What have we learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

During the process of constructing our clip, we have learnt how detailed and complex pieces of technology contribute into producing very respectable work. By using a trial and error system, I feel that as a group, we are much more understanding and grateful of the fantastic technology in which surrounds us. Through constant use of software such as Final Cut Pro, we have got the most out of our ability and creativeness and applied it into our project which will hopefully show through in our blog and clip. We have also gained knowledge on how thorough much of the software is in relation to it's aspects which help constructing, editing and viewing.


Within such complex technology as is in a Mac, there are helpful shortcuts and tools which increase the ease of use, shortcuts such as the keys for 'undo' and tools such as the 'razor' in Final Cut Pro make constructing a video appear effortless. These features may seem minor and trivial at the time of use, but after long periods of using such software, you begin to realise just how frequent they're used without taking much notice of it. Without these invaluable features, programmes such as Final Cut Pro would become much harder when it doesn't need to be.



However, there are many downsides to technology too. At first glance, technology seems an eighth wonder of the world. It appears to work perfectly offering the ultimate in convenience, when in actual fact, it is merely a mirage. Once you're constantly using technology and slowly find yourself demanding more and more from it, it buckles under the pressure as we found out today whilst finishing our clip. We were just about to capture our narration when..boom, the screen froze. The mouse became unresponsive and the computer had to be switched off completely. Events like these happen frequently from over using the Mac/computer and having too much running on it at any given time. This then can result in resenting technology all together and make you turn a blind eye on all the positives technology has brought.

In conclusion, I believe technology is a positive thing. We have learnt how convenient it is and how much easier it makes life in general rahther than just when making a project.

Yes, we really have learned all of this in the space of 12 weeks.