Multimedia+Course+Reflection

I envisioned being able to edit and use appropriate software to complete a task using photographs and existing video. I believe I achieved these outcomes through the experience I acquired making my own digital story and editing basketball videos of my children. While creating a digital story I used Windows Photo Story 3. Windows Photo Story 3 was a free download. Photo Story 3 was very easy to navigate through and I was able to upload my pictures from my library. I was also able to add different transitions to my photos and adjust the timing without any problems. The only difficulty with the software I had was with the audio when I begin to narrate my story. I had trouble adjusting my narration to fit the pictures. My timing was a little off and the result was me sounding a little choppy when the scene was transitioning. I also was able to acquire experience using Audacity to narrate and create a podcast. The course did align with the outcomes I envisioned and it allowed me to gain knowledge through the articles and the hands on experience. The articles were very insightful. Each assignment aligned with the reading. I was able to refer to the reading when I had a question about a technique or how to use the software. I was also able to read and compare the software that is available for editing video. Comparing the two software; Adobe Premiere and Windows Movie Maker was extremely helpful. Even though I chose free software Windows Movie Maker, I think it had great capabilities. The software I chose was very beneficial for what I needed to accomplish. I think that the outcomes I envisioned were achieved. I was successful completing the course assignments and was very excited about the digital story I created about my boys. The PSA end results a think were great. The production of this project was carried out by communicating through email and through a wiki website we set up for the group. We each volunteered to take on a job for the production. The tasks we chose I believe highlighted our strong points. We begin by discussing our choices of topics and all agreed on cyber bullying. Julie wrote a script outline for all of us to review. I took the script outline and wrote the script and submitted it to the group for review. There was a lot of input into what we wanted to keep from the script and what we wanted to omit. From there, the ideas of the shots just evolved. Melba was able to film shots of students and a police officer as well as communication devices. Still shots were also used in the PSA. Vicky and I recorder the voice over and submitted it through our wiki. The music was selected and Ing took the 11 shots and edited it several times until we all agreed on the selection. Ing had to omit some of the script to go with the shots. After she adjusted the shots to correspond with the script the last few lines of the script were omitted to fit it into a 1 minute PSA. The file was too large to upload on wiki. Ing, first put it on YouTube, got the embedded codes, and then uploaded to our wiki. I think that my voice over could have been a little better but overall I was very pleased with the outcome. I was reluctant to work in a group but I had a great experience. I was lucky enough to work with three outstanding ladies. We worked really well together and were able to complete the assignment without any conflict. I think that what I learned about myself was that I am a very creative person. My strong point I believe is my voice over and my writing. I think with more experience using the software to edit I will feel more comfortable and not question my ability to edit and my ability to evaluate other peoples editing work. I think that my attitude about working with people has changed. I was very appreciative that I was able to work with a group that was creative, honest with their constructive criticism and helpful in completing our PSA project. I think as a leader you have to be open to every ones opinion and take into consideration what the members of your group want and then work together to complete the task at hand giving everyone ownership. I believe that is what I and the members of my team did!