NH_Projection

For this assignment it was a bit hard deciding on what i should do specifically. However, going off of the videos we watched in class last Wednesday i decided to showcase how light reflects off of a dark glass surface. Dark surfaces change how light is both absorbed and scattered. As I’d recently had my cars windows tinted I chose my windshield—as it is was the ideal glass surface. From the overhead view the light is seen only partially reflecting, making the inside somewhat visible but as the light scatters the glass acts almost like a mirror.

The Perfect Human: 3 Minute Video Obstruction by Sara Krim

Here’s my version/interpretation of “The Perfect Human.”

My rules were:

  • Use the insta360 cameras
  • All editing is to be done on a phone
  • I am the perfect human
  • The perfect human needs to be on a tiny planet (tiny planet mode on insta360)
  • It needs to be shot outside in a park or the street
  • The voiceover has to be mine

Here’s the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQnpTn2_F8OI1VW0JukCvPhmQsuoR9Wj/edit

The Perfect Human Critiques

Film Maker: Nikayla Haynes

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: The angles worked really well, and the 15 second rule was noticeable.

Favorite Part: The double takes at the facial parts
What I would remake: I would add more to the outside parts, because there weren’t many outside shots.

Video Pace: Really good, well paced and made the 3 minute mark.

Film Maker: Kayla Bowman

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: The subtitles were good, I could see the rule about wearing pink/red clearly

Favorite Part: The what to wear scenes were really good
What I would remake: The mirror in the back showed Kayla throwing the clothes into the scene, I didn’t know if it was meant to be on purpose or not

Video Pace: It was really well paced, the human was trying to get ready the whole time.

Film Maker: Gabriella Thomas

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: During the chair scene, she was only moving 1 part of her body.

Favorite Part: The water bottle at the beginning was really interesting to look at. It was confusing at first, but really cool.
What I would remake: The shadow of the camera was in the video.

Video Pace: It was paced well, but a little slow.

Film Maker: Ethan Bookbinder

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: the static shots are really well done. 

Favorite Part: I really liked the last part with the editing
What I would remake: I’d put the title card at the beginning instead of the end.

Video Pace: Really well paced, a little fast but still paced good.

Film Maker: Tyler Lucas

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: Eye contact, not below the waist, and google translated well.

Favorite Part: Dead eye contact
What I would remake: I saw a few times that the perfect man smiled

Video Pace: Really good, a little long.

Film Maker: Antonia Valeri

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: The 4th wall break was good.

Favorite Part: The fourth wall break
What I would remake: I would change the font, it was nice but a bit hard to read.

Video Pace: It was well paced

Film Maker: Lily Clifford

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: the 360 shot was nice, it brought me to the perspective of Lily.

Favorite Part: The repetition for ocd was really interesting 

What I would remake: The audio balance with the running water

Video Pace: Well paced but ended abruptly

Film Maker: Aileena Sargeant

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: The uneasy narration was really clear, and worked well. The dancing was really funny

Favorite Part: The narration
What I would remake: I couldn’t tell right away who was being narrated

Video Pace: Very well paced

Film Maker: Bekzod Nurboev

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: She never opened her eyes, the one prop was really noticeable.

Favorite Part: The communication with a stick was funny, the dedication to that stick was strong.
What I would remake: The audio cuts were a little distracting

Video Pace: Good pace

Film Maker: Nada Almatani

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: the 2 hats stayed on, it was really odd and it worked.

Favorite Part: All of it was really good, I really liked when the text contradicted what she did.
What I would remake: Add music, and make the voice over a bit louder.

Video Pace: A little long

Film Maker: Sid Crabtree

Rules followed noticeably/effectively: The background rule really makes it like the original perfect human.

Favorite Part: I really liked how it reminded me of the original perfect human.
What I would remake: The flash transition was a little distracting.

Video Pace: Really well paced

Critiques from last Wednesday

(completely forgot to post them.. sorry :/ )

Film maker: Kayla Bowman

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: The obstructions were followed completely 

What was your favorite part of the video?: I loved the implication of this film being about an “imperfect” human rather than the perfect one, the inner monologue really brought this film together! 

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only thing that I would change would be adding the background music to the transition shots with the glitch effect rather than the fx sound, aside from that it was edited well. 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: This video was paced very well, both the scenes and the audio were a good pace and did not feel like they were being dragged along.

