Whew! This assignment just about did me in! I collected stills and video clips all week. I thought about the plan, how it might come together, etc. I researched the various free video editing software and chose one (I also was in contact with my assignment buddy as per instructions). Nothing prepared me for the number of hours it was going to take to put something credible together.
I honestly did not think I would finish my assignment in time. I fought with my copy of Microsoft Movie Maker to make clips, put them together, add audio, effects and transitions. And even with all the cuts it's still a bit too long. And then I had to fight to get it on my wikispace! I feel as though I have been wiped clean of all traces of creativity!
I am not overly pleased with what I have created. But I also honestly do not believe that I could have done better for my first effort in creating a video sequence from stills and videos I found online. I may have had better luck choosing a different subject or creating a travelogue or news story. In retrospect, I tried to cram a subject that needs more time into the span of a minute. Not unlike the Genie in Aladdin (Disney); "Phenomenal Cosmic Power . . . Itty, bitty living space!"
I also know that I am learning new skills. And that becoming proficient at new skills takes time. I pray for patience, but just cannot seem to wait patiently.
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