Introduction:
HELLO EVERYONE. This is my last time making an introduction for the portfolio project :(((. I finished editing everything and all I have to do is submit everything tomorrow. This project has had so many ups yet so many downs. I have grown throughout these eight weeks and have learned so much, however I also did have to run through rough patches and a lot A LOT of thorn bushes to get where I am now. I am confident in the pieces I have created and beyond grateful for my teacher who helped me to be able to get where I am in my AICE Media class. Today I finished editing my directors commentary video so I thought I would share my process/a little story as a last blog!
This is a screenshot of me editing on Premiere Pro and you can see all of those little clips on top are the add-ons to make the video more engaging to viewers!
Making sure nothing was cut off and everything was align was incredibly tricky however with all of the skill I have learned, it went like a breeze. I made sure to make my link accessible to everyone and me and my friend Lauren from the same class period as me, tested out all my links and I did the same with hers.
Onto a reflection on the project as a WHOLE! The start of this project was hectic. I felt like I wasn't creative enough and I bashed myself as I saw my classmates were filled with creativity. I then spoke with my mom and dad and they reassured me that everyone has creativity and that you just need to find it. After that talk I sat in my room trying to figure out how to "unlock" this creativity when the idea popped in my head. A mystery thriller film. I knew that idea was perfect. Creating the film was so much fun and I had a great time setting up at Weston Regional Park. Editing was a bit of a hassle but again, I knew I had a special path that I needed to walk on in order to become confident in my work. When learning about the CCR I was trying to come up with ideas but I felt stuck again. I thought about the creativity talk I had with my mom but this time I really didn't know what to do. Thankfully my teacher set up another group meeting which I was beyond happy about. In the group meeting all of my fellow classmates helped me with ideas but none seemed like they fit ME. Everyone had these different ideas when all along my creative thoughts were a podcast and directors commentary type recordings. When I came up with my idea of a podcast and directors commentary, I locked that idea in my head and began the script. The script was pretty easy for me to make since I like talking and explaining my thoughts and ideas a lot. (as you can tell) I feel like this whole portfolio project was such a gift because it made me realize that I AM creative and I just had to gain the confidence to tell myself that. So, as I reflect on my project I realize that what I made in the span of eight weeks was amazing.
I thank my teacher so much because this whole year she taught us numerous things that not only helped me with this project but helped my character as well. (special thanks to you!) :)π
Well, as the day ends I am concluding this blog and I look forward to being able to submit my project early! Until then, goodnight -Danielle Greenbaum
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