Month: June 2022

SUMMARY

Role: Editor, Writer, Visual Effect Artist

Intention (SMART Goal)

By June 12th, I will have a made a informative essay on a form of media using resources like Youtube, Adobe products, etc.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Training Source(s)

NOTES

Use music from the show 0:00
Have spoiler warning 0:00
Sync background music with footage 0:06
Keep calm voice/tone depending on the background music 0:14
GET TO THE POINT (don’t try to drag on the commentary) 0:16
Use personal experience so you can relate to the show and (possibly) audience 0:24
Use appropriate background footage to connect with the audience and your commentary 0:40
Talk about your own experience with the show 1:50
Explain the show 2:00

Project Timeline

1. Pre planning: June 1st
2. Script: June 4th
3. Start recording voice overs: June 5th-8th
4. Background Animations, footage, and effects: June 9th
5. Editing/Volume Mixing: June 10th
6. Rendering, thumbnail making, and uploading to Youtube: June 11th

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Skills Commentary

For this project, I tried to convince people to watch Oregairu. It was an anime I found (almost accidentally). I went into watching the show completely blind and ended up really enjoying. I talk about my experience more in the video and in the video’s description. I used many of my skills and past knowledge about editing, graphics, and effects to pull this together.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

I had pulled off this project in a relatively short amount of time, but I think that it turned out nice. After watching the show throughout it’s entirety, I found a the video by Kevin Nyaa called, “The Truth Behind Oregairu”. This video really inspired me to make a commentary about the show as well but in my own style. I think that he did a great job with explaining the show in an engaging way. It just so happened that I had this project coming up so it was the perfect excuse to go through with making the video. Once I actually started working on the project I realized that recording yourself and writing a script was a lot harder than I initially thought. I find it really weird hearing myself talk so this was really hard to get used to. Now that it is done though, I feel like I have conquered that skill (in some way) and will have that to use in the future. The video is intended on going out to the public on Youtube in a week or so. For know though it will remain unlisted and I will only show it to select people.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Voice Recorder, Youtube, etc

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

I believe that this will be a good example of my work that I put into editing. I think that it also helped my communication skills in one way or another.

Reactions to the Final Version

“I really like the whole VHS or old tv look throughout and how it switches to a more modern look sometimes” Marquis (friend)
“Its hard to be good with commentary because you need to sound engaged and that will keep audience engaged” Marquis

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

I think that overall the project turned out good and that I put my full effort into it. I do wish that I could redo some of the voice overs because I sound really tired in some (which I was). Also wish I had a better microphone to get better sound quality. I really liked the style I went for and think it turned out well.

Grammar and Spelling

Grammarly

The Battle Over Citizen Kane

Orson Welles had never made a movie before, but was capable of making a high production film.
Hurst controlled the media of the time and could choose what the people could see.
Since Citizen Kane criticized Hurst, Hurst tried to get rid of the film before the public could see it.
William Hurst had a very rich childhood.
Hurst was interested in plays, theaters. etc
When he grew up he started a newspaper “The Examiner”.
Will fabricated stories and made stories out of them.
Welles grew up being told he was a genius and destined for success.
Welles always pressured his actors to do their best.
Welles first play was Shakespeare and it was a great success.
Welles became a voice for lots of radio stations.
He hated himself when not making or performing something.
Welles version of Julius Caesar was regarded the best playing of Shakespeares work in America.
Hurst tried to get into presidency, he was eventually elected into congress (and basically never showed up to the meetings).
Hurst tried buying his way into politics.
Hurst would do anything to make people buy his papers including lots of violence.
Welles scared the US because of his great voice acting and story telling over the radio telling the story of War of the Worlds.
Hurst doesn’t become mayor so he goes into the show business instead.
Hurst starts to lose his money but has already spent all of his money and things are starting to fall apart for him.
Welles broke the system for how to make a film in Hollywood.
Welles contract said that he needed to make 2 films. He never did either.
Hurst wanted the film destroyed.
Hurst tried to portray to the public that he had never watched the movie.
Welles convinced everyone to release the film even with all the controversy.
RKO was trying desperately to delay the release of the film.
Hurst tried everything to throw dirt on Welles public image.
In Hurst’s paper, he never showed anything good about Citizen Kane. Never one ad or review.
When it came to the Academy Awards, Citizen Kane and its crew got one reward. Although it was nominated for tons of awards.
Welles never got to do a movie the way he did, in Citizen Kane, again.

Docudrama RKO 281

People are angry with Welles because he got a contract to make a film for Hollywood even though he hasn’t ever made a film before.
During the board room meeting, Welles convinced everyone to release the film by talking about human rights and freedom of speech.

Orson Welles Interview on Citizen Kane

There was an effort to stop the film in production.
Was intended to be a social document instead of a story.
Only 25 years old when made.
The cinematographer knew what he was doing and wanted to experiment.
He was not worried when filming (about going to far).

Summary

Communication is key in the world of work especially through work online. Being able to communicate with an employer is a vital step to having a good and efficient business.

Experience

Online editing commissions

Landscaping

Local library work

Education

Capital High School

Top Skills

2 and a half years of editing experience

3 years of experience of Adobe products

3D work with Blender and Unreal Engine

Graphic design experience

Experience with cinematography, cameras, directing, etc

Certifications

Honors-Awards