Media Arts Process

A basic version of the process for creating Media Arts from the Roberts-Breslin text is:

1. Preproduction
1. Research
2. Budgeting
3. Scripting
2. Production
1. Filming
2. Acquisition of sound/images
3. Hiring of personnel
3. Postproduction
1. Editing
2. Distribution/Exhibition

I do not think there is much to improve on when the process is simple enough, as it covers most of the bases for a wide variety of projects. A more specific process might be better for a more specific project, such as a video game or film.

I believe the most important step is Preproduction; if one can create a proper budget and finish all research before beginning acquisitions, one can save a great deal of time and money by ensuring they are using the best tools possible within their means for the project they are creating. One can even research distribution methods early so when it comes time for postproduction, they are not struggling to find the best platform for their work.

For my project, I am still in the Preproduction phase; I am gathering resources of information, researching the best tools available, and scripting my scenes. Soon I will be entering the Production phase, where I will begin acquiring sounds and images as well as filming those sections which will feature me as the narrator.

For Postproduction, I intend to create a specific YouTube channel just to host the videos for the project.

Roberts-Breslin, J. (2011) Making Media (3rd ed.). Focal Press: Burlington, MA.

Opening Scene Script

Here is my one-scene script for what will be the opening narration of my interactive learning video about Celtic peoples and traditions, done in a humorous style.

References:

Editors. (2018 August 21) Celts. History.com. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/celts

Car Ride

Here is my sound composition - I drove 7 1/2 hours today to visit my home town, so I decided to create a 5 minute clip that included the sounds of car riding. In the foreground I have the wind and tires on pavement, while in the background I have the bumps in tarmac, dings of rocks, and cars passing on either side. All sound effects came from SoundBible.com.

https://www.bandlab.com/posts/be6921ba-0eee-e911-b5e9-2818789a0161

Storyboard

This is a basic storyboard for how my project will be organized by topic:

I may add more sections/sub-topics as I dive further into the mythos of Celtic Druidism, but the best part of having a segmented project like this is that even after the "deadline" for the initial project, I could continue to add sections as long as I continue learning.

I intend to shoot most segments as short videos with myself as the narrator, with appropriate visual aides as availability allows. Most shots will be medium shots, to keep the focus on the spoken words while still allowing some background - possibly at the nearby botanical gardens for a bit of atmosphere.