Holiday Greeting Reflection: Final

On our video, I feel that my partner and I were best at team wwork. I know that this may not seem like it directly relates to our finished product, but I feel that our ability to work together and be on the same page made our video better. We agreed on editing, and asked eachother for suggestions and opinions how to go about making evrything better. People said that it seemed like we were really engaged in a conversation with eachother, which I would say goes back to writing the script. We tried to write it so that it seemed like a conversation we could have if we were discussing something in one of our classes on a normal day. I liked the way that Eddy and Estefania had a news element to their video, I don't think Cassie and I would have wanted to necessarily go in that direction, but it was something that I really loved. It might be a great idea to use on a future project, when the occasion is right. I typed the script, and did some of the titles and sources, as well as being in charge of editing the clips of Cassie. That is how most of the video was split up, we each did little things here and there. I was in charge of the edits for Cassie, so that it was sort of an objective third party eye. I may have seen or liked things that she didn't notice, and then I could include them. In turn, Cassie did the same for me. We really supported eachother the whole way, and when we needed help or suggestions we always asked, and I felt comfortable with the discussions we had, and they were surely productive. With a little more time, I would go back and refilm, because throughout the whole video, it was blatently obvious that I was reading off of a script in the corner. Without that little snag, I think our video could have been ten times better. Overall, I was excited about the video; especially wrking with Cassie, and including unique titles.

Season's Greetings

What I learned

I watched Cassie's groups video, and here is what I learned:

1. You need to have examples in your videos, because they make your points more convincing.
2. Creating your own music mixes is a great idea, because they make the video unique.




3. I learned that in a video, music is a great way to set the tone and bring out the correct emotions.
4. Setting up the shot, is sometimes the key to a successful video.
5. Who you interview makes a difference.

Final Reflection

I am most satisfied with the perceptions that we were able to give to the rest of the class, and the way they said it made them react.People gave us comments mainly on our sound, and we were able to change that. I was not able to be there to work on the final editing, but i know my group worked with the sound, the credits, and the formatting of the titles, in my opinion, that is all we could have changed or needed to change.I think I would give myself more time on this project, and try to add more special effects. I learned mainly how to use all of the material we have practiced in our workshops as a whole, and I learned more about using the camera. I think the filming part is actually my favorite.

Greenscreen: Cassie and Kayla

A green screen is blank slate, essentially. When filming, you set up a green screen, behind the scene that you want to film. This color works, because it is likely that none of the actors will be wearing that color. Once you have filmed, you import whatever film you have to a program like premiere pro, and commence editing out the screen and using your choice of background. When filming with a green screen you want to eliminate shadows, wrinkles in the background, and make sure none of your actors are wearing green. Sometimes you end up with shadows, o0r wrinkles in the green screen and you have to try and eliminate them without blurring, or getting rid of your subject. You can't always get it perfect and sometimes have to leave weel enough alone. Adobe after effects was easier in my opinion, because it seemed to eliminate more of the green in a quicker and more precise manner.

Cyber Bullying Video

This video was a reminder that there are many unheard voices, and people who are hurt every day. However, I feel that I dropped the ball as the group facilitator. I am aware that my group was disappointed by our video, and seemingly embarrassed by it. As the group leader, I should have taken precautions to prevent the need for such feelings about our video. I am currently feeling that the only way to fix this will be to overhaul and redo the whole sequence. A great deal of the affects and changes we thought that we had made did not show up, and the music brought us down to sub par, if that. A title slide may have been missing as well.

Lower Third Title

This is an example of a lower third title. This title can be used to add textual information to an image or scene that is on the screen, without getting rid of the image. It is kind of like putting in a subtitle.

Default Still Title

This is an example of adefault still title inserted as an introduction to the video. You might use this for an introduction, a conclusion, or maybe in the middle of your video to present information in the for of text. I made this title a little long, but The basic purpose is still conveyed.

Template Title

This is an example of a Title Based On Template, which means that it is a template that Premiere Pro has already made available for your use, and all you have to do is enter your text. You might use this if you want a title that has a theme, or color scheme that will go with the contents of your video. They are more creative, and look less generic in, in my opinion.

Lifting and Extracting

A simple cut in the timeline means right-clicking on the video and simply selecting "cut," which leaves a gap. When you cut, the other clips in the timeline can be shifted over if you select "ripple edit."
A ripple edit is when you delete one clip and move all of the others over to get rid of the gap l;eft by the "cut". You do this by right clicking on the gap that is left, and selecting, "ripple delete." When you ripple delete, the other clips to the right of the deleted clip shift to the left, and eliminate the gap.
Lifting and extracting are two ways to cut segments of a clip one at a time. To do this, you select the in and out points of the segment you want to get rid of, in the "Program Window," then clicking the lift or extract buttons which are also in the same window. Lifting is like eliminating a segment while leaving a gap, while extracting is likeeliminating a segment, and shifting everything to the left, in terms of what happens to the other clips in the timeline.
This is an example of both types of editing, but the final edit was done as an extraction. I decided to extract the two clips where I did because the jump was already over, and I did not feel that it was crucial to show the horse wandering away after the jump was done.

