Describe the general process (from idea to completion) for creating a video using Visual Communicator. What are three design related tips to remember when creating a VC presentation? What were the two best and two worst aspects of the conflict video project?


To create a visual communicator, you have to choose the topic that you would like to talk about( Vietnam War). And so, then you want to create your script, which you'll hear about a little later. Then you really want to create a storyboard. It will help you so much when it comes time to put in those effects!

Now, to get started, you have to bring up the screen that lets you choose the format that you would like for your presentation. Then, you yourself select what you would like in your presentation, and you're just about ready to record. So, first you have to auto set the green/vc screen by clicking the tab for visual. But don't forget that nobody can be in the picture while you auto set it! Now, you want to copy and paste your script into the body. After that, you should choose which actions you want to show up while you talk. For example, you might want to change the background, so you click on the effects tab and choose the action that you would like to show up. Then, you can also move around these actions to get it precisely how you like it. Then, after you have rehearsed and think that you have got it, you're ready to record! Now, after you record it and you think it's perfect (or close enough to perfect) you're all set to publish. After you've published, don't forget that you have to save, don't just exit!!!

The best two things about a VC presentation is that you actually look like you are there where you want to be instead of just looking awkward. For me, it's the best system that can give that effect. Also, it lets you put what you want into your presentation. You can choose your music( out of a selection that they give you of course) and you can choose how professional you want your presentation to look or even if it is just for a little kid presentation.

Now, the worst two things about the visual communicator is that you may have problems with the V-Screen and the camera. You sometimes really have to deal with it or you can try and adjust as well as you can but there's no guarantee. And then, sometimes, if you make a mistake, it's really hard to go back and try to fix it. For example, I'm talking about if your setup isn't correct(your name or the PROFESSIONAL background, not the picture that you choose for a background).

ADVICE: ... For the visual communicator, if you choose to display a background picture that you choose, you would want to save that picture on the desktop before trying to put it inside the visual communicator storyboard. It can become very complicated.
Now, do not choose a picture that it's too small to see because if you try to enlarge it, it is going to become very pixelated and you really do not want that for a professional presentation.
Lastly, don't forget that you want to create everybody's script and presentation separately. Out of my own personal experience with my group, we kept losing our info so we decided to do everything consecutively instead of having to put everything together. Now, if one person messes up, you have to start all over, and let me tell you, IT'S NOT FUN. You really have a hard time because if you mess up, that's your grade, you have to keep going. You get to that point where you don't really want to care anymore.
So, this is my advice, whether you take it or not is not my problem, but it would be really beneficial for yourself and your group(if you have one).