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Today we’ll start off by editing your 10-shot sequences.

• Create a new folder and put all the raw footage in there.
• Create a new project in Premiere and under Scratch Disks, change the settings so that every part of the project is saved in that same folder.
• If you’re using an external hard drive, you can place a copy of that folder on your drive when you’re finished to back it up, or you can edit from a folder on that drive to begin with.
• Export the video, upload it to your Vimeo account, and post it here on the class blog.

Reminder: Pitch for video #1, a visual poem, is due next class (Monday Feb. 11) when we will workshop all your ideas as a class. Post it here on the class blog. The pitch should include what you plan to shoot, how you’re going to get access (if relevant), and how you plan to structure and edit it. What can we expect the visuals to look like? What sounds and music can we expect to hear? Do you have the rights to the music? What is the visual poem trying to do, exactly? Do you want it to tell a story? Convey a feeling?

You have the option of teaming up with a partner on this first major project for the shoot; however, everyone will need to submit an edited piece separately.

https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/minority-reports-black-bull-rider-cowboy-texas/5adf50e4f1cdb31e03126cc2

I chose this video from Vice because it straight and the point and relies on the story rather than video technique.  The footage seems real, with no special effects, which makes the people’s stories in the video more real to me.  Vice’s Minority Report focuses on underrepresented people in unexpected places like this video here where we learn about what it’s like being a black bull riders in a majority white sport.  I think stories like these are done best through video because the viewer doesn’t have to visualize the disparities like in a written piece, but can see it rather.

http://www.nytimes.com/video/nyregion/100000006339801/brooklyn-jail-no-heat-video.html

 

I chose this video specifically because of it’s significance in the news right now. Also, the part where the prisoners respond to the protesters chants gave me chills as it shows that they are actually living without heat, food, or electricity. The video is also pretty short but it carries a lot of weight and alludes to some of the injustices that are commonplace in a lot of prisons today.

 

This is videographer came to my mind quickly after I heard to post a inspiring video. I came across his videos some years ago and have since followed his work. Not only this video, but most of his videos I really admire. He brings you to the countries he’s visited with his incredible camera work and his even better editing skills. I like the way he uses natural sounds of each country and culture and finds a way to incorporate it smoothly; his transitions of shots are unreal. And just having seen his progression in his videos over the years gives me hope… HA!

http://https://youtu.be/fYGYTYunNUI 

I found this piece from vice news more interesting than inspiring. But I like most of the time how vice does there videos. It comes off as very natural. No fancy set up, nothing special mostly its wherever than can get you. Also, I like how Vice keeps the camera rolling as they take you through their Journey in finding and interviewing  Juan Guaidó, the 35-year-old opposition leader of Venezuela. It gives a documentary type feel to their reporting.

 

 

IN THE SPACE BETWEEN AGES is a short documentary about the life and the work of a sculptor, Dony Mac Manus. I think the filmmakers capture the nature of the artist and his work brilliantly. The use of music, visuals and colors created a work of art.

In this beautifully made documentary, we follow Dulce’s journey to learn how to swim. However, as the story unfolds, another important subject is presented: climate change and its effect on rising sea levels. What I enjoyed about the video is that the plot of the story is a mystery and it grabbed my attention to understand what the story is really about. Why is Dulce’s mom insisting on teaching the girl how to swim? Why is it so important? What is the mom collecting from the sea? Why? All of these questions are answered as the documentary goes along. Moreover, the colors and sounds are well put together giving us the sense of serenity and precaution at the same time.

This short film highlights the reasons why I am in this class. It tells a story while displaying gorgeous visuals. Most importantly, its honest (or at least I feel it is). The music isn’t overpowering the subject and it’s not exploitative or arrogant in its storytelling.  I also love how by letting it be, the desert itself is a character just as important as the people featured.

 

 

https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/short-film-showcase/00000164-3d75-dc83-aff7-bdff554b0000

I like this videos because of the lighting, and how they used the effects. It wasn’t too much. I also like the how the took a lot of the video, in POV style. The music in the video also really compliments it. Without looking at the video I would guess the visual would be something fun, which it is