1. Question 4) How did you use media technologies in theQuestion 4) How did you use media technologies in the
construction and research, planning and evaluationconstruction and research, planning and evaluation
stages ?stages ?

2. IMDBIMDB
-IMDB was used for the pre production stage of our film.-IMDB was used for the pre production stage of our film.
-IMDB was very effective for research and contributed towards the development of our-IMDB was very effective for research and contributed towards the development of our
idea.idea.
- IMDB was an effective form of technology as what it provides has enhanced our ideas- IMDB was an effective form of technology as what it provides has enhanced our ideas
and the generalisation of certain elements.and the generalisation of certain elements.
- IMDB is a film database which provides details and information about films and- IMDB is a film database which provides details and information about films and
television programmes. We utilised this to a great extent. We used this website on antelevision programmes. We utilised this to a great extent. We used this website on an
efficient base.efficient base.

3. -IMDB provides information into ever possible detail into a film from the cast and crew to-IMDB provides information into ever possible detail into a film from the cast and crew to
a synopsis of the film.a synopsis of the film.
-In the earlier stages of the construction of the film we found this thoroughly influential as-In the earlier stages of the construction of the film we found this thoroughly influential as
we looked into other sporting documentaries such as In The Hands Of The Gods andwe looked into other sporting documentaries such as In The Hands Of The Gods and
Hoop Dreams, which where the most influential feature films we looked at over the courseHoop Dreams, which where the most influential feature films we looked at over the course
of the research stage.of the research stage.
-Through the provision of great detail we are able to emulate this by seeing what film-Through the provision of great detail we are able to emulate this by seeing what film
roles are necessary and the general opinion of the film, showing whether it is worth usingroles are necessary and the general opinion of the film, showing whether it is worth using
it as a starting base to help us develop an idea.it as a starting base to help us develop an idea.

4. Short Film Of The WeekShort Film Of The Week
- Short Film of the Week was also used for the pre production stage of our film.- Short Film of the Week was also used for the pre production stage of our film.
- Short Film of the week is a form of technology which we were instantaneously introduced to- Short Film of the week is a form of technology which we were instantaneously introduced to
after making the decision of selecting a documentary for the choice of genre.after making the decision of selecting a documentary for the choice of genre.
- Truthly if anything had the largest impact on what was the creation of the narrative of the film- Truthly if anything had the largest impact on what was the creation of the narrative of the film
this website had it.Previously we were completely unaware of the existence of short film of thethis website had it.Previously we were completely unaware of the existence of short film of the
week.week.
- Many films were analysed however two came across as riveting and enjoyable which created the- Many films were analysed however two came across as riveting and enjoyable which created the
intention of using certain techniques in our documentary.intention of using certain techniques in our documentary.

5. The very first short documentary which caught our attention which was discovered throughThe very first short documentary which caught our attention which was discovered through
this website was ‘Always A Fire’ which documents and informs the audience on the rise and fallthis website was ‘Always A Fire’ which documents and informs the audience on the rise and fall
of a talented young american footballer.of a talented young american footballer.
What we got out of this was the strong use of cut aways through memorabilia and the powerfulWhat we got out of this was the strong use of cut aways through memorabilia and the powerful
influence of interviews which tells the story.influence of interviews which tells the story.
-Secondly Born Into Coal gave our group the interpretation on how many locations are-Secondly Born Into Coal gave our group the interpretation on how many locations are
necessary and more specifically what locations are necessary as we are taken to the homes,necessary and more specifically what locations are necessary as we are taken to the homes,
hospital and working environment of the two miners we are introduced too.hospital and working environment of the two miners we are introduced too.

6. YouTubeYouTube
-Previously I had some form of knowledge with the likes of YouTube however, I did not-Previously I had some form of knowledge with the likes of YouTube however, I did not
acknowledge how much it can provide and in a sense enhance the film, creating anacknowledge how much it can provide and in a sense enhance the film, creating an
improvement off the idea.improvement off the idea.
-Furthermore YouTube gave us an interpretation on how to undertake-Furthermore YouTube gave us an interpretation on how to undertake
structure and the general idea itselfstructure and the general idea itself
-For instance, when looking into other documentaries we came across other student films-For instance, when looking into other documentaries we came across other student films
,meaning we gained an interpretation through clips presented on YouTube into such elements,meaning we gained an interpretation through clips presented on YouTube into such elements
of a film as titles.of a film as titles.
-Additionally through the construction of the film , YouTube provided us with the access to-Additionally through the construction of the film , YouTube provided us with the access to
upload videos where we could gain feedback therefore developing ideas and allowing us toupload videos where we could gain feedback therefore developing ideas and allowing us to
download videos, which could be modified or analysed for the benefit of the film.download videos, which could be modified or analysed for the benefit of the film.

