We started the project by creating a blog on “Blogger” then we evaluated four different types of viral marketing and uploaded them onto our blog.
On the first week we did an induction to the college and the course, when we set up the blog I found it easy. We did a glossary of terms, where we had to give the definition of some key media terms. I didn’t find it that very difficult but it was a little bit hare nevertheless because I didn’t know where to look but then I got the hang of It and completed the task. Evaluating the four viral marketing videos was something I could easily do since in high school I had to evaluate many things, it was slightly boring but was easy to do.
On the second week we had to make a plan for our video by the end of the week, we also had to learn how to use the new equipment, which I found to be something new and was really enjoyable, also filming the Five Shot Rule was enjoyable as began to love filming a lot more because I think got better at it. When editing my Five Shot Rule I learnt how to use the Final Cut Program, It wasn’t difficult at all and was really entertaining but was a pain when it came to memorizing the key shortcuts. I also had to think up and then write a script about my passion, and what I’m planning for the future. The subject I chose was music and what I am going to do with it.
On the third week we were supposed to begin and complete filming, I began the filming very slowly as I needed to think up more ideas. So I reviewed my targets for the week and in my spare time I filmed the rest I needed which was to play drums at my local church. Throughout the week what I managed to film I found really enjoyable as I learned how to use a upgraded camera from what I am used to. On the third week we also did mind maps on Video Platforms and Applications, I decided to draw them because I felt it would be easier and I completed the mind maps, I also had to write a definition of what a mind map is.
On the fourth week I began editing, and realized that I had some footage that was “offline” and I needed to reconnect it this made the editing seem difficult and I got a annoyed as I realised that the audio was being messed up by the wind, So I decided to record my voice without me in the video. And I was pleased with the end product.
The final week of the unit, I had to evaluate my video profile and get at least five people from the class to watch and then comment my video profile, and then write an evaluation on how I found it and on my last five weeks of doing certain tasks of this unit. I cannot say I enjoyed writing the evaluation but it made me realise during this unit I have made interesting new friends and had fun during this unit. I enjoyed this first unit and I want to do more and discover more.
