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Pre-Video Assignment, Creedon
Good example:
Casey Neistat is an all time favorite of mine. His content is so creative and constantly evolving which is so inspiring. I have been following his vlogs for quite some time now and I can say that each one is extremely different from the other which I really appreciate. His videography is also so pleasing to the eye. In this specific example, his jump cuts with him running and backflipping are so cool! This is my favorite video that he's created so far but I'm sure that one of his new ones will surpass it at some point in the near future.
Not so good example:
So this video I found while exploring the randomness that is YouTube. First of all, the audio in this video is terrible. I can't quite figure out what the woman used to record her voice but it was not the best option that could have been used. Secondly, the lighting in this video is on the right track but not the best. She uses natural lighting but not enough of it. The shadows of the food are quite visible, distracting the viewer. She is creative with the shot angles but the random objects in the background are also not pleasing to the eye.
Casey Neistat is an all time favorite of mine. His content is so creative and constantly evolving which is so inspiring. I have been following his vlogs for quite some time now and I can say that each one is extremely different from the other which I really appreciate. His videography is also so pleasing to the eye. In this specific example, his jump cuts with him running and backflipping are so cool! This is my favorite video that he's created so far but I'm sure that one of his new ones will surpass it at some point in the near future.
Not so good example:
So this video I found while exploring the randomness that is YouTube. First of all, the audio in this video is terrible. I can't quite figure out what the woman used to record her voice but it was not the best option that could have been used. Secondly, the lighting in this video is on the right track but not the best. She uses natural lighting but not enough of it. The shadows of the food are quite visible, distracting the viewer. She is creative with the shot angles but the random objects in the background are also not pleasing to the eye.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Pre-Video Assignment, Ellison
Good Example
For my good example, I chose to do the #LikeAGirl piece that was created by Always. The video is about the battle that girls face because of the simple phrase "like a girl". In this video, the interviewees show the proper way a girl runs, hits, walks, etc. I really like this piece because it incorporates the different video and audio techniques that we learned in class. Obviously because I am a girl, so I love the message that it sends to viewers. There are many different subjects who are interviewed, and I liked that they used all genders, ethnicities, and ages of people.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJQBjWYDTs
Bad Example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxZlHXuynh8
Even though this example wasn't done professionally, I thought that the lighting was pretty bad and the photos bing used could have been edited better. I also think that she could have adjusted the camera so that the audio could sound better. Maybe a microphone would have helped as well.
Pre-Video Assignment, Gomez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usgOsNhkKVE
The clip is a segment from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, where Bee tries to acquire a mascot costume from the National Rifle Association. This is a good example of a multi-media project because she incorporated interview footage (she was the subject for this), b-roll footage, a narrative, and use of graphics. The video also included footage of phone calls from people from the NRA, producers buying guns, and even Bee trying to buy a costume off the person wearing it. Everything was properly organized, and the video brought the point home. The point being that acquiring a gun is apparently a lot easier than acquiring a costume from the NRA. It's satire, but it makes for a good media project because the content does tell a story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTYTMYJ-g48
This is a vlog (video blog) from David Dobrik, a popular vlogger from Youtube. While his series makes for a very entertaining vlog series, this could be an example of a bad media project. Here, also with most of his videos, he stages some of the content. Like for example, here he has his friends laying down bind-folded while he puts a tarantella on their stomachs. Also the camera angles are not exactly the best, he hold the camera the majority of the time. Also, there is not much of a narrative, more so than just shenanigans him and his friends get into for the vlog.
The clip is a segment from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, where Bee tries to acquire a mascot costume from the National Rifle Association. This is a good example of a multi-media project because she incorporated interview footage (she was the subject for this), b-roll footage, a narrative, and use of graphics. The video also included footage of phone calls from people from the NRA, producers buying guns, and even Bee trying to buy a costume off the person wearing it. Everything was properly organized, and the video brought the point home. The point being that acquiring a gun is apparently a lot easier than acquiring a costume from the NRA. It's satire, but it makes for a good media project because the content does tell a story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTYTMYJ-g48
This is a vlog (video blog) from David Dobrik, a popular vlogger from Youtube. While his series makes for a very entertaining vlog series, this could be an example of a bad media project. Here, also with most of his videos, he stages some of the content. Like for example, here he has his friends laying down bind-folded while he puts a tarantella on their stomachs. Also the camera angles are not exactly the best, he hold the camera the majority of the time. Also, there is not much of a narrative, more so than just shenanigans him and his friends get into for the vlog.
