Research/Planning
Whilst researching and planning for my music video I used a variety of media technologies. These included:
1)Youtube I used the video sharing site to view previous videos from my artist to gain knowledge of typical conventions. I also searched youtube for music videos such as Nickleback - Rockstar in order to gain inspiration for my video
2)The internetI used the internet more broadly aswell. I used websites such as wikipedia to gain background information on my artist. I used google images to find pictures of previous digipaks for inspiration and I also used google to find the song lyrics of my song in order for me to analyse them.
Construction
I also used many media technolgies for the actual construction of my music video. I used the following:
1)Camera and Tripod
Obviously one media technology I used during the construction of my video was the camera and tripod itself.
2) Final Cut Express
I used this program for the editing of my video. Within final cut I used the text function to add the song titles and the speed function to slow down certain scenes to create an effect.
3)Adobe photoshop elemenets
I used this program for the construction of my digipak. I used it to play around with the photo I had for the front cover in order to make it more attractive and appropriate for my album.
4)Green Screen & Chroma Keyer
I used green screen equipment in order to create a holiday background behind my artist. Once I had filmed my artist in front of the green screen I imported the footage into final cut. Here I then used the media technology of Chroma Keyer in order to put the holiday picture in place of the green screen.
Evalutation
Finally, I used media technologies in the evaluation of my work. I used:
1) Voice Over Function in Final Cut I used the voice over function in order to create my directors commentary. I found this technology easy to use and it picked up my voice well.
2)Microsoft Powerpoint
I used this programme in order to create powerpoints for my evaluation. I included images in most slides and changed the colour of the font and background in order to make it look attractive.
Slideshare
I used this website in order to upload my presentations onto my blog. It was easy to use, especially because I used it last year in my foundation portfolio.
I also used the media technology of this website Blogspot throughout the planning, research, construction and evaluation of my media products. I have used it throughout the two years of my media course and have found it simple and straightforw+8
