Final Evaluation: How Did You Use Media Technologies In The Construction & Research, Planning & Evaluation Stages?

In the construction of my video all my footage was recorded onto a DV tape which was then saved in digital files on an Apple Mac computer. This made the video easy to transfer, edit and back-up throughout the editing process.
To edit my footage I used a software package on the Mac called iMovie, this gave the opportunity to add artistic effects, adjust lighting and speed, cut, trim and copy my scenes.
In the construction of my ancillary tasks i used digital photography, uploaded to a computer where i then used to Photoshop Elements to edit them. This package gives a wide range of artistic opportunities and i was able to create products with a more creative and interesting look.
Media technologies were a vital tool in my initial research stage. I used a number of different websites to gain information on various different videos and their popularity, inspiration and success. When creating my research pack, i was able to use pictures and screen grabs from the internet to make it more visually pleasing and a lot clearer.
As my planning became more in depth, a good way to check storyboard timings is through making an animatic. To do this i scanned my storyboard onto a computer and used Microsoft Movie Maker to create it. From this i was able to see how effective and well-planned my sequencing and timings were.