Task 4 adam rycarte
- 1. Q4: How did you use new media technologies in the construction and research, planning and evaluation stages?
- 2. Sony HDR-CX115 – digital Lens and camcorder lens cover (buttons) Zoom Switch Tilt enabled touch screen Record button playback Battery Pack Playbac Cable Ports k button
- 3. Sony HDR-CX115 – digital camcorder Camera Analysis We have used the Sony HDR-CX115 camcorder for all of our footage filming in our music video. We found the camera to be pretty good for the overall filming of the project. Although the camera is small, it performs well and gives good quality images. The camera is simple to use with all of the buttons clearly marked. We found the camera particularly useful as we could view and/or delete any unwanted footage easily. When combined with the dolly (unless on a flat surface) the images can be unclear. The camera, when not on a tripod, can prove to be tricky to keep steady as it is small. Overall, when combined with a tripod the images can be very distinguished and clear. When not used with a tripod a steady hand is necessary.
- 4. Tripod To tilt the camera left or To raise right the camera To tilt the camera forward or backward To raise or lower the legs. Spirit level to keep steady
- 5. Tripod Tripod Analysis • We have used the tripod in many aspects of our music piece. Our group found it to be a crucial piece of equipment throughout the filming process. This is because the camera was too unsteady without it. It was relatively light and easy to transport as it collapses quite small. We found tilting and moving the camera to be very fluid which helped with the overall professionalism of the video. We also found the spirit level to be useful as we could easily see if the shot is steady enough.
- 6. Dolly Wheels Fold out legs Tripod Clips Brakes
- 7. Dolly Dolly Analysis • Our group didn’t use the dolly at all for the construction of our music video. The main reason we didn’t use it was because it made the image too unsteady. We found the dolly only worked on a very smooth ground to look professional which we didn’t have as most of our shots took place outside.
- 8. Blogger Analysis • We used Blogger throughout the whole of the construction, research, planning and evaluation stages of the project. We have used the blog to update the stages of the product as we went through them. We basically used it as a hub for all of the resources and research. Blogger allows other groups to peer review our work and give us constructive feedback.
- 9. YouTube Analysis • Our group used YouTube regularly in our media project. We used it especially to identify the conventions of other R&B music videos. We also used YouTube to gather inspiration for our own video during the planning process. We have uploaded the rough cut and final piece on to the site for others to see.