Mockumentary Video Reflection

Video Link:
https://vimeo.com/114137793

Who was in your group?
Briana Horton
Kiana Holmes
Sarah Garcia

What was your video about?
My video is a mockumentary of Paul Blart's Mall Cop.

What did you do in the group?
My role in the group was to act and help film the video. In addition, I also edited my own video.

What would you do differently?
I would try to finish the editing portion of my video earlier so that I am not pressed on time.

What was the easiest and hardest part about producing your video?
I found that the most difficult part about producing my video was the editing process because I had problems with program compatibility on various computers.
The easiest part about producing my video was shooting it because I had a lot of fun coming up with ideas and working with my group.

Video Reflection

Video Link:
https://vimeo.com/112820960

Who is in your group?
Brianna Horton
Sarah Garcia
Kiana Holmes

What is your how-to video about?
Originally, my group and I wanted to make a how-to video about starting a girl band. As we continued working, however, our project took a different turn. Our final product is a how-to video composed of short segments filled with ironic twists. Because there were technical problems, I could only use one of these parts in my project. My video is called "How to Get Rich."

What did you do in the group?
My contributions included camera and acting.

What would you do differently?
I would make sure there were no technical problems with my computer that would affect the length of the editing process.

What was the easiest and hardest part about producing your video?
The easiest part about producing my video shooting the video because I was able to communicate well with my group members.
The hardest part about producing my video was the editing part because I had technical problems.

Comments?
This video did not quite come out the way I wanted it to be because of the shortage in time due to the technical problems I faced. Even so, for what I have done given the situation, I am satisfied with my work.

Camera Angles

Bird's Eye

     

Eye-Level

Low Angle

High Angle

Kimberly Tran
Kiana Holmes
Brianna Horton
Sarah Garcia

How-to Project

Who is in your group?

Brianna Horton

Sarah Garcia

Kiana Holmes

What is your idea?

We plan to do our how-to project over how to start a girl band.

Website Reflection

After I have finished my website, I am more confident in my abilities to create a website through Dreamweaver. I found it helpful that we created a sample website in class before we were each assigned to make our own. From my perspective, the most difficult task in the assignment was remembering how to properly set a working navigation. I found that customizing the colors and background was the most enjoyable part of this project. Overall, I would say that this project was very successful for me.

Website Progress

Right now, I am feeling very confident about my website, the more skills I learn in class, the more I can envision how I want it to be.

Sight - Video Commentary

In the video "Sight", the filmmakers present a world in which everything is seen through an advanced product that allowed people to analyze and see society in a different way. At the beginning of the video, the product seemed amazing; it seemed to make everything much easier and provide a guideline for everyday activities. But it is not hard to see how dependent people became on this product.
I believe that this is something evident in our society as well. As more technology and innovations are being created, we as a society are moving away from traditional lifestyles and practices. This is not necessarily a bad thing, technology has allowed for more opportunities for research and a more comfortable lifestyle; however, it does have its drawbacks. Dependency and reliance on technology has taken away some important habits. For instance, communication is now almost always mediated. Many people lose the skill in talking to others face to face, hiding behind their computers or cell phones.
In regard to the video, while I do believe that the product is very efficient and handy, as with anything, we should be aware of our limits.

Theme/Goal of Website

Theme/Goal of Website:
The theme of my website is health care careers, more specifically, the job of a physician and physician assistant. The goal of my website will to be to inform audiences of the duties of a physician and physician assistant, as well as the certification and license process involved to go into these fields.

Web Design - Best Practices

Recommendations for Current Web Design Practices:
- Keep content concise
- Avoid long articles
- Make the website easy to navigate
- Use visuals strategically
- Balance text/graphics/white space
- Make sure to have contrast between the content and background

Sources:
- http://mashable.com/2011/09/12/website-usability-tips/
- https://itservices.uchicago.edu/page/web-standards-checklist
- http://resources.di-creative.com/best-practices/

How do they compare with your top 3 websites?
Most of the websites I have selected for my top 3 list follow all the recommendations and tips from the sources above. The authors of these websites use those practices to keep their websites neat, easy to navigate, and efficient.

Top 3 Websites

My 3 Top Websites:
1) www.google.com - Google allows me to search or browse the web quickly and easily, organizing the search results in a way that allows me to find the one that best suits my interest. It is also easy to navigate and well-structured.

2) www.facebook.com - Facebook allows me to stay connect with friends and family. It offers suggestion based on information gathered from my current connections.

3) www.youtube.com- Youtube offers videos from various topics and interest from a wide range of channels.


One Example of a Bad Website:
1) www.wikipedia.com - It is not a credible source of information.