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

I used the following technologies in the process of this year;

1. Final Cut Pro
2. Adobe Premiere Pro
3. Blogger
4. YouTube
5. IMDB
6. Facebook
7. Mac OS
8. Camera Equipment
   
   

Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro is a video editing suite which allow you to create multi media project. Via importing video clips and music to then create a project. We used this to create our film opening The Brief and also I used it to do my preliminary task nearer the start of the year. I had never used more advanced video editing software up until Final Cut. This meant it was a steep learning curve, but I felt I quickly got efficient with the software because of its simple layout. I used tools like the blade tool which allows you to cut up the clip you are using to create smooth and quick cut. I also used keyboard shortcuts thorough the year, which significantly increased my productivity. Some examples of this would be B for blade, A for the default selection tool. Furthermore I have developed a knowledge and understanding for making titles in the program making vodcasts much quicker and more aesthetically pleasing. So now I feel like I'm well accustomed to Final Cut.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Premiere Render settings

I also learned how to use Adobe Premiere Pro which is a more complicated video editing software than Final Cut Pro. I used it to edit the test for the POV Go-Pro Shots in our film opening and my Vodacasts for some of the evaluation questions. I feel I have progressed in my skill at using Premiere ,but as it is such a vast programme it could be a while before I become the same level of skill as I am at Final Cut. Because there are several colour correction tools which I find to complicated to use although I do have a vague understanding of them. However I do no the keyboard shortcuts which are slightly different to those of final cut pro X as to cut you use the letter C which I find makes more sense. I have also learnt how all the different transitions work however my knowledge of the music transitions is less extensive. During my time using Premiere Pro I have also leant what are the best render settings for the cameras I use. and here is a screen shot of those that is displayed on the right

Blogger

I had never used Blogger before I started the course, but now I find it a useful tool to show work. As I have used it to display my research and coursework. I have also used it to do research as I have look on other media blogs which have helped me throughout the course. It has been a great tool as I am able to get audience feedback from fellow students and teachers. Also it has allowed for good group communication as we can see what other people have been doing and so on.

YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing website, which allows you to share and view shared videos. It has been a good website to use as it has meant that I have been able to upload YouTube videos to embed them in our blog. Also it has meant we have been able to gather audience feedback so we have been able to improve our work.. Finally it has also meant that I have been able to access old media which has helped with coursework.

IMDb

The Internet Movie Database (abbreviated as the IMDb) is an online database of information related to films, television programs and video games, including cast, production crew, fictional characters, biographies, plot summaries, trivia and reviews. I have used it many times to gather box office info and budgets. It has helped to access old media. There is also Box Office Mojo which is helpful and is similar to IMDB.

Facebook

Facebook is an online social networking service. I already new how to use Facebook. but it was helpful for group organization as we were able to meet deadlines. Furthermore we were able to gather feedback.  

Mac OS

Before this media course I had never used Mac OS and now I feel that I have developed a good understanding of the software. I used it to run my browser and my editing software. It was also helpful as it meant I could easily take screenshots. Which has resulted in a better blog. Finally it has meant I could run Facebook so communication had become much easier.

 Camera Equipment

I had some knowledge previously to this course but this knowledge was mainly photography based.

So this has meant I have gone forward in leaps and bounds. For example I am now more accustomed to changing the aperture and white balance to improve the look of the shot depending on the lighting you have at the time. This very much helps with continuity as it allows you to film at separate times in the day. Also I learnt to convert and use different media formats as I was using the Go-pro and the Sony DSLR. Which of course came with different formats. Furthermore having the used the Go-Pro I have learned to use different frame because of course Go-Pro's have better FPS capability's to the regular DSLR's. For example I used it when we were using shots that included a parkour element so we were able to slo-mo the shot and still keep it running smooth. So I feel my use of different cameras has developed a lot.

Overall I feel that I my knowledge developed