Final Video Project: S.E.A.C Solarfest April 2008.
After many issues with my Digital camera and difficulty filming, I think I've made the best clip possible with what I had to use.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Last Class: Quality of Work vs Quality of Content
The discussion from last class really played with the quality Vs. content issue, which for me, both are extremely and as equally important. But for some this is not the case.
If feel that if you are creating your own film, it must engage the viewer. Something about it content must be different, interesting or be aimed for a specific audience interested in what you are making. Many in class argued that it doesn't matter if the quality of the work is bad, its the quality of the content, which I feel can work both ways.
As for the Saddam cell phone video, that was documenting the execution of a dictator which made world news. This is a perfect example of how the content overrides the quality of the footage/equipment used to capture this event.
On the other hand, if you have viewers who are expecting to see amazing photos from news stories or elsewhere, they are not going to want to see photos that are pixalated. This is the same for small films. Ask yourself, would you visit a website that had great film stories if you couldn't watch them? What would be the point of even making them?
Would you go to the theatre and watch a film that was experiencing technical difficulties do to the crappy cameras used while filming?
For me, quality of content is something that is obviously most important. You must have content viewers will watch and take true interest in. But on the other hand, if your low grade equipment gets in the way of you conveying your subject, then your equipment seems to be working against you, your subject and your abilities to better reach your audience. It comes down to what audience you re trying to reach with your story and why it is relevant to them. I feel like I could go on and on about this topic and go more into depth but I feel that it would be better to do in class again.
If feel that if you are creating your own film, it must engage the viewer. Something about it content must be different, interesting or be aimed for a specific audience interested in what you are making. Many in class argued that it doesn't matter if the quality of the work is bad, its the quality of the content, which I feel can work both ways.
As for the Saddam cell phone video, that was documenting the execution of a dictator which made world news. This is a perfect example of how the content overrides the quality of the footage/equipment used to capture this event.
On the other hand, if you have viewers who are expecting to see amazing photos from news stories or elsewhere, they are not going to want to see photos that are pixalated. This is the same for small films. Ask yourself, would you visit a website that had great film stories if you couldn't watch them? What would be the point of even making them?
Would you go to the theatre and watch a film that was experiencing technical difficulties do to the crappy cameras used while filming?
For me, quality of content is something that is obviously most important. You must have content viewers will watch and take true interest in. But on the other hand, if your low grade equipment gets in the way of you conveying your subject, then your equipment seems to be working against you, your subject and your abilities to better reach your audience. It comes down to what audience you re trying to reach with your story and why it is relevant to them. I feel like I could go on and on about this topic and go more into depth but I feel that it would be better to do in class again.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Carry Your Ghost SoundSlides
This project has been extremely interesting though quite trying at times. I still am not completely finished with this project because I still need to make an intro and ending page. Also, I need to cut the overall time down to about 5:30 minutes. I would also like to re-edit some of the audio as well to make it shorter and to the point. Well...after a boat load of troubles...here it goes.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
High Speed Age Calls For Change
I really enjoyed Damon Kiesow’s presentation on Multi media and how it is changing the dynamics of the journalism world. In this new and rapidly developing age of media coverage and viewing, I feel that all journalists whether you’re strictly in print or elsewhere need to be up-to-date on the latest software systems, editing tools, audio tools and other technologies that are being used today. We are trying to make a profession out of the telling real life stories, so in this internet day in age, why don’t we try to make it as real life as possible, while still using the traditional methods of journalism.
Think about it this way…back fifty years ago, do you think a newspaper or magazine for that matter would have hired a photojournalist if they didn’t know how to develop their own film or use a typewriter? I don’t think so. So ask yourself this now…would you hire a photojournalist in today’s world who didn’t know how to use the internet, Microsoft word, or Photoshop or a digital camera? Times change and with new demands come new technologies. In order to keep your readers well informed, up-to-date and happy we have to change as well.
With the new technology comes a lot of skepticism and that is entirely understandable. Ethics are the main issue brought to light because with the information age being so fast paced, it is easier to miss the mistakes that can and are being made. Ethics are the most important and essential part of writing, being a reporter and journalism. Though the technology is changing there should be no change in the use of ethics other than they should become even stronger because the internet can be viewed by more people than by printed newspapers. I hope that made sense…it did on my head. I just feel that we all got into journalism to tell the stories of others, and if we can not guarantee them our best, unbiased work, then we shouldn’t be in this profession. I think anyone gets into the profession of journalism wants and has a desire to make the truth known.
