A5.PL: Video Prototype Process Log Entry
Description for this reading: The reading is for HCDE 351 A5. I will be explaining the Video Prototype.
Design
I try to make a video to show people that they might keep feeling sad when something bad happens or when they don’t feel happy.
So I designed an app called It’s ok. The app will remind users to read some positive quotes, or when they feel sad, they can watch some funny videos to help them feel better. I want to show this It’s ok app idea through a video prototype.
Storyboards
Analysis
After show my video to my classmates, I got some feedback:
What needs improvement:
- Peers told me the video might be too fast when showing different scenarios. It’s kind of hard for the audience to understand if the scenes change too quickly. They said they might need to watch it two times to fully understand and notice the emotion of the actors. Maybe I should make each scene more detailed and slow down the emotional expression.
What worked well:
- They liked the video story. They thought it was really funny, and it clearly showed the feature of the app. They could understand what the actors wanted to express and what kind of emotions each scene had. They also said the whole story was connected smoothly, and it used a humorous way to tell the story.
Reflection
I chose to film this video because, first, I think people need an app like this to help them feel better when something happens in their daily life. Second, I thought the app/feature would make a really fun story if I turn it into a short video, and also it can show the actors expressing different emotions.
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I am the actor in this video, and I learned that playing emotions accurately is not an easy thing. Also, the idea in my brain feels really amazing, but when I try to film the idea in real life, the result is very different from what I imagined. So I realized that making a good video is not easy.
I should understand more about how to make a video, like how to show people’s feelings and where I should place the camera, so I don’t waste a lot of time figuring it out.
After I filmed many times and finally finished the full video, I watched it and felt really proud of myself. So I think watching what I made is the most enjoyable part.
I used CapCut. I think it is very beginner-friendly and easy to use to edit video. However, I don’t think the software has a lot of professional features for making high-quality videos. It only has the basic functions.
Video
Credit
Tutor: Dr. Brock Craft and Dr. Julie Kientz; Cinematography: Shea Li
Reference
AI Usage Statement: ChatGPT is used to check grammar and style, but keep my original tone.
