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

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.

Appalachian Naming Traditions

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

Shot List

Links

My OneDrive Folder

Equipment

Videos were filmed on my personal tripod and my iPhone. The videos are of me lip syncing to my original audios. I plan to cut the audio from the videos and line it up with my original recorded audio.

Additional Material

I want to have a title overlay and add some other funny images or gifs mostly towards the beginning, and maybe an outro overlay.

Shot List

Footage

See footage here

Equipment

For this project, I have used my cell phone and my laptop. I have also used Canva to set up the images. I will use Canva to make the final video.

Additional Slides and Video

Above image from Canva

What to Include?

To figure out what I would want to include on a shot list, I tried to think about the ways that YouTube videos would include visual elements along the way. After relistening to my podcast on PostCrossing, and recording my own speaking video base, I created and shot pieces along this outline:

How’s it going?

Well, I’ve compiled everything I have gathered for my video into this OneDrive folder. I will say, that some of the quality is a little odd unless you adjust the “quality” settings for the video to bump them up, but I figure it will be okay considering they look fine in my export I’ve started editing on.

How’d I do it?

For the main video, as you’ll see in the folder, I have a very long recording of myself that I will cut down significantly. I recorded that video, and the one of the postcards themselves on my phone. The others, I used screenshotting and screen recording on my computer to capture some imagery of the website. For my title and end cards, I created them using Canva. I’m pretty happy with how it all is looking so far.

How I plan to use this…

I’ll be using the main video of myself speaking as the main thread, but overlaying some of the visuals over their designated sections. My speaking audio will remain the same, it is just adding to be more visually interesting. I am going for a very visually stimulating video essay type of thing. While it may take some time to edit all the way, I think it will be worth it.

My Plan

For my video project, I’m filming myself while at work to show what it’s like to serve and the tasks you are expected to complete, but also to give a behind-the-scenes look at how a restaurant really works. I also plan on using some still images of the restaurant and others working, such as the expo (where food is platted/finished) and the line (where the cooks prepare the food). I am also planning on using some stock videos of busy restaurants (since it’s the slow season at Tim’s on Lake Anna). I also recorded a lot of content because I am planning on speeding some of the videos up, since there is so much that needs to be done to keep a restaurant running smoothly, and I wanted to be as accurate as possible in my depiction.

Shot List

Shot 1: Introduction (A roll) – Explain where you’re going and what you’re about to do.

Shot 2: Getting ready (B roll) – Settings tables and getting ready over all.

Shot 3: Restaurant Rush (B roll)- Carrying plates, moving between tasks.

Shot 4: Multitasking (B roll) – Writing orders, carrying drinks, checking lists of tasks.

Shot 5: Behind the scenes (additional video) – kitchen or expo line plating or making food.

Shot 6: Closing duties (A roll) – cleaning tables, organizing.

Shot 7 :The Reality (A roll) – Discuss the stress, difficult moments, and rewarding parts.

Shot 8: Conclusion (A roll) –  How the day ended and what a day can look like.

Additional: Photos of the restaurant or table settings

Additional: Each segment gets a dramatic introduction page.

Additional: Stock videos of busy restaurants

Recordings

Equipment

For my equipment, I used my phone to do all of the recording, and then, since some of the clips that I got either had too much background noise or my coworkers weren’t having school-appropriate conversations , I am going to cut the audio and use my phone to do a voice-over of what I was originally saying, but this way it will be clear. I am also planning on using my laptop to do all of the clipping to put the overall video assignment together to finish out my project.

What is My Podcast About?

I have decided to do my podcast on Appalachian naming traditions. I specifically wanted to call to my family, who has their own naming tradition.

The process so far…

I have actually really enjoyed this process so far. I did not think I would enjoy making a podcast, however like our video this week said, a lot of our technology used today works get if you need an easily accessible option. I don’t have fancy recording equipment and can’t typically make my way to the DKC to use theirs. I was able to use my iPhone and headphones to record myself and then my mom for her interview.

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Keep in mind these are fully raw recording I intend to edit!

Dialog for audio:

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a turbocharger and a supercharger? Both are designed to make an engine produce more power, but they do it in two different ways.

First, let’s talk about the turbocharger. A turbo uses the engine’s exhaust gases to spin a turbine, which drives a compressor that forces more air into the engine. With more air available, the engine can burn more fuel and produce more horsepower. One major advantage of a turbo is that it uses energy from exhaust gases that would otherwise be wasted. However, turbos can experience something called turbo lag, which is a delay between pressing the accelerator and feeling the extra power.

Now, let’s look at the supercharger. A supercharger also forces more air into the engine, but instead of using exhaust gases, it is mechanically driven by the engine itself, usually through a belt connected to the crankshaft. This means a supercharger can deliver power almost immediately when you accelerate. The downside is that it takes some of the engine’s own power to operate, which can reduce efficiency.

So, what’s the biggest difference?

A turbocharger uses exhaust energy to create boost, while a supercharger uses mechanical power from the engine. Turbos are generally more efficient, while superchargers are known for their quick throttle response and immediate power delivery.

In conclusion, both systems help engines make more power, but the best choice depends on what you’re looking for: efficiency and high power potential with a turbo, or instant response and strong acceleration with a supercharger.

And that’s the difference between a turbocharger and a supercharger!

Equipment:

Microphone: Blue snowball
editing software: Filmora

Credits:

turbo charger image from: Classics world.
super charger image from: Moparonlineparts.com