Throughout my 4 years in eComm, I have gained more knowledge and experience than I ever could've ever imagined. When I first entered the program, I had no clue what I was getting myself into and was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up with what was expected of me. However, with hard work and perseverance and an amazing role model (Mr. Cooper), I was able to exceed all expectations I had for myself.
Not only have I learned how to use different programs such as Premiere, Final Cut, and Rundown Creator, but I have gained many life skills as well. I've been able to communicate with my peers, teachers, and professionals as well as collaborating on stories with my fellow students. Being one of the few seniors in Convergence Journalism, I have had to become a leader for the juniors and step up in different instances such as anchoring and taking on stories. Along with this, my project management has improved with the Raven Minutes becoming more and more common. All of these skills together can help me in my future endeavors by giving me experience in the broadcast field and knowing how to handle mentors and talk to professionals.
This year has really brought out my strengths and weaknesses both technologically and personally. I learned that while I still have errors, I have become a better writer with stories and with scripts. I also have been able to improve on my anchoring skills and being able to meet a deadline for stories and scripts. I do need to improve on my ability to create a story through video rather than just throwing clips together and putting a sound byte behind it.
I can tell from the trips we have taken this year, that the information I have obtained from Convergence will carry me far in college and in my professional career. I hope to take my knowledge of equipment, the broadcast field, anchoring, script writing, etc. down to Arkansas with me next year so I can get a head start on finding possible job shadows and mentors.
I would not change anything in this class, it has taught me more than I ever could've imagined and I am so lucky to have spent the past four years in this program.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
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Video
News Package
Olathe Northwest State Champion Volleyball Season Recap
Being in the video strand as well, I think the story was done really well. I liked how there were many different interviews consisting of players who range from sophomores to seniors. It would've been interesting if the story had a specific view and zoned in on a certain player to get their personal story rather than just the championship game itself. This also would've helped to get more broll for the story. Overall, however, I think this package told the story of the ONW Volleyball team very well and deserved the pixel it received.
Animation
3D Organic Model
Viking in Blender
I thought this animation looked really cool and took on the true image of a viking. I think it would've been nice if they got a different view rather than keeping the focal point in the same spot just so you can see the bottom of the animation better. Personally, I think this animation was better than the 1st and 2nd place winners because it gave different views unlike the 1st place winner and was more detailed than the 2nd place winner.
Web Design
Topic Website
Thank You, Olson!
This website was definitely first place worthy, from the written content, to the pictures, to the timeline. I loved how they implemented different aspects of his life into different parts of the website. The website definitely achieves its purpose of effectively giving an overview in to Mark Olson's life. The design was very clean and modern and was easy to navigate around as well. It was a very well done website overall and I love all of the content within it.
Graphic Design
Branding
Simply Sweet
This brand was done very well. I loved the idea of the lime being integrated in green while also having the bright pink to contrast it and tie in the "sweet" aspect of the brand name. I like the second logo more than the one chosen because it looks more fluid and the balance of the lime with the words is very appealing to the eye. I love the bright pink and soft green that were chosen though and how the focal point of the logo is different than the background because it makes it stand out more. Overall, this brand is very appealing to the eye and I'm a huge fan of it.
News Package
Olathe Northwest State Champion Volleyball Season Recap
Being in the video strand as well, I think the story was done really well. I liked how there were many different interviews consisting of players who range from sophomores to seniors. It would've been interesting if the story had a specific view and zoned in on a certain player to get their personal story rather than just the championship game itself. This also would've helped to get more broll for the story. Overall, however, I think this package told the story of the ONW Volleyball team very well and deserved the pixel it received.
Animation
3D Organic Model
Viking in Blender
I thought this animation looked really cool and took on the true image of a viking. I think it would've been nice if they got a different view rather than keeping the focal point in the same spot just so you can see the bottom of the animation better. Personally, I think this animation was better than the 1st and 2nd place winners because it gave different views unlike the 1st place winner and was more detailed than the 2nd place winner.
Web Design
Topic Website
Thank You, Olson!
This website was definitely first place worthy, from the written content, to the pictures, to the timeline. I loved how they implemented different aspects of his life into different parts of the website. The website definitely achieves its purpose of effectively giving an overview in to Mark Olson's life. The design was very clean and modern and was easy to navigate around as well. It was a very well done website overall and I love all of the content within it.
Graphic Design
Branding
Simply Sweet
This brand was done very well. I loved the idea of the lime being integrated in green while also having the bright pink to contrast it and tie in the "sweet" aspect of the brand name. I like the second logo more than the one chosen because it looks more fluid and the balance of the lime with the words is very appealing to the eye. I love the bright pink and soft green that were chosen though and how the focal point of the logo is different than the background because it makes it stand out more. Overall, this brand is very appealing to the eye and I'm a huge fan of it.
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