Reflection on Introduction

The process of importing, editing, and exporting a video seemed simple, but Premiere is a completely different program than I am used to using, and the task was anything but easy. I slaved over the editing board for what seemed like centuries, it was so frustrating. Luckily, Michelle, Jake, and I figured it out and helped each other finish our videos. While mine did technically upload to YouTube, there were a few gliches that I was concerned and not satisfied with. The ending cut into Dillon's introduction, and blurred. My video could not be accessed from my computer, I was very appreciative to use Blanca's footage, and be able to complete the project despite my segment being unavailable. I was so relieved to finally get the video to upload, but I am weary of making another. I will try again until I get more accustomed to the program, hopefully the process will not take longer than a few weeks, or a few video assignments.

Blanca Ceja Introduction

Values.com videos

Through watching several videos on Values.com, I admired the qualities and characteristics exemplified in the protagonists of the videos and I learned to take a step back from every situation and evaluate how I should act differently in the future.

"Wet Cement - A Message From The Foundation For A Better Life": Response

The message of "Wet Cement" is to take a step back from a seemingly unfortunate or bleak situation one may be presented with, collect their emotions, and not to act impulsively out of frustration.

The actions that communicate this message include: the man paving the cement thoroughly and completely while smiling, then laying eyes on the boy who has ruined his hard work and begins to frown, the boy entertaining himself while waiting for the man to be finished with an innocent tenderness within his facial expression.

The elements the filmmaker included were classic. The man has obviously worked intently to finish paving the sidewalk while grinning at a job well done, and just as soon as he is in the mist of completion, the boy appears while walking on the wet cement, the hard work. The man's facial expression fades. The identity of the person walking in the wet cement is anonymous, making the viewer feel the emotion inflicted upon the man paving the cement. The man appears agitated initially, but as the boy walks up and greets him, he switches gears. The man's first instinct is to become upset and punish the boy. He realizes the young one is just that, young, and only wants to be near the cement paver. Once the man evaluates the situation, the culprit, and his intentions, he decides not to loss his temper and shatter his content. He also realizes it can be fixed just as easily as it was created, and is not worth displaying unbecoming emotion. An uplifting whistle begins as the camera angle zooms out and depicts the background of a sunny spring day in contrast to the darker setting displayed during the rising action and climax.

Wet Cement - A Message From The Foundation For A Better Life