Pre-video assignment, Youngmann
A good project: Adult Swim - Kaptainkristian
Opening with Adult Swim’s signature sans-serif white text on
an empty void background as a means of describing the programming block was a
clever start for this video essay. Rather than taking stock images from Google
and describing their exact contents while a “Ken Burnsesque” slow-zoom pulls
the focus to a lifeless close up, Kaptainkritian carefully arranges his visual
plane. Different elements, photographs and narration are neatly knitted
together to project a sense of professionalism and passion not often seen in
the Youtube video essay community.
A bad project: Poor Video Quality Example – Charlie Hitchcock
While this video is merely an example of bad videos, and
while it does succeed in that, it non-verbally highlights a few ongoing tropes
in the vlog scene. First, remove the poor camera quality, stagnant lighting and
lack of a single cut. What you’re left with is cheesy, canned audio and unnecessary
camera filters that accomplish nothing. Though I’m fully aware this video is a
joke, it’s still just one breast-bearing thumbnail away from being mistaken for
the unquantifiable amount of video garbage available on the internet.
Pre-Video Assignment, Boyd
Good Example of a Video Multimedia Project:
This is an example of a good multimedia project because there was a clear beginning, middle, and end. The video told the viewer a story, conveyed a clear message, and made the viewer care about the subject that was being discussed. There were a variety of visuals which was very appealing especially with the narration over them. I liked how when the narrator was talking, the visuals helped the viewer to be taken on a journey and it was easier to grasp the narrator’s words with the variety of visuals to help the viewer see exactly what the people in Syria is like. There were good interviews, although short, I thought they worked for the piece. The timed translation at the bottom of the screen was helpful and nice to add for the viewer to understand what the lady was saying. There were also good video content of the buildings/landscaping of Syria. I like how the images flowed through the screen, the panning was nice and smooth and there were a variety of angles. I really enjoyed watching this piece.
Bad Example of a Video Multimedia Project:
This is an example of a bad multimedia project because the interviews the ladies are in a laxed/inappropriate setting while the ladies are laying in their own beds. The interviews could have been conducted sitting a desk, in a chair, with a clean background. The bedroom background was very distracting and it left room for the viewers’ eyes to wonder, instead of paying attention one person and what they are saying. It probably would have been better to interview the ladies separately as well. When one lady was trying to answer a question the other one would chime in which made it difficult for the viewer to really understand and focus on what was actually being said. Also, the in between the still photos there was just a message on the screen to describe what the viewer was about to see in the photos that were coming up next. It would had a better effect to have some narration or more natural sounds over the still photos to explain what was going on instead of just being told. There were some good natural sounds of the ladies talking and their music throughout the project however, it was still confusing and as a viewer it was hard to grasp onto the main concept. The project did not convey a clear message on its own. I had to read the description below the video to understand what the project was really about.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Pre-Video Assignment, Larsen
Chasing the Wind (good example): https://vimeo.com/211630694
This is a good example of a multimedia project, as it uses a variety of stylistic elements to tell a story. Some of these stylistic elements include natural sounds, documentation style video and interview clips, music, and clear detail, medium, and overview shots. I believe it was a very smart choice to use a lot of natural sounds in the project because it made the story itself, which was about windsurfing, come to life. For example, the viewer really gets the sense that they are at the beach when the video showing a large wave crashing against the shore is accompanied by the sound it produces as well. I also believe that it was smart to include both old documentation style video as well as normal interview clips, as it allows the viewer to get a sort of timeline of the windsurfer's entire career.
Interview with Danny (bad example) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ctci/
This is a bad example of a multimedia project, as it lacks all of the stylistic elements that are listed above. As hinted in the title, the multimedia project is an interview with a guy named Danny. Normally, a multimedia project that has an interview aspect to it would have the interviewee sitting down and off to one side of the frame while the interviewer is behind the camera asking questions. This multimedia project, however, did neither of those two things. Both the interviewer and the interviewee were awkwardly standing in the middle of the frame throughout the entire interview. The camera also stayed at the same medium distance shot the entire time, which made for a very boring video. There were no musical or natural sound elements added into the video, only a bad graphic to explain what the interview was about.
This is a good example of a multimedia project, as it uses a variety of stylistic elements to tell a story. Some of these stylistic elements include natural sounds, documentation style video and interview clips, music, and clear detail, medium, and overview shots. I believe it was a very smart choice to use a lot of natural sounds in the project because it made the story itself, which was about windsurfing, come to life. For example, the viewer really gets the sense that they are at the beach when the video showing a large wave crashing against the shore is accompanied by the sound it produces as well. I also believe that it was smart to include both old documentation style video as well as normal interview clips, as it allows the viewer to get a sort of timeline of the windsurfer's entire career.
