project 2 reflection

I think this project turned out pretty well. I went through a lot of problems with different programs (all of which I have used many times..) which set me back from my original plan, but I can honestly say that I am decently happy with the finished product of this project.

I originally planned on doing this elaborate story about racing with all sorts of links, sounds, images, etc. After a couple of things didn't work, I went an easier route with a poem that I have read dozens of times online.

I decided to read the poem myself, in my own voice in my way of hearing it, and then add the best pictures I could. The only problem/thing that held me back is I didn't always find the pictures I wanted. In fact, I originally planned on all video to be collected into a montage, but I didn't know exactly how to collect the video, so I used only pictures. I did associate the pictures with the words, and also the rhythm of the reading, so I think it flowed nicely, as well as show some sequential reading.

I think effects-wise I could have done more with all of this.. but after things weren't working, I was severely time-crunched. However, I did mix in the quotes (which, yes, I did purposefully leave the screen blank during that time so that the reader would take them in as much as possible) and background music into my reading, so I think audio-wise I used enough effects to make it all mean something.

This project definitely challenged me as a whole, but once again I can say that I am happy with the outcome. I did settle for simplicity again, but that's who I am. I am satisfied easily and I think that shows through my "art."