https://vimeo.com/257589628
This first video is an example of a good multi-media project. The hook caught my attention right away, as it started with a gun shot and people running away frantically. It was terrifying and unexpected I immediately wanted to know why there was a gun going off, and what was going to happen next. The video followed the concept of gang violence in Cape Town, South Africa, using interviews and video clips to illustrate the gang life and how children are pulled into it in this small town. The transitions were smooth and the visuals flowed into each other. The video is 10 minutes long but in my opinion the time was utilized effectively and every second included in the video was beneficial to the overall theme. There was a twist in the video, as the real focus was on the sport of spinning has helped combat the influence of gangs and provided an outlet and different focus for kids in the town. The overall message was hopeful and the whole video was crafted nicely to introduce this idea of spinning as an outlet. The music used in the video was also conducive to the atmosphere; the music was serious and scary when in an intense moment, but positive and hopeful near the end, all without being too overbearing/cheesy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT3rN14NKe0
This video emphasized the importance of saving the bees. I think there was a cool concept idea (using cardboard cut-outs to enhance the video and tell the story), but it was not executed well. It is hard to understand the narrators and it seems like there is continuous talking, rather than purposeful narration. The cardboard animation is almost a little distracting, and it might've been more beneficial to use varied images with text rather than constant panning of flowers and fields. It is hard to stay focused on this video and although I can tell from the title what it is about, the goal/purpose of the project gets fuzzy as time progresses.
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