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Making of

Week 4 came so quickly doesn't seem like I've spent a month at university, perhaps because I haven't been doing enough work and it's something I need to remedy as soon as possible. As it was our first class of this module, Annabeth just listed the objectives of this brief, boring me half to death but it was full of information I need or will need in time. A main aspect of this brief seems to be documentation hence 'making of'. Annabeth introduced the idea of Video Essays which seemed to me to be informative Vlogs of sorts. The Art for Lawyers video she showed us was the highlight of the lecture, it was light and funny giving some levity to (in my opinion) a dark and depressing job.



 I don't think this form video essays will come naturally to me but so much doesn't. I do think that in a group it would have many benefits and strengths, and those who feel comfortable on camera will shine. Annabeth also mentioned that we would be producing a presentation later in the year in the style of pecha kucha, we has no words on the slide and each slide is 20 seconds long. Forcing my self out of my comfort zone is something I'm going to have to do quickly and grow some balls and present my work to everyone. The work she set for us was looking at Devils and demons, having 10 thumbnail sketches for next class.

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