Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.
— Oscar Wilde.
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Video project
I chose to create my video project on Artificial intelligence. I didn’t really know much about the topic and didn’t thoroughly understand it. Therefore, wanted to expand my knowledge and create a video that demonstrates my understanding and interpretation of Artificial Intelligence. I wanted to explain AI for someone who may not know much about it either. When creating my video, I was thinking of my dad and my poppy, who struggle with technology and barely know a thing about artificial intelligence. I tried to explain it with photos, and an easier to understand vocabulary. I used commonly known examples , such as Facebook, Siri and Google to demonstrate different types of Artificial Intelligence, that many people use or are aware of.
I planned out my video with an introduction explaining the definition of Artificial intelligence, also explaining its form and its capabilities. I then followed by different examples of artificial intelligence, and explained some positives implications, as well as a negative implication.
Within my video, I made a comparison between humans and AI, demonstrating different aspects of human capabilities that AI can mimic.
I used many images, a few that I took, alongside many from Flickr., to further explain Artificial Intelligence. I also included some videos, showing examples of Google and Siri.
I thought it would be most beneficial to my audience to have my audio in the background, explaining AI, accompanied by images and videos of what I am explaining. I used images that were free of copywrite, and cited them appropriately below. My overlays are evident when viewing and listening to my video. With examples of audio behind both pictures and videos. I found it very difficult to meet the 6 minute mark, and unfortunately wasn’t able to do so. I believe I have overcome that with the amount of content I included, and different aspects of Artificial Intelligence.
Lexico n.d., Artificial intelligence, Oxford dictionary, https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/artificial_intelligence
Jonathan Cohen, CC BY 4.0
C-3PO vs. Data (137/365),
JD Hancock, CC BY 4.0
Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence,
Tabletop assistant,
Matthew Hurst, CC BY 4.0
Code crunching,
Talk,
Look,
Universal human,
Message from the unseen world,
Hacker,
Money,
B. Man. Business. Time. Money,
iOS 7 iPad
Facebook,
ALM102
In my video I wanted to inform the viewer on the current digital divide within Australia. Focusing on the different types of people that are affected by the divide, alongside those who experience the challenges of digital technology the most. I chose to display several photos sourced from the internet, over my own audio, to further demonstrate my understanding and knowledge of the topic. I explained current issues as a result of digital technology, and how it affects people in everyday life. I wanted to portray myself in a natural, relaxed way. I did this by using eye contact with the camera, making the audience feel as though I were having a conversation with them.
When planning my video, I began by doing some research in regards to the people who are affected most by the digital divide. I watched several YouTube videos, and sourced some information from the e-book ‘The digital divide: the internet and social inequality in international perspective’. I then started to think about the people around me, in my own life, who find it challenging to access and use digital technology. Using my own dad as an example within my YouTube video makes it more real and authentic. This also provides the video with my own personal experiences with the divide. When creating my video, I wanted to have myself introducing and concluding the video, with informative pictures in between, overlaying on top of the audio. I used blurred transitions between the photos to make the clip flow and made sure that my photos were cantered in a way that made the information clear.
I found it quite difficult to make the overall video flow, since I have very little experience with iMovie and there was a lot of content in which needed to be edited. I had to ask my roommate for some tips, as he has used iMovie before. This, alongside some quick youtube videos and #ALM102 videos on how to edit, I started to play around with the application. From here I put the photos I had sourced from the internet into my video. I also found this quite difficult, as it was difficult to choose appropriate photos that would be clear of copywrite. I had to look at the copywrite on google to make sure each photo was clear, this took quite some time, and I found this challenging because I haven’t had to do this before. Overall, I did enjoy creating this video, and now have more of an appreciation for those who can do all different types of editing.
