(Question 6) What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

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


Media Technology we used:


Filming equipment:


- Moving Camera
- Tripod
- Fig rig
- Still camera


We, as a group have shared out the use of the camera and tripod/figrig. We have tried to make sure we have fairly split the filming between all of us so that we can all gain experience and all take the credit for it. By doing this it means we have all learnt more whilst going along and we have been able to teach each other new tricks and skills. 




Programs we used:


- Blogger
- iMovie and iMovie HD 
- Prezzi
- Bubbl
- Jing
- Gif
- Wordle
- Live type
- Free Sound

We have used all of these programs along the way whilst working on our projects. We have tried to learn together so that we can help each other which means we have each found programs we are most fond of and the best at using. This means that if a program needs to be used we can share our knowledge with each other whilst still learning.




Tools/Effects we used:


- Audio FX (used on iMovie) ; Equalizing sound 






















- Fast/Slow/Reverse (Slow motion)

- Transitions (Cut, Fade In, Ghost..)





































- Audio Extraction (Volume Levels) 
- Reverberation
- Colour Adjust (Brightness, Saturation) 

Using these effects/settings was pretty much new to all of us so we have learnt together and are still trying new things out as a group. It means no one person is ahead which is nice as we can all go the same pace and try new things. 

Fast/Slow/Reverse

We used the slow motion effect on one of our shots that needed to be slowed down. The reason we used this was because the shot needed to last longer and we shot it too quickly. When slowed down, the shot was not as steady as we wanted it to be however it has created a good effect so that now it looks as though it is a point of view shot, tracking backwards. 

We are pleased with how the shot has turned out.

Audio FX

In one of our shots we equalized the sound so that we could hear the dialogue over the sound of the traffic. By doing this it means we don't have to re-shoot that shot to make sure we can hear. It also means the dialogue is much clearer and therefore makes the shot look (and sound) more professional. We are pleased with the effect this has had on the shot.

Colour Adjustment

We used the brightness and contrast settings to edit the colour of a couple of the shots. It makes the filming look a lot better; more professional and neater. Also it makes the shots look a lot sharper and helps the overall feel of the piece.