My very first assignment in ED: 529 was to create a video introducing myself to the class. As I prepared for this assignment, I thought
to myself, this will be so simple. In the past I've created videos numerous times
and thought I would be able to complete this assignment with little to no extra effort. Well the
assignment was completed. Yet, it wasn't until I reviewed Troy Hicks, Crafting
Digital Writing chapter 5 and 6 that I began to realize that I was completely
wrong on the production of this assignment.
In chapter 5 of Troy Hicks, Crafting
Digital Writing, he reviews the importance of audio text and the considerations
the creator can acquire to create a meaningful audio presentation. One
particular key point is the beginning of an audio. The beginning of audio audio
text must capture the listener’s attention and give some sense of what’s to
come. Hicks, T. (2013). Crafting Audio
Texts. In Crafting Digital Writing p.90. The beginning of video, audio
and books are the most important aspect of a presentation to me. This takes prominence
on not only what’s to come, but grasps the audience’s attention. Many times
when I read or view a digital text, if it seems uninteresting, my attention is
already lost. I may put the book down, go to something else, and may not even
think twice about that text or audio again.
Chapter 6
of Troy Hicks, Crafting Digital Writing explores the crafting of video texts.
One key feature that was prominent in my reading is the revising and editing of
digital video texts. This is one key feature that determines the effectiveness
of ones video. Troy Hicks stresses that “this
is an important stage digital writers make final adjustments to their images,
videos, clips, narration, timing, and other elements. Hicks, T. (2013).
Crafting Audio Texts. In Crafting Digital Writing, p.118 This is where the magic happens. The continuation of the
editing process allows the producer to make changes where needed, identify
content that is effective and rearrange slides, animation and other audio
features.
In my re-submission video, I was sure to incorporate intro music to gain the attention
of my audience. I also incorporated the transitioning feature when
transitioning from one picture to a video or video to picture. These features enhanced
the quality of my content. I added text
to explain some of the pictures and slowed down some of the pictures that was
displayed in the video. My intro also was black and white to give more of a
dramatic take at the beginning.
Below are the first two links to different tips for video editing.
Below is my updated re-submission video of my introduction
Tambra,
ReplyDeleteLike you, I felt my initial video introduction was going to be easy - and it was. However, it wasn't until I read Hicks' "Crafting Digital Writing" that I realized what I created was lacking in so many areas. Your video incorporated many of Hicks' recommended considerations listed on page 111, including the transition between pictures and the addition of music. I enjoyed reading your post and viewing your video.
I agree with both of what you said that the initial introduction video was easy. Expect for the nervous jitters that I had. However, on this one when you start thinking about Hick's considerations and MAPS, editing video, and using technology it's quite intimidating. I know my students love making videos of themselves all the time, but when you start adding in other factors such as these it proves quite difficult. I liked your transitions and music in your video -I wish I would've thought of that.
ReplyDeleteTambra,
ReplyDeleteYour new video was great! I loved the pictures of your children at the end. You have three handsome boys!
I like the idea of adding music at the beginning and the end of your video. It catches the viewer's attention immediately. I found it difficult to make my video intriguing from the beginning, but you did very well with that.You did a great job of adding ideas from page 111 from Crafting Digital Writing. You gave me a few ideas for my next video!