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Video Project Checkpoint: Email Phising

Black Cartoon Vintage film projector silhouette projecting a movie strip

Vintage film projector silhouette projecting a movie strip | Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

My Video Project Checkpoint

For project 8 I am turning my previous podcast into an educational video with visual graphics and videos. My goal is to teach viewers about the dangers of phishing emails and how to prevent them. I will reuse most all of my recordings from my original podcast. Please note I have been sick this past week and did not record any A-roll recordings yet because I look ill.

My Shot List

0-8s – Intro music | Opening video visual | Created title

8-24s – Intro to email phishing | A-roll video introduction.

24-35s – What is email phishing | Recorded screen search bar video graphic

35-49s – Scammers impersonating orgs | B-roll and still image of phishing email

49-80s – Example phishing attack | Screen recorded simulated umw phishing email

80-95s – Identifying suspicious messages | Image of Phishing email with highlighted elements

95-103s -Common signs | Graphic of phishing warning signs

103-110s – Reminders | Additional warning still image

110-120s – Sign off | Closing title card video

My Project Setup

For my video project, I am using my iPhone 14 pro’s cinematography mode footage that has been slightly modified in post. This includes the footage for the intro A-roll footage and keyboard typing video. I am also using screen recordings from a Macbook for the phishing attack demonstration. captured in 16:9 and using the original podcast audio.

Visual Material

So far I have created the following visual elements:

Footage:

  • Intro and Title card video
  • Alterante Intro video
  • Screen Introduction video for “what is email phishing”
  • Cinematic keybaord typing video
  • Closing title card video
  • Image of Email Phishing Signs
  • Image of Email phising Gmail
  • Image of Types of email phising
  • Image of Email phishing

I am planning to incorperate all these visual elements into the final video.

Next Steps

For the final project, I need to simply record the A-roll footage as I have been sick and don’t look well. Once this footage is recorded, I will have all the visual elements I need and use a DAW and stitch everything together into a seamless video project, making sure to use proper captions, attribution, and a 16:9 format.

OneDrive Link

*OneDrive Link*

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Video Project Checkpoint

A picture of a open book with a pair of glasses on them.
Image By Dariusz Sankowiski from Pixabay

My Shot List

My transcript with added details
Stock Image from Dariusz Sankowski from Pixabay 
Intro Music(0:0-0:10)
Introduction(0:11-0:25) 
A-Roll: A video of me introducing my topic on camera
Audio: Hello, my name is Dena Subhi, and for this project, I wanted to talk about one of my favorite hobbies, which is reading. Since I was a kid, I have found reading to be a relaxing hobby that allows me to explore many different amazing stories.
The benefits of reading (0:26-1:01)  Stock Image from Dariusz Sankowski from Pixabay
 B-Roll: A video of me showing multiple books while my narration continues   
Audio:It’s also a great mentally stimulating activity. This is because reading allows you to explore new interests and learn about many different topics. One of my favorite things about reading is that there is almost always at least one book that somebody will enjoy. Whether you like science fiction, fantasy, comic books, or any other type of book, there will almost always be one you can really enjoy. While it can be difficult at times to figure out what types of books you will enjoy the most and which ones best suit your interests, once you figure it out, reading can become incredibly fun. 
Stock Image from Dariusz Sankowski from Pixabay 
My favorite genres and books (1:02-1:42)
A-Roll: A video of talking about my favorite genres on camera
Audio: My favorite genres to read are murder mysteries and fantasy books because I find their stories to be exciting and that they often have really interesting characters. 
B-roll: A video of me showing the Six of Crows Series while my narration continues
Audio: Some of my favorite fantasy series are Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan and Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Some of my favorite murder mysteries are The Disappearance of Rachel Price and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, both by Holly Jackson. I like murder mysteries because I enjoy watching the main character try to figure out who the killer is before it’s too late. I enjoy fantasy because I have always loved learning about mythical worlds and the different adventures the characters have.
Conclusion (1:43-2:00)
B-roll:Title card that says “Go find a story you will love” with stock image from Erik Mclean from Pexels.com 
Audio: In conclusion, I think reading is an amazing hobby and that you should give reading a chance even if you don’t think you will like it because I’m sure you will be surprised and be able to find a book you love. Thank you for listening to my project.

