Video Final Reflection

Yo, its Aidan. This is my final reflection for video class. This is about my entire year in video. When I first came to this came to this class, I didn't know what to expect. I kinda thought it was just going to be us making videos and learning about the different shots and video equipment. Well, I hit the nail on the head. That is what this class is. But what I didn't expect is what I would take away from this class.

The 5 guarantees of video: Technology, Collaboration, Communication, Project management, and Leadership. All of these are important to be successful, not just in video class, but in other strands of eComm. I learned valuable things from the 5 guarantees.

I learned how to work the technology. That involves the cameras, tripods, mics, and editing software. This skill is most important in this class. I have greatly improved with editing and using the equipment properly. Without knowing your way around the equipment, how will you be successful?

I learned how to work with a team. Unless you wanna be a freelance video maker, you need to know how to work alongside other people. I almost never worked with the same people, so it was a little difficult getting to understand the work styles and mindsets of other people. Some people weren't very willing to work, and some people were too willing to work. But in the end, we managed to make something happen.

I learned how to communicate with my group and with other people. Communication is a very important skill. Talking about how something is going to go, how something works, etc. is most important when working with others. I was able to talk with everyone I worked with and had no problem doing so.

I learned how to manage projects. Time is an important factor. Sometimes things wont work the way you want, that being weather, technical problems, etc. Being able to properly coordinate a schedule is important. For me, Im not a very good time manager. Im just concerned with getting things done.

I learned how to be a leader. Being able to take control of a group is important if no one else can. I had slight difficulty with this, but it was easy to get everyone going.

Sophomore video class in eComm was a learning experience for me. These skills will not only benefit me in eComm, but anywhere else as well. Although I wont be going into video next year, I will never forget what I have learned in this class.