Monday, December 7, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
critique of the first batch of projects
Sylvia
-I really thought the quotes from the doctor added legitimacy and a nice break from the couples information to the project. I think that putting the quotes on title slides worked out nicely.
-I also really liked the subchapters within the story, it not only provided structure for the project but it also organized the information in a nice way. I liked the choice of the chapters - reunited at UNH, looking towards the future, ect - because they were simply stated but, as said, they were effective and progressed the story.
-The candid pictures that Sylvia took herself, versus the 'Myspacey-type' pictures at the beginning were really great. I liked the ones of them on the computer and cooking dinner in their apartment - not only does it show the couple in their environment but I can imagine how much time and planning went into getting those shots - awesome job!
Mike
-I really liked the stage pictures - I'm not sure if it was intentional but the color coordination made the project cohesive.
-I thought the performance video at the end was a nice conclusion to the band's story - we hear throughout the project the type of music they play but to get to see them performing live was awesome! Plus, the quality of the video was really great - it looked professional.
-I liked that Mike didn't identify the individual band members as they were talking - it made the message of the project more about the band and less about the individuals. You can see Mike's passion for music in this piece and I think it came out really nice!
Cam
-I like the story arc Cam chose, as he said, there were many directions he could have gone but I like that he stuck with the story about him and his dad - the pictures, training, ect. all seemed geared towards that father/son relationship and I'm glad he stuck with that angle of the story.
-Loved! the music choice - the new New York song he put in the intro was catchy and got me pumped - like I was getting ready to go run the marathon! You can tell a lot of time and thought was put into the message of the songs and it was really effective.
-Great photos - the black and white with Cam and his father highlighted in color was really amazing, and again, showed time dedication to the project. I also really liked the pictures of the New York City landscape and of the marathon - to me it doesn't matter that he didn't take them himself, they are a great addition, even though they cost $80! As usual, Cam, amazing work!
AJ
-I thought the music selection was really nice and it added to the emotion the project conveys.
-The video and still shots of the troops was the most effective - something you can only get if you're there and something that only lasts for a moment, can't be redone - good job capturing those feelings, that moment. I have the respect for this project on a personal level but also because of the lack of being about to go back and reshoot - overall, a really great, timely and above all, patriotic video!
Danielle
-The new pictures were awesome - the picture of him shadowed by the window and especially the picture that is darkened and only lit by the computer screen with the man in front of it - these new angles show not only dedication in going back and actually getting them, but they also really helped keep the viewer captured. I'm really impressed with the time it took to do this project and of Danielle's dedication to go back and gather and regather information, it shows!
-I really thought the quotes from the doctor added legitimacy and a nice break from the couples information to the project. I think that putting the quotes on title slides worked out nicely.
-I also really liked the subchapters within the story, it not only provided structure for the project but it also organized the information in a nice way. I liked the choice of the chapters - reunited at UNH, looking towards the future, ect - because they were simply stated but, as said, they were effective and progressed the story.
-The candid pictures that Sylvia took herself, versus the 'Myspacey-type' pictures at the beginning were really great. I liked the ones of them on the computer and cooking dinner in their apartment - not only does it show the couple in their environment but I can imagine how much time and planning went into getting those shots - awesome job!
Mike
-I really liked the stage pictures - I'm not sure if it was intentional but the color coordination made the project cohesive.
-I thought the performance video at the end was a nice conclusion to the band's story - we hear throughout the project the type of music they play but to get to see them performing live was awesome! Plus, the quality of the video was really great - it looked professional.
-I liked that Mike didn't identify the individual band members as they were talking - it made the message of the project more about the band and less about the individuals. You can see Mike's passion for music in this piece and I think it came out really nice!
Cam
-I like the story arc Cam chose, as he said, there were many directions he could have gone but I like that he stuck with the story about him and his dad - the pictures, training, ect. all seemed geared towards that father/son relationship and I'm glad he stuck with that angle of the story.
-Loved! the music choice - the new New York song he put in the intro was catchy and got me pumped - like I was getting ready to go run the marathon! You can tell a lot of time and thought was put into the message of the songs and it was really effective.
-Great photos - the black and white with Cam and his father highlighted in color was really amazing, and again, showed time dedication to the project. I also really liked the pictures of the New York City landscape and of the marathon - to me it doesn't matter that he didn't take them himself, they are a great addition, even though they cost $80! As usual, Cam, amazing work!
AJ
-I thought the music selection was really nice and it added to the emotion the project conveys.
-The video and still shots of the troops was the most effective - something you can only get if you're there and something that only lasts for a moment, can't be redone - good job capturing those feelings, that moment. I have the respect for this project on a personal level but also because of the lack of being about to go back and reshoot - overall, a really great, timely and above all, patriotic video!
Danielle
-The new pictures were awesome - the picture of him shadowed by the window and especially the picture that is darkened and only lit by the computer screen with the man in front of it - these new angles show not only dedication in going back and actually getting them, but they also really helped keep the viewer captured. I'm really impressed with the time it took to do this project and of Danielle's dedication to go back and gather and regather information, it shows!
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