening sequence, I used many different types of technology in very element of its creation.

What technologies have you used?

During the creation of my opening sequence I used a variety of different technologies to help make it including:
The Apple Mac Computer
Nikon DSLR Cameras 
Adobe Premier Pro Editing System
Tube Chop
Blogger
Free Music Now Online
Sound Cloud

What technologies are brand new to you?

One main technology that was brand new to me was using the Apple Mac Computers. As I have never used one before, I quickly became confused with all the different functions and applications that came with it. But after a while, I became used to using the Macs and now I feel very comfortably using it and I feel i could teach someone who has never used one before, how to correctly use the Macs without difficulty.

Another Piece of technology to me was using the editing software Adobe Premier Pro to edit our sequence together. I had previous experience with using some forms of editing systems before but nothing as advanced as Premier. I was confused with all the different areas of it and how to navigate it, but using my initiative and with add from my two other group members, I managed to become quite confident when using it. Now I am happy to be left alone and work on editing our sequence or edit any other additional videos for my blog.

What technologies have you developed your skills in?

When filming for our opening sequence, we was allowed access to DSLR camera. These are more advanced than digital or bridge cameras. I had previous experience using DSLR camera as I have one at home but i have only really used that to take photos rather than filming with them. I developed my skills filming with them by shooting creative and interesting shot types that allowed me to learn more about the use of the camera and finding the right shot types when appropriate. This allowed me to expand my knowledge of shot types and how to creatively use the Cameras.

What technologies have allowed you to produce something really creative?

When crating blog posts, I used the website/application Tube Chop. This allows me to chop up YouTube videos of films and use that certain section as an example to back up my paragraph and explanation I have written on my posts. To use it you have to copy the URL of the YouTube video, past it into the bar on www.tubechop.com, then a page will appear that will allow you to edit the clip to show the section that you want to use as an example, them you have to copy the embed code and page that into the HTML section of your blog post. These have came in handy when explaining certain things on my blog posts. 

Also, when creating videos such as directors commentary, I used an application called photo booth to recorded voice overs that I later used to play over videos already created. This allowed me to talk over different shots to explain and add the meaning behind the shots, atmosphere or characters.  All you have to do is record your voice over and the drag the clip onto your editing software/edited video and place where you want it. This can also add another dimension to your videos and can add a creative twist. 

What technologies have allowed you to display your work in a creative way?
When displaying my work, I used the free website www.blogger.com to show my work. To display my blog posts, I create blog posts with include my work and all the different information about it and what goes with it. You can crate a blog post about anything but i mainly use mine to showcase all of my As Media work. This way we can create coursework in a creative  way. By doing this, we can also demonstrate other media forms such as uploading a video or using soundcloud to add Music to blog posts. By doing all of this allows me to present my work in a creative way.

Also, when creating different blog posts, I used the presentation software 'Prezi' to show my work and display my blog posts in a different manner. A 'Prezi' is an online application, used to create a different form of the standard powerpoint. Its different designs, pathways and effects can showcase your work in a creative and attractive way. As there are any different designs, you can pick one that will suit the subject you are using for. By using a Prezi to show your work, it demonstrates a different and creative way of displaying my work.

What technologies need careful use or planning?

When using the DSLR camera to film, we needed to be careful when using it. We needed to make sure we was careful setting up the equipment and making sure we used it correctly. We had to book our cameras out to use so the media department would know when we would be filming and where. We also needed to make sure we had set everything up correctly to get the right shot that we wanted so we wouldn't have to go back to re shoot the simplest of shots. We also needed to make sure we took care when using and looking after the camera and camera equipment, we needed to make sure we kept the equipment in the condition it came in as we used the media departments camera and after use, many others with use the equipment therefore we want it keep it right for them to use.

      

Were there any times you had to do something again because
you hadn’t used the technology correctly?

Sometimes there where times where we had to go back and use a certain piece of technology again as we hadn't used it correctly the first time around. We had to go back and re-edit our sequence to re-do and correct certain shots. We did this to make our opening sequence the best we possibly could, by adjusting and editing certain things to get it to how we want it and to the standard we are happy with. By doing this, we are reassured that we did our best when creating our opening sequence and to make sure we did everything correct and to the way we wanted it.   

As well as this, there were times where I had to go back and change and re-write certain pieces of my blog posts to add additional information and to correct mistakes or change different things. I sometimes write a blog post out and then use that to create a Prezi to display my work in a more created way. By doing this i know i had done my best to show all my information in the best and most creative I possibly could.  

What have new technologies allowed you to do that old ones wouldn’t?

Without the aid of the website www.blogger.com, I wouldn't be able to to present my work in

such a creative way. Without it we would have to write out everything we have done in an

essay based piece of writing. By doing this, we wouldn't be able to use different applications

to help aid the creativeness of the blog posts. This wouldn't show that we are actually

capable to display creative forms of different media products showing no skill of the

technology we have at hand.