Evaluation 4

How did you use media technologies in the construction and research, planning and

evaluation stages?

Planning and Research (Film)

During my planning and research I found websites such as Netflix,Vimeo and Youtube invaluable in helping me to shape my short film.

This was because I was able to research films which fit the genrein which I was aspiring to create such as 'Reservoir Dogs' and' Miller'sCrossing' via Netflix. In turn this helped establish clear generic conventions of the Gangster genre which greatly influenced my film.Examples of this include the garage setting and the formal attire of thegangsters within my film.

I was also able to do further research on short films themselves and how they are constructed. Through Vimeo and Youtube I was able toview a wide range of short films ranging from an experimental ChristopherNolan short called 'Doodlebug' to 'Connection' a true story directed by a Belarusian named Vladimir Shcherban. By watching these short films Iwas able to gather that I would only need one or two different locations.

Planning and Research (Poster and Review) In the planning of my poster and review Google was pivotal in helping me to develop my ideas. Firstly for my poster I was ableto search in Google Images, quickly and efficiently, posters ofother Gangster films. The film poster which had the greatest impactin my research was 'Mesrine: Killer Instinct'. Looking at other postersshowed me some necessities which I would need in mine: a title whichsticks out, key credits and a picture which captures the feel of the film.

In terms of my review I first used Google to find film magazine websitessuch as TotalFilm.com and Empire.com. By using the online magazinesI was able to analyse how film reviews are written which influenced myfinal piece. Then I went back to Google Images to find out what the reviewsactually looked like and what they consisted of. I then put my two elements of research together in order to create my final piece.

Construction (Film)

There were several key technologies involved within the constructionof my short film. The most prominent of these technologies were FinalCut Pro, Audio Network and the social networking site Facebook.