It feels so good when one looks back and sees where one comes from; and in so doing realize that doing a digital story is quite a nice idea! Because even though in the end, what one has done, might not be such a good piece of work, but because it’s initial digital expedition, it’s worth it. And as a result, I am pleased and excited when I notice what technology can do.
I never believed nor ever thought that I could listen to my own story or even watch myself on a motion picture like the digital story I have done! This is because the only time I watched such a piece was when I got interviewed some time back home about my work while at Blue Cross Thaba Bosiu Treatment and Rehabilitation. But this is different. This is something I made myself and it feels different, and I am very proud of myself.
One may be wondering, why this topic “some things never change”, or rather why that perception? I had some other topics in mind but then I chose this one because as I was telling my friends while I was still in Lesotho that I am going to be studying in Cape Town they told me that I will regret it. When I asked why?, the response was, ”because the province is full of “Macoloured” the Coloured community and they are the majority in Cape Town all is not good for other ‘race’ and they are considered to be very selfish”. So I came down here with that opinion in mind. But as I have started interacting with them and working with them in diverse areas in class related groups, at work I now thought of reviewing my perception. Here’s my story.
When I did this narrative I first used the programme called audacity to record my narration, then integration of adobe premiere elements, adobe photo shop, Picasa, super, to convert some video clips that I have used in presentations. The adobe photo shop and Picasa were use in modifying some of the old photo which were not digital converted then I had to scan them as to be able to use them in the story.
The technological integration was also used when adding the video effect that made this communicate what it is now as you are watching it. There are different people who played different roles and they were much of assistance to me hence I appreciated a lot for you help people keep it up.
