Evaluation 6) what have you learnt about
- 2. This feature was used to upload our video, receive user statistics and audience feedback. I have previously had a Youtube account and I would not consider myself an advanced user in terms of uploading and sharing content but I do know how to perform basic navigation, viewing and uploading videos.
- 3. I have not used a headset much before on a PC but I am now confident that I can produce my own files, convert them to a suitable format (e.g. MP3) and upload them to the internet. I used the headset for this exact purpose of recording my thoughts.
- 4. I have previously used a scanner to upload images and I did not learn any new skills however it was a useful way of presenting our storyboards.
- 5. Throughout the research and production, I used Microsoft Office’s Excel, Powerpoint and Word. I am familiar with these applications and several other office features such as Publisher which we could have also used. We used Excel to create our filming schedules to pinpoint on which precise days we could possibly film several weeks before. Powerpoint was used to process our thoughts as a group into what exact conventions made up the genre. Word was the main way in which we presented our general information such as character casting.
- 6. Many people can use advanced features of the internet and I feel comfortable using this technology, however I have learnt ways to interact with the internet more so than extracting information from it such as blogs and other types of uploading websites. This was used to research the genre and to receive our feedback.
- 7. Although one of our major problems occurred through the video camera, it was a technical fault and we just needed to use a compatible camera. I have learnt that Adobe Premiere Pro cannot generalise its compatibility to all cameras as once we uploaded our footage which we had filmed again, it was completely motionless. This problem was solved by using a camera that the college provided, we have learnt to be more efficient and will make sure that the camera is compatible in the future.
- 8. I feel as though I am a seasoned user in the basic applications of a digital camera, I am confident in using one and so I did not really learn any advanced skills as we were taking pictures purely to pinpoint our locations.
- 9. Familiarity: I have used this before, this was when I was studying GCSE Media in High School to make a magazine. However since I have returned to use the program, I can now produce titles and an image to feature alongside it in the background. Skills developed during production: We created all titles using this, I can now produce several layers within the title alongside the image. Used with more effect as we could add several layers.
- 10. Familiarity: I have used this program before; to produce a practical production for GCSE Media, I feel as though I can confidently use this program without any major assistance. I have learnt how to structure our sequence precisely and to adjust key frames. This was needed as the sound was an obstacle in the form of wind. Photoshop images were imported and used to good effect with the sound effect of the gunshot and siren after the initial footage of the dealers. It was designed with the purpose of surprising the audience.
- 11. This social network can be used be most people my age and I suppose that I am not different. We utilised this so that we could gather our feedback efficiently and with no real hassle.
- 12. During the preliminary task my group struggled to navigate through the menus of the sound recorder provided: this is because I could not locate the file in which the recording was going to be saved into. However we used it to greater effect while recording our voiceover.
- 13. I am familiar with the video cassette as I used this in GCSE Media as well, I can confidently use this form of technology as there is not a complicated procedure to using it. We used it to capture our footage and upload via a computer.
- 14. This program was introduced to my group when we encountered the problem of a motionless film. We had not used this program before but once it was demonstrated to us, we could now identify what format is needed to make the film work again. Our initial attempt failed however I now have the knowledge of using this application.
- 15. This application was used to present some of my portfolio, this is the first time in which I have used this feature and I am a basic user (comfortable with uploading) I have not tried any other features such as interacting with other users and their work.