I will be explaining how to use, in the way I did, each programme during the film, however explaining the programmes on the blog.
Final Cut
I used final cut to realise my film. It was my main programme to complete all the editing and creating.
This programme gave me the tools to cut up, make transitions and effects for the filming I did. The construction of my film including the editing of black and white and time stretching is made easier with this programme.
Before this quick method of digital editing a monotonous method of literally cutting and sticking with a magnifying glass. Which is the same with transitions, to do this they removed the tape from the developing chemical earlier and overlaying it with the next clip.
Final Draft
I used final draft to create my script. This programme has a template already there, suitable for script writing. Completing the scene and shot with direction and lib is made simple.
Before this programme was available this use of time consuming pen and paper was used.
Storyboard quick
Storyboard quick was used instead of an artist recreating the directors vision. Our main use of this programme was to see what shot would work best. We also used it to help organise the shots for the shooting schedule. This was a faster and easier way to create each scene and shot.
Quark
I used this software to make a movie review. It enabled me to construct the review in a professional way so it mirrored the conventions of a real product. The programme had a more advanced template and menus to edit and create a more professional look. There is an excellent menu to add columns as well as advanced picture options.
Photoshop CS4
Adobe Photoshop was used to create my poster. This allowed me to create a professional product which would look realistic if used for a real film. Photoshop enabled me to create distorted images of the key characters and a dark background, conventional to other psychological thriller posters. The typography used is a sinister looking font. We used this to portray the film through the poster. Another way I portrayed the film is through the religious element such as the apple and the rosary beads. The subtleness of the pictures keeps the focus on the characters and name.
Sony HD camera
The sony HD camera opened many doors for our film. Not only is the quality excellent but the options available for the user are endless. For our film we used the manual focus pulling option. This gave a professional look and is a common convention in thrillers. On any other low cost hand held camera this may not have been possible. In the filming industry focus pulling is a separate job, which is very skilful and flawless.
Soundtrack Pro
After exporting my final cut file as a movie I imported it into soundtrack pro. Here, the programme allows me to create a whole new soundtrack with foley and instruments. The uncopyrighted range of music has options for any feeling or mood to be created. The presentation of my film was created as professional. Before a programme like this a band would compose a song and play live while recording. This is very temperamental as anything could happen, it could also take a long time just to get one piece correct.
Internet- Blogger and YouTube
A large part of the new technology that has made a difference to the way I have distributed my film is down to Blogger and YouTube. Blogger is an advanced way to keep a diary for others to see and comment on. This gave me the tools to keep organised and up to date on each part of my research and planning. It also helps me present my information in a new and professional way. YouTube however, has given me a way to distribute my film so everyone in the world can see, comment and evaluate it.
