Snow Video, Attempt #2

After a morning of filming, editing and producing, our snow video made it to youtube (as you can see from my last post). However, a few hours later my group members and I recieved an e-mail from Professor Littau, telling us that we had gone about the project completely the wrong way. This was supposed to be more of a news story that we would see on TV, not like a traditional web video like what we had been doing in the past.

After a few moments of discouragement, I decided to jump at the chance. I watch NBC Nightly News every night, and Brian Williams is my celebrity crush. I always watch reporters such as Ann Currey and wonder what it would be like to be on camera like them. So, when we needed a person to do the voiceovers and introduction and sign-off, I jumped at the chance.

And it was fun! True, it's horrible to see yourself on screen (you never look worse), and my voice sounds like Minnie Mouse, but I had a good time doing it! I think it brought a whole new element to the way our video's are done. I had a really good time doing the assignment. I think I can definitely see my group's skills improving, and our videos have been getting better.

Some criticisms with the video: we cut off two of our interviewee's while they were talking. They ramble! And it's hard to get a clean ending without completely going over the time limit (which we already did by 20 seconds). There's also indecent sound quality, with some people sounding a lot louder than others. I don't know if there is a way to fix that on MovieMaker or not, but I would like to find out.

So, here's the video. Check it out and see for yourself. I'd love to know what you think!