The process before starting this video was longer than any other project I have taken part in. Just considering the video's overall topic, it shifted between experimental horror into the story of a student as well as many other times, before landing at the finished product. Many of my first ideas regarding the video were more experimental than anything else, and focused on certain shots which I wanted to get instead of the cohesive flow of the project. For example I was more intrigued by creating a creepy atmosphere instead of telling a horror story,
I was satisfied with the concept revolving around humanity. When I attempted to develop this into video form, which was under 2 minutes, my biggest struggle now was just effectively using my time. I decided to write the script and shoot some videos, and juxtapose them with found clips for the video. The first task was the script writing, and was when the video truly found form. I decided to split up the video into 3 "Acts" which would involve; where humans once were, where humans have gotten to, and where the species might be leading to. For these 3 sections of the video, I chose a different song to complement the writing being discussed, as well as a different theme within the videos being shown.
The first act was much slower, and I decided to go with piano music to represent the slower and darker time. The videos shown during this point only depict nature, that is until the scene which transitions into the age of modern humans. The actor, Andres Zambrano, is lying in a dark room and the light shun represents knowledge. At this point the music switches with the topic as it changes into the advancements which we've made on earth. The video has a more relaxing tone at this point and I discuss where currently humans are, with topics such as cultural evolution and individuality taking the spotlight. The second section is finalized when I discuss the fall of humans, and how we might be the very same cause of it. The cutting out of the music prior to the explosion was an attempt at rising tension and breaking it with the explosion, keeping the viewer interested for the last comments made.
Overall I think the video is effective at carrying out what I intended, however I think it could be improved greatly. The main thing which I would change is the voice recording, it would be redone with better microphones if possible. I would've preferred to have more original footage but felt constrained by the limits of my phone camera. If I were to make a video in the future, a new camera and microphone would be two pieces of equipment I now know I require. Finally I think the experience was worth while and I thoroughly enjoyed the process.