Film maker: Gabriella Thomas 

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: Yes they were followed correctly 

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite shot was the panned view of her sandwich.

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?  I would potentially edit the voice overs sound levels and slow down the pacing in between certain lines. 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: The video was paced relatively well however the beginning shots felt quite long before the dialog began as there was just silence.

Film maker: Ethan Bookbinder

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: The obstructions were followed perfectly.

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of this video was where the faces were covered and the narrators voice picked up frantically, adding a sense of panic and urgency.

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: There was nothing that I would edit with this film, the insinuation of horror was captured amazingly. 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: Although the video was only a minute and forty-seven seconds, it was done very well.

Film maker: Tyler Lucas

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: His rules were followed well.

What was your favorite part of the video?: The constant eye contact was hilarious, as for my favorite part it was when he was writing in the notebook whilst staring directly at the camera. 

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The most that I would edit would be for the longer dialogue bits should’ve been stretched a bit so us the viewers were able to fully read them. 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: This video was paced well, it was quite enjoyable. 

Film maker: Antonia Valeri 

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: The rules were followed well, the fourth wall break using the audio in the video itself rather than breaking the no voice over rule.

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of the video was watching her power through the pain and enduring her illness to push through to start her day.

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only thing I would change is the size of the text on some scenes as the shrunk a bit too small at one point. 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: The video was paced well, the only part that was a bit too fast was the opening scene when she first got up.

Film maker: Lily Clifford 

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: The rules were followed well. 

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of the video was the insinuation of someone struggling with ocd. 

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only thing that could’ve been re: edited/shot would be the only voice line in the video was a bit too fast & the audio was a bit too loud.

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: Some scenes did feel a bit long but overall the video was done well. 

Film maker: Murro Gill 

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: These were my rules, although they were absolute torture(sorry) it was executed very well.

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of this video was the fact that he was able to incorporated his cat. 

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only thing I would edit with this film is the pacing of the title cards.

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?:  The video was paced well.

Film maker: Aileena Sargeant

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: I wasn’t able to read the rules the full way through but the person who made them said the video was executed well. 

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of the video was when the guy in the blue shorts was absolutely confused about who Sabrina even was. 

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only thing I would get ride of would be the slight muffled sound to the guy on the phone’s voiceover 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: This video was paced very well, it was quite enjoyable!

Film maker: Bekzod Nurboev

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: The rules were followed well.

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part was jana happening to randomly having a bottle of eos in the woods.

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only thing that I would edit with this video would be the audio, the cutting of clips mixed with the wind cutting in and out was a bit obnoxious. 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: The video was paced well. 

Film maker: Nada Almatani

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: Her rules were executed very well. 

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of the video was when she took the bottle cap off of a new bottle to put it on the open one. 

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only things I would edit would be turning the audio up a bit & possibly tinkering with the saturation on the black and white as it was a bit dark. 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: Although it exceeded the three minute mark, it was paced well.

Film maker: Sidney Crabtree 

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?:  The obstructions were followed perfectly.

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of the video was the buzzing in the audio after he picked up the phone.(Even if it wasn’t intentional)

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?:  There wasn’t anything in particular that I would edit, maybe add a soundtrack in the background to get rid of the slightly eerie feeling.

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: This video was paced almost exactly like the original.

Film maker: Gaige Stebler 

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: The obstructions were followed effectively. 

What was your favorite part of the video?: When he looked at his wrist for the time with no watch

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The framing on certain shots are the only suggestion I have for edits.

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: The video was paced well, however the homework shot lasted quite a while. It almost felt like a filler for time. 

Film maker: Saomi Jimenez 

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: Yes they were followed effectively. 

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of the video was the eyeliner application. The video being in black and white gave it an old video style.

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only suggestion I have for editing is turning the text to speech voice down a bit.

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: According to one of the rules the video was required to be in 2x speed, so yes it was paced well. 

Film maker: Noah Schardt

Were the rules for the obstruction followed noticeably and effectively?: Yes the obstructions were followed correctly!

What was your favorite part of the video?: My favorite part of the video was when Zach was outside playing gold with no puck but there was the sound effect of him still hitting the ball.

What would you re: edit, shoot, mix, record, etc?: The only suggestion I have for re: editing would be slowing down the narration slightly. 

Was the video paced well? Did any parts feel too long or too short?: The rules disappeared off screen a bit quickly but it was paced quite well.

