The Assignment

For Fake Propaganda Video, I had to create a propaganda video. Since we are getting close to the final project, I decided to tie it into my final project idea. To make it I had to first compose the soundtrack. To do that I got the music from Pixabay. I then placed the music in SoundTrap. I recorded my own voice over the music. Then I exported the mix and placed it in OpenShot. I selected videos from Pixabay to go with the sound and used a logo I made for the ASU in Canva. I placed the video and images where I wanted them in OpenShot and finally put transitions between the different videos to give it a more mysterious feel. I think the hardest part of creating it was making sure the transitions were in the right place or otherwise weird stuff could happen with the video. In the end, I was fairly happy with my project, and I think my favorite part was putting the different pieces of media together to create the product.

It was worth 3 stars.

http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/fake-propaganda-video/
Smash up any combination of videos, still images, and audio to create a fake propaganda video.  It can be comedic or (non-offensively, of course) serious, its up to you.  Possibilities include: advertising a product, creating a villain, or selling a revolution.
3 stars

So I didn’t really know how to start off this video, but I kinda wanted it to be frightening but realistic. So I added music that was a bit ‘haunting’ and played clips from news programs. I also didnt know the direction that it would go after playing the clips. Originally I decided to add a little joke here and there to lift the mood a bit after the music ended but as I replayed it, it did not seem to fit well and it wasn’t that great of a joke lol. So I went with my second option which was to stay serious the whole time. Now this is a propaganda video and I know not all of these videos are aggressive and scary but I wish my voice was lower and intimidating haha. I was going to add some effects but I dont think anyone would take me seriously. A lot of people say my voice is very soft and sadly that I have to agree. So I amplified my voice. I also considered the tone of my voice. This was a bit difficult as I feel awkward doing this so I sound very monotone. I really hoped to capture the different moods but I dont think I did that. Also, I don’t know if it’s my software or youtube, but my voice cuts off in weird places and is kinda static. I think it was when my computer froze while it was exporting (I don’t know if that can happen).

How It Works:
1.) I downloaded videos from youtube from different news channels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oFLmdix_mE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgCp-bD1Zc&t=6s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thDICs35JtA
2.) I chose various images from google
3.) I then picked out the audio that I thought would fit the video
4.) I fit the clips together in OpenShot video editor and transitioned using those tv static sounds
Credit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYWTlVD4vDs
5.) I then added the audio over these clips
Credit:
https://freesound.org/people/Setuniman/sounds/159452/
6.) I added images of coronavirus and people with facemasks and again added new audio under those pictures
Credit:
https://freesound.org/people/Zat_Dude/sounds/402563/
7.) I created a script and recorded my voice and imported it to the editing software
8.) I sliced and moved my audio to where I thought was appropriate
9.) I then exported and uploaded it to youtube and then here

For this assignment I was tasked with creating a fake propaganda video, either being comedic or serious. I decided to go the serious route and made a quick video promoting the US military. I used scenes from well-known war films and edited them together to create an emotionally driven fake propaganda video that encourages people to fight for their country. The editing for this particular assignment was kind of difficult as I tried to edit out most of the gore and violence from the scenes. Once I did that the rest was fairly easy. I used a army instrumental that I think adds to the emotional persuasion. I used this war based propaganda because it ties to my character Rocket Richard because he too values the country and fights for those who cant. If my character wasn’t a vigilante I could see him enrolling into some branch of the military. If you are easily offended or feel uncomfortable at the sight of blood or violence then you may want to skip this video.

For this assignment, we had to create a fake propaganda video – whether serious or comical. I took a serious issue – weight loss – and decided to make a funny advertisement.

Everyone knows that weight loss pills don’t work. And if you didn’t, well now you do! It’s a scam! So I tried to include three things in my video advertisement: healthy individuals, a magical pill, and satirical info.

To do this, I first wrote out what I wanted to say (I have included a transcript of the text below the video). I then sectioned off my writing to match different video clips or images I were to use. I looked for royalty-free video and I came across this website that had a lot of clips. I used another website that was recommended a few weeks back to download the video.

I put everything together on iMovie and I created my weight loss video advertisement.

Transcript

“Tired of dieting? Tired of having to go out with friends and only eating salads while everyone else enjoys a slice of pizza?

(break)

Tired of working out for hours and hours, just to see no progress?

Well, with our magical pill you can drop the weight overnight.

Just pay a small fee of $900 and your dreams will come true.

(say following fast)

This product is not FDA approved. This payment is not a one-time fee, but a monthly fee. Shipping and handling fees may apply. Expect delivery is never.”