Evaluation - What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

I learnt to use a variety of different software in order to create a title sequence that looks almost professional.

The first piece of software that I learnt to use was Adobe Photoshop, which I used whilst in the research and planning stage. I made a mood board featuring images relating to the genre:

I learnt to use this software by just playing around, using different tools until I found the ones I needed. I found this software really quite useful, and easy to use once I had learnt the basics.

Next, I learnt how to use the camera correctly. We were using basic Mini DV video cameras to film the title sequence. We learnt how to use the basic functions on the cameras (ie, record and playback) in the classroom, then got the hang of using the equipment through practice. 

I also used three online websites to help with both my research and planning, and actually uploading my title sequence.

http://www.youtube.com/ was used right at the end of the editing process, as that was where I had to upload the film to, before I could post it on the blog. Therefore, to use this website, I needed to create an account, then upload the video. This was quite simple, as there were easy to follow instructions. This website was most definitely useful, as I would have been unable to upload the title sequence without it.

http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 has been useful throughout the coursework. At the start, all of my research and planning went into the blog, then all of the evaluation is being put into it. The website was also easy to learn how to use, as the functions are clear, and it was easy to personalise the actual blog. This website was probably the most useful, as the coursework would not be complete without it!

I used http://www.imdb.com/ when researching title sequences in the action genre right at the beginning of the coursework, and when researching question three in the evaluation. This was an extremely useful website, as it was very easy to find all films in the genre, and because all of the production and distribution companies for the films could be seen in one place. This meant that I could do a lot of research on big action films, all on one website, and it was useful research.