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 PlanningSLIDESHARE: 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

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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

ConstructionYOUTUBE: 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

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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.

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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

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ConstructionMOTION: 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.

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ConstructionFACEBOOK: 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

Step7. 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

The track is at the bottom of the slideshare presentation

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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.

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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 Prezifinished 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 4. 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 and to record my voice for question 2, 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

EvaluationFINAL CUT: I will use final cut to upload pictures and sound so I can export it to Youtube and present my second evaluation question as a film.

Step1. I went to file and then import and chose the file I wanted

Step2. All my files go into the library and I am able to drag the file into the timeline

Step3. This is my timeline of my evaluation being answered Step4. I went to share and I am

uploading my evaluation onto Youtube