In a former life (okay, it was only like eight to ten years ago) I studied archives management and history. While pursuing those degrees, I had a multi-year internship with the Ernest Hemingway Collection at the JFK Library. So, when I had to create a video for my Emerging Technologies class, I figured I'd rely on a subject I know well. Here is a short and shallow video I created on Ernest Hemingway and his sons:
To get started making this video, I used the audiovisual portion of the Ernest Hemingway Collection on the JFK Library website. (Little known fact - the JFK Library has the largest Hemingway collection in the world. Find out why here.) I found the collection of photos featuring Hemingway's sons, downloaded my favorites, and ordered them chronologically.
In Animoto, I used a template to arrange the photos, record voiceover, and choose music. It was a very simple process. I do wish, though, that the music wasn't mixed so loudly. I thought I had turned it down enough, but I now realize that it swells toward the end of the video, almost making my voice unintelligible. This is something to remember for future uses.
You may notice some odd noises in the background of my video like my daughter rustling newspaper as she sets up to paint, my smoke detector letting me know it needs new batteries, and my daughter whispering "I love my mommy" (which is only a little creepy). Enjoy!
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