Review Report

Throughout my project I have set targets to help me along the way. At the end of the day I have eventually met all my targets, though I was off track through most of the lessons because I kept losing my recorded footages.  To make my targets more clearly, I broken then down into manageable chunks called ‘Action Points’ and worked on from there. Once I have achieved one point I tick it off to keep on track with my project. I also tick off the kind of work that was required of me.

I have made and designed my own blog on blogger. Uploaded videos on it and analyzed them. I now know my way around the building and I have also viewed the support network. I have edited my blog by updating my profile with my personal information, added themes, color schemes and pictures to it as well. I learnt how to use video equipment, though I still found it confusing when I was completing my video profile. I participated in group discussion about existing video profiles, that which gave me an idea of how to make my own video profile interesting. Also, I planned my filming for next lesson.

I was able to produce my own script that was fit for purpose. I knew that because I read it out to my study partners and received feedback on whether it was interesting or whether it needed to be improved on.  I have completed both mind maps for video platforms and interactive videos. I finally finished filming footages for my video profile and used Log and Transfer to import them unto Final Cut pro in order to edit and render them.

I finally finished editing my video and exported it to YouTube, then unto my blog. I received feedback from my peers about my video, both positive and negative. I evaluated my video profile using the feedbacks I received and my own experience of creating the video.

I learnt that I have gained a great passion for editing videos. I found the whole experience interesting and exciting as well because I was able to put my creativeness into action. I loved the way all my lessons were organized. We organized ourselves by writing up our daily targets and broken them down into action points.

I also learnt that I am motivated by quality fun lesson. When I am doing something I enjoyable it makes me work harder. What frustrates me is when I can’t get something done because I am either distracted or I don’t know how to make it happen.

 In future I will be more engaged in class discussion, be more outspoken. Sharing my thoughts with my fellow class mates and be on target at all time.

My Video Profile Evaluation

Reflecting upon the feedbacks I received from my peers, I can say my video was done particularly well.  My peers thought my video brought out my passion for both music and athletics, but I could have improved it by filling out the blanks and adding footages of me. Overall they really enjoyed it.

 The overall assignment was interesting as well as exciting. I was able to put my creativity into action. The journey from learning how to use new software and techniques, such as Final cut pro, importing flies using Log and Transfer, how to drag the actual video footage and Edit and insert it overwhelmed me.

There were a few errors that occurred after I have inserted and edited my video. Most of the images did not follow the audio which was done separately, besides that everything went well. I am particularly fond of the part where I spoke about my passion for music, and how I am inspired by the Legendary Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley), especially the video of his interview where he spoke about Reggae music.

In future I will add in more images of me, or even an actual video of me speaking instead of putting in the audio separately. Get more involved in the video for my audience to see me, more than just hearing my voice.

To make my video look and sound more professional I could use special effect video recorder, use a professional tone of voice. I could also apply effects as well.  As with most things we’ve done in life there were parts that we were confident with and parts where we struggled. I found it really hard to keep on target because most of the equipment I used to film was my first time using them, so it took me time to get use to them. I got a lot of support from my teachers to make this video as interesting as it is. I can honestly say it took a long time to make.

My media production video profile