Sugasan Uthayakumar -Question 6
- 2. When we started this task it was very difficult to grasp the concept of the technology used in order to achieve a media product. At first our main source of technology mainly for our preliminary task is the school based website called “Fronter” it was necessary to put our written work and designs on this website so it is easier to access. From Fronter I have learnt a variety of new techniques which further aids in my knowledge about technology. One of the main things I learnt from Fronter is creating page efficiently and accurately which includes all the hyperlinks.
- 3. How to Import images At first I found it very difficult to create a page. However as I kept using Fronter it became second nature. As my skills using Fronter developed I used more advanced methods in order to put across my points more clearly. An example of this is embedding a YouTube video I created for my Target Audience Research so it is easier to understand what specific audiences are saying. In addition while I created my Production Schedule and Call Log I managed to learn how to create a table so it is easier to include more information because it is in a structured format. To make my pages seem more vibrate I learnt how to import images with corresponded to the title of the hyper link.
- 4. As I mentioned before I had created a YouTube video for my target audience research however I learnt many things through the editing process. The software I used in order to edit the raw footage of the interview was called Final Cut Pro .Since the footage was quite big I had to shorten it by using a cut tool so that only the most relevant information is included. In addition I didn’t want to render to two of my videos so I merged the two together so it is only one file. However I didn't just want a continuous stream of Questions and Answers since it would be too rushed. So I included transition effects in between each as answer so there is a slight break giving you time to process the answer. In addition to make the video seem more genuine I included an Intro and Outro which shows who's in the video so it is easier to differentiate between my two interviewees. Using YouTube Video Editor to include annotations. Adding finishing touches on the video.
- 5. However the main aspect I have learnt a lot about through this process is Photoshop. The Photoshop software we used was called CS6. Since we used this mostly from the beginning of the process it gave be time to learn new things and develop basic methods to create something much more creative. Something I have developed overtime was my ability to edit photos. Since this is a music magazine it is correct to include a sloppy picture. So I tried to edit out white marks noticeable in the hair so that it can create a true representation. In addition I wanted the main image to stand out so I used the dodge tool to make the skin of my model seem a bit brighter thus attracting more of the audience(Tutorial see next slide). In addition I found the using the spacebar to make text go around the image not work as well for me. To resolve this I used the inverse tool to make so that it selects only the image(Tutorial see slide 7). Finally I found it very frustrating to move each layer during the whole process of editing my magazine. So I found a way to easily move the required layer with one click. Using the merge tool I was able to make the layers made from an object into one so I was easily able to move that layer freely without having to do each shape of the layer individually.
- 6. IMPROVED PHOTO EDITING Begin getting rid of the background so it is easier to edit. Zoom in using CTRL and + And use the eraser to get rid of any white parts within the picture so it looks more professional. Once you have done that use the dodge tool to brighten any part of your image to give a glow (to stand out more to consumers). Finished Product
- 7. TEXT WRAP AROUND A IMAGE Click Outside the image Right click on the image and select save selection. Ctrl + D then select the this tool Select the area where you want to write CTRL + ALT+ LEFT CLICK on the saved selection under channels Right click on the image and select make work path. Use the text box and begin typing .