Technology I worked with

How did you use new media technologies in the construction and research, planning and evaluation stages?

Technologies used during evaluation

Blogger:
It was my choice how i decided to present the evaluation of my work, however as i had gained skills and experience working with blogger i decided to use this to my advantage and present my evaluation within a blog. I feel this was a successful idea as already had skills working with blogger it wasn't too time consuming as i didn't need to learn how to use blogger. Also as i needed to show images of my work to evaluate using blogger was a good way to present images and text alongside each other.



Technologies used during research

Blogger:
As part of my advance production I required to present my research within a blog.
As i worked with blogger last year i had some skills but i feel these have developed a lot over this past year, i feel my blog was presented in a much more visual way, making it a more interesting piece of work, also not all the work on my blog was text, i also including picture and link showing my plans and research as it developed. I feel since i began the course blogs have became more popular in general, and more commonly used within the society i live in, which of course has helped me learn more about blogs and understand other uses for blogs which was interesting

Dictaphone:
I held a interview with Journalist from a local newspaper in order for my to learn from someone working in the industry, I recorded this interview using a Dictaphone as well as taking notes. This technology came in useful as I did not need to take breaks during the interview to make notes, and i could listen to what was said however often i needed.
This was the first time i used a Dictaphone, but luckily the result was successful as the interview was recorded and i could use the recording within my research







Technologies used during construction


Apple Macs, Pages:

I worked with pages on apple macs, to create my newspaper cover, second page and poster. Luckily i had some experience working with pages for my coursework last year, however it did take me some time to get used to working with pages again. I feel i learnt more as i worked with pages and developed my skills.

Piczo Website:

I used the site http://www.piczo.com/?cr=3 to build my website.
I had never used this before so it took me some time to get used to working with, but after a while i learn how the site worked and i feel i created a successful local newspaper website to make this.

Digital Camera

I used a simple point and shoot camera because it was easier to transport than a slr and i still think the photos i took we're still of a good enough quality

Photoshop

I used photoshop to create the depth of field effect on my poster, luckily i have some experience with working with photoshop already so it wasn't too challenge to create the right effect.

Local News Updates Website Link

I decided to create a local news updates page as people audience would want regular news update, something that would be difficult for the newspaper couldn't offer, as it would not be able update as often, an advantage of having the website .

Choices i made when creating this page:

• Keep the same fonts, and colour scheme etc to keep the website familiar
• I decide to write more little stories, instead of one large story, so that the audience can choose what stories they decide to read, and as its aimed at a young audience it wouldn't be suitable for large amount of texts, instead i think its a better idea to have small piece of news.
• I added photos to go alongside the story as the made the page look more visually effect and to go alongside the stories.
• I have put a link to the home page and a drop down box with link to the other pages at the top of the website so that it is easy for people to find what they are looking for on the website

Contact page of website

I decided to create contact page as audience might have suggestion or comment they'd like to leave with the creator of the website and newspaper
Choices i made when creating this page:

• Keep the same fonts, and colour scheme etc to keep the website familiar
• I decide to put in a comment box, so that the audience can interact with the website, something which the newspaper wouldn't offer.
• I tried to keep this page simple and to the point.
• I have put a link to the home page and a drop down box with link to the other pages at the top of the website so that it is easy for people to find what they are looking for on the website

Sports Website Page

I decided to create a local sport paage link on my website as sports are a common thing in newspapers and on newspaper website

Choices i made when creating this page:

• Keep the same fonts, and colour scheme etc to keep the website familiar
• I decide to write more little stories, instead of one large story, so that the audience can choose what stories they decide to read, and as its aimed at a young audience it wouldn't be suitable for large amount of texts, instead i think its a better idea to have small piece of news.
• I added adverts linking to sports clubs etc, so my website would be earning money from aadvertiser too and it also link to thee part of the website its on.
• I have put a link to the home page and a drop down box with link to the other pages at the top of the website so that it is easy for people to find what they are looking for on the website
• Although this is sports news i tried to keep it as local a possible so it still fits the style of the rest of my newspaper

Entertainment and reviews website page

I decided to create a entertainment and reviews page so audience can hear other people opiniion on films/music they are thinking of seeing and/buying.

Choices i made when creating this page:

• Keep the same fonts, and colour scheme etc to keep the website familiar
• I made sure i rated each thing out of five stars to make it look realistic.
• I added photos of ablum and dvd covers artwork and videos from youtube so the reader can visualise what they are reading about
• I have put a link to the home page and a drop down box with link to the other pages at the top of the website so that it is easy for people to find what they are looking for on the website

Upcoming Events Website Page

I decided to create upcoming events page so people can look to see what local event are coming up and decide if to attend.

Choices i made when creating this page:

• Keep the same fonts, and colour scheme etc to keep the website familiar
• I just decided a few small event which are likely to come up in local communities and just wrote a few details which picture linking alongside so it is both easy to understand and visually effective.
• I have put a link to the home page and a drop down box with link to the other pages at the top of the website so that it is easy for people to find what they are looking for on the website

Website Home Page..

Here is the home page to my newspaper. Although i was only required to create two hyperlinked pages,
Choices I made when creating my website homepage:

• Once again i stuck to similar colour schemes and fonts to keep it familiar and link to the rest of my products
• I thought it was a good idea to keep the same story on the homepage of my website, to give the impression the website is update regularly and to give more details of the storyline
• Once again i wrote about subscribing to the newspaper to gain loyal readers early on in the realise of the newspaper
• I wrote about the launch of the newspaper to highlight the fact that's it's a new local newspaper.
• I also put picture of my newspaper cover and poster on the website to show the reader what to expect from the newspaper
• The title of the newspaper moves across the arrow, i think this makes it more interesting and makes the title stand out.
• I created a list of links of other link to pages on the website, so it is easy to find things on the website
  

Newspaper second page

Here is my newspaper second page (sorry scanner cut side off slightly!). I feel this went well but overall the cover was more successful.
Choices i made:

• I decided to make the main story about a local community hall being built, as i wanted to keep the local community feel running through the newspaper.
• I thought as this was the second page of the newspaper i should put in a content page, but also wanted a story so i divided the page, also i had to provide for advertiser to, so put adverts in the page too.
• I keep all fonts and colour similar to the cover to link the two together.