This is the final video project for IST 531 with Professor Chris Beem. The assignment was to create a 2-3 minute video that teaches something and has some theoretical basis in learning theory.
I chose to work from John Keller's ARCS theory, which stands for Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction. I used a visually stimulating (and relevant) style, and I wanted to use some of my best skills in this project.
Using a green screen is always tough, and having the right lights to get it properly illuminated is important. I used a three light LED kit from iKan. I have in the past used a few different key effects in Adobe Premiere, all of which are retired from Premiere Pro CC. The replacement is Ultra Key, which has a great deal of flexibility. I also used a mask in the Opacity setting for the clips shot in front of green screen, which allowed me to use a shot wider than just my portable green screen.
I also found that my Canon DSLR did better sound recording than I expected, even better than my iPhone, which I had on top of a light stand just outside the shot.
This video could have covered the topic better by demonstrating how an array is created and populated, as well as including some basic commands. it was tough considering how to display the code effectively, and I suspect it should have been in its own shot without distraction.
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This class has allowed me to focus on using some of the video skills I have had for some time on instructional work in ways I've envisioned for some time but have not moved on. To enable this, I've focused on objectives, outlines, and scripts, as well as exercising Multimedia Principles outlined by Clark & Mayer.
My goal is to create on-demand learning for self paced students in my multimedia courses. However, the videos must go beyond my demonstration and lecture teaching to capture and maintain attention and interest. Examples, visuals, and checks for understanding must be embedded. And the videos must be part of a strategy that includes simulations and independent practice leading up to student selected and directed projects.