We have used a wide range of technologies whilst creating our product. Here are the technologies and what I learnt from each stage.
Planning:
Dvd player: I watched Mrs Henderson Presents opening video commentary. I chose to watch this because not only is it one of my favourite films, but it is backed by 'BBC Films' which is one of the companies we could ask to help fund our film. I learnt that dvd commentaries can give you insight into the decisions the Director make and why they make them.
I also used a dvd player to watch and then review an exisiting opening film sequence, Dirty Harry. Reviewing an existing opening to a film, helped understand the process of creating an opening sequence.
Digital camera: This was used for taking pictures of the location, I learnt how still pictures help to represent what you want to film.
Websites/Search engines: I used the internet to help in the research stage of our film. I used search engines such as 'yahoo', 'google' and 'wikipedia' to find out vital information. I used charity websites to find out information on Sophie's problems. I also looked at 'NorthAllerton College' which provided me with brilliant, detailed paragraphs on camera work.
Construction:
Camera for filming: I learnt about how to use the camera and the tripod and now have a greater knowledge of what a camera can do and how to use it more effectively. I learnt about zoom, different angled shots, angles, movements and autofocus.
Microphone: We used a microphone to record the voiceovers and music, it was difficult to control volume using this, but by the end of the process we had learnt how to use them more effectively.
Editing software on the computer: We used 'vegas editing' software for the editing of our film. I have come a long way from the beginning of the year in terms of editing and now understand how to use it better and have grasped the basics when editing films on it. I learnt about transitions and how to edit the sound and cut clips to the correct length and when to bring different clips in. I now think I would be able to produce more films on there in the future.
Evaluation:
Facebook: We used this social networking site and uploaded the video onto it to use for people to watch and review. This helped me understand how film industries can use technology to gain feedback on their film.
Also learnt how to use blogspot to blog...and hopefully I haven't blogged too badly...*fingers crossed*.
Furthermore learnt how you can never trust computers...they really aren't all that reliable...in fact all technology is unreliable.
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