Question 6

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of

constructing this product?

Technologies used...

Digital SLR Camera

Adobe Photoshop

Prezi

Slideshare

SurveyMonkey

Internet ScannerMicrosoft

Word/Powerpoint

iPhone Camera

The Digital SLR Camera

• This camera was used for the images in front of the white screen. This enabled me to get the clearest picture possible, as these images would be used for the main artist (front page, and double page spread.

• Also the camera allowed me to view the pictures immediately so I was able to change the layout when I was taking the photos.

• I didn’t use the camera to full extent, as I didn’t use some of the functions, which could have helped me to get a better image.

• The only functions I used

were flash (which would

light up dark areas in the

picture) and zoom.

• Due to the camera having a 18MP camera, it enabled me to take close up shots of the main artist, and zoom in which gave me a much clearer image making the picture look better on the front page.

Adobe Photoshop

• This was the main piece of technology I used when creating my music magazine. This is a new programme to me meaning I had to learn whilst creating my magazine. You can see the difference between my preliminary task and main task!

• I was able to manipulate images, to suit the needs of my magazine. I could also change font, and create effects which would make certain features stand out. I used Photoshop to make all of my pages, which have made my project much better.

• Some restrictions on the computer stopped me from importing text files meaning I had to screen grab, and format this text. This improved my Photoshop skills, and eventually made a better product towards the end of the process.

Prezi, Slideshare, SurveyMonkey

• These are types of internet online services, which have helped me to complete research and planning tasks, and my evaluations. This illustrates me having Skill in the use of digital technology or ICT.

• I was able to put information online and easily embed these items onto my blog.

Scanner

• The scanner helped me to finish some research and planning tasks. I used this to scan in some shot plans and page layouts and enabled me to upload images to my blog to show my ‘creative journey.’ I was able to highlight and evidence my research before producing my magazine.

• Here is an example

of my scanned work.

PowerPoint/Word

• This technology allowed me to write my article for the double page spread and do PowerPoint's for my evaluation and research. It made doing the write ups much easier and I was able to present my ideas in more detail.

iPhone 5c

• I used this piece of technology to take outside, environmental photos for my magazine. Due to advances in technology, the iPhone 5c has an 8MP camera and the Canon EOS 100D has an 18 MP camera.

• The lack of megapixels meant i had to take more long shots, or medium shots to stop me from zooming in. Also, the iPhone has a screen which allows me to view my image before importing them onto the computer.