This course has been a test of my abilities to learn and apply new knowledge and skills quickly and effectively. Although the Audio/Video class has been next door to me this year, I had never really tried to understand exactly what they do. I truly have a respect for their patience and creativity in producing quality videos. As one of our readings stated, “Multimedia certainly has the potential to extend the amount and type of information available to learners.” (Shank, n.d.) I realize how important it is to be able to tell your story, capturing and retaining your audience’s attention throughout.
Utilizing Windows Movie Maker was a surprisingly easy program, which made editing simple and trouble-free. What I discovered is that it is important to have plenty of material to use during editing and to make sure you edit down to the essential message of your story. Especially as I made the Personal Digital story video, I found it difficult to narrow down and edit through the information and pictures I had to create a clear, concise and interesting video story. As our group worked through the PSA project, it was first important to identify each piece of the project that needed to be completed and assign those pieces to the group, utilizing each group member’s strengths and interests. As we moved into the production and post-production phase, communication throughout the process ensured that the project was of the quality we desired as well as completing it within the deadlines that were given. A key aspect was collaborating throughout the process, discussing the individual elements of the PSA, including shot selection, voiceover options and final editing and web delivery formatting choices.
Because we worked together throughout the entire project, it made decisions much easier to finalize regarding our finished PSA. In addition, every effort was made to copyright not only the pictures, music and information we used, but also our original works. We were very cognizant to review and document as we developed the PSA, and give appropriate credit at the end of our production. It was a pleasure to work with such dedicated colleagues – thank you to Kim, Blaine and Dana for being such wonderful group members. I look forward to future collaborations as we finish the final courses of our graduate studies.
Reference:
Shank, P. (n.d.). The value of multimedia in learning. Think Tank. Retrieved November 9, 2011, from http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/thinktank/valuemedia/.
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