1. Evaluation Question 5 What have you learnt about
technologies from the process of constructing this product? By
Stephanie, Rachel and Miatta Year 12 Media Studies
2. What technology did you use to research/plan your product?
The technology I used to research and plan my project was the
internet which forms the broadcast network for example websites
including: YouTube, IMBD, Film Institute Website, Wikipedia and the
British Board of Film classification website. All of these media
platforms helped me to develop my research skills into crafting my
Media Main Task product.
3. What technology did you use to produce(i.e. film) your
project? (Why is HD better than normal digital? The technology I
used to produce my project was Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Da Font,
YouTube to source appropriate music and sound effects and a digital
camera. HD is better than normal digital because it is higher
quality, the density of the megapixels is greater and therefore
greater clarity of the images and visuals is obtained for the
benefit and experience of the audience.
4. Why are advantages to using digital video instead of
celluloid? The advantages of digital video over celluloid, there is
less chance of deterioration of the images over time due to storage
conditions. Easier to share between different platforms and devices
i.e. DVD, Memory Sticks, External Hard Drives and Smart Phones,
easier to upload to social media networks e.g. Facebook and
YouTube. Digital technology leads itself to hyperlink for
presentations and emails. Compression of digital files saves
storage space on digital devices and platforms, digital technology
is more effective to apply editing techniques and special effects
i.e. CGI.
5. What technology did you use in post- production (i.e. the
editing)? Why is it easier than manual editing? In the editing
stage of production I used Final Cut Pro which is a non-linear
video editing software. The software allowed me to log and transfer
my video onto a hard drive (internal and external), where it
allowed me to edit, process, and output to YouTube and a wide
variety of other formats. This digital technique is far easier and
faster than manual editing techniques because the outcome looked
more professional and appealing.
6. What technology did you use in post- production (i.e. the
editing)? Why is it easier than manual editing? In the editing
stage of production I used Final Cut Pro which is a non-linear
video editing software. The software allowed me to log and transfer
my video onto a hard drive (internal and external), where it
allowed me to edit, process, and output to YouTube and a wide
variety of other formats. This digital technique is far easier and
faster than manual editing techniques because the outcome looked
more professional and appealing.