Assignment 1: MMP Storyboard
For this task, I created the slides for my storyboard in powerpoint, saved them as images, and imported them below. I am creating a website to house all of the curricular materials, activities, and resources for a unit on persuasive techniques.
Assignment #2: 60-second video
For this assignment I decided to do a 'how-to' video. I used the steps for creating stop-motion animation explained in DIY media, and had a lot of fun doing it! I set up a tripod with my camera - first in front of the counter (to show the prep steps), then in front of the oven, then in front of the camera again. I recruited my husband to take the pictures, and he was rewarded with a nice hot pizza, straight from the oven! I uploaded two videos below - one version has music, the other doesn't. I couldn't decide which one I like better. The one with the music feels like it moves faster, but I'm not sure if the music becomes a distraction. I'd appreciate your thoughts!
How to Make a Pizza (with music)
How to Make a Pizza (silent film version)
Hi Ellen-
ReplyDeleteI really like your 'how to' video for making a pizza. Having done that myself, I cannot help but smile...it looks delicious! Artistically I think the stop motion was very effective. I particularly enjoyed the pepperoni additions without the hand. At first it had me wondering how they got there! I think the music works. It seems like a faster and more exciting process....what if you were to make a version with an italian themed song playing in the background?
Additionally, I find your storyboard clear and concise. It is evident how you are going to create and introduce your website to the students.
Danielle
Hi Ellen,
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I really like that you experimented with stop motion. It really worked well! I agree with Danielle that I like the music better, because it gives it a more exciting feel- like you are working up to the pizza (which looks delicious, by the way).
The plan for your website is very clear. I look forward to seeing how it turns out.
Jessica
Hi Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI'm with all of your colleagues on this one, I thoroughly enjoyed the musical version. I think you did an awesome job with the stop motion technique. I actually laughed out loud during the pepperoni part. Apparently I wasn't the only one who enjoyed that particular aspect of the video! I wonder how it would be if you had "That's Amore" or something to that effect playing in the background as Danielle suggested. I really liked the music you selected though - it was in sync with the preparation of the pizza, and worked well with the theme of the video. The pizza looked very yummy - I hope you and Chris enjoyed it!
Your storyboard was well done! You laid out everything in a clear and concise manner. The details incorporating theoretical concepts and ideas addressed in this course (ADDIE, design) were a really nice touch! You picked some really nice images to present your storyboard with.
Well done!
Hi Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI really like both versions, but the one with the music is definitely my favorite. I agree with Danielle about the pepperoni! The stop motion looks so professional!
In reference to your storyboard for your MMP, I hope you don't mind, I'd like to copy your steps 11 and 12 for my project. I hadn't thought of conducting a user test during this course, but think it would be really useful.