1. Evaluation question 6
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of
constructing this product.
By Ciaran, Harry, Jack, Jake

2. List of Technologies we used:

3. Technology 1 from Research and planning -
Blogger
The first technology I used in research and planning was blogger. This was completely new to me
as i didn’t know anything about using a blog. I felt this was useful as it was very easy to organise
and we could keep track on what needs to be done.
Once on blogger, you need to click new post in the top right and it will open a blank post. From
here you can change the title, and all the text settings.You are also able to insert images, videos
and sound.
If you click on the HTML tab in the top left, you can type/paste HTML code. This allows you to
embed presentations using the embedding code from different websites for example prezi, youtube
and slideshare. Once you have finished, you can label who did the work with the labels tab, and
then you could publish it with the orange button in the top right corner, “Publish”. This will then
post it on your blog and make it viewable for the readers.

4. Technology 2 from Research and planning -
Slideshare
To embed keynote and powerpoint presentations onto Blogger, we used a website called
Slideshare.This was helpful as it meant we were able to use keynote and powerpoint for some
assignments, which allowed us to communicate in different ways.
To upload the presentations, we first had to save/export them in the format of a powerpoint.
Once we did this we opened slideshare, clicked on upload in the top right and then it opened the
webpage on the left.We then clicked the big orange “upload” button in the middle and chose
the .ppt file we wanted to upload.This meant we were able to embed the presentation from
Slideshare onto our blog.

5. For editing we used a software called Final Cut Pro to edit our clips. During this process, I learnt
how to fade using anchor points, create effects on text and colour correct in Final Cut. In our first
two drafts, we used a Point of view shots, in between we had it fading to black showing the
character was losing consciousness.
We used the anchor point tool over the fade effect as we felt it was a lot easier to control
because with the fade transition, we can only control the duration, however with anchor points we
can control how quickly it happens, how long the fade is and if it goes to black or not.We used
this in our final draft when Jack was turning into a zombie.This helped as we could stop it at
roughly half opacity and then layer the clip over the other clip to create a disorientated
atmosphere.This was useful as all the
Technology from Construction Anchor points
and pen tool
In the top right we can see the canvas with an image faded to black.
This is because the anchor points control the opacity
To add anchor points you have to click on the Toggle overlays
button in the bottom left of the timeline, then you have to select
the pen tool on the far right and you can add anchor points on the
line to control the opacity of the clip.
base clips were100% opacity and we put a few clips over with a
lower opacity (50%) so the audience would be confused to what
was going on. The anchor point was used when the upper clip went
over to a point with no base clip as we could move it back to 100%

6. Technology from Construction “Boris” text
In our first two drafts, we felt the text look a bit too plain and therefore we wanted to add an
effect to it. Although none of our examples have a flickery text, we felt it would show good editing
skills and set the tone early on.
To create this flicker effect, I first set the main clip the was centered so that after the flicker, the
text would always return to the same spot. Then Depending on the length of the clip I would
select a number of points where the clip would flicker and then Use the razor tool to cut the clip
into sections. After i had cut the clip into a few frames after i had selected the points of flicker. I
went through each frame in the sections and changed the size and position of each so that when i
played it through the clip would change. This was beneficial to use as it was the first part of the
film the audience would see and the flicker would create and uneasy tone especially when
juxtaposed with the clip of the 3 boys happily in the car as it would show they have a false sense of
security. We used the “Boris” text style as it allowed us to change the size of each individual
character in our text box rater than changing all the text. This gave it a more professional look as
our research on film billing shows that “Presents” is usually smaller.

7. The final editing technique i will be talking about is using colour correction to set a tone. In the
first two drafts, i used “Color” to colour correct our film. However on the final draft, i couldn’t get
our clips to go back to final cut in the correct order.This lead me to using the colour correction
effect in Final Cut Pro.To use colour correction in Final cut, you have to go to effects,Video effects,
Colour correction and then choose 3 way colour correction.
This brings up 3 colour wheels (Blacks, Mids and Whites) where you can customise the tint on
these colours. On the far right you can see the colour change we used as I felt it created a
warmer tone to show their false sence of security however also created a darker undertone as
the colours aren't as bright and the yellowy brown tint gives it a dirty abandoned effect seen in
lots of zombie horrors.After we had done one we could copy the filter over onto the rest of the
clips.Then after Jack turns into a zombie, we stop using the filter to make a colder tone to show
that something bad had just happened.
Technology from Construction Colour
correction

8. We used powtoon for our evaluation question 3.This was useful as it allowed us to present our
evaluation in a different way. It was also very easy to use as it was similar to powerpoint and
keynote however it was easier to add and control animations.
To start a presentation, you would click the blue “Create” button that is in the middle of the
screen towards the top.This would open a window with lots of templates that you could chose
for a quick headstart. Once you chose your template it would open to the page on the left, with
your chosen template in the white box in the middle of the screen. On the right hand side, there
were lots of things you could add to the presentation (pictures, text, shapes and animated
pictures).To edit the text you chose, you had to click the small icon next to your text box (top
right). this would open the window seen in the (bottom right) where you can change the text
size, colour font and the
Powtoon
Powtoon
animation. There is also a box to preview your text before you apply the
changes. Once you have finished editing your text you can change the time it is
shown on screen by dragging it longer/shorter in the timeline. If you want you
slide to stay longer, you can click the + in the corner to add more time. To save
the presentation you can click the save icon in the corner.

