How did you use media

technologies in the research

and planning, construction and

evaluation stages?

Research and Planning EXCEL: I used excel to enter my results that I have received from my

questionnaire results. I then converted it into a Jpeg by doing a

screenshot of the chart and this automatically converted it into a Jpeg.

I did this so I am able to upload it on to Word Press. Below is two

examples of two different charts I used.

Step1. I created

this by firstly

writing it out and

highlighting it

Step2. I went

to charts and

had a

selection to

choose from.

Step3. I chose

clustered column. I

then clicked on it

and it created a

table.

Step2. I clicked

on the Pie chart

Step1. I wrote it

out and then

highlighted the

information

Step3.I then chose

it to show the Pie in

3D

This is where I

upload files on

the blog and as

you can see

these are the

formats allowed

by Word Press

Chart

Table

Research and Planning YOUTUBE: I used Youtube to analyse my trailer and for my focus group. I did this

by finding the trailer I wanted to analyse that was of similar genre to my product. I

then took screen shots of the clips I wanted to deeper analyse. This is so I know

what is deemed as conventional in horror films and how I should shoot, edit, music

used and the story line used as well.

Step1. I used

Youtube to find

what I was looking

for my typing it in

the search bar

Step2. I found the trailer I wanted to

find from the results

Step 3. Clicked on the trailer and

now I am able to view it

These are a couple

of the screenshots

I have taken of

Saw

Research and Planning WORD: I used Word for my analysis of posters, magazines and audience profile. Below

is how I used word for my magazine analysis. I did this so I knew how real media products

structure, the main image they used, the wording they use and the image they use.

Step1. I went to

insert, then photo

and imported the

picture I wanted

from the files

Step2. I then went to desktop

and selected the picture from my

files

Step3. This

is the

picture

inserted

onto the

word

document

Step4. I then

clicked on to

text box so I am

able to write

around the

magazine

cover.

Step5. I then clicked lines and

connectors in shapes and chose

an arrow.

This is my analysis

finished.

Research and

Planning PowerPoint: I used Powerpoint to create my anamatic so it can be shown as a running

trailer so I know whether the camera shots work in the sequence or not. Also if the

storyline makes sense.

Step3. I screenshot my

storyboard and imported it

into Powerpoint .

Step2. I found

what I wanted to

import and

pressed insert

Step1. I clicked on

picture

Research and Planning

SLIDESHARE: I used Slideshare to import my storyboard to create an anamatic so

other people can view it and tell me if the story and the camera shots work or not.

Also to embed the anamatic on the blog as part of my research and planning

section. Step1. I pressed upload

Step2. I then

selected the file

I wanted to

upload

Step3. I then was able to add my

title and more description and tags

so more people can find my

presentation

I have now uploaded my

presentation onto slideshare

Construction

EXCEL: I again used Excel to put my information that I received from the

questionnaires into charts. I did this to clearly show the audience responses on

whether they agreed or not. This is so I can easily know what they liked and didn’t

like so I know what part to improve on my trailer, magazine and poster.

Step1. I entered the

data into the

spreadsheet

Step2. I then selected

the pie chart

Step4. After this my chart has

been created

Construction

YOUTUBE: I used Youtube to upload my trailer so the general public can view it

and give me feedback in the comment section. Also so I can share it by posting it

on Twitter and Facebook so my friends and other people can watch my product

and give me feedback.

Step1. I then pressed

upload

Step2. I then

selected the file

I wanted to

upload

Step4. I then wrote the

title and description for it

Step5. I can now view my

trailer and so can others

too.

I can go to share and share my

video into Facebook or other

social media sites. I do this by

copying and pasting this link. I

can also embed my video into my

blog by copying and pasting

again

Construction

SLIDESHARE: I again used Slideshare, however this time was to upload my

presentations for the other media technologies I have used such as Photoshop.

Step1. I clicked on upload

Step2. I then

selected the file I

wanted to upload

Step3. I then wrote the

title, description and

tags so people can

find it and view it

Step4. After I have

done this I then was

able to embed into a

blog or share it on

Twitter

Step5. This is the

presentation

uploaded on to

Slideshare

ConstructionFINAL CUT: I used Final Cut to edit my trailer, because I can easily import footage

from the camera on to Final cut. I can easily edit the trailer by cutting one shot and

putting it together with another shot. Also I can edit the music by making it louder

or lower. Furthermore, I can add effects such as fade in or out. Finally I am able to

export it so it can be uploaded on to Youtube.

ConstructionFINAL CUT:

ConstructionFINAL CUT:

ConstructionPHOTOSHOP: I used Photoshop to create my magazine and poster. I used this

because I was able to edit my picture, add text, bring in other pictures such as a

barcode and change the fonts all in one software. This made it very convenient

to use.

Magazine finished

ConstructionPHOTOSHOP:

Construction

MOTION: I used Motion to create my titles for my trailer. I used Motion

because I was able to add text, change fonts and add behaviour’s such

as type on text which I used for my title. I was then able to save it on to

the desktop so it can be uploaded on Final cut.

ConstructionMOTION

Construction

FACEBOOK: I used Facebook so my friends can see my trailer and

comment. This made it easier for me to know whether they liked the

product or not and how I can improve it.

I put the link from Youtube into

update status and then I

clicked on post.

