Unit 30 Task 1

Task 1

To create the materials needed, you will need to create graphic images.  You need to specify and describe the hardware and software needed to create the imagery digitally.  Consider the computer system, input devices, output devices and also file storage.

(P1) 17th Jan

Add notes to your work that justifies your choices and evaluates the limitations of the hardware and software that you have suggested.

(M1) 17^th Jan

TASK 1

Computer
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-21-5-inch-Wireless-Keyboard-Processor/dp/B00FJRGD6Y/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390306403&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=iMac+21.5%E2%80%B3

I have chosen the iMac as it is a powerful computer capable of running all of the software I require without a problem.

      Camera
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-FZ72EB-K-Lumix-Camera-Telephoto/dp/B00E0YFOKI/ref=sr_1_9/280-9342723-3875663?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1389866476&sr=1-9&keywords=panasonic+lumix+dmc-

I have chosen the Panasonic DMC-FZ72EB-K Lumix Camera due to its powerful zoom, 16.1 Megapixels and is an ideal camera for this work.

Software
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-8.1/productID.288401200

I have decided to use Windows 8.1 as it is the most up-to-date, recent software and is capable of handling the necessary workload.

Paper
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Everyday-Photo-paper-Glossy/dp/B00014SKOI/ref=sr_1_1?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1389867005&sr=1-1 – A4
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sheets-148x210mm-230g-Photo-paper/dp/B0045YIN9W  - A5

I have chosen this photo paper because they are of high quality and can help give a professional finish to my work.

Printer/Scanner/Copier
http://www.printerland.co.uk/Xerox-Phaser-3300MFP-P9640.aspx?source=Addwords3300MFPV_X&gclid=CKjj7_K6grwCFRMRtAodLT4AnQ

I have chosen this product as it allows me to scan and photocopy images and to print my own work and has a large processor.

Burning Software
https://cdburnerxp.se/

I have chosen to use this software as it is capable of burning onto CDs, DVDs and BluRay dics.

Mouse
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409202,00.asp

I have chosen to use a gaming mouse as it is of good quality and using this mouse will create a smoother experience when working.

Keyboard
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/230998737980?limghlpsr=true&lpid=102&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=102

I have chosen to use this keyboard as it is modern and is capable of running with the Windows 8. Operating system.

Sound System
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Z906-5-1-Speaker-System/dp/B004PGM9KY/ref=sr_1_1?s=receiver-speakers&ie=UTF8&qid=1389868301&sr=1-1&keywords=Logitech

I have decided to use this sound system as it offers full surround sound and detailed controls to allow you to obtain the exact sound you’re looking for.

Sound Card
      http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-PCI-E-Sound-Blaster-Soundcard/dp/B009S1NTUU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390208826&sr=8-4&keywords=Sound+Card

I have chosen this sound card as it is compatible with all of the equipment I have chosen and has a powerful processor.

Graphics Card
      http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-11166-02-20R-5450-DDR3-Graphics/dp/B0036DD4CO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390306129&sr=8-1&keywords=graphics+card

I have decided to use this graphics card as it is very powerful and highly recommended as well as affordable.

 Adobe Software
      http://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html

I have chosen to use the Adobe Software family (which includes Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Director) as it gives me an array of options when designing logos and images for different purposes and will give an extremely good finish to my designs.

LIMITATIONS OF HARDWARE
      I have chosen these products because, due to the powerful processor in the chosen computer, I can run several programs with ease. However, there is always the risk of doing too much at once, which can cause individual programs or the entire computer to crash and you could lose a lot of work if it is unsaved. This could also result in the damage of components inside the computer, which could prove very costly. I have chosen these sound and graphics cards as they are quite powerful and are compatible with my chosen computer and software. A powerful graphics card will allow a higher attention to detail with a sharper edge to the images on-screen. The software I have chosen is the most up-to-date software available, but eventually a newer, more capable version will be released along with updates, which would not be particularly cost-effective.