Technology

Operating a video camera

I didn't have any trouble using my 'video camera' because it was just a digital camera (a Kodak EasyShare c813 zoom) on the video setting. I used it on a tripod for some shots, but there wasnt enough space to use it properly so it didn't change it much. My camera couldn't zoom on the video setting so to zoom I had to just move the camera closer.

Composing shots

Composing the shots was really easy because I shot them in sequence, so the files were all in the right order all ready. I had to speed a few up and slow a few down in order to make it fit with the narration, and cut them when I wasn't planning on to make the narration work also. I did lots of short shots, so there was minimal cutting needed. Lots of my shots were birds eye view, so I stood above my desk to achieve this. Close ups were also used, but I faced trouble shooting these because of the zoom.
Recording or using sound effects, dialogue or music

I recorded the narration on Garage Band, as one big long clip. So to make that easier to use, I cut it according to the pages/scenes. My music was an mp3 I had in itunes already.
Importing images & video files

Importing the files was really easy because as I said shot them in order so it didn't take too long. My photos for the stop motion took the longest because I had to shorten them all up after importing (default time was at 5 seconds). I had to re-import everything a few times because it didnt save to the right place, didnt save at all or I lost my usb with the saved work on it.
Creating music or sound effects
 My movie opening isn't very dramatic, it's more of a background story, so there wasn't any need for sound effects. The only 'music' I created was the narration, which I did in one take on garageband. I had never used it before but my friend Isla showed me the jist of it and it was pretty easy.
Editing images for moving image production (use of editing software)
 I didn't really have to edit my images/footage for my film, as I used both my ceiling light and lamp for adequate lighting when shooting them. I lightened a few of them up using curves on photoshop.
Editing sound for moving image production (use of editing software)
I did no sound editing using special software, so this doesnt really apply, but I adjusted the volumes and did some cuts in Premier Pro.