task 6 script

Technologies

Mac

From constructing this product I have learnt how to use an apple Mac computer. Before I had not used one before. I had to learn quickly but they are a really easy piece of technology to use. They have a very friendly interface everything is very modern. After a while a got the hang of the computer and could easily navigate my way around it. I have also learnt new ways to improve my presentation of my work as there are many programs out there that aid the presentation of information.

Photoshop

Photoshop is a great tool to use on the Mac. You can edit photos in a range of ways. For example in my magazine I have used photoshop to crop out the background so I can focus on the important parts of the image. As result on my double page spread I have been able to use a different colourful background to display my image on to make it stand out more. From doing this I have learnt what features makes a photo stand out. By using a professional program to edit my images I have been able to create a much more realistic looking magazine that reflects those magazine you see in shops. On my double page and front cover I used a cartoon effect on my model. I did this using photoshop, I had to learn how to change effects to my selected image. 

Pages

Again pages is an program on the Mac. It especially is apples version of Microsoft’s PowerPoint but aids the person who is abit more artistic and wants their presentation to be less formal. From using this technology I have learnt that I don’t have to present my information in the conventional way. I can use more colours and images. I have also learnt that more interesting presentations help keep the attention of the person viewing it and they are more likely to take in the information due to them having more interest.

Online programs

I have used many of these whilst making my product. One of the main would be Blogger. I have used this on a daily basis and i have learnt that it is a great way to communicate with people, this e or friends or family. This was not the only online program I used, I also have a bit on experimentation with Prezi. From Prezi I have learnt that the more interactive presentations are the more likely readers are going to read it with a full attention span. It would be a great idea to use Prezi in schools to keep pupils keen.

From using these online programs I have learnt how to share my creations. Like I said earlier I use Blogger regularly, so I have had to learn how to allow people to see my creations on my blog. I did this by using an embed code. This allowed me to copy and paste it straight to my blog where it is public.
Digital Cameras
In the process of making this magazine I have learnt how to use a digital camera. For the photo shoot for my double page spread and front cover I had to learn how to set up a photo shoot and learn to use all the equipment necessary in order to get the quality that will make my magazine look professional.
I had to learn how to focus the camera, use a tripod, lighting using two flashes and shutter speed.