Idea and Inspiration
For this project I decided to show a video of what a minimalist suitcase packing experience might look like, which relates to my overall travel theme. I believe that packing light is a skill that many people have not yet mastered, but one that exponentially makes travel easier and travelers happier. I have watched a lot of different packing videos over the years, and that is where I got the idea. I also talk about packing tips in my daily work, so I was influenced by this.
Design Process
For most of the video I used either a time-lapse to speed up the packing process or an app called Stop Motion that that blends photos together using the jump cut method. The design starts from the beginning of the process, starting with the packing list, moving into pulling out everything that needs to be packed, folding everything, arranging them in packing cubes, etc.
Technical Detail
I used my own clothes, suitcase, and other travel items to create the video. It was all shot on my iphone with a small portable phone tripod. Other than the time-lapse and the jump cut I also included an establishing shot of the suitcase.
Feedback
The feedback I received was similar to the self-critique I made. We both agreed that for the final version I needed to add audio and a title. It was also suggested that I add words at the end of the video, and I also needed to add length. I did slow down most of the videos to make them more clear and less busy. I added a title, as well as a goodbye message in French at the end. Lastly I added a Chopin waltz to add a European feel.
Sources and Materials
The audio was found on a creative commons site, musopen.org. The waltz used is Chopin’s Waltz in A. minor, B. 150.
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