7. -I was unaware of both of these accessible options on YouTube.-I was unaware of both of these accessible options on YouTube.
- As the time frame for our film is 5 minutes it was important we understood a way to structure- As the time frame for our film is 5 minutes it was important we understood a way to structure
the documentary and how to incorporate the most interesting footage at a student level.the documentary and how to incorporate the most interesting footage at a student level.
- ‘ The Janitor’ is a student film made in 2010 which we came across and found to be highly- ‘ The Janitor’ is a student film made in 2010 which we came across and found to be highly
influential as it helped develop the idea of having the focus on two people and interviewinginfluential as it helped develop the idea of having the focus on two people and interviewing
other people to stress their characters and affect, in our case the affect of Jack and Kobi onother people to stress their characters and affect, in our case the affect of Jack and Kobi on
their Sunday League team ‘London Lions’.their Sunday League team ‘London Lions’.

8. WikipediaWikipedia
-Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia meaning any aspect of the filming process which we had little-Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia meaning any aspect of the filming process which we had little
knowledge of this form of technology would essentially fill in any gaps in our knowledge.knowledge of this form of technology would essentially fill in any gaps in our knowledge.
- At the beginning of this process it is inevitable to state that our acknowledgement of- At the beginning of this process it is inevitable to state that our acknowledgement of
documentaries was limited.documentaries was limited.
-This made it likely from the start that we would utilise websites such as wikipedia, contributing-This made it likely from the start that we would utilise websites such as wikipedia, contributing

9. - When sticking to what is essentially the conventions of a documentary wikipedia was the most- When sticking to what is essentially the conventions of a documentary wikipedia was the most
useful website as it provided us with direct detail towards these conventions such as interviews,useful website as it provided us with direct detail towards these conventions such as interviews,
montages and re constructions.montages and re constructions.
-This meant when going out to film we planned it in such a way that it we would stick to these-This meant when going out to film we planned it in such a way that it we would stick to these
conventions so that when we went to the likes of the Jack and Kobi’s home, we captured the mostconventions so that when we went to the likes of the Jack and Kobi’s home, we captured the most
appropriate footage for the editing suite to make these conventions stand out which is something Iappropriate footage for the editing suite to make these conventions stand out which is something I
believe we achieved successfully.believe we achieved successfully.

10. Google MapsGoogle Maps
- After coming up with the narrative of the film it was extremely important that we would be able to- After coming up with the narrative of the film it was extremely important that we would be able to
capitalise in what was at the time a fresh idea by finding a football side with a mixed range of agecapitalise in what was at the time a fresh idea by finding a football side with a mixed range of age
groups in a large space of land.groups in a large space of land.
-Google Maps helped us with the production stage of our film.-Google Maps helped us with the production stage of our film.
- Google Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google to fund- Google Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google to fund
many map based services.many map based services.
- This was a form of technology which we were previously aware of but through other forms of- This was a form of technology which we were previously aware of but through other forms of
research we discovered how convenient and useful this form of technology could actually be.research we discovered how convenient and useful this form of technology could actually be.
-Overall Google Maps was an unexpected but very positive technology over the course of the-Overall Google Maps was an unexpected but very positive technology over the course of the
construction of the film.construction of the film.
Overview
Map Of
Europe

11. -The effectiveness of this form of technology came from the service it provided which showed an-The effectiveness of this form of technology came from the service it provided which showed an
overall view of different locations, in our case all different amateur football sides grounds which isoverall view of different locations, in our case all different amateur football sides grounds which is
how we came to the decision of filming in Rowley Lane, Arkley.how we came to the decision of filming in Rowley Lane, Arkley.
-Our decision was based upon the acres of land the football club owned, meeting the hopeful-Our decision was based upon the acres of land the football club owned, meeting the hopeful
requirements we had for the film as we were able to gain a few establishing shots but morerequirements we had for the film as we were able to gain a few establishing shots but more
importantly have enough space on the pitches to have the focus purely on one team, instead of itimportantly have enough space on the pitches to have the focus purely on one team, instead of it
being compact and the footage becoming confusing between all the other matches.being compact and the footage becoming confusing between all the other matches.
Rowley Lane, Arkley

