The video assignment with our team was one I will definitely remember. Although the task did take a lot of time, it was much more rewarding than your typical paper or class presentation.
We faced the following challenges along the way:
Sound quality – Although we filmed our video a couple weeks before the due date, the microphones were already all fully booked. This was a challenge we overcame with voice overs and careful sound editing.
Embarrassment – We filmed ourselves in public places doing not the most usual of things (i.e. wearing suits for a business meeting in McDonald’s, playing the air guitar in Starbucks, or wearing garbage bags for shirts) therefore were exposed to potential embarrassment, however, we managed to keep our dignity and straight faces for the most part.
Video Software – We weren’t the most tech savvy group, but when you watch the video and hear the sound effects and visual effects we were able to add, it clearly illustrates how we learned a lot and improved in that area.
All in all we overcame the issues as a group and managed to put together a very solid final video.
Our goal was to really capture the criteria in a fun way that was entertaining for the viewers. We all agreed that we did not want a video of us standing around holding a script speaking, nor did we want a boring narrative. After bouncing around many ideas in group brainstorm meetings we decided we could best illustrate our message to the viewers by conducting a question and answer session. We then realized no one does this is better in real life than Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show”… so we did just that and here it is!
Our team’s mixture of four guys and two girls seemed to be a mix that worked well and we were able to get many good ideas, suggestions and perspectives from all individuals. I made some great friends, and have a video that I can now be proud of and share to family and friends.
Special thanks to Caffe Artigiano on the exceptional coffee during the video shoot, and also a special thanks to McDonald’s for their $1.39 value menu which made this video somewhat affordable for our frugal university selves.