Video Project Checkpoint

My Equipment

For this project, I mainly just used my phone to record my A-roll and B-roll videos. I also used Clipchamp to edit my clips and images together.

Visual Material

For this project, I used stock images from Pexels and Pixaby, along with A-roll and B-roll videos that I recorded. At the end of my video, I included a title card. I used these visuals to make sure my video stayed interesting.

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Progress On My First Video

My Current Shot List

NarrationVisuals
Cute Intro Stock Video
I can bet you with almost 90% certainty that you have a mix for funfetti cake or brownies sitting in your pantry right now…A-roll video of me speaking
Don’t feel guilty about it! Truthfully you know you suck at baking, but that is what makes box mixes so perfect! You could be a calamity in the kitchen and still produce a semi-decent vanilla cake for a birthday party, an office potluck, or just to satisfy that unrelenting middle-of-the-night craving…A-roll video of me speaking

Find: Stock image of birthday party and office pot luck.

Record: B-roll video of me sneaking into the fridge.
But, I know that those with the barest, most caveman-ish of baking skills can do better than what Big Betty Crocker tells us to do…A-roll video of me speaking
That is why I have come up with these very important tips for amping up your box cake/brownie mix!A-roll video of me speaking

Make: Homemade paper drawing.
Tip #1: Apart from heating instructions and bake time, ignore everything on the back of the box, especially those evil nutrition facts, you know you’re not eating this for your health…A-roll video of me speaking

Record: Clip of me throwing out directions.
Tip #2: Double it up! Add an extra egg, use double the amount of butter in place of oil, these all make the cake richer and more decadent…Find: Stock image photos of eggs, butter, and oil.
Tip #3: Replacements and add-ins! Use milk instead of water, do half coffee/half milk for chocolate cakes and brownies, a dollop of sour cream or mayo for chocolate cakes, and a teaspoon or so of almond extract for vanilla and white cakes…A-roll video of me speaking


Record: B-roll video of me holding up different ingredients.
Tip #4: For the last tip, don’t limit yourself to cake or brownies! Stretch your imagination, turn cake mix into a cobbler with fresh berries, cake pops with easy microwave ganache, or add refrigerated cookie dough to your brownie mix for the slightly sexist but still yummy “Slutty Brownies”…
And thats it! Its that easy to upgrade your box cake mix into something super delicious and almost bakery-level quality. Just don’t ask me to help you make churros…I don’t do well with oil…or oil fires…		Find: Stock image photos of different baked goods.


A-roll footage of me speaking
Cute Outro Stock Video

Link To My OneDrive Footage folder

Click Here To View My Footage Folder!

The Equipment I Used To Capture My Footage

When recording my footage, I used my Iphone to capture my A-roll and the B-roll clips of me.

Extra Visual Material I Plan To Use For My Project

I also used my computer to find and download various stock images and videos from Pixabay to include as part of my B-roll.

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Video Project Checkpoint

Shot List

Narration Visual(s)
Okay, hi, I’m Abbey. Today I wanted to talk about how there’s been an upward trend…Canva intro, potential photo of me and guest (Kate) for introduction.
(page turn transition)Kate turning page in book (potential additional editing for flow)
What really made you get into reading? RECORD: Me saying this line
Okay, so I definitely liked reading like in elementary school and middle school…RECORD: start with clip of Kate answering question then overlay photo of Kate reading as a kid. (any leftover time in answer will be clips in Barns and Noble)
Okay, and as we mentioned earlier, you do like reading now…RECORD: clip of Kate reading in egg chair. Then flip to scrolling on booktok
I feel like during COVID is when a lot of people were getting on TikTok…Continued b roll from Barns and Noble
(page turn transition)Kate turning page in book (potential additional editing for flow)
And I know I’ve said a few times that reading did become a trend. Do you think it is?B roll clips focusing on different genres of books in Barns and Noble
I hope that people continue to read because I see a lot of stuff about like a literacy crisis nowadays with young people…RECORD: Kate saying this and then potential overlay
Well, thank you. I appreciate that. All right. That’s all I had today…RECORD: Me saying this
Outro MusicCanva created outro

Recordings

Due to timing issues, I will still have to record most of the A-roll clips. In my one drive file I have a decent amount of B-roll filmed in Barns and Noble. The audio will not be used within the clips but will be overlayed onto the original podcast recording. One Drive Video Link

Equipment

I have filmed the B-roll on my phone. I did not use a stabilizer for the videos that I have but I plan to take advantage of the tools the HCC has to offer when re-filming the interview clips. I also plan to use Canva or other editing tools for the intro and outro of the video. My plan is to incorporate the different visual elements through Canva. I would also like to minimize the amount of content I need for the video outside of photos or videos I have created.

