Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The life of a resident advisor

The online story I chose to do is about the life of a resident advisor. When making this video, I wanted to incorporate the humorous aspects of the job into it so viewers could see the job from an entertaining perspective. Because there is so much work done in order to be an awesome RA, it is extremely difficult to explain the job to the full extent.

Although this video does not necessarily have a professional demeanor, I think the outlook shows insight to the everyday events that people in RA positions encounter.

My staff was awesome in working with me on this, so I hope everyone enjoys it!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Woah. Stay off the road!

I came across one of the most shocking, but expected videos I have ever seen. It is about a 9 year-old driving her drunk father around. I think this video is done extremely well. I was able to concentrate on what was being said by the reporter while watching the video clips that were included. I think the video clips made the story more real and helped to keep attention.

I also think the audio is done extremely well, too. I like how the reporter talked over the video, and in the clip they also incorporated the callers recording.

I believe the length of the piece is very appropriate because the story is given and the idea is very clear without being drug out too long.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

$39,000 on a backpack?

I recently watched a video from cnn.com about a backpack selling for $39,000.
I really like the way this video was made. I especially liked how pictures were scrolling on the screen while the announcer was speaking. It let viewers see who exactly he was talking about, as well as the look of the backpack. The only downside to it, was that it became a little distracting. I found myself just looking at the pictures and thinking about the details that the images show instead of listening to what was being said.
I don't really think that issue could have been fixed. I think either way, it would be distracting for viewers.
I think the audio was done well, as well as the script. It kept my attention throughout the entire video and I even laughed a few times. I think this is a good example of multimedia.