My thoughts and observations on building an "Imaginative Bridge" between the work of experts in various domains creating compelling experiences, and the work of teachers doing the same...
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Final 2 Minute Moment...
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Pamela- Overall, I found your video to be inspiring. At first, I could relate to the feeling of you simply enjoying the workout experience. How awesome to have a spot for a mini gym at your house! I'm sure this could get boring though. I found myself thinking ahead to how the activity could be more compelling in nature. Demonstrating how you train for various causes was great to watch. Not only are you taking care of yourself, you are also helping others too. What a perfect way to stay in shape and get motivated! I definitely have a new perspective on physical fitness and wellness. Again, wonderful work. ~ Leah
I think you've touched on a perfect way to making exercise more compelling. I hadn't looked at it that way, but I also have done some charity kayak events; though mostly because a friend of mine is the development director for the charity. I think it's difficult to stay motivated to exercise, especially when you have kids—I have a nearly-2 year old. I sort of default to, "Well, I'll get back to running when she's a bit older because she won't need us 24/7."
Anyways, great camera work and editing, too. I was impressed with the shots taken from elevation of you running on the road. You certainly got your message across both in the script, but also the visual difference between the doldrums of the (admittedly expansive) home gym compared to training outside on foot and cycle.
Pamela, I am so envious of your passion for running and biking. I really like that you made your experience real by saying that it was hard for you to do. I have a very similar problem in that I find really hard to get motivated to run or bike, but I do not have your drive and sense of purpose. I really like how you stay motivated by merging two of your passions together. The idea of having not only a personal goal for staying fit, but also staying fit to support a bigger cause is very appealing to me. This was really great message, and I think you executed it really well. Thanks for a great semester!
Through your video, I got the motivation of wanting to exercise. I used to be a college athlete but since I started grad school, the time and motivation constrained me from exercising. I love how you gave the different reasons why exercising is great but also you challenged yourself in mentioning the different races/sports opportunities you are involved in, which I believe would give much motivations to the audience. I also liked that you filmed this video from different angles. How did you even get the (roof top view angle)?
Thank you so much, Mark, you are so kind! There is an old toboggan run in the park that includes a huge set of stairs. One of my friends climbed to the top to get that angle; I really like that shot too! :-)
Pamela- Overall, I found your video to be inspiring. At first, I could relate to the feeling of you simply enjoying the workout experience. How awesome to have a spot for a mini gym at your house! I'm sure this could get boring though. I found myself thinking ahead to how the activity could be more compelling in nature. Demonstrating how you train for various causes was great to watch. Not only are you taking care of yourself, you are also helping others too. What a perfect way to stay in shape and get motivated! I definitely have a new perspective on physical fitness and wellness. Again, wonderful work. ~ Leah
ReplyDeleteThank you, Leah!
DeletePam
Hi Pamela,
ReplyDeleteI think you've touched on a perfect way to making exercise more compelling. I hadn't looked at it that way, but I also have done some charity kayak events; though mostly because a friend of mine is the development director for the charity. I think it's difficult to stay motivated to exercise, especially when you have kids—I have a nearly-2 year old. I sort of default to, "Well, I'll get back to running when she's a bit older because she won't need us 24/7."
Anyways, great camera work and editing, too. I was impressed with the shots taken from elevation of you running on the road. You certainly got your message across both in the script, but also the visual difference between the doldrums of the (admittedly expansive) home gym compared to training outside on foot and cycle.
Well done!
Best,
-Maer...
Thanks, Maer!
DeletePamela, I am so envious of your passion for running and biking. I really like that you made your experience real by saying that it was hard for you to do. I have a very similar problem in that I find really hard to get motivated to run or bike, but I do not have your drive and sense of purpose. I really like how you stay motivated by merging two of your passions together. The idea of having not only a personal goal for staying fit, but also staying fit to support a bigger cause is very appealing to me. This was really great message, and I think you executed it really well. Thanks for a great semester!
ReplyDeleteKevin
Thank you so much, Kevin!
DeletePamela,
ReplyDeleteThrough your video, I got the motivation of wanting to exercise. I used to be a college athlete but since I started grad school, the time and motivation constrained me from exercising. I love how you gave the different reasons why exercising is great but also you challenged yourself in mentioning the different races/sports opportunities you are involved in, which I believe would give much motivations to the audience. I also liked that you filmed this video from different angles. How did you even get the (roof top view angle)?
Best,
Mark
Thank you so much, Mark, you are so kind! There is an old toboggan run in the park that includes a huge set of stairs. One of my friends climbed to the top to get that angle; I really like that shot too! :-)
DeleteThanks again for all your kind comments.
Pam