"Audeamus" to Maintain and Sustain Champlain

1. What was the most difficult moment in making this video?
One of my initial concerns with the filming of our video was the difficulty of getting quality sound in the noisy cafeteria. This issue was solved by using my laptop as a "camouflaged" microphone in place of the video camera's built-in microphone. By doing so, this also made syncing the audio and video tracks difficult. While the two fit together perfectly, they are slightly off after being compressed for YouTube.

2. Other than finishing it, what was the most rewarding moment in making this video?
I feel that the most rewarding moment during the production of the video was when we successfully filmed/recorded in the crowded cafeteria. We were even applauded by a pair of faculty sitting at a nearby table for how quickly and easily we recorded our video.

3. Discuss 3 specific lessons you learned about film production and/or "group process" in making this video.
First, I learned that it is sometimes more effective to "get creative" with recording than it is to attempt to master complex equipment. Second, it looks better on camera to improvise lines (within reason and) with confidence than trying to recite the script verbatim while constantly glancing at the script. Finally, I learned that creating an effective video requires several "layers" of audio and video.

4. Discuss 3 specific things you learned about Champlain College and/or the "Sustain Champlain" project that you did not know before completing this project.
I learned many things about Sustain Champlain from doing this project. The first thing I learned was the mug incentive that Jazzman's Cafe has implemented to help cut down on paper waste. Additionally, I learned that Champlain has been making an effort to install more bike racks around campus to encourage more people to bike to campus. Finally, I learned that the showers on campus are low-flow showers designed to help conserve water.