Title Sequence Coursework - Evaluation(7)

Evaluation Part 7 - What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
For my title sequence, I have borrowed a DSLR Canon 500D and a tripod from school. This is to ensure that my title sequence looks professional and has a high resolution, which will make the title sequence have better quality. At first I was unsure if I would be able to use it correctly or not, but when I released it was very similar to the one I have at home, I became more confident in using it. I also learnt how to change the focus manually instead of having it on automatic, and overall I learnt how to use the camera in the ways I needed to. However, I do want to learn more about the camera and how it works, so I can try to take advantage of all the features on the camera.
I decided to keep the camera on the tripod throughout the whole title sequence because I thought that would look better then hand holding it. This is because having my title sequence still will make it look steady and unified. The techniques I used when using the tripod and the camera were panning, pulling focus and shooting from different angles.
For the title sequence, I wanted to get close ups of the characters picking up props, which emphasised the props and their connotions. The props connoted the action and violence in the Action Thriller genre. Having the characters pick up the guns and the masks, it shows the action and the violence, and also the mystery.
On the bank scene, I panned to show the banks in the city. I really like this shot because, it gave the title sequence an edgy look. The pan also allowed the audience to know where the girls were and it connoted that the girls were about to rob the bank. This shows the audience that the girls are bank robbers.
Me using Final Cut Pro on this task was not the first time I have used the application. I have had previous experience in using the application and have got the hang of it. Although, I did learn how to use new tools, that I didn't know how to use. For example the colour contrast 3-way, which allowed you to change the contrast in the footage to make the title sequence lighter, darker or with a hint of a different colour. Again, I did wish I learnt more about Final Cut Pro, so I could use it to the full extent.