EVALUATION

Bethany Fox 6128

Q4; How did you use media technologies in the

construction, research, planning and evaluation

stages.

Throughout my research, planning, construction and evaluation stages, I used the Apple Mac Computers provided by school in our media suite. Advantages to this is that they are always available for use and you can use your free time and spend it up there. Its also really nice to have a very friendly set of media technicians and teachers around for theoretical and technological enquiries. Without the Apple Macs I think we would find the technological construction of and media publications incredibly difficult with the equipment in standard computer rooms. Apple Macs are also provided with all publication software programs and therefore we are enabled to do really anything we put our mind to which is always a really nice thing to keep in the back of your mind. The only disadvantage to using the Apple Macs is that they have restrictions to some of the creative suites we may wish to use online as the systems are part of the schools settings and therefore time has to be taken into looking at if arrangements can be made to alter that. After using the Apple Macs for almost 4 years now its become like second nature to the glitches, good spots and bad spots and therefore I'm quite accustomed to the software and hardware available and in use. I don’t find general use of the Apple Macs challenging but when there is an issue that hasn’t yet been resolved that creates an obstacle for my work I try to tackle it head on with patience to ensure its resolved for the better and quickly.

Q4;

Throughout my construction I had to use a JVC Camcorder and tripod. Considering it was my first time working in film making I think I did a pretty good job getting to know my equipment fast and efficiently. Its an easy, user friend piece of equipment and very light which help when transporting it up through the Derbyshire moors to my location of which I choose to do my filming. Apply my footage was also an easy step too, although whilst trying to import my clips to Imovie we suffered a glitch and technical help was needed. Throughout my making of the music video in Imovie I suffered a series of challenges of which the speed of the clips playing in Imovie on the Apple Macs were in fact too fast and the computers could not keep up. To fix this it took a while but in the end we exported and then imported the entire finished clip so far into final cut. I had never used final cut before but found it surprisingly easy and quick.

Q4;

Throughout my research, planning and evaluation I would like to have used more media technology within the way I presented my work, unfortunately my time management let me down and I was not able to create such things like video recordings of feedback. Or to create a recreation of my music video with my storyboard instead of visuals. I would also have like to try new programs such as Indesignto help me learn new things and develop skills I have already required. Unfortunate for myself I needed to take the fast and efficient way of using easy programs I was familiar with in which to present my work in a professional way without missing any important bits of information.

Q4;

However, in comparison with my AS work I feel that as I had never worked within the filming area of media before I did a great job. I didn’t find it easy all the time and parts were very stressful and challenging alongside my other A levels. Although I did very much enjoy the project and was incredibly pleased with the outcome I created. I feel that without the technologies that we have around us in school it would have been very difficult to produce such a product and I think we take that for granted as without that I would not be able to proceed in the career direction I wish to follow. Achievements are incredibly high with the software that is around and I feel I lived up to expectations with the product I finally came too.

Conclusion;1

Research and planning to me is a chore, I don’t enjoy it but I understand just how important it is overall. I feel I have a sufficient amount of both research and planning within my project. However, I would have felt more secure with a more substantial amount of industry research about the processes in which my products would take in the real world, for example;

1. Research

2. Planning

3. Construction

4. Evaluation

5. Marketing

6. Distribution

7. Profit

Conclusion;2

As an overall conclusion I feel happy for my products to have been under examination, as to me they are to the best of my abilities. For my first production in filming I am very happy with the outcome and very welcoming of feedback, of both a good nature and of a constructive criticism nature. I found both ancillary tasks very easy for production although feel with my research into the digipak; may have struggled slightly for ideas to apply. I really enjoyed the production process, especially the editing and watching everything come together as one piece.

Conclusion;3

For me the project was like no other, it took me far

away from my comfort zone and pushed my skills

and abilities to the edge. As a student studying other

subjects as well I struggled a sufficient amount with

stress and pressure; but I taught my self a new skill

and worked through it. Personally, it’s a task of

perseverance and patience and that’s something I

am fortunate enough to have. It’s a character

building journey to take and I’d push anyone

thinking about media to take it. I thoroughly enjoyed

my time within the project and media as an A Level

too and can only hope that its true what they say

and the hard work really does pay off!