6) What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this project?

Through constructing this project, I learnt how to use many new technologies, each aiding towards the development of my final product. 


During the research and planning section of making my opening sequence, I used the site 'Blogger' to present my information and research that I did into the genre of my choice, which was  action thriller. This proved to be a useful blogging site throughout planning and research, as the site is easy to use and presents the posts in a readable and neat way. The posts are available to edit any time, allowing me to keep complete control over my work and make changes at any time when they are needed. Through this site, I can now insert videos, photos, gifs and much more into my posts, working to make them super visual. Here is me currently making a new post on blogger to demonstrate how it works:

Another technology that I used throughout my planning process was a program called Celtx, used to create my script for the opening sequence. Although my script only consisted of two lines of speech, it was still essential for me to create this as the planning process could clearly be shown. This program was relatively easy to use, offering tips and an easy to use process. It was more effective to create my script on Celtx than another unprofessional program such as word, as this way the script is easily highlighted for the different types of text such as the setting and character speaking, as well as it being correctly laid out.

In the process of actually filming my opening sequence, I used technologies such as a digital video camera and a tripod. The advantages of using these technologies included allowing me to preview the footage that I have just shot on the cameras display, easily letting me know whether the shot was correctly framed or if it needs to be re-shot straight away. The viewfinder screen can also be moved freely up and down, allowing the correct angle to be used when shooting for me to see how the shot looks, such as holding the camera on the ground and yet still being able to see what the camera is going to record. Advantages of using a tripod include being able to hold a shot steady, giving a pristine and professional overall look to my opening sequence. A tripod also allows for easy pan and tilt shots, among others, which may over wise be difficult to film whilst holding the camera steady.

Here is me operating the camera and tripod whilst shooting.

Again, here is me recording a shot for our opening sequence.