Over the last semester I have learned more about certain technologies then I ever thought possible. Throughout the course, I not only learned how to use things such as iMovie, iPod touches, Garage band, and a Mac Book but all the while I learned certain ways to implement into the classroom. I really enjoyed using the Mac Book because before now I had never even touched one. It was awesome to see how different it was from my boring PC. One major thing I learned was how easy it is to make these technologies accessible for everyone. I look forward to the day when I can show my classes how to film a movie or how to use a green screen.
Not only did I learn about technology, but I learned about myself and my personal style. I had a really fun time collaborating with my classmates and I had a fun time putting a personal touch on the projects. My favorite project was the digital story because I was able to showcase my dog Penny who I love to much for words. I also really enjoyed our last project because I was able to film with some of my best friends as well as talk about a funny, trending meme: Jenna Marbles. Each project taught me something new about myself, and it also gave me the confidence to use these products again in the future.
Although it was a fun class, at times I did struggle. I thought that there was not enough instruction given for certain projects. I understand the "teach yourself" philosophy, but I really struggled with things like Garage band because I had never used it before. Time spent on interacting with the technologies more in class could have been helpful. I also understand college is not all about grades, but sometimes I was confused as to how my group and I did not do better. On the Podcast, my group and I spent countless hours working in clips, interviewing, and adding music, yet we only got a B. Now a B is nothing to complain about, it is just hard after putting so much time in to not reap the full rewards.
Overall I enjoyed this class and all the projects it had to offer. I can honestly say that I hope to one day be able to incorporate one, if not all, of the technologies we used into my own classroom. I think that students will have a great time collaborating with peers and coming up with original story ideas. I hope that it is as successful as this class was.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Jenna Marbles Meme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ok7R_XSxk&feature=youtu.be
Perspective: The shots for our meme all make sense. They are all shot in one location (other than the green screen), so this makes the video flow better. The tone of the video is meant to be cheerful and comical because Jenna Marbles is regarded as a funny person. The lighting in the video is good, the shots are clear, and the iPod was steady throughout the filming.
Juxtaposition: Our meme incorporates real life shots and video clips. The video clips are placed throughout and in slots that make sense with our overall theme. We used clips to draw the viewers attention to specific portions of meme we wanted to highlight. Most of the scenes have a smooth transition. The response we are trying to receive from the viewer is that of humor since that is the theme we focused on throughout.
Layering: We used elements such as commentary, video clips, and backdrops (green screen) so the viewer would have many elements to respond to. We used many layers throughout this meme, so every time the viewer watches they will notice new elements and find it funnier than the first time the watched.
Unity: All of the elements in this meme serve a purpose. Every line of commentary is used to inform the viewer of other memes, Jenna's background, and those who try to impersonate her. Every video clip is used to give examples of the things we talked about, and they are also used for the comedic effect. We use the repetition of Jenna Marbles a lot because she is who we focused on for the overall meme.
Overall, my group and I had a really fun time filming our meme. We had a lot of bloopers while filming because our commentary or video clips were really funny and we could not stop laughing. It was hard to get the lighting right at times, and it was also hard to find time where we could all compile what we filmed. We actually filmed twice, but found that our first round of filming had a much better quality so we ended up using that one. We did not face many challenges and everything ran smoothly.
To implement this type of activity into the classroom would be an interesting task. I think it would require a lot of instruction from the teacher and a lot of patience from the students, but I definitely think it is doable. It would require a green screen, but those can be purchased or painted on a wall. I think this type of activity would be fun for many students, especially those who are eager about new technologies. It would open their eyes to all of the opportunities that are right at their fingertips and I also think it would be a great bonding experience for the students and so much fun!
Perspective: The shots for our meme all make sense. They are all shot in one location (other than the green screen), so this makes the video flow better. The tone of the video is meant to be cheerful and comical because Jenna Marbles is regarded as a funny person. The lighting in the video is good, the shots are clear, and the iPod was steady throughout the filming.
Juxtaposition: Our meme incorporates real life shots and video clips. The video clips are placed throughout and in slots that make sense with our overall theme. We used clips to draw the viewers attention to specific portions of meme we wanted to highlight. Most of the scenes have a smooth transition. The response we are trying to receive from the viewer is that of humor since that is the theme we focused on throughout.
Layering: We used elements such as commentary, video clips, and backdrops (green screen) so the viewer would have many elements to respond to. We used many layers throughout this meme, so every time the viewer watches they will notice new elements and find it funnier than the first time the watched.
Unity: All of the elements in this meme serve a purpose. Every line of commentary is used to inform the viewer of other memes, Jenna's background, and those who try to impersonate her. Every video clip is used to give examples of the things we talked about, and they are also used for the comedic effect. We use the repetition of Jenna Marbles a lot because she is who we focused on for the overall meme.
Overall, my group and I had a really fun time filming our meme. We had a lot of bloopers while filming because our commentary or video clips were really funny and we could not stop laughing. It was hard to get the lighting right at times, and it was also hard to find time where we could all compile what we filmed. We actually filmed twice, but found that our first round of filming had a much better quality so we ended up using that one. We did not face many challenges and everything ran smoothly.
To implement this type of activity into the classroom would be an interesting task. I think it would require a lot of instruction from the teacher and a lot of patience from the students, but I definitely think it is doable. It would require a green screen, but those can be purchased or painted on a wall. I think this type of activity would be fun for many students, especially those who are eager about new technologies. It would open their eyes to all of the opportunities that are right at their fingertips and I also think it would be a great bonding experience for the students and so much fun!
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