12. BloggerBlogger
-Blogger enabled us to post all progress and research we have had made throughout the gradual-Blogger enabled us to post all progress and research we have had made throughout the gradual
development of our film, which could be researching into films related to our genre, changingdevelopment of our film, which could be researching into films related to our genre, changing
certain parts of the film such as the storyline or just simply adapting on what is a current idea andcertain parts of the film such as the storyline or just simply adapting on what is a current idea and
expressing it through a variety of ways.expressing it through a variety of ways.
-Blogger was a website which I had vaguely heard of but had absolutely no acknowledgement of-Blogger was a website which I had vaguely heard of but had absolutely no acknowledgement of
what it could provide until the beginning of the academic year, whilst Sam is familiar with it fromwhat it could provide until the beginning of the academic year, whilst Sam is familiar with it from
the AS course last year.the AS course last year.
-It is a useful piece of technology due to the service it provides and the general effect it can have-It is a useful piece of technology due to the service it provides and the general effect it can have
on our 5 minute short film, as we are able to utilise the fact Blogger saves work no matter the scaleon our 5 minute short film, as we are able to utilise the fact Blogger saves work no matter the scale
or size.or size.

13. -This allowed us to capitalise on any research we found could be relevant , blogger was a simple and-This allowed us to capitalise on any research we found could be relevant , blogger was a simple and
informative way of us referring back to work to help us on filming sessions and editing.informative way of us referring back to work to help us on filming sessions and editing.
-Throughout the thorough detailed pre production, production and post production stage of our film,-Throughout the thorough detailed pre production, production and post production stage of our film,
Blogger has had a fairly big impact to assure quality was sustained entirely for everything we did.Blogger has had a fairly big impact to assure quality was sustained entirely for everything we did.
- Essentially it allowed us to analyse all filming sessions and creating a description towards a- Essentially it allowed us to analyse all filming sessions and creating a description towards a
breakdown of what was filmed and how successful they are.breakdown of what was filmed and how successful they are.
List of Blog posts

14. Filming Equipment:Tripod,Camera,Microphone and BoompoleFilming Equipment:Tripod,Camera,Microphone and Boompole
-For the production stage of our film there was not an entirely wide range of technologies we used-For the production stage of our film there was not an entirely wide range of technologies we used
but however the one’s which we did use we discovered they do have several additional featuresbut however the one’s which we did use we discovered they do have several additional features
which we became conscious of.which we became conscious of.
-The difference being with these forms of technology in comparison to the others is that before-The difference being with these forms of technology in comparison to the others is that before
putting them to use we were aware of the general importance of the equipment.putting them to use we were aware of the general importance of the equipment.
-A very simple but important form of technology when constructing our film throughout the several-A very simple but important form of technology when constructing our film throughout the several
filming sessions we undertook in the many locations was a tripod which is a three legged stand forfilming sessions we undertook in the many locations was a tripod which is a three legged stand for
supporting a camera.supporting a camera.
-This controlled what was involved in the shot as it placed the camera in a specific position, which-This controlled what was involved in the shot as it placed the camera in a specific position, which
shows what we now believe is good framing of majority of our footage justifying the influence of ashows what we now believe is good framing of majority of our footage justifying the influence of a
simple piece of equipment.simple piece of equipment.
Tripod

15. - Specifically the Sony HDV Camera which we used, was the camera we selected to capture all of- Specifically the Sony HDV Camera which we used, was the camera we selected to capture all of
our footage.our footage.
-We found the camera to be emphatic in terms of quality but however their was a re-occurence of-We found the camera to be emphatic in terms of quality but however their was a re-occurence of
one problem this being the camera’s battery as it would have very little battery life after a shortone problem this being the camera’s battery as it would have very little battery life after a short
period of time, despite being charged for a few days.period of time, despite being charged for a few days.
-. One of the two types of media technologies which we utilised for sound was the boom pole-. One of the two types of media technologies which we utilised for sound was the boom pole
which was very beneficial as it could be extended a fair distance enabling us to capture pin pointwhich was very beneficial as it could be extended a fair distance enabling us to capture pin point
sounds from matches and training sessions.sounds from matches and training sessions.
Secondly the microphone which is what captures the sound was extremely clear putting us in theSecondly the microphone which is what captures the sound was extremely clear putting us in the
position that when editing the film we can exaggerate the theme of football.position that when editing the film we can exaggerate the theme of football.
Boom Pole
and
Microphone
Sony HDV Camera

