#ALM102DC: A PEEK INTO SURVEILLANCE
2-3 Minute Informational Video
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Honestly speaking, I freaked out initially when I saw the work of previous students. It looked more challenging in terms of knowing what to talk about and all. I also did this video at the last minute and am not very much proud of it.
I did however still benefit learning and experimenting with new editing techniques through Adobe Premiere Pro. I commenced the video with a quote by Michel Foucault to have my audience have an idea of what the video would be based on.
Through editing I was able to play the style I liked to use, by cutting titles and images at the start of the video, according to the beat of the music I used from BenSound. I then open my informational speech about the kind of world we live in today, and introducing the topic of surveillance, before introducing myself and the contents of what I was going to speak about in my video.
I spoke about the place and progress of surveillance in today’s world; the intention of the technological system; the dangers of its exploitation; as well as the benefits of it. I wanted the message of the video to communicate the pros and cons of surveillance to get the audience to really think about how they feel.
I was able to communicate these points via verbal communication as well as through the use of Creative Commons videos found on YouTube; which majorly helped me in putting together this video last minute, though I am aware it isn’t something to be too proud of. I wish I did a better job than what I had, or that I could have approached the task more creatively.
The approach I took for this video was stylised as educational, though I initially had other ideas of bringing in a comedic skit. But due to my lack of time management, I was unable to produce what I had wanted.
I think that overall, like mentioned before, could have been refined better. But within the time that I gave myself, this was the best I could do. I am definitely happy with my editing process as my knowledge of the program has expanded.
I now know for next time that if I have a great idea in my head, not to leave it to the last minute. Especially when time is closing in towards Christmas and New Years.
REFERENCES
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Music:
“Funky Suspense” by Benjamin Tessot (BenSound) is licensed under a Creative Commons
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Creative Commons – Videos:
Stars: vid
“Journey through the universe hd space stars and the cosmos 1080p animation” by vbkingofvideo is licensed under a CC BY 3.0
Obama: vid
“President Obama Delivers Remarks to Service Members” by U.S. Navy is licensed under a CC BY 3.0
Globe Spinning
“Earth’s Rotation | 4K Relaxing Screensaver” by Josu Relax is licensed under a CC BY 3.0
Man in Hood
“Free After Effects Intro Template #154: Hoodie Man Intro Template for After Effects” by EnzeeFX -Free Templates and Tutorials is licensed under a CC BY 3.0
Webcam Hacking and Techno Feature
“How to Hack CCTV camera using Kali Linux/parrot(shodan) | 2019” by KN Developers is licensed under a CC BY 3.0
Criminals
“Criminals Caught on Camera by Ring Owners” by Kozio Productions is licensed under a CC BY 3.0
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Creative Commons – Images:
iPhone
“iPhone Air Concept” by Ran Avni is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/c07dbaa7-45a8-4aac-8db8-a5266a2c3879
“facebook” by jamesmenera is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/c5c80e86-e86a-4a48-b6a6-2cda2030fc2d
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Academic Research:
Greenberg, J. and Hier, S. P. (2009) Surveillance : power, problems, and politics. UBC Press. Available at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cat00097a&AN=deakin.b3491215&authtype=sso&custid=deakin&site=eds-live&scope=site (Accessed: 23 December 2019).
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