7) Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

In my preliminary task i struggled with the editing software Quark express. I was able to develop my skills in using this programme to create the task successfully.
Planning and preparation was key in such a tightly timed project. Storyboarding saved me time and effort when it came to designing and placing my final product. Performing research into the conventions of magazines front covers was very interesting and helped me prepare for this task. Post production skills were improved after initial practice so doing a preliminary task helped me.
I now have greater awareness of how consideration of the target audience determines the outcome of descisions made during the production process. For example the font choice is very important and is noticeable to people. The language used as well is key something that can attractor deter and audience.
The biggest thing that ive learnt from undertaking this project is that technology is fast improving. With such software already available who knows what the future holds and finally i learnt planning is essential. Without this time management is pointless.