“When we’re alone — when their judgments and preferences are no longer there to shape our self-concept — it tends to break down. That can be terrifying. But it can also be a gift. Because when the false self falls away, it leaves space for you to build a more authentic self.”
The video uses the form of research documents to analyze the relationship between the objects in my room and me, and how I can achieve self-reconciliation in this solitary space by analyzing my objects.
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Chen Yushan
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First of all, I enjoy your reflective video. It is really meaningful and well-organized. You started with a question and showcased the struggle that most of us encountered during this period. In the end, you gave the audience a positive message. It may be a blessing in disguise. Although we are trapped, we can speed more time to reflect ourselves and also find out the weaknesses we have.
You are really smart to use various objects to represent the ideas or adjectives. It is simple and easy to understand. Besides, you used a lot of dark ground which is very tidy. The audience can be more focus on the objects. I am curious about the reason why you used a square frame.
On one hand, your text contributes a lot to your video. It helps you effectively convey your message.
Overall, it is a simple video with deep meaning.
Chow, Wai Yin / 3035695426
A brilliant rendition of a self-reflective essay where creativity is executing at a perfect rhythm. From the stable plan/ profile/ elevated shots of your personal item to the grided collage and close-ups of details appliances, your video is providing an insightful and optimistic self-conscious that prospers to a bright 2021. The video doesn’t necessarily have motion images, because it doesn’t need it at all. A documentary at your style is not as a gimmick as showing off masks or sanitizers but a smooth voice over that helps transition the sequence along the way. The cornered texts are also aesthetically appreciable. Genuinely enjoy the documentation visually and contentwise. Thoughtful essay along with slight depth of reflection.
Hi, Shan! I really appreciate your unique view of this difficult period of time – it could be a chance for us to communicate with ourselves, to reflect on our lives, and to find the direction of our lives. The topic itself is worth pondering. It also brings a question to the audience – do you learn to utilize this period of time skillfully? Obviously, the producer of this film essay did. We can easily feel the peace of mind of the producer through the smooth pace of the video. What’s more, the filming technique is another contributing factor that makes the video essay intriguing. The background music is an appropriate choice to match the emotion fo the video essay. Good use of the soundtrack makes the audience pay close attention to the video. The subtitles and on-screen texts help the audience to understand the main theme of different sections and to have deeper thinking gradually. In short, I really enjoy the video and would like to have a reflection on my life!
Hi, Yushan. I really like your video about a reflection on ourselves. It expresses the feeling shared by most of people that during the quarantine, we have to experience and also learn about how to get along with ourselves, a reconsideration about life and self. The focus is sharp and deep while you show it thoroughly. The question-and-answer text guides us when watching, and at the same time, enables us to think, and get own answers. Grouping images by the characteristics they reflect, is creative and thoughtful. To conclude, it is really a fantastic work and the watching experience is wonderful!
Zhang Qin Ya 3035639185