I used the songs "100 Years" by Five for Fighting and "Kids" by MGMT. I chose these songs because they go well with my life and I like how the songs sound.
What kinds of search terms/phrases did you use? What search engine(s) do you use most often? Did you find any unreliable websites or sources?
I used Google as my search engine and would search for anything with "1995" in it such as: "events in 1995" or "top songs of 1995." I got most of my pictures from my house as well as Google. Wikipedia seemed rather unreliable for me when I would search things about 1995.
What different kinds of technology did you use to compile your project?
I used iMovie, Powerpoint, iPhoto, and an Internet Browser (Safari). These tools helped me greatly to find my information and display it in an attractive manner.
What are you good at...what went well for you in this project?
I am good at making an attractive and well put together project. All of my photos and transitions fell nicely into place when i converted my project.
With what did you struggle on this project...what was difficult for you?
I didn't really get this project done until the last minute and that is really the only thing that didn't go well for me.
Did you decide to use still slides? Why or why not?
Yes, I did. I used about half still slides and the other half I used slides from iMovie. I used the still slides for the Oscars and the headlines.
Did you use a consistent theme throughout your movie? Why or why not?
Yes, I tried to use a consistent theme as much as a could. I would use a consistent thing throughout things like the Oscars or fashion trends.
Describe how you used video in your project.
I used video for major events and headlines and for things like the presidency.
For what other classes, situations, uses could this type of project be adapted?
A project like this would be useful for any other class or job where one would need to make an attractive project to display information.
How did your project use the transformative property of borrowed images, music, and information to comply with the Copyright Law of 1976?
I cited all of my sources and web sites that I used as well as all my music. Most of the photos were mine but the rest were from Google and I cited all of them.
Would you do another project like this on your own? Why? Why not?
I would definitely do another project like this because I enjoy making videos and I enjoyed learning about things that happened the year I was born as it was very interesting.
