If I undertook this task using analogue technology I do not think it would have turned out as professional as it has. I think that with the advancement in digital technology it has become faster, easier and produces a better finished product when making a film. The internet allows for feedback and advice, tutorials on programmes and a place to display and distribute work. The technology crated to film the footage has also made a big impact on my work. The camera I used was a hand held HD digital camera which would fit in a small handbag, compared to the cameras of 20 years ago which were big and bulky, this is a great improvement.
During research I used Youtube and short film websites to find examples of short films. I filmed my target audience using a flip camera and uploaded it on to you tube.
I filmed my film on a HD panasonic video camera and used a tripod and digital camera.
i used final cut to edit my movie and Youtube to upload it onto the internet.
Firstly when researching Short film I used a variety of technology. I initially used Youtube to watch Short films and find codes and conventions. I also used the internet to find short film websites and short film festival information. When I had found a few examples of short films I used a Flip camera to film some audience feedback on the different films. i then uploaded this to Youtube and embedded it in my blog.
Another technology I have used when doing my initial planning is the scanner, which I had not used before. It was simple to use and allowed my to out hand drawn images and storyboards on the computer which i then uploaded onto my blog.
For the film of my course work I used a HD Panasonic camera and a SD memory card. I used a tripod to steady the camera. I had not used this technology before so I did some practice shots to enable be to be fluent when filming. I think because of this my film has turned out more professional. I then loaded them on the the computer into iMovie and exported them to Final Cut Express.
I used Final Cut Express to edit my footage. I had used Final Cut Express to edit a mock music video as a small practice task. This enabled me to learn the very basics of the program. I can now competently use the program to edit a short film. An example of the skills I have include, being able to cut clips together and then add a cross dissolve. I can use the pen tool to edit my own fades and cross dissolves and also export stills from the film. I have also used Google when I did not know how to do something in Final Cut. Online it is easy to find tutorial that explain how to use specific tasks on Final Cut. They are usually free and very helpful and without the internet it would be hard to learn skills quickly and discover new ways of approaching a task.
Without modern technology it would be hard to display and distribute short films. With web 2.0 the consumer has been able to become the producer. Sites such as Youtube and Vimeo allow the public to upload their own videos. For a new director or a production that doesn't have a distribution budget sites like these are accessible and free to use. I chose to use Youtube to display my film as it has a mass market and global audience. It is simple and easy to use when uploading videos and allows for comments and feedback. I exported my film from Final Cut Express and uploaded it to Youtube. I then embedded it in my blog.
I have used Blogger to document the progression of my coursework. I had used blogger in year 12 for my As coursework and found it a good site as it was easy to use, you can upload videos and pictures quickly.
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