9. 1 research and Planning
Photopeach is a software that we used used to help create presentations.These presentations
were off the pictures and videos that were taken from the preliminary task up to the production
task.
As a result of using this technology I was able to
upload the two presentations straight to the blogs.
The software was easy to use and didn't take much
time for us to adapt to it.
The software allowed me to put pictures together in
a sequence with a piece of music playing in the
background. The creation process was quick as the
files can be uploaded straight from files and then
they are automatically put into a sequence. I was
then able to adjust the pictures sizes and how long
they were on screen for.

10. 2 Research and Planning
Another use of a technology that we used as a group used wasYouTube.YouTube allowed us to
upload our Preliminary task along with our Final Draft.
The picture above shows part of the
process of how we uploaded our videos. I
was able to select whether it was public,
private or unlisted. The files were easily
accessible
The picture on the right, shows our homepage on youtube. At the top the bar will take us to
various sections of it. We learnt valuable skills throughout this process. They can all be applied
to further projects in the future.

11. 1technology for Construction
Garage band was used in the construction of our Music.We experimented using various tools and
effects to help connote a tense atmosphere.This technology was used for every draft that we
completed.
The box on the left was the starting point for the creation of the music.
As you can see, there are various genres that we were able to choose
from. We found this very helpful as we were able to mix more than one
together with another.
I found that the most useful ones were Dark, Processed and Distorted.
Also, the image on the left, shows how I was able to view the
creation. After looking back on our Final draft, we found that parts
of the voice in the sequence were not clear. Therefore, we decided
to use the record button on Garage Band.
We found that this was very helpful as it improved our draft at that
certain point.

12. 2 Technology for Construction
The next technology that we used to help with construction was purple planet.This website gave
as another option into our choice of music.At the end of it we decided to use piece of music
which was from this website.
The selection bar on the left, was the starting point for the selection process. I found
this very helpful as it gave me many options to chose from. Each genre has a range of
examples to chose from.
After selecting the Horror genre, various
example appeared which we were able to
chose from. Also, I was able to download them
by clicking the download button. This would
then let us export them onto the editing
software which we were using
This whole process was not time consuming
and was easy to do.

13. 1 technology for Evaluation
Another technology that we used was Emaze.This was used for evaluation question 2.This is an
online presentation software that allows us to create innovative and interactive presentations.
This was the editing homepage for the software.
As you can see there are plenty of effects that
we were able to use.
The first tool which I used was the Text tool.
This allowed us to change the size and style of
the text that we used.
The second tool which I used was the shape
tool. This allowed us to drag simple picture
designs onto the slides. This was good as it
enabled us to show some creation skills.
Looking back on the software I feel that it
was incredibly helpful and fun, while
making the presentation. This will now
give me an alternative to Keynote.

14. The next technology that we used to help with construction was Incompetech.This website gave
as another option into our choice of music.At the end of it we decided to use piece of music from
this particular website.The song was called ‘Ready Aim Fire.’
2 TECHNOLOGY FOR CONSTRUCTION - INCOMPETECH
The selection bar on the left, was the starting point for the selection process. I found
this very helpful as it gave me many options to chose from. Each genre has a range of
examples to chose from.
After selecting the Horror genre, various
example appeared which we were able to
chose from. Also, I was able to download them
by clicking the download button. This would
then let us export them onto the editing
software which we were using.
This whole process was not time consuming
and was easy to do.

15. 2 Technologies from
Construction
The first technology I used in research and planning was the Canon 600D with a 18-55mm lens.
This was a piece of equipment I knew very well as I did know everything about using a DSLR.To
me this was one of the most important pieces of technology we used as the quality of the film
wouldn’t of been as good without it.
To be able to record on the camera, you need to change the mode
to
‘Film.’ Then to start recording, you press the camera symbol. After
you have pressed this button, a red flashing LED will appear on the
display screen so you know that you are recording. To stop
recording, you press the camera symbol again. You will know when
you’ve stopped recording as the red LED will stop flashing.
To review what you have recored, you press
the ‘Preview’ button. You then use the arrows
to select which clip or photo you would like to
view.

16. Another technology that we used was Slides.This was used for evaluation question 1.This is an
online presentation software that allows us to create innovative and interactive presentations.
1 TECHNOLOGY FOR EVALUATION - SLIDES
This was the editing homepage for the software ‘Slides’. As
you can see there aren’t many effects that we were able to
use. This made the presentation look plain and simple.
The first tool which I used was the Text tool. This allowed
us to change the size and style of the text that we used.
The second tool which I used was the image tool. This
allowed me to drag simple picture designs onto the slides.
This was good as it enabled us to show some creation skills.
Looking back on the presentation I feel that it was simple to use but also poor. and there
aren’t many tools or effects. Although ‘Slides’ didn’t give me a variety of effects, the
software is very easy and simple to use. This is because there aren’t many tools making it
easy to understand and not to complex.