Friday, April 19, 2019

Friday, April 5, 2019

Creative Critical Reflection Draft 4

4. How did you integrate technologies - software, hardware, and online - in this project?

In this project, I integrated many different types of technologies to create my product. The cover and pages of my magazine were made on Microsoft Publisher. I created my own template for the layout of my cover, table of contents, and article pages. To take the pictures for my magazine, I used two different cameras. The first camera I used was the iPhone 7, with the camera settings set at the highest resolution. I used this camera to take all of the photos that were taken outside of the pool. The other camera I used was a GoPro Hero 4. With the GoPro, I also used the GoDome Over/Under housing, which allowed me to get clear underwater shots without worrying about trapped air bubbles or water droplets. To edit my pictures, I used the Apple Photos app and the GoPro app.

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Editing Apps

Creative Critical Reflection Draft 3

3. How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

My production skills have developed in so many ways throughout this project. Before starting this project, I had no idea what went into producing a magazine. I had never interviewed anyone before, I had no idea what a  flat plan was, and I did not know anything about distribution or marketing. My photography and editing skills have also improved significantly during this project. While I had been interested in photography prior to creating my magazine, I never had to think about the types of shots I was using or how the photograph should be framed. This project has taught me a lot about how to take and edit pictures in a way that captivates and pleases the audience. The process of creating a real media product, keeping track of my research/planning with a blog, and receiving feedback from my class has all significantly improved my production skills. Working on this project has made me realize how much work it is to create a magazine, and how long the entire process takes.