When the author first started using Photoshop and a basic camera, they struggled with using the tools and functions effectively. Their early school magazine and photos lacked professional quality as a result. However, after extensive practice and learning, the author gained proficiency with Photoshop tools, camera functions, and blog editing. They can now efficiently use layers, colors, cropping, and different photo modes to produce higher quality work.
2. • When I first used Photoshop I was having trouble on
how to use it as I didn’t know many of the functions
and tools. My school magazine was an amateur
performance as I did not use layers efficiently and the
colours are poor as I did not use an array of colours.
After, learning how to use Photoshop I can use most
tools and have a great understanding of them. I have
used layers correctly and used the right colours. The
house style I have used efficiently and repeated in all
my magazine pages. When I used pictures for my
magazine pages I now know how to crop them with the
magnetic lasso tool and the rubber to get a clear cut
finish.
3. • When using a basic camera for taking
photographs I was grasping on how to use it to
take pictures correctly but, using the Canon EOS
600D was a complete change as it had different
functions for taking different photos. When
creating my school magazine and taking pictures
for it I was taking basic pictures rather than taking
an array of photos. After finishing my music
magazine I now know how to use the Canon as I
can use the different functions of taking different
photos.
4. • When first using blog.com it was a difficult process
on how to use it as I found it difficult to upload and
edit posts and it became very infuriating. After using
it constantly to upload my media coursework It
became easier and quicker for me as I used it
constantly and practiced with it. I now know how to
use blog.com now to edit, delete or upload posts as I
have spent long period of time on it.