Good example:
http://www.iamsyria.org/art-feature.html
I think this a great multimedia project. Similar to the first video, this is about refugees who are fleeing for a better life. This video hones in on Syrian children who have to flee the war. While this is only a two minute trailer to preview the project, I already feel connected and empathetic to the children and what they are going through. The natural sound and visuals in this video really hit home and makes you want to do something to help these children out. Showing the state of Syria and how everything is destroyed was a good way to send a powerful message. The music played throughout the video fit the tone and really made the documentary emotional. Overall, great visuals, great sound, great flow.
Bad Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTuX8wkBCNM
I dont think this video is a good multimedia project. I like the concept and the message trying to be conveyed about immigrants and refugees, but I would have approached it much differently. I think interviewing George Tarr who is a Liberian immigrant himself was a good idea, but throughout the video, the audio was hard to distinguish at times due to rain, wind, or background noises from people close by. I thought the transition to the video VO/SOT with President Trump wasn't very good. Rachel Mayer addressed the video afterwards, but I think the overall flow of this video could be better. I didnt feel connected or empathetic as one usually would with a topic this serious. Biggest things for me were audio and flow of the project and I just didnt resonate with it.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Pre-Video Assignment, Schorchit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNEJnMVsFD8
Good Example: It does not explicitly explain/or describe the journey for a South/Central American immigrant, especially immigrant children, crossing the Mexican border, but rather it shows the people's plight. The Washington Post uses individual characters like the 12-year-old boy Isaac and the woman named Doris to tell the story and, personally, I feel like that device helps tell the story even better. The Post could have used an interview of someone who speaks English as a voice-over to explain the situation of these caravans, but instead, they choose to keep the video purely in Spanish using English subtitles. This helps make the story more authentic for the audience, almost as if we're vicariously living through these individuals. It also keeps the story concentrated on the travelers and their immigration story. The voice overs in the video are very well done with essential footage that connects us and helps us truly comprehend the experiences of the interviewees.
http://www.wsj.com/video/what-is-gab-and-who-uses-it/9B9A1FBA-DECE-4C4E-BC23-68C9AA62C167.html
Bad Example: Although I wouldn't consider this video terrible, I have chosen it as a bad example. Firstly, the story, or rather the information, that the Wall Street Journal is trying to convey really does not seem suited for a video presentation. For this type of content and style of video, it could have been made shorter in order to keep the audience engaged. There were scenes in the video where there were pictures of documents and such being shown with caption and no audio, and I feel that these could have been incorporated as voice-overs, saving time and making the video more engaging for the audience. There were hasty cuts to the professor's interview towards the end of the video that could have been made much cleaner, and it could have smoother transitions if a voice over was used for those cut parts.
Good Example: It does not explicitly explain/or describe the journey for a South/Central American immigrant, especially immigrant children, crossing the Mexican border, but rather it shows the people's plight. The Washington Post uses individual characters like the 12-year-old boy Isaac and the woman named Doris to tell the story and, personally, I feel like that device helps tell the story even better. The Post could have used an interview of someone who speaks English as a voice-over to explain the situation of these caravans, but instead, they choose to keep the video purely in Spanish using English subtitles. This helps make the story more authentic for the audience, almost as if we're vicariously living through these individuals. It also keeps the story concentrated on the travelers and their immigration story. The voice overs in the video are very well done with essential footage that connects us and helps us truly comprehend the experiences of the interviewees.
http://www.wsj.com/video/what-is-gab-and-who-uses-it/9B9A1FBA-DECE-4C4E-BC23-68C9AA62C167.html
Bad Example: Although I wouldn't consider this video terrible, I have chosen it as a bad example. Firstly, the story, or rather the information, that the Wall Street Journal is trying to convey really does not seem suited for a video presentation. For this type of content and style of video, it could have been made shorter in order to keep the audience engaged. There were scenes in the video where there were pictures of documents and such being shown with caption and no audio, and I feel that these could have been incorporated as voice-overs, saving time and making the video more engaging for the audience. There were hasty cuts to the professor's interview towards the end of the video that could have been made much cleaner, and it could have smoother transitions if a voice over was used for those cut parts.
Pre-Video Assignment, Pravato
Good example:
https://vimeo.com/296648799
"How to Find Your Own Seafood" features Kirk Lombard, a unique subject who fishes for his own seafood in Northern California. The shots in the beginning of the project show him catching his seafood by pulling fish into nets and sticking his arms into the sand. This was a successful beginning since the activity is rare to see. The incorporation of music in the beginning (which is actually Lombard singing with his life) was also effective in drawing the viewer in.
Video that shows Lombard out at work includes close-up shots of the clams and mussels that he catches. It later shows him close-up cleaning them and preparing them before putting them in a stew.
The different types/angles of video work to profile Lombard as well as to explain his very niche activity. Also, only using his voice in the work rather than a narration with interview clips works effectively. It feels like he is taking viewers out to work with him.
Also, the drawings and cartoon graphics that appear throughout add to Lombard's carefree character, and are great visual additions to elevate the work. Some include the names of different sea creatures that he catches, others are listed as "Kirk Tips," and others are simple doodles. This was a visually creative way of allowing the viewer to follow along and remain engaged.
