Here is my Computer Lab public service announcement. Keeping it under 60 seconds was very difficult for me because there were so many great things I wanted to add in. However, it is short and to the point. I had difficulty with the sound at the transitions and may need to go back to redo them. I need to have some more time to read ALL the helpful information we have available to us! Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the way it came out! I am really excited to hear how I can improve it!
JoAnn Fox
Dec 5, 2009 4:22 PM
Michele- What a great idea for a PSA. I just might show this at my school. Your actresses did a great job and the fact that they were fairies made it memorable. The only thing I would suggest is the sound (but you already mentioned it). I watched this movie while I was wearing head phones and for some reason part way through the music there was sound coming from one ear. Don't know if it is supposed to be that way or not. Great job. --Jo-Ann
Frank Maggi
Dec 7, 2009 11:27 AM
I believe the problem with the sound was the transition added a fade in/fade out tot the clip. You could solve that by having the transition clips having an extra second or so of not talking. Then the fade in/fade out wouldn't interfere with their words (or skip transitions if it gets too much in the way. I agree with JoAnn that your kids did a great job. The script covered the material very well and good visuals supporting the message. I'm glad they identified themselves as fairies at the end; I was beginning to wonder about those appendages. Very nice work.
Jennifer Moon
Dec 8, 2009 2:53 PM
Nice job Michelle. Very important message for everyone. I loved the speedy way the fairies cleaned up the lab!
lizfish
Dec 9, 2009 7:51 AM
Well Done! You might want to make your title font smaller so it doesn't get cut off around the edges of screen. Also, a title or message at the end that summarizes what students need to do to clean up the lab might reemphasize your point. I also really liked the high speed clean up by the fairies!!
maryjoblaze
Dec 27, 2009 3:19 PM
Nice job. I liked how the video transitioned from "photo" to "photo". I didn't catch any issue with the sound, and I like Liz's idea of a summary at the end. You and your students should be proud.