Evaluation Question 6 by Jamie Sykes

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

Because we made a film for our media product the primarily important piece of technology we used were the DV cameras. Because we were unfamiliar with the settings and capabilities of the camera we assisted one another with the learning process until we knew how to be achieving superior shots when we filmed.

In order to stabilise shots, we used a tripod. To safely operate the camera, we ensured we knew the correct way of setting up the tripod to reduce the chance of damage.

To turn our clips into a film we used an Adobe editing program known as Premiere Pro. To be able to fully utilise the power of this editing software, you must possess technical skills. We all developed our understanding of the program as we continued to edit our production. With an understanding of Premiere Pro we began involving other software in the production process to help create visual effects that immersed the audience. Photoshop and After Effects were both used to help create muzzle flares and animate them into our film. Finally, sound places a huge part in films and we used Audacity to equalise and mix sound so it would complement our production.

After reviewing our finished film multiple times I would say we were successful in the uses of new technology in the production of our film.