Monday, February 28, 2011
Podcast 101
Are you an aspiring television or radio host that is struggling to get picked up by the networks? No worries... podcasts are here to console your weary spirits. Before I list the steps it takes to create a podcast, I will briefly describe what a podcast is. Essentially, a podcast is an audio or video file on the internet made available for download on one's computer, PDA, etc.
Here's how you make one:
- First of all, you'll need to acquire a microphone. Personally, I would suggest the Blue Snowball for simple voice recordings and even musical ditties (however this is all subjective and depends on your means).
- The next thing you will need is some form of audio editing software. I believe the most recommended beginner software for this is Audacity, which you can download for free. Also, GarageBand is a great way to start out.
- Third, you will need a hosting site to upload your podcasts. This can be done right here on blogger, as well as many other places that specifically specialize in promoting and hosting podcasts.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
S2-Video Collage
Expressiveness, the art of fidgeting-- angst.
What am I trying to convey in this video? Good question, Jeremy. Although the idea I am portraying is highly vague at this point, I believe the tone I'm aiming for is one of anxiety and unique 'fidgeting' behaviour. It is challenging to pull all sorts of seemingly 'random' clips together to formulate a coherent story, and my biggest problem will probably be in how I choose to organize these clips.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
PAA Promotional Video
*How effective is the video raising (or lowering) your interest in attending PAA? Be specific.
*Does the style of the video match up well with the content (with the main ideas being presented?)
*What changes would you like to see?
*Is there any material or activities associated with PAA that you might like to add?
*How did the music and dialogue match up with the visuals?
*What do you think of the motion and template elements - for example, the use of two different video windows at the same time?
The video does an excellent job of accentuating the various programs and activities at PAA. If I was an 8th grader observing this promo, I would probably be quite impressed and think very seriously about attending this school.
Stylistically, the video does not offer anything that I am particularly enthralled with. For the purpose at hand, however, the sort of cheesy-inspirational look mashes up well with the content, which is similarly displayed.
One thing I don't like about this promo is its length. I would condense it to around 3-5 minutes if it were my choice. The music and dialogue matched up well with the visuals, however (e.g. the chapel music was playing when members of the praise band were being interviewed and so forth). I thought the use of two different visuals at one time was highly effective. For instance, when parents were talking about their children, there were two different clips that were shown instantaneously: The parents talking, and the children performing the activity they were talking about.
*Does the style of the video match up well with the content (with the main ideas being presented?)
*What changes would you like to see?
*Is there any material or activities associated with PAA that you might like to add?
*How did the music and dialogue match up with the visuals?
*What do you think of the motion and template elements - for example, the use of two different video windows at the same time?
The video does an excellent job of accentuating the various programs and activities at PAA. If I was an 8th grader observing this promo, I would probably be quite impressed and think very seriously about attending this school.
Stylistically, the video does not offer anything that I am particularly enthralled with. For the purpose at hand, however, the sort of cheesy-inspirational look mashes up well with the content, which is similarly displayed.
One thing I don't like about this promo is its length. I would condense it to around 3-5 minutes if it were my choice. The music and dialogue matched up well with the visuals, however (e.g. the chapel music was playing when members of the praise band were being interviewed and so forth). I thought the use of two different visuals at one time was highly effective. For instance, when parents were talking about their children, there were two different clips that were shown instantaneously: The parents talking, and the children performing the activity they were talking about.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Broadcast News: Response
This film offered an intriguing and imaginative gateway into the work environment of a news organization, while instantaneously fusing complex emotional issues into the story with the various characters involved. Essentially, this movie was centered around three characters: Jane (an up-tight, fiery executive producer), Aaron (an arrogant, yet genuine and quite brilliant reporter), and Tom (a somewhat uneducated "pretty boy" anchor).
A confusing tripod of romance ensued between Jane, Aaron, and Tom. This tension reached a climax, and then dwindled into a befuddling resolution that never really explained itself. Part of the controversy was that Tom was not as authentic as he presented himself to be (crying 'fake' tears and all). Aaron was disturbed by this, venturing to the point of claiming Tom was the 'devil', saying that he went against everything Jane stood for. To a point, Jane looked past this in her tunnel vision love for Tom, but immediately backtracked when stumbling across an ethical mishap Tom displayed in an interview.
I believe Jane was the most complex character. She seemed to be the least secure in her identity and appeared as though she was chronically discontent with her decision making process, while at the same time accepting them to be 'true' to herself.
A confusing tripod of romance ensued between Jane, Aaron, and Tom. This tension reached a climax, and then dwindled into a befuddling resolution that never really explained itself. Part of the controversy was that Tom was not as authentic as he presented himself to be (crying 'fake' tears and all). Aaron was disturbed by this, venturing to the point of claiming Tom was the 'devil', saying that he went against everything Jane stood for. To a point, Jane looked past this in her tunnel vision love for Tom, but immediately backtracked when stumbling across an ethical mishap Tom displayed in an interview.
I believe Jane was the most complex character. She seemed to be the least secure in her identity and appeared as though she was chronically discontent with her decision making process, while at the same time accepting them to be 'true' to herself.
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