New Video - Created by Donna Simiele

This video was compiled from clips collected at the Lockport Relay for Life that was held last month. I found this event very moving and I hope I portrayed that same feeling in the video.

On the editing end of the project I realized how much time goes into a project like this and can see why it cost so much to produce a 3 minute commercial. I did see a few mistakes that need to be adjusted in my next production but please enjoy the video.

Summary of Chapters 5 & 6 - Visual Storytelling

I should have read these two chapters before recording my Relay for Live video.
Chapter 5 Composition and Chapter 6Audio in the field

Summary of Chapters 5 & 6 - Exploring Visual Storytelling

These summaries reference "Plots" and "Time and Space".

Intelligence Reframed by Howard Gardner (Summary)

Chapters 4, 5, and 6

The introduction of three new possible intelligences.

Movie Critique: Remember Me Written by Allen Coulter

Many shot techniques were used in making this movie. One of his most dynamic shots is the use of an extreme wide angle. Some of the other shots Coulter uses in the movie are low angel, close-up, two person, over the shoulder and a set of window shots. Some window shots are from the outside looking in and others are the inside looking out. Coulter often uses the rules of threes; with characters and occurrences of events.

I watched this movie twice and found significant details that I missed. One thing I noticed is that the movie ended with the same scene as the movie started but with different context. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone over the age of 13. My children actually sat through the movie after missing the first half hour. After the movie was over they had me go back and so they could watch the beginning. They are 11 and 12 years old.

Intelligence Reframed by Howard Gardner (Summary)

I have found a wonderful web site that breaks down Howard Gardner's original seven intelligences.  Click here to view the site.  The web site features a Dr. Thomas Armstrong, Ph. D.  a author (14 books) and public speaker.  I have listed the seven definitions below.

• Linguistic intelligence ("word smart")
• Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number/reasoning smart")
• Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")
• Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")
• Musical intelligence ("music smart")
• Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart")
• Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart")
• Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")

Exploring Visual Storytelling Chapters 3 & 4

Chapters 3 and 4 spent a lot of time forming the definition of characters and there importance.  One of the main viewpoints would be that without a main character you would not have a story.