Evaluation Q6: What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

I feel that I was able to learn a lot and gain many technological skills during the course of the project. I was able to utilise as much of the equipment at hand (both hardware and software) as possible, learning new techniques & correct procedure at all 3 stages, and consolidating previous knowledge from past work. In my opinion, we worked very well with technology as a group and, though there are still some possible improvements, our capabilities allowed us to create our final production to a high standard.

Hardware:

Software:


Technologies used at each stage:
Prelim & pre-production:
-Camera, tripod, headphones, shotgun mic, dual-monitor Windows PC
-Adobe Premiere Pro, internet

The Prelim was useful, as it provided a chance to recap and refresh previous practical skills before we embarked on the project itself. We used the same shooting and editing equipment as the main shoot, and I was able not only to consolidate shooting skills, but combine them with thinking about continuity laws (such as the 180° and 30° rules) for the first time.
During pre-production, though it wasn't specifically shooting or editing, I realised the importance and required quantity of research needed when preparing to create a new film or media product in general.


Production:
-Camera, tripod, headphones, shotgun mic
During production, we were able to put these skills to good use. The main improvement I was able to take away from this stage was to pans and handheld shots, which I was able to perform during the main & back-up shoot sessions.

Post-production:
-Dual-monitor Windows PC, Apple iMac, Blue Yeti mic
-Adobe Premiere Pro, LiveType, Audacity

During post-production, I was once again able to not just recap previous learning, but build on this foundation. In particular, I found learning about tools including the Pen Tool and keyframes very useful, as these were two important aspects which I had't been used to working with.

Please access below our use of software and hardware throughout the project:


Overall, I felt pretty confident when using hardware & software: both those which I had previously experienced, as well as technology which I hadn't been exposed to yet. In hindsight I would say that this was perhaps one of my biggest technological challenges personally, as I was stretched to become used to working with these tools, such as the Pen Tool and keypoints when using the Adobe Premiere Pro editing software.