https://aifs.gov.au/media-releases/digital-divide-extends-younger-australians
https://www.synergyhomecare.com/blog/posts/eight-facts-about-isolation-in-older-adults/#.XW8cIy17F0s
No Shirt, No Shoes, NO SERVICE!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-09-15/remote-australia-a-failed-state/510418
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/australia-socioeconomic-status-2016-census-2018-3
https://www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au/NBNonyourdoorstep
Muschert, G W.; Ragnedda, M 2013, The digital divide: the internet and social inequality in international perspective, Routledge, 30/08/2019, https://books.google.com.au/books?hl=en&lr=&id=OgYx8URCnU4C&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=The+digital+divide+:+the+Internet+and+social+inequality+in+international+perspective.&ots=uMT3DDibBq&sig=-_Cb8p-a2LFrCCDK9OuJkxq44nE&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=The%20digital%20divide%20%3A%20the%20Internet%20and%20social%20inequality%20in%20international%20perspective.&f=false
Video Assessment 1 #ALM102
Since I knew what the content of my video needed to be before making it, I wanted to portray my studies, interests and aspirations in a real and authentic way. I wanted to stay true to myself for both my audience and my studies. It is very important to be yourself, especially online, as so many people edit their lives to make themselves look better. I used to struggle personally with this, therefore have taken a new approach to social media, and try to portray myself realistically and genuinely. I also intended for my audience to feel as though they were there with me, sharing the conversation. I portrayed this through the use of eye contact with my camera and positioning myself in an almost informal, relaxed way.
When planning my video, I knew that I wanted to keep it super simple and raw. I wrote out several dot point on a piece of paper and placed it right under my positioned phone, making it convenient to quickly look down if I lost my train of thought. I placed my phone onto a homemade tripod that I constructed with a box. Sitting directly in front of my window allowed there to be natural lighting in my video, but unfortunately, due to the overcast day, it only allowed me to have mediocre lighting. Therefore decided to also use my lamp, which I placed directly behind my phone. This enabled me to have both natural and warm lighting combined in my video. Sitting at my desk allowed me to position myself in the centre of the frame, surrounded by the background of my room. When I first looked at the clip, I realised that my background was too plain, so decided to stick watercolour drawings of elephants that I detached from my calendar onto my wall. Which, might I add I actually really love! Although this made a big difference to the aesthetics in my room, it did draw the attention away from myself, as I was positioned in the centre. Creating a focal point in my clip, drawing the audience’s attention towards myself and what I am saying.
Moments before I decided to start filming, my roommate began to vacuum. This would have been a major issue when filming, due to the audio interruptions. Therefore I waited until she had finished before I began filming. Thankfully there were no more interruptions throughout the recording. I also discovered that talking in front of a camera was a lot harder than I imagined. I’m a very bubbly, energetic girl who loves a good yarn, but as soon as I pressed record I immediately went blank and lost my train of thought. I found it difficult to express my feelings and explain what I was trying to say. I had to record the same sentences quite a few times before I explained it. Understandable that it was my first time behind a camera, but I do hope I improve and become more comfortable throughout the trimester because overall, I did enjoy the experience as a whole.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right.
You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the “New Post” button, and tell us why you’re here.
Why do this?
- Because it gives new readers context. What are you about? Why should they read your blog?
- Because it will help you focus you own ideas about your blog and what you’d like to do with it.
The post can be short or long, a personal intro to your life or a bloggy mission statement, a manifesto for the future or a simple outline of your the types of things you hope to publish.
To help you get started, here are a few questions:
- Why are you blogging publicly, rather than keeping a personal journal?
- What topics do you think you’ll write about?
- Who would you love to connect with via your blog?
- If you blog successfully throughout the next year, what would you hope to have accomplished?
You’re not locked into any of this; one of the wonderful things about blogs is how they constantly evolve as we learn, grow, and interact with one another — but it’s good to know where and why you started, and articulating your goals may just give you a few other post ideas.
Can’t think how to get started? Just write the first thing that pops into your head. Anne Lamott, author of a book on writing we love, says that you need to give yourself permission to write a “crappy first draft”. Anne makes a great point — just start writing, and worry about editing it later.
When you’re ready to publish, give your post three to five tags that describe your blog’s focus — writing, photography, fiction, parenting, food, cars, movies, sports, whatever. These tags will help others who care about your topics find you in the Reader. Make sure one of the tags is “zerotohero,” so other new bloggers can find you, too.
Elyssa's Life 