Question 6 Technology
How to use Livetype
Websites that we used
This is an example of the convergence of new technologies as we were going on these websites for a similar purpose of communicating with each other, informing and getting feedback. Also, we were constantly linking youtube clips and print screens of our facebook event to the blog to present our project
We also used freeplaymusic.com to find our music. This was extremely helpful as you could select different categories such as 'tense', to get a song which fits in with your project. All the music was copyright-free enabling us to pick any we wanted. This website was new to me, however, I learnt how to import it easily and change the volume in certain areas, and cut parts of the song out. The song we chose, was 'Off Center' and the song for the production logo was 'The Under World'.
What I have learnt:
• I have learnt more about using the camera and with the use of zooms, could play around with the pace of the shot.
• The adjusting of the tripod to shoot from different angles, e.g. with the pan across the bedroom, we needed to get the height right in order to have perfect framing.
• I have developed my editing skills learning more to do with titles and effects and tools such as the razor on adobe premier. I always have found editing the most complicated step, however, I feel that I really learnt a lot and got to grips with it quickly.
• We also produced our titles on the mac, which gave us the experience of new technologies.
What worked well thanks to technology:
• We had a wide variety of shots and those that I felt were particularly effective, were the fridge shot, pan across the bedroom as the framing worked perfectly, and the slow zoom at the beginning, which moved into a CU making it more personal as the audience gets to know the character
• The shot from the masked man’s POV, is also very effective as we get to see through the eyes of the man, which is unique and goes against the typical conventions of a thriller. Also, as we see his point of view before we actually see him, enigma is created.
• The music and titles also worked well in my opinion as the titles were professional and spooky looking as we got to use the livetype on the mac, which was quick and efficient and the music due to technology of freeplaymusic.com, we could pick a category of music that fitted our genre.
• The production logos were strong in my opinion and build up a professional brand image, this also worked well due to both photoshop and once again to achieve the sunset.
What could you have done, but didn’t?
• I think we could have played around with effects more, as although we used the ghosting effect, we could have used more ‘arty’ visuals to create a more imaginative and unique piece.
• We could have also used a pad light to give a brighter and more professional look. This would have worked well after the fridge shot as because the fridge is very bright, the shot after is not so light and it would have illuminated the man in the window more. However, we did not want it to be too bright as our aim was for it to look natural and homely.
What advise would you pass on?
My main advice would be to use the technology as much as possible and to your advantage as it is the most important thing when shooting. Also, ensure that you look after the equipment and use technology particularly with the internet, to stay in contact with each other and to get feedback.
Health and Safety
It is important to follow health and safety with the technology. We ensured that it was not raining when doing the shots outside and picked a house to shoot in to protect the equipment.
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