The student used a variety of media technologies in the construction and research stages of their A2 Media coursework project. They filmed footage using a Canon EOS 1100D camera as well as the camera on their mobile phone. They used editing software like iMovie, GarageBand, and Prezi to edit videos, audio, and presentations. Google, Blogger, SlideShare, and social media platforms like Facebook were utilized for research and sharing work. Photo editing was done using Serif DrawPlus. Learning to effectively use these technologies helped the student produce more professional products than their previous AS project.

1. Evaluation Question 4
How did you use media
technologies in the construction
and research, planning and
evaluation stages?

2. For my A2 Media coursework, I used a
variety of different technologies, when
researching, planning and constructing a film
trailer, film poster and film magazine front
cover. Using these different technologies
was vital, in making our products effectively
achieve the objectives that were set out for
it, and to make our products look as
professional as possible. With this project I
learnt a lot more about different technologies
and how to use them effectively, than I did
with my AS project. This is because this
project requires usage of different media
technologies, such as a camera for filming.

3. Google’s: Blogger
I have used Google’s blogger previously at AS Level and from there I also
used it for my own personal blog. I have learnt a lot with regards learning to
use and using Blogger, since AS Level.
I like using Blogger, it’s relatively simple to use and it’s a great way in
presenting my coursework, as it is a technological type of Media!

4. Internet/ Search Engines (Google)
 I used the search engine Google for many things for my A2
coursework.
 I used it mainly for research and it came up with many helpful
results.
 I use Google daily and it has really helped me gain useful
information, such as the BFI website.

5. slideshare
 I really like using slideshare
 It’s simple to use, as I can compose a presentation on say
Microsoft PowerPoint, and then simply upload it.
 I have used it to present my work in various ways.
 I have used it in my Evaluation Question 1 and even this
Evaluation Question.

6. Prezi
 I hadn’t previously used Prezi, before I started this project.
 I decided that I liked the way information could be presented
on this software.
 Therefore I worked hard to get my head around how to use
Prezi. And it has proved to be very successful in presenting
my work and research that I have found.
 I have also used it on my previous evaluation question 2.
It took me a while to work out how to use Prezi,
But now I know how to use it I can use it for all
types of things.
I really like the way I have presented my work on
Prezi!

7. Filming/Camera
Filming Camera: Canon 1100D
Phone Camera
I used the camera on my mobile phone to film some of the
feedback and the audition. This is so it is easily accessible to
me and it was simple to film, because I was familiar with it.
The camera is quite good quality for a phone camera, which
was helpful as well.
Webcam/Photo booth software on Apple MacBook
This webcam was brilliant for getting feedback, because we
were able to see the reaction whilst the people we getting
feedback from, were watching the trailer. It was also a good
way of recording, as we could clearly hear and see the facial
expression of the person giving feedback. This is a great
feature on the Apple MacBook.
I improved my camera skills, which became vital to my
project. In my group we used a Canon 1100D camera,
which is more professional than the one I used at AS
level. I was able to get high definition, professional shots
by using this camera.

8. Audio (Garage Band)
To make sure that the audio was to a good
quality, Garage Band was used, that is a feature
on the Apple MacBook.
It was easy to work with and it was easy to upload
audio sections and music to it.
It was also simple to edit sections and I’m pleased
with the result that it has had on the trailer.

9. IMovie (Film editing software on
Apple MacBook)
 To get my mind around making a film, I made a preliminary
short film. For this film I used a Serif editing software which
proved to be difficult to work with. Therefore I knew that a
different editing software would have to be used for this
trailer.
 Therefore, IMovie seemed to be the most legible for the film
trailer. It’s highly professional and relatively simple to use.
 I really enjoyed using IMovie, it also helped that it had a
template to make film credits on.

10. Social Networking (Facebook)
I used the social networking site for various means. I firstly used it to
create events (organisation, when people were free). I also used the chat
feature, to discuss various ideas with my project partner, Owen. I also
used chat for feedback from people and discuss the more detailed parts
with people involved with the filming. I also used Facebook to get
permission to use relevant information and footage of the actors in my
project.
It was easy to get hold of people on Facebook, because it is regularly used
by teenagers/young adults. People who I got feedback from responded
quickly because they keep an eye on their social networking accounts.
One of the questions
that I asked on
Facebook Chat.

11. Photo Editing/Construction Software –
Serif Draw Plus
 During my AS coursework, the editing software at my school ha proved to
be extremely unreliable, as it was constantly crashing.
 However, this year my school invested in new editing software and I have
thoroughly enjoyed learning how to use it and creating media products on
it.
• It took me a few practises and time to
get used to using it, but I got the hang
of it and I’m really pleased with the
professionalism with my final products
from using it.
• I used it to create both my film poster
and the film magazine front cover.
• I was able to change colour schemes
and edit photographs on this
programme which proved to be very
helpful.

12. Editing my film poster
on Serif Draw Plus.
Editing my film magazine
front cover on Serif Draw
Plus.