I have learned several things after creating my first podcast.First, shooting footage does take a lot of time.However, it seems like editing the footage take more time.Although I did learn how to do some basic editing, I think I need to do some more homework on how to do a few more advanced editing techniques.For instance, in my first podcast, I wanted to insert my B-roll footage between the sections of me sitting at the table talking.I thought this would make the podcast more interesting.The difficult part about this is getting the voice to line up with the footage AFTER the B-roll.I got 2 sections of my B-roll, my diplomas and dogs, inserted, but it got more and more complicated.So for my next podcast, I plan to do some searching on Atomic Learning.I’m hoping I can find a step-by-step tutorial that explains how to line up the voice and image.
Upon reviewing my podcast, there are several things I would like to change.First, I’d like to add more B-roll.For instance, I should have included some footage of my husband because I did mention him a couple times in the podcast.Ideally, I’d have enough B-roll so that I would only show me talking at the table at the beginning and at the end of the podcast.I think this would help make the podcast more interesting.I think the podcast is a bit dry at this point.
I’d also take off the last section of the podcast, especially the part where I roll my eyes at the camera.I would just reshoot and replace the last part.
I think I will enjoy this process more as I learn more editing techniques in iMovie.This should help because I will be able to create exactly what I’m envisioning.
The sound quality for this podcast was very good. You were very easy to hear and there was very little background noise. You seemed to be comfortable in front of the camera, so you communicated very clearly. Although the b-roll of the Texas Tech diploma was well timed, the camera got a little shaky with that shot. It only became extremely shaky towards the end of the shot, so that part could have been cut out. I don't think a shorter shot of the diploma would have hurt. A more stable shot would have probably worked better as well. The picture of the dogs was a nice little addition. There are a couple of things that you may want to take notice of for the next couple of podcasts. It was kind of distracting when you looked down at the paper before beginning your next point. I think it would have been more effective if some sort of transition were to be utilized. When you looked down my focus was stuck on the paper you were reading from. Also, I would have liked to have the class goals flash on the screen before or while you were talking about them. Although you presented them in an understandable way, I would have like to have read them as well. The on-screen text would have jazzed it up a little. I think you did a good job on your first podcast. You presented the material in a clear fashion and you were easy to understand. You had some good b-roll, but text could have helped as well. I would say just cut in between points rather than looking down at the paper.
I liked your podcast. It was simple, clear and covered most of the ground we were asked to talk about. I liked the sound and the lighting. There was room for bit of variety and I got a little distracted by the reading off the paper. But since you said you were "reporting", I assume you went in for a newsroom kind of approach? Transitions were good and some effects would have added to the overall presentation. I feel you will take it up a notch in the next podcast. Some more on screen text will definitely help.
The framing at the beginning looks good. You might move yourself a bit to the right. The diploma works fairly well, though you need to keep the camera steady. One option in a pinch is to use a still frame. Like the dogs! If you need to cover a page turn, one option would be to put a title up for each section. The paper topic and podcast topics sounds good. Try to avoid mixing red and black for text and background. While it is very TTU, it can become difficult to read. In the future podcasts, you will need to edit out the some of the errs, umms, and pauses. One option may recording a narration, editing it, and then putting down cover video.
Liz- You did a great job creating this podcast. It flowed very well, no background noise or distractions, and you got your points across clearly. I enjoyed your voiceovers (showing the picture of your dogs and zooming in on your diploma) I know that takes time and you were able to sync your audio and video before and after those shots/voiceovers well. You were thorough in discussing your interests, class goals, future podcasts and paper topic. I am impressed with your ability to speak in front of the camera continuously; I know I had to do separate shots for each of my topics because that was not easy for me! For your next podcast I have some suggestions. I did notice in the beginning when you were talking about yourself and your major, the audio and video were a little bit off, but it wasn’t super obvious or anything. At the end of the shot of your diploma, the camera shook a little bit and it could have been edited and cut out. Maybe for your next podcast, instead of having one continuous shot of you talking, you could have a number of shorter shots, which will make the editing process easier (with voiceovers and syncing audio and video). Overall I enjoyed your podcast and thought you did a great job with filming, editing, being on camera, and thoroughly discussing each topic.
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The sound quality for this podcast was very good. You were very easy to hear and there was very little background noise. You seemed to be comfortable in front of the camera, so you communicated very clearly. Although the b-roll of the Texas Tech diploma was well timed, the camera got a little shaky with that shot. It only became extremely shaky towards the end of the shot, so that part could have been cut out. I don't think a shorter shot of the diploma would have hurt. A more stable shot would have probably worked better as well. The picture of the dogs was a nice little addition. There are a couple of things that you may want to take notice of for the next couple of podcasts. It was kind of distracting when you looked down at the paper before beginning your next point. I think it would have been more effective if some sort of transition were to be utilized. When you looked down my focus was stuck on the paper you were reading from. Also, I would have liked to have the class goals flash on the screen before or while you were talking about them. Although you presented them in an understandable way, I would have like to have read them as well. The on-screen text would have jazzed it up a little. I think you did a good job on your first podcast. You presented the material in a clear fashion and you were easy to understand. You had some good b-roll, but text could have helped as well. I would say just cut in between points rather than looking down at the paper.
I liked your podcast. It was simple, clear and covered most of the ground we were asked to talk about. I liked the sound and the lighting. There was room for bit of variety and I got a little distracted by the reading off the paper. But since you said you were "reporting", I assume you went in for a newsroom kind of approach? Transitions were good and some effects would have added to the overall presentation. I feel you will take it up a notch in the next podcast. Some more on screen text will definitely help.
Liz,
The framing at the beginning looks good. You might move yourself a bit to the right. The diploma works fairly well, though you need to keep the camera steady. One option in a pinch is to use a still frame. Like the dogs! If you need to cover a page turn, one option would be to put a title up for each section. The paper topic and podcast topics sounds good. Try to avoid mixing red and black for text and background. While it is very TTU, it can become difficult to read. In the future podcasts, you will need to edit out the some of the errs, umms, and pauses. One option may recording a narration, editing it, and then putting down cover video.
Liz-
You did a great job creating this podcast. It flowed very well, no background noise or distractions, and you got your points across clearly. I enjoyed your voiceovers (showing the picture of your dogs and zooming in on your diploma) I know that takes time and you were able to sync your audio and video before and after those shots/voiceovers well. You were thorough in discussing your interests, class goals, future podcasts and paper topic. I am impressed with your ability to speak in front of the camera continuously; I know I had to do separate shots for each of my topics because that was not easy for me!
For your next podcast I have some suggestions. I did notice in the beginning when you were talking about yourself and your major, the audio and video were a little bit off, but it wasn’t super obvious or anything. At the end of the shot of your diploma, the camera shook a little bit and it could have been edited and cut out. Maybe for your next podcast, instead of having one continuous shot of you talking, you could have a number of shorter shots, which will make the editing process easier (with voiceovers and syncing audio and video). Overall I enjoyed your podcast and thought you did a great job with filming, editing, being on camera, and thoroughly discussing each topic.
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