Platform Video – Video Sketch 1 Reflection

My interview with Mark was done using the Instagram Live feature. Though this gave me less control over the content itself as no editing was able to take place, the format of the live video allows for real-time user engagement, an invaluable connection opportunity especially during the pandemic. Mark was seated across from me while I held my phone and went live on the Instagram account. I then asked him my list of questions and had it structured as a back-and-forth Q&A. The ease of this style meant we were able to have a succinct and clear video come out of it.

However, it was very one-note. The inability to cut between shots or edit out some of the pauses and less engaging moments meant that the lack of variation may have led to a less captivating piece overall. In addition, the POV shot from the position of the interviewer potentially worked as a detriment to the piece. It led to a shaky camera which could have been mitigated by using a tripod or positioning the phone elsewhere. If this was done, I could have positioned myself in the frame as well, which may have made for a more visually appealing piece of video content. That way, my facial expressions could have served as reaction to Mark’s responses in place of the live audience which the format serves to support.

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