The result: an entertaining video about caffeine awareness and newfound knowledge of the software.
At first the project seemed to be daunting: how were we supposed to create an idea, film, and edit within 1.25 class periods? However, once the project was under way and our ideas were solidified, it became a sort of fun challenge to create the film. It is amazing how much work and effort goes into a 1 minute video! Normally, the hardest part of creating a project is coming up with an idea. Once that is completed, the ideas often flow more easily. Coming up with an idea that could be related to everyone in the class was easy: time management. Everyone is trying to juggle personal and professional lives as well as their continued education. What is thing people use to keep them charged during the frantically busy day? Caffeine.
Since this situation holds true to all of our hearts, there could not be a way for us to say that caffeine is bad and should not be used. That would be hypocritical of us. However, the more we discussed and researched statistics, we found some startling information regarding the topic. Therefore, we simply wanted to make others aware of it: both its benefits and its harmfulness.
Once our general idea was created, coming up with the details proved to be a little more difficult. Although the 3 of us worked well as a group, we were unsure of where we wanted the final result to go (in the beginning). This led to a lot of discussion, but quickly led to a rough story board. Once the pieces of the video were set (a sort of outline), the pieces and details fell into place. By the end of the first class, each group member knew what their "homework" was. By dividing the tasks (ie music, statistics, props, etc) and having them prepared for the following week, we granted ourselves more time for filming and editing. The Emerald City was within reach and we knew how to follow the Yellow Brick Road to get to it!
Because of the advance preparation, we had the same vision and we knew what needed to be done to acquire it. Each member fell into their role beautifully, whether it was as actress, videographer, or director. Following the filming, the editing process also fell into place. We continued to thrive as a group, ensuring that each person had their turn to learn the program and to "make it happen." I do not feel our communication skills could have been better in that we had a final goal in mind and knew teamwork was essential.
At the end of a very long night, the audio would not import into the the video. It then became divide and conquer, as we each tried to call people or search online how to make this work. Again, each one knew exactly how group work needs to function. I feel (and hope my team agrees) that this was truly a group effort and that all talents and abilities were used.
At the end of a very long night, the audio would not import into the the video. It then became divide and conquer, as we each tried to call people or search online how to make this work. Again, each one knew exactly how group work needs to function. I feel (and hope my team agrees) that this was truly a group effort and that all talents and abilities were used.
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