Interview with Danny (bad example) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ctci/
This is a bad example of a multimedia project, as it lacks all of the stylistic elements that are listed above. As hinted in the title, the multimedia project is an interview with a guy named Danny. Normally, a multimedia project that has an interview aspect to it would have the interviewee sitting down and off to one side of the frame while the interviewer is behind the camera asking questions. This multimedia project, however, did neither of those two things. Both the interviewer and the interviewee were awkwardly standing in the middle of the frame throughout the entire interview. The camera also stayed at the same medium distance shot the entire time, which made for a very boring video. There were no musical or natural sound elements added into the video, only a bad graphic to explain what the interview was about.
Pre-Video Post, Onuoha
Bad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6aDuX-tDF4
This video is an animation, yet it moves in such a small pace that it loses the viewers attention. The animation works more like a slide show and with each slide, the camera zooms in a little closer. The music in the background is slow and mellow. This goes the same for the narrator. The video talks about bringing things most important to you first and ignoring what is insignificant. However, there could've been a more interactive way of presenting the idea rather than this.
Good: http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/91-classroom
I find this to be one of my favorite commercials. It's about a boy taking a test and he's tempted to help his friend cheat. However, in the end he decides to be honest. The video is short, but I think this video is excellent as it focuses more on quality than quantity. It doesn't use dialogue and to makeup for that, it contains fast pace music to illustrate to severity of the situation.The camera is deliberately unsteady, transitioning from the teacher to the student to convey the student's anxiety of getting caught while the teacher is busy tending to another student. Any viewer would've understood the message before the subtitles for "honesty" came at the end.
Pre-Video Assignment, Robinson
Good Multimedia Project
This is an example of a vlog by Casey Neistat that includes many of his signature elements that make his vlogs such excellent multimedia examples. He narrates this video for the most part, although he does include music to cover some of his video. The best feature of this video is the use of unique video techniques, such as time lapses and drones. Casey uses these in a an expert way to give different perspectives to the viewers. His shots are shot in very high quality and then edited together to create a seamless representation of his day.
Bad Multimedia Project
This project is not nearly as well done and not appealing to watch at all. The video is not clear and shaky at times. The graphics used are very cheesy and cheap looking which makes the video even less credible. Finally, their is no natural sound or narration it is all music. The lack of narration or natural sound means the video has no context and makes the scenes seem very jumpy and rough.
This is an example of a vlog by Casey Neistat that includes many of his signature elements that make his vlogs such excellent multimedia examples. He narrates this video for the most part, although he does include music to cover some of his video. The best feature of this video is the use of unique video techniques, such as time lapses and drones. Casey uses these in a an expert way to give different perspectives to the viewers. His shots are shot in very high quality and then edited together to create a seamless representation of his day.
Bad Multimedia Project
This project is not nearly as well done and not appealing to watch at all. The video is not clear and shaky at times. The graphics used are very cheesy and cheap looking which makes the video even less credible. Finally, their is no natural sound or narration it is all music. The lack of narration or natural sound means the video has no context and makes the scenes seem very jumpy and rough.
Good/Bad Multimedia Projects Pre-Video Assignment, Easthom
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/high-school-journalists-investigated-a-new-principals-credentials-heres-what-happened-next/2017/04/05/2e3bd994-1a4d-11e7-8598-9a99da559f9e_video.html
Both of the top two are good examples; I really enjoy the second example which is about gold medal Olympian Matt Centrowitz, an alum of my high school and my old track team. My good opinion of the video may be biased by my connection to the subject matter, however, the mix of visuals, music, documentarian interviews and b-roll also makes this an extremely attractive multimedia project.
Here is a bad example:
http://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/high_school_sports/92982517-132.html
The videographer could have talked to more players on Southern's team as well as the coaches to overlay new perspectives. The competing Annapolis team should have also been interviewed. Structurally, adding music as well as timing and spacing of sample audio could have been better.
Pre video Post- Matt Bromell
Good example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRd29PEbZmg
Bad example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojFnEVcVmR8
Pre-Video Assignment, Roche
Bad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laTlEgmtEmM
This short documentary covers an interesting topic and captures the athletes' dedication to the race, but the technical errors take away from the overall effect. In some of the interviews, the subjects' heads are cut off a little, and when the imagery changes and plays the interviewees' voiceovers in the background, it never cuts back to the interview so you forget who is speaking. Also, the volume fluctuates a lot such as at 1:39 when it drops but then gets louder in the following clips. There is also constant static in the background.
Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9oBTwLnwi0&t=392s
The background music throughout this project really complements the subject, and the voices are very clear the whole time. When she is talking to people on the street, there is background noise from passing cars but it is not overwhelming at all, and the transitions from her personal commentary to the street interviews fade into each other so it's smooth. There are also smooth transitions with the camera work because sometimes it is slow motion and then toward the end it is sped up a little, but its for just the right amount of time and doesn't seem forced. I also thought the stone steps where she chose to do her commentary were a perfect background.
This short documentary covers an interesting topic and captures the athletes' dedication to the race, but the technical errors take away from the overall effect. In some of the interviews, the subjects' heads are cut off a little, and when the imagery changes and plays the interviewees' voiceovers in the background, it never cuts back to the interview so you forget who is speaking. Also, the volume fluctuates a lot such as at 1:39 when it drops but then gets louder in the following clips. There is also constant static in the background.
Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9oBTwLnwi0&t=392s
The background music throughout this project really complements the subject, and the voices are very clear the whole time. When she is talking to people on the street, there is background noise from passing cars but it is not overwhelming at all, and the transitions from her personal commentary to the street interviews fade into each other so it's smooth. There are also smooth transitions with the camera work because sometimes it is slow motion and then toward the end it is sped up a little, but its for just the right amount of time and doesn't seem forced. I also thought the stone steps where she chose to do her commentary were a perfect background.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Pre-video assignment, Taylor
Good example
This NY Times video is an example of a good multimedia project because it includes many of the elements to a successful video that we have discussed in class. The narrators voice can be heard against the background music and there is a mix between still photographs and video clips to tell the story. The visuals are also very sharp and they are presented at different angles, providing a good variety to the project.
Bad example
This video created by someone on YouTube showcases elements of a bad multimedia project. The camera is in a single position the entire time so there is no visual variety. The video is also clearly not very edited because the person teaching how to make the recipe talks about a step in the recipe for unnecessary amounts of time, which may lead the viewer to lose interest. A more concise tutorial with various visual components would have improved this video.
This NY Times video is an example of a good multimedia project because it includes many of the elements to a successful video that we have discussed in class. The narrators voice can be heard against the background music and there is a mix between still photographs and video clips to tell the story. The visuals are also very sharp and they are presented at different angles, providing a good variety to the project.
Bad example
This video created by someone on YouTube showcases elements of a bad multimedia project. The camera is in a single position the entire time so there is no visual variety. The video is also clearly not very edited because the person teaching how to make the recipe talks about a step in the recipe for unnecessary amounts of time, which may lead the viewer to lose interest. A more concise tutorial with various visual components would have improved this video.
Good Example:
https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000005016256/as-syria-crumbles-a-doctor-persists.html?playlistId=100000001997657
It would be unfair to compare a NYT video to another bad package, but this video is a good example of multimedia because of the seamless transitions. The audio is crisp and the background music isn't overbearing. The images are haunting and the text message bit was great.
Bad Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e3_ruWuL7w
Right off the bat, there's no visuals at all at the beginning when the reporter is talking. The reporter is then seen in a random location, that has nothing to do with the story about drugs. There's a few good shots, like the overview of the awards when the reporter is talking about the awards the police department received. However, overall, the video could've been smoother with the right visuals. The audio isn't bad.
Pre-Video Assignment, Noenickx
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2016/02/politics/trump-kanye-who-tweeted/
I enjoyed this interactive multi-media CNN presentation that they tweeted to their multi-media account. I thought the topic was funny and interesting enough to get me to click on it before any of the other multi-media stories. I love how after each question they link you to the tweet, but I think it would be better if a picture of the tweet just popped up. It would add more visuals and be easier for the audience. That would make the piece more appealing, but it is creative overall.
I enjoyed this interactive multi-media CNN presentation that they tweeted to their multi-media account. I thought the topic was funny and interesting enough to get me to click on it before any of the other multi-media stories. I love how after each question they link you to the tweet, but I think it would be better if a picture of the tweet just popped up. It would add more visuals and be easier for the audience. That would make the piece more appealing, but it is creative overall.
pre-video assignment, Moore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjb627Kov1o
I thought this multimedia assignment had great music, was extremely well edited and overall was a great project. It brought a creative and unique idea and was very well produced and conceived. It felt very realistically done for the technology used.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6wGbtvUiXE
I thought this project over-emphasized the music, the music was the main distraction of it. When the subject was talking his audio was poor and often drowned out by the music.
