The whole Gemini team learnt how to use a variety of different technologies and equipment. The tripod, for example, was a piece of very helpful equipment we'd never used before and learnt how to use to our advantage within our film opening. It was very effective for the pan at the beginning of our final cut to ensure it was smooth, steady and professional-looking. At times however, we reverted to shooting some shots manually due to the tripod being unsteady on uneven terrain (see photograph). 
The cameras themselves, we also had to learn how to achieve the best from. We knew the basics of using the cameras, however we experimented with different settings in order for the quality and lighting to remain as consistent as possible throughout the opening. Using the iMac enabled us to make alterations to the colour and hue also. As we were dependent on the natural lighting on our set, we did have to make some changes on the iMac due to the overcast conditions casting different light intensities throughout the clips. 
The fact we used an HD camera increased the professional look of the opening due to the images being captured very crisp and colourful. Pitiably, the quality was reduced when the videos were uploaded to YouTube due to the immense amount of time needed for them to be uploaded in high definition. The camera picked up sound very well and the playback was very clear.
In order to create the auditions video, we edited the various clips together using iMovie. Through doing this, we learnt how to cut and insert clips, add transitions, music, sound files and titling to the moving images or blank screens. The downside of iMovie was that you couldn't create different sound layers as easily as when using Final Cut Express, however it was better for creating simpler videos.
From previously using iMovie, we had a basic knowledge of editing programs. This meant we didn't waste much time getting to grips with the program and could concentrate on editing our film opening almost straight away after filming. At a couple of instances within the first edits of our film opening there was background noise of laughter and sneezing. iMovie enabled us to remove these sound blemishes and replace them with sound cut from another clip with the desired noise.
Format Factory was a program we needed to use in order to convert some of our downloaded sound files into the correct formats in order for them to be readable for the iMac.
Due to the cold weather conditions and unsuitable clothing, our actors weren't as comfortable as they could have been in warmer conditions. This could have affected their performance negatively due to being distracted and shivering. Because they'd given up their own time and to try and encourage them, we catered for them with food and drink.
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