G325 SECTION A: (a)

• RESEARCH  

Trello,  

Blogger > improved graphics and user-friendly layout) 

Infographics (Piktochart, Infogram), 

Presentational tools (Emaze, SlideShare, Prezi >....), NewHive, 

At A2, I used Scoop.it, the online collation tool to research film openings and genre codes and conventions. Scoop.it collected all my internet bookmarks onto one page and, as it is interactive, it made suggestions based on my key terms. This was useful as it introduced me to film openings that I had not seen. I used Scoop.it at A2 to curate pages on Film Trailers, film posters and film magazines. It is also useful as it has an 'insights' dialogue box that let me post my textual analysis immediately under the example that I had scooped. 
 

• PLANNING 

At AS, to communicate efficiently with my group and to work collaboratively outside the classroom, we set up the platforms GoogleDocs, What'sApp and FaceTime. At A2, we continued with these platforms because GoogleDocs was still very effective for detailed planning like the Shot List and What'sApp instant, free and user-friendly for our group who are all heavy smart phone users. At A2, we also used Skype when we needed to discuss and debate during the planning process, such as when we were having heated debates about finalizing the treatment. GoogleDocs came in once discussions resulted in concensus, allowing us to record our agreed outcomes.

• CONSTRUCTION

At AS, I used the internet social network Streetlife to source props such as hospital gowns and masks. Streetlife is a neighbourhood social network that thrives on the trust that local people have in each other. Often, goods are offered free or for loan, At A2, I widened my searches by using Gumtree to source props a bit further afield. 
 

• EVALUATION  

January 2011
a) Describe how you developed your skills in the use of digital technology for media production and evaluate how these skills contributed to your creative decision making.