Equipments

R e s e a r c h a n d A n a l y s i s

used when creating main task and subsidiary tasks.

Nikon D3000

When completing the subsidiary tasks required for our A2 coursework which consisted of a promotional poster and DVD album cover I used the Nikon D3000 mainly due to the fact that the camera produced images of rather high quality therefore it was only logical

to use this ideal piece of media technology as I want my work to look as professional as possible with the available equipment provided by

the school.

H2Handy Recorder

I will also be using the H2 Handy Recorder for any additional recordings I may need for my music video

whether that be any essential Diegetic or Non Diegetic sounds, research and analysis

presentations, construction and evaluation process. From past experiences using this piece of

equipment I have come to learn that it is highly sensitive therefore would need to be used in quiet

environments to achieve best outcome.

Apple Macboo

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The Apple Macbook is a vital piece of media equipment when compiling my music video, the laptop itself contained a programme called Final Cut Express which is a compulsory part of

the process as this would be where all the extracts would be fixed together to create a finished music video. I have not previously had any experience using this programme

therefore I will have to research further in order to get a better insight in how to achieve maximum potential from the programme. The programme itself is known to be used by

professional producers therefore it was only logical to use this programme when creating my video as I aimed to make the final product professional and realistic.

SonyHandycam

DCR SR-57E

The Sony Handycam is a vital piece of media equipment when recording most of the scenes for my music video. I have previously had experience using this programme and from

previous uses I have found that the quality of image is of a very high standard and of a good quality hence I thought it would be most beneficial to use the camcorder as it would add to the appeal and professionalism of the finished product when completed. I will also be using

this piece of equipment when filming other elements of my research and planning, construction and most importantly my visual evaluation which I hope to record in person

using the Sony Handycam.

TripodThe tripod is a vital piece of equipment when it

comes to actually filming the music video footage, the tripod will enable me to film steady and

consistent footage without any unwanted jerking, the tripod will hold both the Nikon D3000 and Sony Handycam when filming. The tripod can be adjusted to a variety of different angles and heights through the adjusting bars on either side at the top of the

tripod.