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Video Planning and Recording

Today I will discuss how I planned and shot the footage needed for this project.

Shot List

Hand written notes for each shot with a hand drawn sketch of the shot next to it. Written on notebook paper.
Shot List #1 made by Rob Hatch
Next page of hand written notes for each shot with a hand drawn sketch of the shot next to it. Written on notebook paper.
Shot List #2 made by Rob Hatch

After browsing different templates and watching a video, I concluded that I could just sketch out the shots in a note book. I started by imagining the locations that I had access then started planning how I would use that space. Knowing that I had a decent tripod, I planned where I would set it up and how people would enter or leave the shot. For the A-roll and B-roll footage see this link: Video Files OneDrive

Equipment

I did all of the filming on a GoPro Hero 8. I have had it for a couple of years and it still captures high quality video and audio. I also have a good tripod and a handheld for it. I was a little bit worried about the sound capture but after playing the video back on my laptop I was pretty happy with it.

Additional visuals

I chose several photos that I had personally took while I was still active duty, and a few that I found on Marines.mil. Since they are government photos, they are in the public domain. I intend to use them for the intro and outro with music. One picture is of two Marines who were just awarded their Green Belts, I felt it was good imagery to go with the story.

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Video Project: Pre-Production

Shooting Equipment

I chose to use my iPhone for this project. The camera and microphone are reliable, and I used the same device for my audio project

Additional Visual Material

Along with the my A-Roll and B-Roll, I chose to include my own images, stock images and videos from creators on pexels.com, and still graphics I created using Google slides.

Find my unedited clips compiled here: DGST project 8 

Intro music played by Jameson

Photo I took at Billy Strings concert with small text in the bottom corner that identifies it (date, location)

Hello all today’s discussion will focus on the influences on Billy Strings’ music that serve to set it apart from traditional bluegrass

A-roll: Video of me speaking these lines

Thanks to his dynamic approach to the typically very traditional genre of bluegrass music, the Grammy Award-winning guitarist Billy Strings has grown a cult following as well as mainstream status 

B-roll: Video of Billy Strings concert that I recorded with small text in the bottom corner that identifies it (date, location) (no audio)

His presence in the bluegrass scene has been backed by new fans and spirit, re-energizing the sphere

Video by Cristian Geza (with attribution in bottom corner)

Strings learned guitar from his dad, who brought the bluegrass.  He grew up steeped in the same traditional bluegrass that his music is mostly based on.  

Slide that says “Early influence: Bluegrass”

The influence of traditional bluegrass guitarist Doc Watson is quite noticeable in his technique, but is also frequently acknowledged by Strings as a major inspiration.  

A-roll: Video of me speaking these lines

Ambient guitar

Photo by Maor Attias (with attribution in bottom corner)

When he was a teen, Strings brought his talent to the stage, playing with a heavy metal band.  In an interview for the Bluegrass Situation, Strings said that he never learned how to perform like a bluegrass musician,

Slide that says “Teenage years: Heavy Metal”

 citing his metal experience as the origin of his distinctive flair; Strings “can’t just stand there and play.”

B-roll: Video of Billy Strings concert that I recorded with small text in the bottom corner that identifies it (date, location) (no audio)

In my opinion, live performance is where Billy’s light shines most purely.  

A-roll: Video of me speaking

His shows are bursting with energy and possess an animation not often seen in the conventional world of bluegrass.  

B-roll: Video of Billy Strings concert that I recorded with small text in the bottom corner that identifies it (date, location) (no audio)

Today, Strings listens to a wide variety of genres including Memphis trap and heavy metal.

Slide that says “Current Influence: Varied”

His music taste is extremely diverse, a quality that bleeds into his work, creating a distinct style that draws fans in flocks.

