Evaluation Task 4 - How Did You Use New Media Technologies in the Construction, Research, Planning and Evaluation Stages
Canon EOS 1300D DSLR Camera

Adobe Photoshop


When first encountering photoshop, I frequently stumbled across problems when using the software. Due to having no previous experience with Adobe Photoshop, I was unfamiliar with the software and struggled to create products to a high standard as I could not clearly portray my ideas onto my projects such as poster and magazine covers. After enjoying the short time I had spent on the software, Photoshop became a procrastinating hobby. I eventually purchased and downloaded Photoshop. This enabled me to have much greater time and access to the software, increasing my ability and skill sets within the programme. Photoshop introduced me into various effects and filters to enhance my final product, including the magic wand and red-eye tool. To further enhance my projects I imported various brushes and fonts, primarily from Brusheezy and 1001Fonts. This provided me with the splash of yellow paint within the magazine on the right and all the texts within the magazine. By creating posters and magazine covers for both my AS and A2 production it is conspicuous that the use of new media technology improved my ability and skill sets with software. My AS poster(pictured left) for my production 'Stella Fellas' is very basic, featuring only stock text and a basic plain red background due to my limited knowledge of Photoshop. On the right side is my A2 magazine cover called 'Final Cut'. In terms of the final product, my A2 magazine features far more advanced photoshop work, utilising various filters, texts, brushes and tools, generating a much greater product in its output.
YouTube

Blogger
Blogger was used to upload all areas of my project, from the
research to the planning to the construction and the consequent evaluation. The
easy access to Blogger across all technology platforms enabled me to post blogs
wherever I was permitting internet connection. The ability to post from my
iPhone, laptop and even iPad allowed me to consistently post steadily,
generating a better all rounded project. Also, the
Social Media
We primarily used Facebook and Facebook Messenger to
communicate to the audience and within Nightfall Studios. Facebook provided the
ideal platform to promote awareness of our film and keep the audience updated
on the film’s progress. Furthermore, due to the comments section we could
receive vital feedback and reviews in association to the trailer. We used the
Facebook Messenger app to create a Nightfall Studios group chat, with all the
cast and crew members involved. This chat was used arrange filming dates and
talk over any issues with the project.
Microsoft Powerpoint
Powerpoint was used within the planning section of ‘Love
Me’. We used the platform to create a slideshow presenting our initial ideas
and plot for our A2 production. Powerpoint is reasonably easy to use and access
due to my previous experience with the software. I also briefly used Powerpoint
to crop any print screens and post them on my blog.
iMovie

Callum, you need to include other technologies like editing software , social media, audio equipment etc.
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