Insert Edit

This is an example of an insert edit. An insert edit places a clip in a gap that you create between two pieces of footage that you have split up. To do this, you press control and drag the clip where you would like it to go in regards to your other clip. I decided to insert the 2nd clip where I did because I like the suspense that was created, when I just stopped her as she is about to make her jump, and the viewer gets to see more of her individuality and personality in the meantime. An insert allows you to put another clip in to your original one without recording over a portion. You are simply just makeing a gap or pause and filling it in. I think that I like inserting clips a little better just because I don't worry about cutting out a little piece of the movie that later will look like a mistake. If you are ok with losing a piece of footage because you record over it, then overlaying works, but if you pprefer to keep all of your footage and just add more, then you want to insert. I realize that I did not save this as aidescreen, and I promise to not make the same blunder on my next task. I finished this project with the help of Haley Barker.

Overlay Edit

This is an example of an overlay edit.  An overlay edit places a clip over another.   To do this, you drag the clip from the source panel directly on to the timeline.  I decided to overlay the 2^nd clip where I did because I felt that breaking it up directly in the middle provided somewhat of a before , middle, and after effect.  I realize that I have not saved this project as a widescreen and I plan to make sure this is done correctly next time. In fact Dr. A even showed me the reminders of how to save it in that format. I believe that I attempted to overlay a few clips on a Premiere Pro project  in a different class, but I did not have the tools, and ended up having to just get rid of the idea all together. It is nice to know that now, I won't have to do that.  When you use an overlay, it just plays over the footage that you drag and place it over. This keeps you from creating  a ripple, which later if you choose to get rid of an insert, you would have to delete. I finished this project with the help of Haley Barker.

What I Think About Project 2

Project 2 was a great deal of fun, and I feel confident about the quality of my final product. I know that Dr. A had mentioned to keeping all of these clips as one common theme, but I felt that this video would mean more if there were a variety of things mentioned about the school. I have learned how to choose videos, based upon character, and how they will effect their viewer. Sometimes editing can be a trial and error process, but I have learned to appreciate that fact. I have experienced the trial and error in this project, and in a way it lead me to be more creative, and learn more about Premiere Pro, filming, and editing. I want to learn about more effects or additions that I can add to my videos in order to personalize them, or make them more unique.

I did not have a partner for this project, but I did have a partner who along with myself was given the responsibility of filming, and dumping the video clips so that the class had something to work with. I think that working with Luis was a lot of fun, and he was definitely helpful. We kept each other entertained through the whole filming process, and were really good at bouncing ideas and suggestions off of each other. And as far as learning from this project goes, I learned best through trial and error, and I don't feel so confined in my use of technology. I am not afraid to think outside of the box or use more advanced technology as it comes to me.

Baler Interviews!

Hope you all enjoy this! Reflection to follow.

My Introduction

This is obviously not a video clip including myself. However, my video was not working, and I had to edit a video clip of my partner instead.

Reflections on Project 1

1. The final product for this project in my opinion turned out very well, except for the fact that I had to edit someone else's video. I was hoping to edit my own, but when I went in to look for it, it was not working. I think that this final product was a testament to knowing how to use the controls in the Premiere Pro editing program. I feel like now, I look at this program, and know exactly what to do, in order to get my desired result. I want to learn more about how to enhance the aesthetics of these videos

2. My partner, Cesar and I worked really well together in my opinion. We helped each other to memorize the next couple of steps in order to work more efficiently, and we pointed the other person in the right direction if one of us made a mistake. The power point tutorial that Dr.A provided for us was extremely helpful in my opinion, and kept me from getting stressed out. As I mentioned before I was unable to edit my actual video, because it was not working that day, and that was something that really disappoints me.

Patience

This video shows that we must be patient with others, give them time to work up to their potentihe al, and if they make a mistake don't degrade them. This video conveys the message through a young boy, who trapses through the wet cement his grandfather has just poured, and even though his grandfather will have to start over he still smiles, and doesn't blame the boy who likely doesn't know better. The video is shot at the level of a child, which signifies how prevalent patience is when dealing with children. The video is set in a warm environement, and the grandfather appears to be tired, and uncomfortable, but then his demeanor changes to a more positive one.

Our Group's Discussion about Values.com

Our group likes "The Purse," the best. This video not only had good moral values, but it had entertaining aesthetic values as well. This video seemed realistic with its urban sprawl setting, and it also had a positive message about not buying into stereotypes, and to always do the right thing. We also loved the music in this commercial, because it is positive, relevant, and upbeat.