What did I do?
This semester, I had a lot more experience and projects involving client work compared to last year in e-Comm. As a class, we made promotional videos the 21st Century Academies, one for the programs in general, and an informational video for each academy.
Our first video was entered in the CTE Month contest. The purpose was to encourage incoming high school freshmen to join an academy at one of the Olathe high schools. Following this general promotional video, a more detailed video with information about the specific academies was the next project.
The Academy that I was responsible for was the Business Finance Academy, along with one of my classmates. For the video, we shot two different interns at their internships to get a better look at what the academy can potentially offer. This video had taken the longest to shoot and edit, especially since the academy has not yet been created until next year. Since we couldn't get actual footage of the not-yet-made academy, we improvised and had actors read a script of what the future academy will be about.
Strengths & Improvements
My strengths that I've found this semester are mainly preproduction skills. I've become very organized about when to shoot and shots that I need, especially when I filmed the Business Finance Academy video. I do need improvement on editing, I still have trouble editing audio and learning how to edit certain shots a certain way to make the footage flow better overall.
Things I Learned
I've learned a lot more about collaborating and doing client work this semester. After a lot of focus on client work, I learned more skills and what it takes to make a quality video.
In addition, I was a part of the group that wrote our short film script, which I enjoyed. I've learned what goes into writing including the action and dialogue and how important it is to keep the characters consistent throughout the film.
In addition, I was a part of the group that wrote our short film script, which I enjoyed. I've learned what goes into writing including the action and dialogue and how important it is to keep the characters consistent throughout the film.
Action Plan & Growth
I've enjoyed this semester and have had new experiences to learn from. Next semester, I plan to apply the skills I've learned this year and hopefully incorporate them to my work next year.
I plan to continue being a part of the short film and involve myself as much as I can with filming, despite the changes in my schedule next semester.