AS Evaluation - Research and Planning

How did your research into genre help you with your production?

My research into genre helped me during the production process of my AS coursework, because it meant that I knew what features to include and what should probably be left. Overall it helped me create a more realistic and professional product. Also it meant that the genre of my coursework was clear.

How did your research into audience contribute to your production work?

My research into the rock genre meant that I could pick out the best features and leave out the features that my target audience did not like. Researching into my audience also gave me an idea as to what information I should try and include withing the magazine.To carry out my research I used techniques like questionnaires, so that I could collate data quickly and efficiently. 

How did your research into institutions responsible for the production and regulation of the media influence your production work?

This research influenced my work because it meant that I knew the standard of work that i was trying to achieve and gave me a goal to work towards. It also showed me what can and cannot be featured in a magazine. 

What pre-production planning techniques did you employ (scripting, storyboarding, shot-listing, etc.)?

I didn't use any pre-production planning techniques really, this is because I began to run out of time and needed to get on and start to produce some work. It has taught me that these techniques are useful because they help develop ideas and also help you keep to a schedule.

How effective was your planning – how did it help you in the production phase?

My planning was alright but could of perhaps been better. This is because it wasn't in as greater detail as it should have been. This had a knock on effect to the production phase as it meant that it became rushed.

What did you learn from planning your first production that helped you to improve your planning for the second?

My planning from last time has taught me that it is vital because otherwise the whole operation can become rushed or deadlines can be missed.

How did you use audience feedback to influence your production work while it was in progress?

My audience feedback encouraged me to try and change things around and create a unique feature. It also helped me get rid of the bits that were letting the whole thing down.