GOOD:
The New Yorker: How Ramen Changed in America
The video takes advantage of its ramen topic to display enticing visuals off the bat. It has relevant transitions that introduce the next segment from the intro to how it became a convenient staple and ramen becoming a crossroads of cultures in cities like NYC where fusion restaurants experiment with different forms and flavors of ramen. Interviews from chefs and a food writer from the New York Times are seamlessly woven into the video and provide informative content. The interview soundbites were short and straightforward. However, the use of clips from an old '80s Japanese movie called "Tampopo" was kind of confusing since it was initially used as a transition without further introduction as to its importance, until later on in the video. It took awhile for the video to make the direct connection to how ramen has changed in America in the present day, but this point was solidified toward the end.
BAD:
AP Art History Project on "Shiva's Lord of Dance" from the Met
This project is a mix between still images and a video excerpt meant to embody a Smart History educational video which traditionally includes narration with photos relevant to the piece of art being described. The audio has inconsistent volume and at times is unclear. At some parts, the displayed image does not match the narration so there's a delay in knowing what the narrator is describing. The one video clip inserted was meant to be a comical pop reference and it was. But it was also shot poorly with low lighting and a shaky hand. The title of the video is also misleading since it has nothing to do with the art piece and doesn't mention it at all except in the description below the video.
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