16. Hotmail and I messageHotmail and I message
-Both forms of technology were essential in both pre production and the production stage of
our film.
-Hotmail is one of the most popular free emailing services which is provided by Microsoft which is accessible from a
computer anywhere in the world. Hotmail also provides users with a schedule calendar and the capability to save contact lists
in an address book.
-IMessage is a free service from Apple that enables users of apple powered devices to send text messages over Wi-Fi from
mobile devices like the Iphone and Ipod Touch.
-Users can easily distinguish messages sent via iMessage, as message replies appear in a grey -shaded bubble whilst the sent
message is in a blue shaded bubble.
Example of I message

17. - These two forms of technology had an impact on what is the narrative of the film. This impact came from it providing us
with the ability to contact the parents of Kobi and Jack which is a necessity in order to gain permission to film them as they
are only 11 years old.When contacting Antony for the permission of Kobi hotmail was used, which turned out to be extremely
efficient speeding up the whole filming process.
- After contacting Antony he gave us the number of Jack’s mother (Samantha) after deciding that his personality was the ideal
fit for our film along side Kobi. When contacting Samantha we alternatively used I message as we became informed on its
efficiency and due to the fact it is a more direct way of addressing people.

18. PreziPrezi
--Prezi is a presentation software and storyline tool for presenting ideas on a virtual canvas.
-When it comes down to the evaluation stage of this course, we wanted to show variety in the-When it comes down to the evaluation stage of this course, we wanted to show variety in the
way in which we answered them.way in which we answered them.
-After looking into the best forms of technologies in which we could undertake the evaluation-After looking into the best forms of technologies in which we could undertake the evaluation
question in a well structured and different manner, Prezi came off as a really interestingquestion in a well structured and different manner, Prezi came off as a really interesting
option.option.
-It provides a range in layouts and shows the whole process of the answer in a unique fashion,-It provides a range in layouts and shows the whole process of the answer in a unique fashion,
which makes the answer less formal but easier to understand.which makes the answer less formal but easier to understand.

19. -Prezi also enables us to differentiate sections of the answers for instance for evaluation question 1 we-Prezi also enables us to differentiate sections of the answers for instance for evaluation question 1 we
discussed the conventions of documentaries, therefore we had a separate box for every convention.discussed the conventions of documentaries, therefore we had a separate box for every convention.
-Over the period of time are Prezi was being designed we became more and more aware of the many-Over the period of time are Prezi was being designed we became more and more aware of the many
features it provides and the original affect it can have on the design.features it provides and the original affect it can have on the design.
-Prezi was a very useful website for the evaluation stage of our finished product, it also provided us with-Prezi was a very useful website for the evaluation stage of our finished product, it also provided us with
some form of re assurance after looking over what comes across a well thought of, researched andsome form of re assurance after looking over what comes across a well thought of, researched and
executed film.executed film.

20. Photo Booth and IMoviePhoto Booth and IMovie
- As I have previously stated when taking on the four evaluation questions we wanted to be as- As I have previously stated when taking on the four evaluation questions we wanted to be as
original as possible.original as possible.
-Along with the Prezi we have created a blog post for our answer of question 2 which is not-Along with the Prezi we have created a blog post for our answer of question 2 which is not
particularly different.particularly different.
-However for our audience feedback answer we came up with the possibility of a video as through-However for our audience feedback answer we came up with the possibility of a video as through
one of us being in the possession of an apple laptop we had the option of using firstly photo boothone of us being in the possession of an apple laptop we had the option of using firstly photo booth
and then Imovie.and then Imovie.
-The intention was too create a montage of the views of our classmates on what is the rough edit of-The intention was too create a montage of the views of our classmates on what is the rough edit of
our film showing the positive things and negative things they have to say about ‘Box To Box’our film showing the positive things and negative things they have to say about ‘Box To Box’

