Evaluation Question 6

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

Before I started this process I had very basic knowledge of technology required to produce something of this sort. I learnt many skills throughout this process including ken burns, trim and blade tools, how to effectively use a range of transitions and shot types. I also discovered what specific shot types and camera angles worked effectively in different scenarios. For example the use of high and low angled shots could symbolise a character as inferior or in fact superior. Also, I am now knowledgeable of tools such as opacity and the use of sound within a clip. I have grown regarding my knowledge of cameras, specific skills used in order to create the most effective shot through the use of tripods etc. This process has allowed me to gain an insight into what it is like to produce your own short film of sorts. This opening sequence has taught me skills that I wouldn’t have known without the production of it, my editing skills have improved and I am on my way to successfully editing project to a standard as professional as possible.

Within my opening sequence I gained knowledge on the blade and crop tools in order to allow myself to only use the best clips throughout. I also used the transition effects in order to create the flashback for example. This allowed for a more professional feel to the sequence and therefore a more successful attempt at recreating a horror film.

I also used sound within my opening sequence which I got from SoundBible.com in order to create the necessary effect. Also I used artificial lighting when filming in order to create the look I aimed for, however when I came to the editing process I realised that it wasn't dark enough which is when I used the opacity tool in order to successfully achieve this.