Bekzod N

1. Nikayla Haynes

2. Close enough

3. The actions with the prop

4. Maybe make some parts clearer

5. It was okay but a little slow

1. Kayla Bowman

2. I’m not fully sure

3. The concept

4. Maybe improve the angles

5. It was fine

1. Gabrailea Thomas

2. I’m not sure

3. The overall idea

4. Maybe smoother editing

5. It was okay

1. Ethan Bookbinder

2. Yes

3. Voiceover

4. Human body and movement

5. It was good but a little short

1. Tyler Lucas

2. Yes

3. The way he is lifting

4. Probably make it slower

5. Yes, it was

1. Anoni Valeri

2. I’m not sure

3. The visuals

4. Maybe better pacing

5. It was okay

1. Lily Clifford

2. Yes

3. Using the 360 camera

4. Probably record as her POV

5. Yes but a little rushed

1. Murro Gill

2. I’m not fully sure

3. The idea

4. Maybe clearer scenes

5. It was okay

1. Aliena Sargent

2. Yes

3. Voiceover

4. Probably reshoot from POV

5. Too much movement, could be slower

1. Nada Almatani

2. Yes

3. The way she does things in an odd way

4. Make the video a little shorter

5. Yes, it was smooth

1. Sid Crabtree

2. Yes, he did a good job

3. The way he falls

4. Get closer when he is sitting

5. It was good but needs more brightness

1. Gaige Stebler

2. Yes

3. Filling his water bottle

4. Probably use subtitles

5. Yes

1. Saoimi Jemenez

2. I guess so

3. Voice over

4. Maybe not black and white

5. Add more movement like walking

1. Noah Schardt

2. Yes

3. Sound effects

4. Maybe improve editing

5. It was good

Saomi Jimenez Video

  • The rules were followed great! You did a good job on this.
  • My favorite part was the eyeshadow blending. It was very satisfying to watch.
  • If I had to edit something I would have liked to see maybe different angles.
  • The pacing was incredibly fast but it absolutely worked.

Gaige Stebler Video

  • The rules were followed great.
  • My favorite part was when you wrote the title out. That was creative and fit with the theme.
  • I would have added Sid in a little more.
  • The pacing felt completely fine.

Sid Crabtree Video

  • The rules were executed great.
  • My favorite part was the dancing and then when he turned into a bird and then died? 
  • I would have edited the transitions between frames to be only within the aspect ratio of the film.
  • The pacing was great.

Nada Almatani Video

  • The rules were followed great!
  • My favorite part was the scene with the stove. I loved the contrast of the bright fire.
  • I would have made some scenes brighter.
  • It felt a little long, but overall the pacing was good.

Bekzod Nurboev Video

  • The only rule that wasn’t entirely followed was that the shaving cream wasn’t the stick too.
  • My favorite part was the scene where she was eating. I liked the view from above
  • I would have only changed the aspect ratio to horizontal to showcase more of the environment.
  • It was paced very well and nothing felt too short or long to me.

Aileena Sargeant Video

  • The rules were followed, but the video was more funny than uncomfortable.
  • My favorite part was Jason dancing and then dying. 
  • The only thing I would edit would be making the voiceover clearer.
  • I had no problems with the pacing. It was paced very well.

Murrow Gill Video

  • The rules were followed great!
  • My favorite part was it being themed around a cat. 
  • I would edit some shots to be a little brighter as some parts were too dark to really see any details.
  • It was paced well, just would have liked the word cards to be shown a little longer.

Lily Clifford Video

  • Rules were followed effectively
  • My favorite part was the bathroom scene with the faucet. I loved that you made it into a statement about struggling with OCD. It was a painfully accurate representation.
  • I would just edit the 360 shots so they weren’t cut off on the sides.
  • The video was paced well, I just found the car scene to be a little long.

Antonia Valeri Video

  • I think the rules were followed very well. 
  • My favorite part was when “the imperfect human” spoke. It felt more real if that makes sense. I loved the messaging behind it.
  • I would change the font size to be a little bigger as it was a little hard to read. 
  • I found the pacing to be very good for the video. 

Tyler Lucas Video

  • Only rules I feel could’ve been followed more were everything being in black and white and showing the lower body as little as possible. 
  • My favorite part was the mogging. That was funny to me.
  • I would change some of the editing as I already stated. 
  • I think it was paced well, it just needed to have a little longer to read some of the text.