This week was the first time I had ever used Movie Maker, and I was quite apprehensive about using the software. It did take me a while to get familiar with it, and I had quite a few problems converting my media into files that Movie Maker accepted. I think the hardest part for me was figuring out to convert the video shots I took into a file that was compatible, and I ended up having to purchase something to convert my files.
My movie is about making friends. As I mentioned before, one of the hardest things for someone on the autism spectrum to do is to create meaningful relationships and friendships with people, and keeping those friendships. Originally, I wanted to make a movie that modeled for children with autism how to make friends, but I had a tough time finding kids that could be in the movie. I think that before I would use this with one of my clients, I would get more footage of actual people making friends to make it more meaningful for the child. A lot of children with autism need to be shown how to do something, not just told.
In my movie, I incorporated some of my original photos of my friends and some students I know. I also shot footage of a friend and her brother answering the EQ's I asked, which were "What is a friend?" and "How do we make friends?" I also used a video that I found on YouTube that a teacher had make for his class on the meaning of friendship. The song I used is very calm, yet still upbeat, and it is called "Din Din Wo" by Muso Ko. All in all, this was a very tough assignment for me, and I think I need more time to immerse myself in Movie Maker, as well as learn how to convert files, pictures, and video into compatible files. Here it is!
Presentation
16 years ago
Kellyn,
ReplyDeleteGreat movie! The effects were great, especially the cartoon people that demonstrated how friends act. The music seemed to flow perfectly with your movie. It was upbeat and happy which reminds me of how a friend is supposed to make you feel and was just the right volume so that you could hear it but that it was not overwhelming.
One suggestion I would have for you is concerning your text. Sometimes it was hard to read on top of certain backgrounds such as pictures with lots of things going on in them. Try to pick a color for the font that won't blend in with the background.
It was very clear that your essential questions were answered during the movie beacuse they were asked and then answered either by your friends or by your cartoons. The time length for your movie was right within the parameters- good job. But another suggestion I would make is about your storyboard. I know that you said that your original plan did not work out, but make sure that your movie follows your storyboard, even if that means changing one of the two a little bit. Other than that, great job on this assignment. You addressed your learning objectives well and your movie was very well done. I can tell you worked hard on it!
Elizabeth