Though the internet is taking away from print news…in reality the print is still there, just electronically. I don’t think that print will be entirely replaced by the internet at least for now because there are so many dedicated elderly readers who don’t know or don’t have access to the internet, nor do they want to understand what the internet actually is. I’ve tried to explain and show my grandparents numerous times how to use a computer, but they just don’t seem to have the patience or the desire to really understand it. I do think that when this generation does part ways that the print industry will have even larger issues.
Logically speaking, why pay for the New York Times, Boston Globe or any other newspaper for that matter if the majority of them are free and online. For those who are tech savvy, we can get all the news we need online for free, so I agree when Kiesow said that they ( the print industry) only has a few decades to figure out other options. Though Newspapers may go under, I don’t think that large magazines will. I think that most people would be more obligated to read something once a month instead of everyday. With this said I do not feel as though we are wasting our time and money by become journalism majors because there will always be a need for reporters and journalists who must cover and write the stories, whether it be in print or electronically.
Think about it this way…back fifty years ago, do you think a newspaper or magazine for that matter would have hired a photojournalist if they didn’t know how to develop their own film or use a typewriter? I don’t think so. So ask yourself this now…would you hire a photojournalist in today’s world who didn’t know how to use the internet, Microsoft word, or Photoshop or a digital camera? Times change and with new demands come new technologies. In order to keep your readers well informed, up-to-date and happy we have to change as well.
With the new technology comes a lot of skepticism and that is entirely understandable. Ethics are the main issue brought to light because with the information age being so fast paced, it is easier to miss the mistakes that can and are being made. Ethics are the most important and essential part of writing, being a reporter and journalism. Though the technology is changing there should be no change in the use of ethics other than they should become even stronger because the internet can be viewed by more people than by printed newspapers. I hope that made sense…it did on my head. I just feel that we all got into journalism to tell the stories of others, and if we can not guarantee them our best, unbiased work, then we shouldn’t be in this profession. I think anyone gets into the profession of journalism wants and has a desire to make the truth known.
Though the internet is taking away from print news…in reality the print is still there, just electronically. I don’t think that print will be entirely replaced by the internet at least for now because there are so many dedicated elderly readers who don’t know or don’t have access to the internet, nor do they want to understand what the internet actually is. I’ve tried to explain and show my grandparents numerous times how to use a computer, but they just don’t seem to have the patience or the desire to really understand it. I do think that when this generation does part ways that the print industry will have even larger issues.
Logically speaking, why pay for the New York Times, Boston Globe or any other newspaper for that matter if the majority of them are free and online. For those who are tech savvy, we can get all the news we need online for free, so I agree when Kiesow said that they ( the print industry) only has a few decades to figure out other options. Though Newspapers may go under, I don’t think that large magazines will. I think that most people would be more obligated to read something once a month instead of everyday. With this said I do not feel as though we are wasting our time and money by become journalism majors because there will always be a need for reporters and journalists who must cover and write the stories, whether it be in print or electronically.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
First Time User of Audacity
When I first recorded my inview I thought a minute would be a little too short, so I made things interesting and recorded just under 15 minutes. This was a bad idea for my first experience trying to edit with Audacity. Too much audio made it very complicated to edit and choose what I really needed. I didnt find myself saying the mmhmms but I did say, "got ya" afew times and interupted the speakers once or twice without being aware of my doing so.
I figured by being in my quiet apartment for the interview, there would be no outside or interupting noise, but at the end of the interview a roommates cell phone rang and interupted an important part of the interview.
While editing, I found myself stressed out with almost 15 minutes to edit. I didnt realize how long it would take. I interviews a local band for my assignment and thought it would be great to use early recordings of their music for background noise, but this too proved to me a task. Some of the recordings were not of the best quality, but through the tools in Aduacity I was able to correct a few problems and create something that I am proud of. Though it is not completely done the introduction and narration are almost comepletely finished. Now I just need to figure out where the music will sound the best and compliment the interview audio. I absolutely love using this software and I will continue to use it outside of this class. It's extremely fun, interactive and hands-on which for me makes it easier to learn.
I figured by being in my quiet apartment for the interview, there would be no outside or interupting noise, but at the end of the interview a roommates cell phone rang and interupted an important part of the interview.
While editing, I found myself stressed out with almost 15 minutes to edit. I didnt realize how long it would take. I interviews a local band for my assignment and thought it would be great to use early recordings of their music for background noise, but this too proved to me a task. Some of the recordings were not of the best quality, but through the tools in Aduacity I was able to correct a few problems and create something that I am proud of. Though it is not completely done the introduction and narration are almost comepletely finished. Now I just need to figure out where the music will sound the best and compliment the interview audio. I absolutely love using this software and I will continue to use it outside of this class. It's extremely fun, interactive and hands-on which for me makes it easier to learn.
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