What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
How did you record the process of your coursework electronically on your blog? I recorded the process of my coursework electronically through a Blog-spot Blog. I used programmes such as Power point and Prezi to record the process of my coursework. I decided to use these programmes as I think that they made my work and ideas look professional. I also used Prezi and PowerPoint as they ensured my work was easy to read and Prezi helped to make the layout of my coursework more exciting and interesting to the reader. An example of the way I used these was during the Research section of my coursework and my use of case studies. I used Power point to outline my ideas of the way in which sound, Mise en scene, lighting etc. was used to create different effects. By using these programmes to express my ideas electronically on my blog it meant that my teacher could give me ways in which I could improve. Another way that I recorded the process of my Coursework was by taking practice shots, firstly by taking practice shots of different angles and then by taking practice shots from the rough storyboard for our opening. I then uploaded these onto my computer and through the programmes I was able to display this process in my coursework. ?
An example of a case study I created using Power point And posted on my blog.
An example of how I used power point to display photos I took on a Digital Camera.
How did you use technology when planning your thriller production? I used technologies such as Power Point when planning my Thriller Production, This is because it made it easy to gather all of my ideas together and evaluate them by writing them on a PowerPoint. I also used a Scanner to Scan my story board of initial ideas for our shots onto my blog. This helped to present my written work onto my blog, helping to record the process of the planning for my Thriller Production. An example of the way I used A Scanner to Scan in my story board To place on my blog
Another way in which my group used technology to plan for our Thriller Production was with the process for the soundtrack for our Thriller openings as our soundtrack was created on a computer programme to use in our opening. This enabled us to gather inspiration from the soundtracks of existing Thriller movies to create our own. Whilst planning for my Thriller production I also used a Camera to plan the shots that we were planning on using for our final Thriller opening. The camera enabled us to practice out the shots to see which ones were the most effective, I then used my blog to then present these shots and also Power point during the planning process for my Thriller Production. Enabling me to present the planning for my Thriller Production in a professional looking way.
Here you can see how we used you-tube To find inspiration for our soundtrack.
How did you use technology to research for your thriller production? When researching for my own Thriller Production, It was Important to look at previous existing media products for Inspiration and to guide me on how to create an effective opening. One of the ways that I did this was through you-tube, you-tube gave me access to clips from a wide variety of thriller movies. I could then look at the way in which the film’s used lighting, camera angles and sound etc. to establish the film as a Thriller movie. I needed to make sure that I knew the conventions and the ways in which to establish my opening as a Thriller opening in order to successfully meet the Task for my coursework.
An power point focusing On the generic conventions Of Thriller Films made using the Internet as a resource.
Technology was vital in allowing me to do this because of the variety clips of classic and contemporary thriller films available for free. I then used Prezi and PowerPoint to record these film case studies so I could look back on my ideas and so I could electronically record them onto my blog. I also used the internet to look at information such as the effects of different camera angles and information on websites such as IMDB to look up the sort of companies that distributed Thriller movies I had used as inspiration for myn. Also to look up information about the references that Directors had used to reference other Director’s works.
How did you use technology to collaborate with other members of your group during production? Firstly in order to communicate our ideas for the soundtrack for our Thriller opening we used the internet in order to Email each-other Mp3 files to use on Premier pro whilst producing our Thriller Opening. We also had a Facebook Group chat in order to communicate with each-other outside of sixth form. This was critical in the production of our thriller opening as it is what enabled us to meet up and film for our Thriller. It also helped us as when we were producing our Thriller opening we came to the conclusion that we should film a few more shots which we thought would help to enhance the quality of our production. By using Technology we were able to contact the other members of our group that we were not editing with and communicate this to them so that we could meet up and film more footage.
How did you use technology during the shoot of your production? A screenshot of our Facebook Media Group Chat used here for sharing Pictures of Locations
During the shoot of our production we used a digital camera to film, Using a digital camera helped to make sure that we were using our time efficiently as it was extremely easy and simple to look back on footage. It was also helpful in order to easily upload footage onto an laptop or computer and see if any adjustments were needed.
How did you use specific editing effects to enhance the quality and creativity of your film? I used Adobe Premiere Pro in order to use Editing effects and to enhance and quality and the creativity of my Film. One way in which I used the editing effects to enhance quality and creativity is by the use of Slow motion that I used Via Premier Pro as this enhanced the tension and also made our production more creative and interesting, when the character of Tillie pulls back the bed covers to find the Fin.
Other effects that I used was Transition effects on Premiere pro, the use of Dip to Black and Cross Dissolves I was able toWhite use oneffect the programme helpedtome to make suredark that the I also used the black and in my production create a cold, production ran through as smooth as possibly therefore helping ensure the quality. Also the effect to fit in with the mood, It also helped to reference the classic thriller usenoir’s of Cross near the and end used of ourinspiration opening helped to create feelings of confusion and thatDissolves I had researched from such as ‘The third man’ anticipation making our production more creative and gripping for our audience. and ‘psycho’. This enhanced the quality and creativity of my film as it made sure the film was using generic thriller conventions and the switch from normal lighting to black and white helps to build up tension and enigma in the character of Hammad. It also helps to improve the creativity as the switch from normal lighting to black and white is not often used.
We also Included Titles to improve the quality of our film, as these are generic convention of films in general. We used a simplistic font as we saw Being used in contemporary Thrillers such as ‘The Bridge’. We wanted the titles to look sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing to our audience.