My Preview

my trailer!!

YAY! I finally uploaded a video...figured out what my problem was, I wasn't saving it as a movie file, I was saving it as the actual movie maker project.
Here it is, the end is cut off, BUT I am happy with the overall result. By next Tuesday I should have all of my material, so the remaining time will be spent editing everything down to the final project. I'm having a hard time right now still working on Denise's audio, figuring out what I want to keep, and what I want to leave. I'm hoping once I get my other interviews I will be able to eliminate things easier.

Youtube doesn't like me.

So, once again my assignment trailer won't upload to youtube, which is making me nervous for my final project. I may just quit using movie maker and use my roommates apple. Not sure what I am going to do but it's frustrating.

Another thing, I spent a majority of the last class editing my interview with Denise, and then when I went to work on it from my laptop at home...I couldn't. So, I think for class tomorrow I am going to bring in my computer (even though it is dying-no joke, it overheats)

The project is going good. I still need to meet with Coach Cole and another teammate to get more audio. I don't know if I will need more photos, I am going to get opinions in class tomorrow. I have a list of questions I want some other opinions on.

That's all for now.

Since it's been awhile

So, my multimedia project is finally starting to come together, and I am excited. I got some really good pictures and video from practice on Thursday. The video footage I got at today's exhibition game didn't turn out how I had hoped, so I'm hoping I can either incorporate the web streaming footage, or have better luck on Friday's home opener. I want to meet with Denise this week and talk about her doctors appointment she has tomorrow. It didn't work out me going, so I'm going to have to improvise. I want to sit down and talk to Yumi soon as well, and she how technical she gets about Denise's injury, and then see if talking to a professional is necessary. OH, and depending on how Denise's doctor's appointment goes I want to film another practice where maybe her rehab drills change. That's all for now.

Thoughts on the articles

I checked out the 'Quad News' and clearly, it was just like reading any other college newspaper. I found it unfair the University threatened to take away something their students are passionate about. Yes, the University does have to uphold an image, but as long as no one gets hurt, or false information is published, let the students write. It's not like 'Quad News' was a huge publication that thousands of people read. Quinnipiac is known for there journalism program, obviously these students are smart, and should have a good sense of judgement. The students should have been given credit for going out and starting their own paper, not punished. In the journalism profession, there are going to be some touchy issues, and I wish that the school administrators could relate & understand.

The article on the Christian Science paper didn't shock me too much, as technology is huge now, and it is becoming more convenient for some people to read the newspapers online. It is a business, and at times changes need to be made to get the most effective product. It seems to make more work for the reporter, having them update a story several times a day. That's how it is with news though, you get a lead and then you get the followup information afterwards. I figured the reasoning behind the move would mostly be cost related, but when they broke it down, it threw my argument out the window.

Online newspapers are helping companies, as was shown in the Circ Breakdown. I don't think all of these articles are really scary, but just represent the trend of the increase of popularity with technology. I think it's more practicle for people now, especially those who are ranging in there 20-30's. Personally, my parents bought the Boston Herald everyday, so I read the paper online now. It's much easier opposed to going to the store and buying a hard copy. For the job aspect of it, jobs will still be available, they just may be a little different than the "tradional" journalism job.

Better late than never

HERE is my audio...it opens up in windows movie maker, but it's better than nothing. After class today, I realized I can cut down this clip even more. I don't need the beginning part of Renee describing her day, since she doesn't work directly with the athlete I am covering. I can also cut out the middle section about the student athletic trainers, as it is not relevant to the subject matter. I have some good ideas going about this project, and I am meeting officially with Denise tomorrow, so I will post more later. just wanted to get my audio up. Happy Weeekend :)

Wow

So, I finally had success uploading last week's audio assignment to my computer, a big confidence booster. I am currently working on editing my nine minute audio interview to around five. It really reminds me of my radio station interning days I had while in high school, and I like it. Granted it was a different program, it's the familiarity that I like. Right now, I'm just editing out my questions I asked, then from there I will re-piece the audio to hopefully put together a storyline. I'm feeling fairly confident right now, which is great.

I got an okay from Coach Cole and Denise about taking Denise on as my project to the semester. I'm having a sit down informal interview with her on Friday to get to know her and explain what exactly I'm doing. Thursday's class should be good so I can give Denise a better idea of what to expect.

Tom's presentation to class was one I really liked, and got a lot out of. I figured, if he came up with 'Dr. Katz' on the old technology/computers they use to have, I can conquer this multimedia stuff. I got some laughs, and am now a movie-maker semi pro which is a step in the right direction. Back to editing my sound...