21. -Photo Booth was used for the filming of these opinions which came off as fairly good quality-Photo Booth was used for the filming of these opinions which came off as fairly good quality
when it comes to the picture but this wasn’t too much of an issue as we gained very clearwhen it comes to the picture but this wasn’t too much of an issue as we gained very clear
soundsound
from photo booth which is the most important thing.from photo booth which is the most important thing.
-Imovie is a editing programme which is provided in Apple which meant I could immediately-Imovie is a editing programme which is provided in Apple which meant I could immediately
get editing after filming my classmates. It also allowed us to create the video in the style whichget editing after filming my classmates. It also allowed us to create the video in the style which
we initially intended too.we initially intended too.
Photo Booth application and list of
classmates opinions
Final Product

22. Final Cut ProFinal Cut Pro
-In the post production stage of our film Final Cut Pro is a further application we became-In the post production stage of our film Final Cut Pro is a further application we became
familiar with, as this was our choose of software to edit on. It was important for us to choosefamiliar with, as this was our choose of software to edit on. It was important for us to choose
the correct editing software as it dictates the outcome of ‘Box To Box’.the correct editing software as it dictates the outcome of ‘Box To Box’.
-Initially Final Cut came across as daunting to use, but we managed to overcome the-Initially Final Cut came across as daunting to use, but we managed to overcome the
complexity of it and gained a vast understanding of it.complexity of it and gained a vast understanding of it.
-Final Cut Pro provides us with the novelty of rewinding, fast forwarding,playing and pausing-Final Cut Pro provides us with the novelty of rewinding, fast forwarding,playing and pausing
all the footage whenever, making it simpler to spot any possible faults.all the footage whenever, making it simpler to spot any possible faults.
-The section on the left shows all footage we have and that has been in imported into Final Cut-The section on the left shows all footage we have and that has been in imported into Final Cut
Pro,making it easier to choose all the footage we acquire when actually editing and giving us aPro,making it easier to choose all the footage we acquire when actually editing and giving us a
clearer perspective on what footage to use.clearer perspective on what footage to use.
-What fundamentally takes up majority of the Final Cut Software is the editing panel where-What fundamentally takes up majority of the Final Cut Software is the editing panel where
the film is created and formattedthe film is created and formatted to the way in which one intends too. The layout of the filmto the way in which one intends too. The layout of the film
can be altered through the bar at the very bottom of the screen as it can be maximised orcan be altered through the bar at the very bottom of the screen as it can be maximised or
minimised.minimised.

23. -The section on the left shows all footage we have and that has been in imported into Final Cut-The section on the left shows all footage we have and that has been in imported into Final Cut
Pro,making it easier to choose all the footage we acquire when actually editing and giving us aPro,making it easier to choose all the footage we acquire when actually editing and giving us a
clearer perspective on what footage to use.clearer perspective on what footage to use.
-What fundamentally takes up majority of the Final Cut Software is the editing panel where-What fundamentally takes up majority of the Final Cut Software is the editing panel where
the film is created and formattedthe film is created and formatted to the way in which one intends too. The layout of the filmto the way in which one intends too. The layout of the film
can be altered through the bar at the very bottom of the screen as it can be maximised orcan be altered through the bar at the very bottom of the screen as it can be maximised or
minimised.minimised.

24. List of
Footage
Editing Panel

25. Free Music ArchiveFree Music Archive
-Free music archive had a limited impact on our film but still contributed to somewhat can be-Free music archive had a limited impact on our film but still contributed to somewhat can be
classified as creating a light hearted atmosphere in our film.classified as creating a light hearted atmosphere in our film.
-In the beginning of our film we start with a montage of both boys pre game routine .After-In the beginning of our film we start with a montage of both boys pre game routine .After
looking over it time and time again we found it interesting but still lacked some detail andlooking over it time and time again we found it interesting but still lacked some detail and
came to the conclusion that music would fill this gap.came to the conclusion that music would fill this gap.
-Free music archive is a website which provides the access of non copyrighted music allowing-Free music archive is a website which provides the access of non copyrighted music allowing
the likes of Sam and myself to find a song appropriate that we can incorporate in our film.the likes of Sam and myself to find a song appropriate that we can incorporate in our film.
-We chose a classical source of music which is also a conventional form of music in-We chose a classical source of music which is also a conventional form of music in
documentaries.documentaries.

26. By Joshua Crocker and
Sam Mcdowall