7. Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the the full product?

I think from the preliminary task to the full product I have developed my skills in several different aspects. These include, my confidence, media skills, including better use of the camera and tripod as well as importing footage, editing etc. Furthermore, i have also learnt to use a number of different websites. Although I play a part in our opening sequence, I feel as if my confidence has improved so much that I would feel comfortable playing a larger leading role in the future. I have also gained more knowledge and skill in using the camera and tripod. I have done this through practice, as I was usually in charge of filming in most cases where we had to film something. For example the 10-shot story. This resulted in me being very knowledgeable in this area, more so than other people in my group.

Finally I have vastly improved  my ability to import, optimise and edit footage. I have been able to do this by gradually picking little things up, crucial to each process from watching people. I can now do this by myself, therefore I wont need to rely on anyone to help me in the future. I have also improved my knowledge on editing techniques, for example, cutting footage on the moment of action. I have also improved my creativity by using different editing effects. One example, we have used in our opening sequence is a blur, which creates the effect of dizziness and uncertainty.

Secondly, throughout the course of the year I have learnt to use a number of websites to help me make my blog. These websites include 'Photosnack', 'Prezi', 'Gifsoup', 'Jing' and further developing my knowledge in 'Youtube' functions.



Throughout media studies I will further develop my knowledge and skills in not only these areas but also in new ones, like media terminology and new technologies, such as new websites and recording equipment.

This is my preliminary task.

This is our final product.