[Video Essay] Happiness

 

In the past, people need to use about three months to discover SARS is a coronavirus. Today, scientists only need to spend three days to find out the DNA sequence of the COVID-19. It shows that our technology grows exponentially. And show that there are more people who have the ability to work on this study.

In 2021, because of the efforts of everyone from different occupation, the situation of the outbreaks of COVID-19 become relax. People still keep in mind that how serious the virus is. Thanks for all scientists, doctors and nurses to save others’ life and work for such a long time.

In 2020, people often wash their hand or use the alcoholic hand rub before eating to protect themselves from the virus. They choose eating at home most of the time because eating at outside may not safe. If people want to go out, they need to wear a mask and bring some disinfecting tissues. They may worry about whether the amount of mask is enough. Some people may use the mask more than one time. However, it is not recommended to reuse it many times. Because the effectiveness will decrease and become useless. But someone may reuse the old mask again and again even though they understand a mask should not wear more than one time. Since there is no other way to solve this problem on that period. On that time, many people need to spend many time and money to buy masks for their family as it is very expensive, and the amount is little in every pharmacy. They will think the mask is very valuable in this situation and they do not want to use a new mask as they need to keep it for other family members.

In 2021, this problem has been solved by the reusable mask. According to the government, this new invention is called CuMask+, there are different sizes for everyone including children and adults. It can use about 60 times and still useful. People can say goodbye to the traditional mask. Because the vaccines are invented and used to save people.

Our feeling may be dark and upset in the past, just like the sky sometime will become cloudy. But we can overcome it and become bright and happy. Also, the city will become more harmonious as we can see different people help each other during this outbreak. For example, people will donate many medical supplies such as mask and alcohol hand rub to someone who are needed. Then, both of them will feel happy to help people. We can see more smile face in this city. The streets become lively, more shops are open, and everyone has a higher hygiene awareness. For example, there are more alcohol hand rub and thermometer which can check people’s body temperature automatically in most of the buildings. People can start to work in office or go to school for learning. They can meet their friend again. And more and more people feel happiness.

 

References:

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202005/05/P2020050500692.htm?fontSize=1

Name: Hiu Fung, Lau

UID: 3035720350

1 thought on “[Video Essay] Happiness

  1. Annie Lye says:

    Your film has documented various aspects of life during the pandemic. But your research is based on one government source. Are you missing references? Regarding your topic, how do you define happiness? On the other hand, what makes people sad?

    The visuals and narration can be better coordinated, and be more intentional about camera techniques, from shifting from one subject to another. The whiteboard medium as a format can be better utilized as well, by pasting more content to make it more impactful. Limited by one singular source, the narration needs more development.

    There is potential for more originality in foregrounding the issue, for example, by using the mask. Investigate more layers into the mask. Like you said, there is a new invention of reusable masks to replace disposable masks. How would you use the mask to reorganize your video to strengthen your theme of happiness?

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