A-roll: Video of me speaking

This podcast was written and produced by Riley Evans, with music by Jameson Atkins

Slide that says “Written and produced by Riley Evans/Music by Jameson Atkins”

Thank you for tuning in to this exploration of Billy String’s musical influence

Outro music played by Jameson

Video of Billy Strings concert that I recorded with small text in the bottom corner that identifies it (date, location) (no audio)

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Continuation of Final Project

Shot List

A Roll

I plan to rerecord my narration but this time, I’ll also record video to go along with it as well. The A roll footage will primarily include my introduction, my conclusion, and probably will cut back to me speaking on mental health or confidence from lifting.

B Roll

I plan to record just different clips from the gym and some aesthetic shots. Setting up different exercises, my own equipment that I use, and a couple different exercises that I do. In addition, I plan to add some images to illustrate the purpose of the exercise that I’m doing before said clip.

Equipment and Software

Equipment

Similar to my audio project, I will be using my phone to record video and using my air pods to record the audio. I have my own tripod to use for stable shots during both A and B roll footage. To edit, I’ll be using iMovie again as I liked the interface and the user-friendliness of it. Lastly, for the illustrations, I will be using either Canva or Pixabay. My footage that I recorded originally was lost so I have to rerecord.

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Video Project Plan

Aesthetic tea cup with white flowers

Unknown creator, Image from pixabay.com

After successfully producing a podcast on “The Science Behind the Perfect Cup of Tea”, I wanted to translate that audio narrative into a more immersive visual production. Adapting this topic into a video project allows me to blend spoken explanation with visual demonstrations of the brewing process and botanical origins. I plan to keep the overall aesthetic clean and straightforward, as a minimalist approach will best suit the educational tone of the subject. I will be combining A-roll, illustrative B-roll, and additional visuals I find on the internet to guide viewers through the process.

Plan

Equipment

To capture the video footage, I relied on my iPhone 15, whose camera quality was pretty decent. Because I was operating as a solo creator with no extra camera crew, stabilizing my shots was essential. To solve this, I used a tripod selfie stick, which gave me the flexibility to alternate between a stable tabletop stand and an elevated freestanding position. This equipment proved indispensable throughout the production process, allowing me to easily frame my shots, adjust heights, and film all of my A-roll and B-roll independently without any hassle.

Footage

For my A-roll footage, I recorded myself speaking directly to the camera to maintain a personal, engaging connection with the audience. Since I was the primary narrator for my podcast, it felt natural to keep that same voice and presence central to the video format. I made sure to capture plenty of talking-head segments so I can cut back and forth between myself and the visual elements. To complement this, my B-roll footage features a hands-on demonstrations of me making tea. When discussing the botanical roots of the plant Camellia sinensis, I incorporated stock videos of plant footage to ground the topic in its natural origins.

Additional Visual Materials

The additional footage I used came from the internet. At first, I filmed plants that were from my backyard, but I was not pleased with the footage I captured. That is why I decided to get much better footage from the internet. I used three stock videos from envato.com. The stock videos includes a video of a field of leaves, a video of leaves being harvested, and a video of dried tea leaves.

Videos

My goal was to have a lot of footage just in case, but I am not sure I will use all of it. These are the videos that I have:

Tea Videos

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Video Project Checkpoint

My Plan

For my video project, I’m turning my audio podcast about women leaving the evangelical church into a video assignment. I plan on filming myself talking directly to the camera so it looks like a real podcast setup, but I didn’t have time to record those on-camera parts this week. For the rest of the project, I want to use a lot of symbolic background video to match the serious, peaceful tone of the script. I went out and recorded quite a few clips of local downtown Fredericksburg churches’ exteriors, their signage, and the closed front doors. I also got a shot of myself looking up at the building from the outside to show the perspective of standing on the outside looking in. To show the personal side of these stories, I’m also planning to record a close-up clip of my hand writing out thoughts in a journal. For my extra media elements, I plan on dropping still photos directly over the top of my playing background videos throughout the timeline. To make sure it stays educational, I am going to put text graphics on the screen showing statistics about leadership scandals and a lack of support for survivors of abuse so people can see the numbers.

