Adobe Photoshop: I used Photoshop to design my film magazine and poster, I also used the software to create the logo’s for the production companies and the titles between scenes in the trailer. I believe Photoshop was the best software to use for the tasks I had to complete as it enables amateurs to produce very high quality professional looking products, also certain tools on Photoshop were needed to create the 3-D image on my magazine cover.
Adobe After Effects (AAE): I used AAE to create the “Captive” and “Coming Soon” titles in our trailer. I chose to use AAE to design the titles as in my opinion it is the best product on the market in regards to making professional looking titles and amateur CGI.
Sony Vegas: I used Sony Vegas to edit the trailer. I chose Sony Vegas to edit the trailer due to the fact that I own a pc and I believe that it is the best software available for the windows operating system.
Blogger: I used blogger to document my planning and research over the complete process from pre to post production on all of the products I have made.
YouTube: I used YouTube to upload drafts of the trailer and any other videos relating to the research and planning process. I used YouTube rather than other video uploading sites such as Vimeo as the site has a higher user base and activity on the site therefore giving me a better chance to gain feedback from the YouTube community.
Canon SLR: I used the Canon SLR camera to get any photographs needed for my magazine and poster. I used the SLR due to it high image quality therefore making my products look as professional as possible.
Flip Mino HD Video Camera: I used the Flip to film all of the scenes we needed for the trailer. I used the Flip as it captures 720p HD video rather than the standard definition cameras available at college.
Apple iMac & Dell Inspiron: I used the Mac and the Dell laptop to carry out generic tasks such as blogging and software use.
Camtasia: I used Camtasia to capture my screen for my evaluation questions such as this.
Presi: I used Presi to compose a presentation for my publication plan. I used Presi rather than Powerpoint as it provides a more professional looking presentation.
iMovie: I used iMovie to compose the sound for the trailer from the stock sounds in the iMovie library.
Microsoft Office Programs: I used Exel Word and Powerpoint for generic production documents such as actor release forms.
