The main sources of technology I have learnt about in the process of constructing this product are Blogger, IMOVIE09 Software and the Apple Macs.
On the apple Macs, I have learnt a vast variation of editing techniques, such as: stabilizing shots to steady them and make the shot look not so jumpy and look as if it is moving constantly, along with how to effectively create transitions between shots keeping up continuity editing. Continuity editing is the process of moving one scene on to the other, without confusing the reader by jumping between things within a certain scene. I also learnt how to create transitions between shots. I also found out how to add non-digetic sound and how to discard digetic sound by either exporting or importing them. I also learnt how it is possible to change the contrast of the colors from to either CCTV style or Sepia. The IMOVIE09 software also makes it possible to speed clips up or slow clips down. While you can also fade shots black to white or white to black, creating either a fade out or fade in effect.
I also learnt how to use the camera and what needs to be done with all the camera equipment e.g. tripod, how you can adjust the height, or tilt of the angle etc. I also learnt how to create the illusion of zooming in and out of a scene, along with pan the camera across the screen to create a smooth shot. I learnt how to create certain lighting when filming and also how much of a problem lighting/shadows can be when filming your footage material. I also learnt how essential it is to stick to the 180 degree rule of constantly keeping the characters on the same side of the shot throughout the scene when filming to not confuse the viewer along with stick to match on action.
(Images above are an example of when the 180 degree rule is broken. This is down to the fact on one shot he is situated left of the person he is talking to, and on the other shot he is situated on the right side)
I also learnt about where to get music for our thriller from. Our group got our music from Royalty Free Music and from Garage Band. We also used the IMOVIE09 software to create a mixture of two sounds combined together.
I also learnt how to transfer information onto Blogger. Blogger is the website where all coursework is transferred too and is assessed at the end of production. At first, I found it difficult to use due to the fact it took time to get used to word processing documents, checking them and then storing them on Blogger in a new post. However, after getting used to it after a while, I found it much easier as I was able to do work at home along with at school, and keep up to date with all deadlines for certain posts. I like the idea of being able to edit work, and then save and re-edit later on without having to worry about completely finishing that piece of work at that certain time. However, the only problem I found with Blogger was as anyone has access to your blog. Therefore, instead of completely plagiarizing your work, they can change the words slightly which still results in a very similar post which could jeopardize your overall grade.
Other forms of technology used were Internet search engines such as Google. This is so; it enabled me to research about thriller conventions, and essential information to understand how to use camera equipment and what angles/camera shots to use when creating certain scenes.
Another form of technology used is final cut. This is a programme that allows you to create a special effect of moving one image on top of another image to create an over lap effect. We used this software in our thriller opening I created an image of a the victim girl tied up, zoomed in on her face to show her emotions combined with the attacker leaving the building he holds her captive inside.
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