Lesson 1 homework

Skills that you developed in researching:

• How to use blogger to record my progress/development in research
• How to find relevant videos on websites such as Youtube
• How to use Google as a helpful tool for research of existing media products

Skills that you developed in planning production work:

• How to correctly function still cameras to take pictures for planning, storyboard, animatic etc.
• How to use Quark Storyboard to put together a digital storyboard
• How to use Final Cut to create an animatic
• How to use applications/programs like prezi, powerpoint and slideshare

 Skills that you developed in producing video work

• How to function video camera - focusing lens, zoom and correctly inserting memory cards
• How to use editing software such as Final Cut Pro and Photoshop - How to cut, add transitions, overlay, alter motion, add titles
• How to use Soundtrack Pro and Livetype to make a soundtrack and titles
• How to use social networking as a form of keeping up to date with progress

 How far would you say your skills have developed over the two years of studying for A Level?

I would say my skills have dramatically developed and improved over the two years of studying for A level. I feel I am now able to efficiently create my own piece of media as I have come to understand how to use a range of different media technologies. My knowledge has grown stronger each month as I have learnt new sills and put them to practice.