Video Project from Start to Finish

I had worked on researching some ideas and statistics at home before we set out to film footage. Then Maria and I worked on taping our project footage on Sunday, 10/30. We began by doing more research in the computer lab. Then moved on to begin filming once we had made some final decisions about the story map scenes. After filming the empty desks in the classroom and the shots of the logo lions, we moved outside to shoot the college sign and Jacob Albright, (that we edited out of final cut). Then, we moved into the library to capture the scene where Maria is studying. Our final shot was in front of the chapel with my cap and gown. Before finishing for the day, we made a final view of the shots of the day. Our filming was ready for editing in Wednesday. Coming into class we began to create our video. Maria had uploaded the shots on the computer. Together we made the decisions about what and where we wanted scenes edited. After selecting, viewing, and making the final decisions about our choices, it was time to add the statistics to the video. This part was fun deciding how to add them, what color, font, etc. The problem that arose began when it was time to add the music. Just deciding on what music fit the mood desired for the video was difficult. Then uploading it and adding it to the video created some problems. I think that I would make all of the edits to the music beforehand, then add it to the scene to make it a little easier for editing. I found the selection from the Royaltyfreemusic site to be limited to select from for the piece. Also, always have to  remember to SAVE the work as you go, just in case!...I was surprised to find out how long it takes the YouTube process to complete. I was also surprised and proud to see the video play on YouTube. This was a fun project.