Shot List

For generations, women in conservative evangelical churches… becomes a source of harm?Make: Canva Title Card: “Why are women walking away?” (Element 1)
Americans leave organized religion for many reasons…Record: Church exterior wide shot
In a 2024 report… found that 34% of former evangelical Protestants cited scandals…Make: On-screen text: “34% cited scandals involving religious leaders” (Element 2)
For women, this conversation also needs to include how churches teach them to think about gender…Record: Me speaking directly to the camera at the microphone
These teachings can shape how women understand their bodies… submit to male authority.Record: Me looking up at the church structure
But there’s another issue we can’t ignore: sexual abuse…Record: Me speaking on camera at the microphone
A national study… found that fewer than 10% reported receiving help…Make: On-screen text: “Fewer than 10% received help from their congregation” (Element 3)
About half reported being blamed or ignored by people in their congregations.Make: On-screen text: “About 50% reported being blamed or ignored” (Element 4)
A 2026 study examined survivors of abuse…Record: Close-up of my hand writing in a journal
When women are taught that their worth depends on their purity… betray the trust…Record: Close-up of closed church doors
For some women, leaving the church becomes a way to reject… what has made staying so difficult.Record: Me speaking final lines to the camera
(Music Trails Out)Make: Canva Outro Card with source citations (Element 5)

Recording

You can see all of my raw recorded A-roll and B-roll video files in my folder here: Podcast visual recording

Equipment

For my equipment, I used my iPhone and recorded horizontally to get all of my video clips in a 16:9 widescreen layout. To make sure my panning shots of the churches were completely stable and didn’t shake, I used a DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Smartphone Gimbal that I checked out from the HCC. Because the raw background noise outside the church was way too loud and distracting, I am cutting the video audio completely and layering my podcast microphone recording right over the timeline. I am using my laptop to clip everything together, put the text on screen, and sync the audio up.

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The WHY ME Podcast

view of a road going through the mountains
Photo by Mitchell Kmetz on Unsplash

Appalachian Naming Traditions

Audio for the WHY ME podcast.

00:00:01 Speaker 1 

On December 19th, 1981 in Mercer County, West Virginia, Racheal Christina Lester was born. 

00:00:09 Speaker 1 

Her, like many other firstborn daughters before her, are all part of a tradition that transcends generations. 

00:00:22 Speaker 1 

Hello and welcome to the WHY ME podcast. 

00:00:25 Speaker 1 

I’m your host, Morgan Cook, and I’m here as your tour guide through the mountains as we dive into Appalachian culture. 

00:00:31 Speaker 1 

Appalachia is a region full of rich culture and deep-rooted traditions. 

00:00:36 Speaker 1 

One very prominent tradition is how we give our children names. 

00:00:41 Speaker 1 

Our names are a large part of who we are and importantly say a lot about our family and where we are from. 

00:00:47 Speaker 1 

So can you tell me a little bit more about the naming tradition and how it works in our family? 

00:00:53 Speaker 2 

Is a cherished family tradition dating back before 1935 that the first daughter, born to each woman, carries her grandmother’s name or a part of it as a way to honor the generations of women who came before her and to keep our family heritage alive. 

00:01:10 Speaker 1 

Our family, like many others in this region, have adopted a tradition with our names. 

00:01:14 Speaker 1 

Commonly, in Appalachian names are repeated, recycled, or only slightly changed. 

00:01:20 Speaker 1 

This emerged another naming practice. 

00:01:22 Speaker 1 

Double names. 

00:01:24 Speaker 1 

Double names emerged in order to help differentiate between people with the same repeating or commonly used names. 

00:01:31 Speaker 1 

Examples of this includes Mary Beth, Betty Ann, or like my own name, Morgan Lee. 

00:01:37 Speaker 1 

So to wrap up a very broad topic in very little time, Appalachian name traditions are a lot more thought out than one would think. 

00:01:50 Speaker 1 

Thank you all for listening and thank you to University of Mary Washington. 

00:01:54 Speaker 1 

I’m Morgan Cook and I’ve been your humble host. 

00:01:56 Speaker 1 

See you next time a project is due. 

My recording process

I am not a professional podcaster by any means, and when in doubt your iphone can do almost anything. I used my phone and a headphone microphone to do everything for this prodject.

I was actually a very big fan of the editing process, (despite my hesitance) I used soundtrap which was incredibly easy to use once I got the hang of it.

Attributions

Music by my father David Cook (2026 © All rights reserved)

Want to dive deeper? Here are some sites I researched into on this topic.

Naming Traditions: Unraveling Nicknames and Family Names in Appalachia

Coal Valley News: Appalachian Bluebird: Naming traditions in old Appalachia

Additionally, while not a proper source, I did do some genealogical research into my family names through Ancestry.com

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