Comments on Next Vista Videos

http://www.nextvista.org/graphic-design-instructor/

I found this video in the lightbulbs section of the website. I was attracted to it since I too consider myself a graphic designer. I wanted to see what this person planned on focusing on. I was a little disappointed at the lack of appropriate audio and visuals. It was hard to hear the man speak at times since he was in his classroom and not on a microphone, which increased the echo. Overall however, I think that he did a good job, but I think that if he were to submit a new video in the future, that he would take that into consideration.

http://www.nextvista.org/emt-paramdeic/

I also found this video on the lightbulbs section of the website. I am also an EMT and I was curious to see what this person decided to talk about. I know that there are some privacy issues with showing actual patients, but I think that if he took us on a ride along describing situations versus talking in front of the non-moving apparatus, that would have been more effective. He could have also shown the tools used on a daily basis as an EMT. Overall, it was informative, but I would hope in the future to see more action for an exciting job description.

http://www.nextvista.org/projectamigo-volunteer/

I found this video in the service section. I was curious to see what Project Amigo was all about. I found it very informative and it really sounds like a worthy cause for Next Vista to sponsor. I hope that one day I can get my students involved in a program like Project Amigo for NYC students. Some of their own families are in situations as were described. The video incorporated music, videos, and still pictures with nice transitions. However, the only critique I have is that the pictures are out of focus at times. Other than that, it was well done!