Bad example:
https://vimeo.com/23211764
"Robert is Here" is also a unique story, showcasing a roadside fruit stand with a variety of offerings. However, a lot of the technical elements of the production are distracting. The first shot of the store the viewers see is partially blocked by a poll, which detracts from the effect of seeing the stand for the first time. Also, the first shot of produce in the store shows a bug crawling on a cucumber. These are important to the story, so it does not feel like a great portrayal of the products. Both of these shots muddy the power that the story could have had.
Also, the narration's lower-quality audio makes the story feel less professional. However, the audio of interviews with Robert with better, so the narration/interview clip set up was still effective. Overall, this had a lot of potential to be a very interesting story and had many opportunities for great visuals, but the execution could have been better.
https://vimeo.com/296648799
"How to Find Your Own Seafood" features Kirk Lombard, a unique subject who fishes for his own seafood in Northern California. The shots in the beginning of the project show him catching his seafood by pulling fish into nets and sticking his arms into the sand. This was a successful beginning since the activity is rare to see. The incorporation of music in the beginning (which is actually Lombard singing with his life) was also effective in drawing the viewer in.
Video that shows Lombard out at work includes close-up shots of the clams and mussels that he catches. It later shows him close-up cleaning them and preparing them before putting them in a stew.
The different types/angles of video work to profile Lombard as well as to explain his very niche activity. Also, only using his voice in the work rather than a narration with interview clips works effectively. It feels like he is taking viewers out to work with him.
Also, the drawings and cartoon graphics that appear throughout add to Lombard's carefree character, and are great visual additions to elevate the work. Some include the names of different sea creatures that he catches, others are listed as "Kirk Tips," and others are simple doodles. This was a visually creative way of allowing the viewer to follow along and remain engaged.
Bad example:
https://vimeo.com/23211764
"Robert is Here" is also a unique story, showcasing a roadside fruit stand with a variety of offerings. However, a lot of the technical elements of the production are distracting. The first shot of the store the viewers see is partially blocked by a poll, which detracts from the effect of seeing the stand for the first time. Also, the first shot of produce in the store shows a bug crawling on a cucumber. These are important to the story, so it does not feel like a great portrayal of the products. Both of these shots muddy the power that the story could have had.
Also, the narration's lower-quality audio makes the story feel less professional. However, the audio of interviews with Robert with better, so the narration/interview clip set up was still effective. Overall, this had a lot of potential to be a very interesting story and had many opportunities for great visuals, but the execution could have been better.
Pre-Video Assignment, Romero
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.
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.
Pre-Video Assignment, Fields
Good Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7UqYD_owgY
I think the way that they started this video was a great hook. They showed the kids, said a quick narration and had a great quote by a parent before even introducing what the topic of the video was. This tactic got viewers interested enough to keep watching to see what it was all about. Throughout the video, they choose great B-roll of the children in the hospital while also highlighting a few kids' backgrounds. Great use of natural sound from the stadium to explain the "new tradition," and they also utilized pictures along with videos. The narration was calm and used pauses for emphasis. The sequence where the reporter is asking the head coach about his granddaughter that passed away was really powerful, with adding the reporter's voice telling him that the next topic would be hard and showing him break down and not able to speak.
Bad Example: https://vimeo.com/165768937
This video is not very good, starting with the sound quality. Though they try to put in some natural sound, it is so windy that you can barely hear it. The interview gives a lot of good information but also the mic is not close enough to her to hear everything, and the wind is distracting from what she is saying. The second interview cuts in for a split second then it goes back to B-roll, but then it comes back to her a second later, which is distracting. There also was no narration, and therefore viewers had no background information about the turtle or any additional information. There really was only two different pieces of B-roll used, the turtle being released and it swimming into the water, so they could have added more variation, like showing a clip of the crowd that showed up to watch the turtle being released.
Pre-video assignment, Loewenthal
Good Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5356zt0JiDY
While this video is a little long, it does a very good job integrating voiceovers, music, interviews, more action based clips, and photos. The change of environment and the way in which its shot keeps the viewer engaged and makes the video seem more personal.
Bad Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsyHqv7ZkZY
The audio in the video is extremely echoy and the volume of the music distracts from the video. The transitions are stark and distracting. Also, for many of the clips of her dancing the camera cuts her off or parts of her move out of the frame in a distracting and unprofessional way. Some clips also seem extremely staged and prevent the viewer from making a personal connection. At times the camera is extremely shakey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5356zt0JiDY
While this video is a little long, it does a very good job integrating voiceovers, music, interviews, more action based clips, and photos. The change of environment and the way in which its shot keeps the viewer engaged and makes the video seem more personal.
Bad Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsyHqv7ZkZY
The audio in the video is extremely echoy and the volume of the music distracts from the video. The transitions are stark and distracting. Also, for many of the clips of her dancing the camera cuts her off or parts of her move out of the frame in a distracting and unprofessional way. Some clips also seem extremely staged and prevent the viewer from making a personal connection. At times the camera is extremely shakey.
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