I thought this multimedia assignment had great music, was extremely well edited and overall was a great project. It brought a creative and unique idea and was very well produced and conceived. It felt very realistically done for the technology used.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6wGbtvUiXE
I thought this project over-emphasized the music, the music was the main distraction of it. When the subject was talking his audio was poor and often drowned out by the music.
Snurr, Pre-Video Assignment
Good: http://www.aljazeera.com/video/news/2017/04/trumps-border-wall-faces-legal-battles-private-land-170404103923446.html
This video has good lighting and audio, the video doesn't just focus on one person's stand-up, there are a variety of shots, two people walking together, shots of the surroundings. There isn't much music but the story doesn't need that, it makes good use of natural sounds, the wind buffeting, cars driving by.
Bad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9DGqt43EJc
The audio is horrible, the reporter clearly doesn't use a tripod and it feels like I'm watching a snapchat story. The lighting is also bad. I think there should have been more voice over rather than a ton of stand-ups.
This video has good lighting and audio, the video doesn't just focus on one person's stand-up, there are a variety of shots, two people walking together, shots of the surroundings. There isn't much music but the story doesn't need that, it makes good use of natural sounds, the wind buffeting, cars driving by.
Bad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9DGqt43EJc
The audio is horrible, the reporter clearly doesn't use a tripod and it feels like I'm watching a snapchat story. The lighting is also bad. I think there should have been more voice over rather than a ton of stand-ups.
Pre Video Assignment Fox
Good: Music in Everything-Multimedia Project
I thought this one was good because it did a good job of mixing the audio with what was actually going on. You can tell that this person put a lot of time an effort into their project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojFnEVcVmR8
Bad: Multimedia Project- Blender Assassin
While you can tell the person put a lot of effort into this project, there is no audio. I think that audio is an extremely important part of telling a story even if it is just background music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzbIbe7RMeY
Pre-Video Assignment, Cann
Good: http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/30/health/e-coli-soy-nut-butter-recall-cdc/index.html
The video is well-made from start to finish, with good background music that sets the mood for the video. It has good visuals, cutting between different shots of the narrator and picture examples of what the narrator is explaining. Visuals added in, like the background photos and words on screen, provide further understanding and reiterate what the narrator is saying to help the audience gain more of a grasp of the message.
Bad: http://blog.seattlepi.com/huskies/2010/04/07/dubs-wins-ncaa-pet-mascot-tournament/
The video is very bad quality as the camera is constantly shaking and turning as the reporter is walking around. The reporter talks quietly into the camera and does not provide much more information on the story with his narration. The subject is also not always in the frame, let alone centered on screen.
The video is well-made from start to finish, with good background music that sets the mood for the video. It has good visuals, cutting between different shots of the narrator and picture examples of what the narrator is explaining. Visuals added in, like the background photos and words on screen, provide further understanding and reiterate what the narrator is saying to help the audience gain more of a grasp of the message.
Bad: http://blog.seattlepi.com/huskies/2010/04/07/dubs-wins-ncaa-pet-mascot-tournament/
The video is very bad quality as the camera is constantly shaking and turning as the reporter is walking around. The reporter talks quietly into the camera and does not provide much more information on the story with his narration. The subject is also not always in the frame, let alone centered on screen.
Pre-video Assignment (Nebbia)
Good: This is a good example because it has good lighting and good sound. the music works and doesn't dominate over the voices. The point gets across really well and its a really interesting and creative way to focus on this topic.
Bad: This is a bad example because the sound is really uneven and I had to adjust it throughout the entire video. There is too much camera movement with zooming. The mix of photo and video kind of confused me and looked a little unprofessional, and some of the photos chosen were of low quality. I think it was an important topic; however, I don't think they handled the use of sensitive information well, and the questions could have been phrased better or in a different way. perhaps use her voice over other video instead of just showing us the back of her head to conceal her identity.
Pre-video assignment
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/04/05/nevertheless-she-pepsisted-kendall-jenner-made-a-pepsi-ad-the-internet-made-glorious-memes/?hpid=hp_no-name_hp-in-the-news%3Apage%2Fin-the-news&utm_term=.bd34012a99f8
The video posted in the Washington Post link is a good example of a multi-media clip, in my opinion. The video was meant to explain public backlash to Pepsi's new commercial that features Kendall Jenner. The project features the actual commercial, while also displaying text over the commercial to explain what is being said about certain parts of the commercial. After displaying the video, it shows visuals of tweets that are being posted in response to Pepsi's work. I think instead of just posting text, the visuals of Twitter being shown gives good dramatic effect. Plus, the music incorporated in the background is dramatic and emotional.
