LiveType and Soundtrack Pro Skills Audit

During one of our media lessons, we were told to go onto the Macs and go onto a software called LiveType.

This is a software that has been developed by Apple Inc. to create animated title sequences for video projects.

This programme would benefit us when it comes to editing our final title sequence at the end of the project.

LiveType has many different fonts, effects, textures, objects and templates.

When it came to us actually using LiveType, I just simply typed my name and this enabled me to see that LiveType has many effects and fonts that I could apply to my text in order to make it stand out, look different and draw peoples attention.

I think that this would help our group to create that feeling of suspence once we get to grips on how to use the programme.

We also used a software called Soundtrack Pro. It is a music composing and audio editing software created by Apple inc.

This programme provides us with a range of different loops and samples in order to create some sound to go with our title sequence.

It has a range of sound effects also. Its is also quite easy to use so when it comes to actually having to create a musical score to go over our sequence, it wont be as difficult and time consuming.

Health And Safety

In one of my previous media lessons, we were shown a presentation on the health and safety and a basic introduction on handling a camera. In the presentation we were shown how to do basic things with the camera eg. assembling the battery and the memory card correctly.

As well as the basics, we were shown how to use the LCD when recording and viewing recorded film, how to correctly assemble the microphone to the camera, and how to place the camera onto the tripod properly when filming.

We were shown how to adjust the hight levels and angles of the camera in order to get the different camera shots when we are filming.

When it came to health and safety, we were told how to put the camera on the tripod and how to lock it properly so that it did not fall off and break, and how to balance the camera properly using the measure on the tripod.

After we were shown the presentation, each group was given a 5Mb memory card in order to store and save their camera work.

At the end, we had to sign a contract to show that we will follow the health and safety rules in order for us to do the work properly.

Intro to cameras & health and safety tutorial

In one of my recent lessons we were shown a presentation to introduce us to using the cameras. In the presentation we were shown the basics of using the cameras including the demonstration of how to apply the battery and memory card into the camera correctly. After this, each group was given a 5 mb memory card in order to use for thier task. As well as these basics we were taught how to use the lcd when recording and reviewing recorded film, and where to correctly apply the microphone to the camera and how to place the camera on the tripod when filming. In addition to this we were shown how to adjust tthe height levels and angles of the camera while it was placed on the tripod in order to achieve different camera shots, angles and focuses. In terms of safety when using the tripod we were notified on how to secure the camera onto the tripod with the safety lock and how to balance the camera using the measurer on the tripod. In the final part we had to sign a contract consulting and agreeing on the grounds that we had been through the tutorial.

Intro to cameras & health and safety tutotial

In my Media studies class we recently watched presentation of an Introduction towards using the cameras. We also we told how to apply the camera's battery and memory card. Each group was given a 5MB memory card to use for their media journey. We were shown how to open the LCD screen on the camera, where to apply a microphone and I was shown how to attach the camera stand to a dolly. We were taken through the features of the camera stand which Is called a Tripod. We were also shown how to make It taller, shorter and how to attach a camera to the Tripod and how to close It with the safety lock. Me and my group were shown the height of a eye level shot. Finally at the end of the tutorial we had to sign a paper consulting and agreeing the fact we have been through the tutorial.

LiveType Activity

During this, we were able to edit our own background which Included many choices. For Instance, choose wide ranging themes from space to mysterious backgrounds The backgrounds also move In the back creating a good animated look. Also, we could edit the colour of the writing to be displayed over the background and assign the writing characteristics such as making the letters bounce, fade, dirt skid on the floor. When finished you could view your overall production

Skills Audit LiveType and sound

During class we used the Live Type software ,In which we were able to create our own original sounds. I tried to give mt edited sound ambient music to try and allow It to relate to that of a Thriller. The software was quite Intriguing as It contained various types of music we could combine to make our own sounds. Such as: Drums, acoustic guitars, electric guitars and synthesized sounds. It was a enjoyable lesson for all, as everyone enjoyed making and editing their own personal sound. I tried to make my sound reflect that of the mini movie me and my group made.

News and current affairs events

Hugh Mcall's wife left, daughter middle and himself right

A recent story in the news in which could be used as a possible plot for a thriller is the story of husband who killed himself, his wife and daughter. Hugh Mcfall, killed his wife and daugher, it thought he did this by smothering them whilst they slept in thier mansion before he drove three miles to his business unit in the village of St Martins, where he hanged himself. The real reasons behind Mr Mcfall killing his family and himself are still remain unknown but there is suspisions are that he was in a serious amount of debt or facing a fianancial disaster and could'nt no longer cope and so ended it all. This could be used as a storyline for a thriller as the man murdering his wife and daughter is very chilling and would create a vast build up of tension if it was reconstructed as a film. In addition this story would make a remarkable thriller storyline as the fact that the the deaths were very unexpected and the reasons behind them are not obvious at all and are in contrast quite a mystery, would create uncertainty and anxiety for the audience.