Useful skills I've developed over the AS Media year

The AS Media course taught me many skills that I will be able to use, improve and hopefully expand on during the A2 course.

These skills include:                                                                               

• How to operate a JVC video camera
•  Editing using Final Cut Pro
• Compressing and uploading videos to the internet
• Inputting titles in to a video
• Understanding what shots to use at which times to convey a certain message to the audience (e.g. close up of character's face to convey their reaction)
• Understanding of rules (180 degree rule, rule of thirds, breaking the fourth wall)
• How to create foley sound and create a soundtrack on Sound Track Pro
• Working in a group and cooperating so that each member's views get taken in to account

Things I found challenging:

• Filming without having had much practice                            
  
• Finding times to film that worked for everyone
• Choosing what to include and what not to

What skills do I need this year?

• A greater understanding of the music industry
• Time management organised in advance to avoid problems 
• Syncing the music and lip singing efficiently
• Use Adobe Photoshop well to create the magazine advert and digi-pack