For my last video assignment, I created a 30 Second Documentary on something that I’m bad at doing.  I’m not sure why this assignment was rated 4.91 stars, because it literally took me 5 minutes to do, but it was a nice way to finish off video week.

I’m usually pretty good about doing my laundry, but I almost NEVER fold it, and when I do, I just whip it together to make it somewhat fit in the dresser.  My video is a little over 30 seconds and it shows me half-heartedly folding my laundry.  I didn’t realize until after I finished filming and uploading the video to YouTube, that I have a huge hole in my shorts.  That’s pretty embarrassing but what’re you gonna do. We’re all human and besides, I’m a broke college student.

18.91/16 stars

*Please be sure to have hard hats on!

For this assignment, my mom was actually the one to suggest ideas. The idea was to basically pick a topic, any topic, and make a 30 second documentary from it. My mom suggests that I pick something I am terrible at, and make a video from it. I really couldn’t decide between riding a bike and tying my shoes, but after recording both, I went with the latter. I really do struggle with this, and I usually get so frustrated that just end up tucking them into the sides my shoes. Although it sounds ridiculous, it’s 100% honest. When I was younger, my parents made me get these ugly boots and said I could pick my own next pair once i learned to tie my shoes…Well, being the rebellious child I was, I didn’t learn out of spite and ever since then, I just never put in the effort. Now whenever i try to learn, i just get frustrated and give up. For this, I recorded with my phone, and then uploaded it to iMovie. The background music is I Love It, just be ironic because trying my shoes is something I absolutely hate doing! If i get a chance, I’ll also upload the video of me riding a bike..Which is actually just disgraceful because I fell twice. This was a worthy four and 1/2 ?’s, and it was fun! I think making fun of myself also added some comedic relief and you can also laugh with me on it!

So for this assignment, we were supposed to make a documentary on something that lasted 30 seconds. The idea was to cram something that provided knowledge about something to other people into a short amount of time.  The process made you focus on the little important bits that gave the most information.

I was trying to do something that was lacrosse related, but I shaved off my mustache and separated my shoulder so I couldn’t do it.  So instead, I had to think of something else.  It took me a while to think about something, longer than I would have liked, so I eventually just gave up on thinking of something creative and went with something really, really lame.  How to cook peas.

Yes, the directions are on the bag.  Yes, I was making dinner.  Yes, I’m even disappointed in myself, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.  I assembled everything in iMovie again, which I’m definitely getting a good feel for–everything is getting really easy and quick.  The filming was done on my iPhone, which is currently my best friend as of late.  Here’s my final video.

In retrospect, I really wish I had thought of something better.  I separated my shoulder the day before so I really just wasn’t in a very creative mood.  Still feel the same way.  Can’t always perform your best.