My Ken Burns Videos :)

I think Assignment 2 is my most chaotic assignment so far, because I simply just couldn't think of an interesting enough idea without being too cliche (you can see from my first video). And my ideas were just all over the place.



I was kind of disappointed with myself that even though I had spent a lot of time on this video, it wasn't something that I was proud of.

I HAD TO REDO IT! (to make my final semester in NUS worthwhile haha)

But after encouragement from Julian to just be sincere and honest about my time in NUS, and after getting inspiration from some the great photostories on Youtube, I decided to make my own photostory.

Ok, I didn't have the time to do a script for this. I just dived right in with the concepts already in my head.


My NUS Photostory




In this photostory, I talk about my grieves in programming. It was tough business here in School of Computing, with quite a steep learning curve. I could barely catch up in the beginning and my grades suffered as a result. I thought of giving up many times and even tried once to apply out of SoC and into FASS..maybe it's God's doing that my application was denied. In any case, I have learnt to appreciate NUS and SoC for giving me great opportunities to grow and learn, plus making friends along the way.

Recording at RadioPulze lab!

This was my first time EVER at the RadioPulze lab! It's situated at the 'ulu-ness' of CDTL.. which was pretty cool actually - a part of NUS I've never been to.

The technician who helped was really really helpful and friendly (I forgot his name though). Very encouraging as well..which didn't make me nervous as I was recording.

Anyway it's pretty cool that the recording lab itself is like a mini hut within a larger studio. Lol! Cool cool!

And yes, without much need to explain, the quality of my recording was supppppeeeeeeerrrrr! No more recording at home! Anyway, I kinda had no choice since my GarageBand crashed on me..

Yeap! Are u looking forward to my Ken Burns assignment? Wakaka...

Assignment 2 Ken Burns Script

Note: I have yet again changed my idea for the Ken Burns assignment because I thought the earlier one was still too cheesy.

The link to my script is here.

Assignment 2 Update - Newest Idea

Ok, so right now after my previous failures in generating ideas for this assignment, I've come up with a new idea! It might sound just a little bit cliche...but I think it's more interesting than any of my previous ideas.

The title is gonna be:
"What Do You Want?"

Here's a rough script (I'll tighten it up and add some storyboards later):

• "Do you wanna make friends? Enlarge your circle? Or find that special one?
  [show pics of friends, networking and romance!]
  
  
• "Do you crave challenges? Seeking opportunities to get a taste of the outside world?"
  [show pics of internship]
  
  
• "Do you want to have recreational time, doing things you love alongside academics?"
  [show pics of CCA, sports, etc]
  
  
• "Do you like to excite your tongue? NUS offers a variety of cuisine and lowered prices so you get to enjoy good food without burning a big hole in your pocket!"
  [show pics of food]
  
  
• "Are you a big fan of nature? Do you want to be in an environment surrounded by fresh air and greenery?"
  [show pics of nature around NUS]
  
  
• [ending]
  "For academics, friends, activities and recreation, XXX people have chosen NUS. What about you?"
  

Assignment 2 Update

Apologies for not being able to have a detailed concept earlier on.. but I guess CNY's no excuse!

So anyway, the class decided that I should go ahead with idea #2, but maybe jazz it up a little.

Which I then thought of using a song, changing the lyrics for my script...
BUT BUT BUT
Julian said it's not possible!
I've already written out 85% of the lyrics....

T-T
Ok, this means I've really really gotta brainstorm for ideas........
Dear God, help me!

My Ken Burns (ideas) - in point form

I have 2 ideas:

1)
NUS "ROCK"
R - Rapport (Friends)
O - On the ball (mugging)
C - Cheap Food
K - Keep fit (climbing stairs, walking from block to block)


2)
My 4 years (more honest!)

1st year - Orientation photos, CCA, STRESS, learning how to bid on CORS

2nd year - Decided to persevere, appreciate the food, explore more of NUS

3rd year - Make more friends, getting used to CORS

4th year - Getting the hang of modules, more project work, internship & GRADUATION!

Will probably end with a quote:
"Life in NUS may not be a bed of roses,
but I learnt through the thorns..."