For my project, I decided to make a creative storytelling video using a random object. My object was a teddy bear. I wanted to keep making different videos than I normally do, and I thought making a video about an object without using any narration would be a good challenge. For the storyline, I wanted to make a regular teddy bear something more creepy. I conveyed the horror aspect of the story showing the teddy bear following the character, and I used darker lighting to express the chilling mood. While making this project, I faced some challenges during the editing stage. As we were only able to make the video no longer than 60 seconds, it was hard to fit the entire storyline in such little time. I had to trim down most of my clips and delete other footage, while also having to make sure the story still flowed correctly. My purpose of this video was to make a compelling video and focusing it around the object. This was my first time making an eerie type of video, and I would love to touch on this kind of filmmaking more in the future.
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In Broadcast Technology, we were told to create a video following one of the six pathways: News package, Short narrative film, Documentary, Video production, Social media content, and Professional collaborations. For my video, I chose to create a PSA about "Senioritis." Although the term is a made up illness, the lack of motivation and determination seniors go through during their final months of high school is real. I wanted to create this video to relate to other seniors at Ladue in a satirical way. While coming up with the concept of my PSA, I knew I wanted to do something that was more lighthearted than some of my past videos, but also something that I have experienced. My purpose of this video was to get the viewers to laugh, but also understand and relate to the PSA. The making of this project was fairly simple, but I did face some challenges with the lighting and the quality changes when I put my footage into final cut pro. I easily fixed this problem by color correcting the clips and turning the exposure down. Other than the slight lighting issues, I am happy with how much project turned out. Click here to watch!
For our first Broadcast Technology project of the new semester, we made creative identity graphics. Opposed to last time where the class made the graphic about themselves, we were assigned to make the graphic about another Ladue student. I got the chance to interview senior, Sami Strayhorn, and asked her describe who she is. Sami is a very motivated person, and loves to see success in people. To learn more about her, I was to exercise my basic interview skills. I got to practice filming her in one of the thirds and being the right distance away from her. I had a problem with the microphone, but I improvised by using my phone audio and putting the camera close to her face. I really enjoyed doing this project again, and it was great to learn more about Ladue students.
For our final this year, the class had to create a video explaining "Why?". We got to use our imaginations and take this simple question into multiple different perspectives. I wanted to create something about a life lesson I have learned, so I decided to make a video about why perfection doesn't exist. All throughout my teenage years, I have let society control me. But I quickly learned that no matter what you do, you will still be told that you aren't enough. This project relates to not only me, but many other teenage girls in the world. I really enjoyed creating this video, even though I did face some issues. I lost some footage due to an SD Card error, but I quickly overcame this obstacle by using some old footage from my past projects. This final was very interesting, and it was a big opportunity to be creative.
For my project, I decided to do something very different from what I usually do; a podcast. I wanted to create something that was trendy and a lot of people would enjoy listening to. Since Taylor Swift broke the internet with her new album Midnights, I recorded a podcast going over some of the easter eggs involved with her album. There were a lot of difficulties throughout the podcast, but eventually I was able to make it work. I struggled trying to put the podcast together, and I also had a hard time fixing the audio as it turned out to be really quiet. I learned a lot about how to correctly record a podcast, and writing a script that would make everything flow well. Although this was far out of my comfort zone and that caused me to face many obstacles, I enjoyed trying something new and learning new skills when it comes to film making.
During the month of October, the Broadcast Technology cast worked to create the first Ladue View of the school year. I wanted to do something different than the videos that I normally make, so I teamed up with a classmate to do interviews for our Halloween Special. We went around school asking people their favorite halloween jokes so we could show representation to the school in our show. This experience was very different for me, but I had a great time completing this project. A big key in interviews is the audio, and I was able to learn a lot about the different mic levels and how to properly film an interview. Although there were some great takes that weren't able to be used, the outcome of the video was amazing. I had a blast going outside of my comfort zone and working with other people in my class. This years Ladue View was spectacular, and it means a lot to me that I was able to be a part of it. If you would like to watch my video our Halloween Special, click here.
In Broadcast Technology, we were assigned to make another 60 Second Video for the new school year. For my 60 Second project last year, I gave a little insight to my life and what I am interested in. But this year, I wanted to get deeper. I decided to make a video about my weekly cycle, but instead of it being vague, I showed the reality of being a high school student who struggles with mental health issues. The video shows my daily routine, and indicates how repetitive my week feels like. This constant cycle takes a toll on me, and I wanted to incorporate that in the video. As the days go on, the mood shifts from it being a normal week, to me being exhausted and overwhelmed with everything. My purpose of this video was to show others who struggle with mental health that they aren't going through it alone, and that there are others who feel the exact same way. I wanted the viewers to know that being trapped in this constant cycle of work, stress, and exhaustion won't going to last forever. There will always be light at the end of the tunnel. This video means a lot to me, and I hope others can relate to it. Click here to watch.
Our project for Broadcast Technology was to create a news package about the humans of Ladue. I chose to do my video about Mary Vetter, a junior who has been on the varsity team of field hockey for all of her high school career. There were some good moments while creating this video, but I also faced some issues. When it came to the interviews, the composition turned out really well. I was also able to get some good soundbites from the interview. I did struggle a bit when it came to the B-Roll, though. My partner and I had trouble getting close ups, so most of our footage was wide shots and medium shots. It was also a little challenging to get action shots of Mary during her games, as it was hard to spot her in the crowd of other players. When it came to the editing of the news package, it turned out pretty well. I was slightly indecisive for which soundbites I wanted to use more than others, but overall I think the video turned out pretty good. This project was a good learning experience for any future news packages, and it really helped me understand how to use Final Cut Pro. Click here to see the News Package.
For my 60 Second Video project in Broadcast Technology, I made a picture book about me. We had to tell a story about us, and this is what I came up with. I wanted to do something creative rather than just adding a bunch of photos of me as a child to a slideshow. It tells a short story about my life so far, and how this class has inspired me to do something with videography or cinematography after high school. I also talk about my goals for the future, and where I would like to end up. I am really proud of how this project turned out, and I can't wait to create more videos this year. Click here to see the video!
This final unit was very fun, and a good learning experience. It wrapped up almost everything we learned this semester. I learned how to edit, how to interview people, and so much more. This taught me a lot about cinematography, and it is very helpful. I learned how to film using the rule of thirds. I also learned how to avoid jump cuts and balance the colors in Final Cut Pro. Getting to interview Caroline Powell was really interesting, and I liked to learn about her cheerleading experience. I went into this semester not knowing anything about filming and editing, but now that the final project is over, I know how to do a lot more.
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AuthorI am Alaina Helbig and I am a student at Ladue High School. I like to edit pictures and videos, and I love dogs. Archives
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