Blogger - My first use of online tools during my planning, research and construction was Blogger. This tool proved extremely useful throughout my project because of the blogging tools available. Most notably, I found the format's navigation between blog posts very easy. Moreover, I think the software's capability of embedding other presentation softwares within blog post makes the software incredibly versatile in it's use.
Time toast - I used this online presentation tool at the very beginning of my research. It proved very effective in presenting content across a long period of time. I used this to present a task which was about the history of music videos. I was able to include pictures, dates and information for my viewers and was also able to embed it into my blog.
Tubechop - This online presentation tool allows you to crop videos from YouTube down to the lengths you require them to be this. This was particularly useful as a presentation tool during my research because it allowed me to exemplify the points I have found in music videos. This enabled me to mak my points succinctly with another dimension of content used.
Slideshare - This online presentation programme allowed me to create a simple slideshow of pictures, Powerpoints and Keynotes with just a simple arrow for the viewer to use, enabling them to navigate left and right to individual slides. By using this, I was able to overcome the issue with PowerPoint not being able to embed directly to Blogger.
iPhone - Finally, I used my IPhone 5S during research. The portability of the phone allowed me to film multiple people when asking them about their likes and dislikes about music videos. By use of this device, my research had visual evidence of the research I was uncovering. Thus, adding an element of credibility to my overall project.
Prezi - This has served as a trusted online presentation tool throughout my research, planning and construction. The software provides a fun, creative and inteactive way of presenting information. The use of different visual themes means that I have been able to create an engaging presentation in different variations throughout research, planning and research. As well, Prezi enables you to embedded images, sound and YouTube videos which enhances the interactivity of the software.
Voki - Voki was an alternative online tool I used during planning because it offered a different dimensions to written text. The tool allows you to type text that a character can verbally provide to the audience. This was a tool that I used only once or twice because, despite adding a different dimension to my presentation, a character talking for several minutes can quickly become disengaging for viewers. As a result, Voki served as a minor presentation tool in during my research.
YouTube - This was the primary way of publishing my video content online. From this, I was able to embed the videos on my blog to link to activities completed in my research, planning and construction. This proved vital when publishing final products such as my music video as well as creative research such as my 30 cut chorus sequence which can be seen below.