Pre-Video Assignment (Aklilu)
GOOD:
I love the quality of this video and the stills. The narration
is spot on, and the journalist shares multiple people’s stories and captures their
emotions effectively.
BAD:
The audio quality is pretty bad. I wish the journalist included
video of the subject marching in the marching band as opposed to just having a
couple of stills. Also, even if she wanted to work with only stills, she should
have incorporated some NAT sound.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Pre-Video Assignment, Dwyer
Good: This video by the Huffington Post has many very good aspects. The audio is very clear and the video is very still and clear. There are a lot of different shots of the event, including detailed and overviews. There are a lot of good interviews and the background music is not too distracting.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/zendaya-stem-we-need-more_us_58debe6ee4b0ba359594eafb?section=us_video
Bad: The audio and lighting during the interviews in this video could be improved. Also, the camera quality is pretty blurry and not always focused.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/zendaya-stem-we-need-more_us_58debe6ee4b0ba359594eafb?section=us_video
Bad: The audio and lighting during the interviews in this video could be improved. Also, the camera quality is pretty blurry and not always focused.
Pre-Video Assignment, Mamo
Good:
The cinematography in this IS SO DAMN GOOD. I love how effectively they shared this woman's story, I love the way they integrated music to amplify the emotions that the video already presented, and I love how personable it felt as soon as the video started! The video quality, audio pieces, and sound bytes really make this video memorable (in my opinion).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNb5b3hlZQ8
Bad:
Here's an example of a video with potential, but within the first few seconds the audio of the camera focusing and refocusing serves as a distraction that really takes away from the content/camera quality.
It shows that you need to know how to work your fancy technology before using it. Seeing as this seems like a student video, one can hope that they learned this fairly quickly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE_nyA9pM9k
The cinematography in this IS SO DAMN GOOD. I love how effectively they shared this woman's story, I love the way they integrated music to amplify the emotions that the video already presented, and I love how personable it felt as soon as the video started! The video quality, audio pieces, and sound bytes really make this video memorable (in my opinion).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNb5b3hlZQ8
Bad:
Here's an example of a video with potential, but within the first few seconds the audio of the camera focusing and refocusing serves as a distraction that really takes away from the content/camera quality.
It shows that you need to know how to work your fancy technology before using it. Seeing as this seems like a student video, one can hope that they learned this fairly quickly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE_nyA9pM9k
Pre-Video Assignment, Asifo
Good: The video was great quality as the levels were consistent all throughout. Not only was the visual language exciting but the story and interviews really brought me in and made me want to keep watching.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/columbia/91711396-132.html
Bad: The quality of the video was off as it looked fuzzy and some of the shots of the website were out of focus. There was also a lot of white noise and static in the background that made the project unpleasant.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/columbia/91711396-132.html
Bad: The quality of the video was off as it looked fuzzy and some of the shots of the website were out of focus. There was also a lot of white noise and static in the background that made the project unpleasant.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Pre-Video Assignment, Borison
Good: This video encompasses what the March was really like. There were many quality interviews, establishing shots of the crowds, and footage of the many creative posters.
Bad: This was not the most well done video because the sound was not consistent throughout the video, the transitions were not very smooth/subtle, and there could have been more creative footage.
Bad: This was not the most well done video because the sound was not consistent throughout the video, the transitions were not very smooth/subtle, and there could have been more creative footage.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Pre-video Assignment, Higgins
Good: I thought this was a good example because it told a good story, the narration was good, and there were good transitions into the different clips.
Bad: While this one wasn’t done by the New York Times, I thought this could have been done so much better than it was. The question is never said anywhere in the video so it made me wonder what they were talking about for a while. Also, all of the b-role is about unrelated things and is so random and the camera is very shakey.
Bad: While this one wasn’t done by the New York Times, I thought this could have been done so much better than it was. The question is never said anywhere in the video so it made me wonder what they were talking about for a while. Also, all of the b-role is about unrelated things and is so random and the camera is very shakey.
Pre-video assignment, Abate
Good: Powerful piece, with great visuals and smooth transitions
Bad: Transitions were awkward and the camera was shaking
Saturday, April 1, 2017
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