What have you learnt about technologies from the process of
constructing this product?
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of
constructing this product?From the process of constructing our OTS,
I have learnt more about digital technology including video cameras
and editing software such as audacity and movie maker.I was already
aware of how to use a video camera, however I have learnt a lot
more when using them. I discovered how to use filters in order to
make certain parts of the OTS more effective, whether that was just
to adjust the lighting so the image was clearer or to add to the
mood of the sequence.Not only this, but I have also learnt a lot
more about moviemaker and the things the software allows you to do,
for example being able to edit clips in different ways, changing
the colour, adding effects etc, in order to make the OTS look
better making it seem more professional and engaging whilst also
adding to the atmosphere of the product.Imogen SnowFrom the process
of constructing our product, I have learnt more about many aspects
of technology than I previously knew, such as editing software and
video cameras.Regarding editing software, I have learnt how to
change and move different clips around to create an appropriate
product. I have also learnt how to use different filters and
effects to change the mood of a clip. From using editing software,
I found that editing sound can be complicated but that using the
correct software - audacity - that you can make sound louder,
quieter and split and cut it to fit the atmosphere of our
product.Regarding video cameras, I previous knew how to record, but
I have learnt a lot about how to change certain settings to create
a better clip. For example, I have learnt how to change the focus,
lighting and filters of a video camera so that in the same way
editing software does, it can change the mood and focus of a clip
for the audience.Megan HoldingLooking back at your preliminary
task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it
to the full product?
Imogen SnowFrom my preliminary task, I feel I have learnt a lot
more whilst creating my thriller opening sequence. Exploring
moviemaker allowed me to do a lot more. For example, if you view my
preliminary task you may notice that the clips dont run as smoothly
together, there is no music or anything that could make it more
appealing. If you compare this to the thriller opening sequence,
you will notice how much more there is.I was able to learn how to
trim/ split clips and move them around to make them look better,
make sure the clips ran smoothly rather than looking jumpy, add
different sound effects, putting them in at particular moments to
add to the atmosphere and make the piece more engaging, add certain
effects and transitions to show a certain part of the sequence was
in the past, change the speed of certain clips and also adjust the
lighting.Not only this but I also feel I have learnt more about
camera angles/ shots and when to use them to make the piece more
effective, and how to use a tripod to do this along with using it
in different ways in order to make sure the film footage is not
shaky and looks more professional.Lighting is another important
aspect I have learnt much more about due to encountering issues on
the first day of filming, so I learnt about the best times to film
in order to see the footage clearly, where to place the camera so I
could create shadows at certain points, and where not to place the
camera to make sure the main actor was not hidden by the sun.
Researching more into the different types of lighting also
helped.Imogen SnowFrom my preliminary task to our product, I
learnt;how to make the clips and shots flow rather than jumpthat
you need space around you for the camera to get a good shothow to
adjust the tripod to get different camera anglesthe best ways to
use and move the camera as well as the best lightings and settings
to use
Megan Holdingmore about different concepts and a better
understanding of them, such as the 180 rule, shot-reverse-shot and
match on actionmore about the use of lighting, such as key, back
and fill lighting
