Thesis

"NuVu Is" is a short video created to help prospective students better understand what the NuVu experience feels like. Using candid footage taken at Nuvu mixed with multiple interviews from current students, this piece intends to show what a day at Nuvu is really like. Current media promoting our school shows only certain parts, but I want to present a genuine, student centered experience.

Stage 1:

Planning

Stage 2:

Filming

Stage 3:

Editing😡

Interview questions:

Have you seen the Nuvu instagram?

How well do you think Nuvu promotional videos and accounts represent Nuvu as a culture and student base?

Would this video be something you would have wanted to see before coming to Nuvu?

What parts of Nuvu do you think should be highlighted in a video of this sort?

If you could sum up Nuvu in 1 word, what would it be? Use “Nuvu is ____”

What does Nuvu mean to you?

What makes you passionate about Nuvu?

How would you describe the vibe of the Nuvu community?

How has being part of NuVu influenced your approach to creativity or problem-solving?

Interviews:

The 30th

Gabe: 1:00 - 1:15

Finn: 1:15 - 1:30

Kaia: 1:30 - 1:45 

Andrew: 1:45 - 2:00

The 31st

Bridget: 10:00 - 10;15

Jasmine: 10:15 - 10:30

Max: 10:30 - 10:45

Jade: 10:45 - 11:00

Reflection

I loved making this video, there were so many opportunities to learn and grow throughout, and i'm proud of the final product. I got to use my camera gimbal for stabilizing these shots, and looking back at the shots on a timeline, I got much better at it over time. While I had fun, there were parts of this project that were really hard for me. My biggest challenge was filming people, its something I had never done before, and I felt uncomfortable walking around with a giant camera rig recording people, even though I had consent from everyone I recorded.