I have learnt various skills when utilising the DSLR cameras, such as using the aperture and action shot settings, applied to various surroundings. I also developed my understanding of adjusting the main and focus ring to capture detailed images. I adapted the camera with a shutter priority in order to take motion blur photos with accuracy. I was able to experiment with types of orientation modes, such as portrait and landscape in order to record the mise-en-scene in different perspectives.
Within Photoshop, I have been able to drag and import photos from Safari to use as my backdrop for my Sixth Form and perfume advert, providing depth and additional layers when producing classwork for Media Studies. Using the eraser, the selection tool and adjusting the font size have been crucial elements to my work which I have been able to incorporate into my studies, aiming to improve the overall quality of my adverts.
It was fascinating to explore the school from an entirely different viewpoint; through the lens of a camera. Taking the photos allowed myself to showcase the school in its' academic environment, whilst still maintaining a social and interactional manner by taking photos of students engaging with teachers and savouring extra-curricular opportunities (playing the piano in reception). However, a criticism of taking the photos during lesson time restricted my ability to take photos of students walking between periods and participating in lunchtime clubs. Next time I would continue to capture 'school-life' moments by using the camera during break and lunch, with student permission.
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