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Journey Using Multimedia LTEC 5220

Using multimedia has been an enlightening experience. My original experience with multimedia focused on visual elements and web design.  Audio and video elements have been foreign to me. Using them has stretched me out in a positive way.
One of the most valuable things I have learned was storyboarding. It is good to have some of the templates learned in this class. I wish I had a more powerful computer and more fancy equipment to do these audio and video projects. The static in the back is notable.
Another thing I have learned was the need for professional actors to do these things. My voice isn’t great, I am more used to my voice.  If not, I need to practice more.
While much of the visual arts things is new, it is amazing to see the technological progression that has taken place. Especially from the web end. I haven’t done much web work since the early 2000s. CSS seems completely new to me. 
Still the fundamentals are still important.  I do feel my prior experiences have taught me much.  The term “less is more” applies to all multimedia.  Making something to busy and not simplifying things only makes things messier. The elements of visual design still matter.  And in the end the adage, practice make perfect ultimately is the only way to get good at this.
If I could learn something new, I would like to simply have more time and projects.  I don’t feel like I have done repetitions on these things to be proficient at them.  I am thinking about doing a podcast for my classes, and taping my more difficult lectures.  I really like how Bozeman Biology does it, and something like that could work.
I know we did a visual only project. I would like to learn more about infographics. That seems to be a very hot field right now.  I have found some videos online to help me, but that is limited.

Ultimately, the biggest thing I have learned this year is how to take a web class. This is my first semester in one.  I still believe I do better in a regular classroom, but I do understand the skills learned in this class are likely going to be applied to web classes.  I honestly do believe Dr. Darby does a very good job of communicating with students using the technology available. Ultimately, no technology can teach us self-motivation.  And that is the most valuable lesson I have learned so far.

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