I have now uploaded my trailer so

people can comment and like

ConstructionGARAGEBAND: I used Garageband to create my music for my trailer. After I created

my music I then exported it into a WAV file so it can then be imported into Final Cut.

Step1. I selected music

from here by choosing the

emotion I wanted. I chose

dark and intense after I

have selected the emotion

I then chose the

instrument I wanted to

convey this. I chose a

variety of guitar, piano and

cinematic.

Step2. I

dragged the

music I wanted

into the timeline

Step3. I then went to

share and exported it

Step4. I

then

selected

the type of

file I

wanted

and

exported it

Step5. The file then

went on to my

desktop so I was now

able to import it into

Finalcut

Step6. I then went to

import and file to find

the music to import

Step6. I then

selected the file

and imported it into

Finalcut

The file is now

imported into Final

cut ready to use.

ConstructionGARAGEBAND AND SOUNDCLOUD: I uploaded my file that I exported from

Garageband and imported it into Soundcloud. After this I then embedded it into the

blog. I did this so I have more construction evidence in my blog.

Step1. I signed into

Soundcloud and went

to upload

Step2. I

selected the file

I want to import

Step3. I wrote the title and

description for the track so people

who want to listen to the track are

able to find it

Step5. I went to

embed and

copied and

pasted the link

into Wordpress

Step4. The track

has been

successfully

uploaded on to

Soundcloud

This is the track

successfully

uploaded onto

the blog

Construction

CAMCORDER: The camcorder I used is a Canon HV 40. I used a camcorder to

film scenes so I can then edit it and upload on to Youtube and embed on the blog.

I needed a camcorder or else I would of failed to achieve the task that was set of

completing a trailer. This is why I used a camcorder. I used the camcorder to zoom

in, pan, take mid shots, close ups and long shots, as well as over the shoulder

shots.

Construction

PHONE CAMERA: I took a picture on my phone for my magazine and poster. I took

a picture of the main character holding the main weapon he used.

Step2. I took a picture on my phone,

emailed the picture to myself and then

downloaded it.

Step3. This is the picture

I used for my magazine

and poster.

Step1. I took the picture

with this phone.

ConstructionVOICE MEMO: I used voice memo on my phone to record sound. I did this to

record sound of a voice over so I can import into Finalcut and edit. I used voice

memo as it was the easiest way of transferring sound into Final cut.

Step1. I recorded the

sound and then went to

file and share and sent

an email to myself

Step2. This is the voice

memo that I sent to

myself

Step3. This is the voice memo. I

then downloaded the memo.

Step4. This is the download. I then

dragged it into the desktop so I was

able to import the sound into final cut.

Step5. I found the audio that I

wanted to import and imported

it into final cut.

Step6. This is the voice memo on final

cut, ready to import

Evaluation

PREZI: I used Prezi to complete my first evaluation question. I used Prezi because

it was easier to import sound from my trailer, and a video of my trailer on the Prezi

as well. This was an effective way of answering the questions so I can clearly

show evidence of how my product has used, developed and challenged real media

products.

To import images and videos

I went to insert and imported

it into Prezi. I then moved

them to a position that can

be seen and that

emphasizes my points.

This is the

Prezi finished

and is fully

answering the

question.

EvaluationSLIDESHARE: I used Slideshare to import my presentation so I can embed into the

blog and present it. By doing this it allows me to share my presentation by placing it

on the blog, Facebook and Twitter. This is why I used Slideshare for my evaluation.

Another reason why I used it, is to answer my evaluation question’s, is because it

fully presents my answer by allowing me to easily show a comparison, such as I

have done in question 2 of the two media products that I have completed. I

wouldn’t be able to do this on another media technology, such as Prezi or

soundcloud. As you wouldn’t see a clear comparison that Slideshare presents.

Step1. I

uploaded my

presentation on

to Slideshare by

going to upload.

Step2. I then

imported my

presentation

Step3. I wrote a

description and title

for my presentation so

people can find it

Step4. My

presentation

has

successfully

uploaded on

to Slideshare

Step5. I can now share

my presentation across

media platforms such as

social networking sites

and the blog

Evaluation POWERPOINT: I used Powerpoint because it is an effective way such as now to

set out my answer. This is because I am able to upload images on to Powerpoint

and use text box to write around the image. Also it is another way of presenting my

evaluation in a multi media format.

Step1. I imported a photo

from my file into Powerpoint

by going to picture from file.

I then selected the image

such as this that I wanted to

insert into my Powerpoint. Step2. I then used text box to write around

the image so I can describe what I am

doing at each stage.

This is the Powerpoint finished I will now upload it on to Slideshare so it can be

viewed on multiple sites.

EvaluationSOUNDCLOUD: I used Soundcloud to record my voice to answer question 3. I

used Soundcloud as I can record sound on the website or app and upload it to

social networking sites and embed on to the blog. I used Soundcloud to answer

question 3 because I was able to explain in more depth then I would have on a

Powerpoint or Prezi. This is because I am able to explain it in different stages

what I have found from my audience research. Also it is another media platform

to use to answer my evaluation questions.

Step1. I recorded

my voice on the

Slideshare app

Step2. I then saved

my evaluation

question on to

Soundcloud.

Step3. This is most of question 3 answered

using Soundcloud