Project Selection - Magazine

   So far this year, we have studied many educational films. All of the films were very interesting to me, and I learned a lot from them. Some topics I learned were different types of writing and the rank of authority in media companies. Also, while watching the TV show "The Newsroom", I learned about the behind-the-scenes aspects of a news station and the lives and work of professional journalists. This was also interesting because it showed the work put in behind the curtain that comes out as a very professional production when aired on TV, broadcast through radio stations, or even published in magazines or newspapers. It demonstrated how much work people in that type of job put in to make a presentable product in the end. 
   Also, while watching "All the President's Men" and "Nixon", I realized the role the media plays in politics and officials' reputations. It was very interesting to observe the process of finding sources, interviewing them, writing the story, and watching the people's reactions and objections. It was also neat to see how journalists and reporters worked back in that time period. In today's world, most everything is electronic, and communication is must easier. But in the setting of this film, it features a time where not everything was as simple as it is today. I also was intrigued by things such as props and the inclusion of older newspaper and magazine tools I have studied in school that may not be noticeable to untrained viewers.
   After learning all of these skills and processes, I believe the magazine project would be a good fit for me because I am a pretty good writer, I enjoy designing and organizing things, including magazines, and I am skilled in creating professional-looking, and sounding, work. Additionally, I am not the most theatrical or creative in the area of filming. Finding actors to use for my project might e a struggle, and I am not as well-versed in the use of techniques or technology in film making.
   On the other hand, this project may be a challenge for me since I summarize more often than I should and might not have enough writing on the pages.