Over the past decade I have been lucky enough to get to make some really fun videos, infographics, images and other visual media. It’s pretty much all been done on a shoestring budget, with whatever props and tools I could scrounge up. But here is a smattering of successes I’ve had.
Most recently I had the amazing opportunity to put together the French translations of some of the wonderful audiobooks produced by Medicine Wheel Education. Medicine Wheel Education publishes culturally authentic Indigenous books, resources and tools specialized for moral and cultural education. Each book teaches a positive moral message designed to invite all children, youth and adults to engage and participate in culture with authenticity and respect.
I did the editing on this cute little video that helped my friend win a $5,000 grant for her organic farm in Williams Lake, B.C.
For a while I had the privilege of working at British Columbia’s Government House, serving the Lieutenant Governor for the province. The Lieutenant Governor at the time owned a ranch, and one of the lambs was orphaned, so it came to live with us in the city. I got to walk it on my lunch break every day, which eventually attracted the attention of the local news, resulting in this little piece:
Another perk of working at Government House was the wine. This video is all about BC wines.
It all really started with my co-op position at the University of Victoria, when I worked for the UVic Libraries. I had never made videos or graphics or anything like that, but before the interview I played around with trial versions of the software and made a few demo videos. I got the job, and by the end of it I had created a suite of over 60 tutorial videos to support the UVic Libraries and Writing Centre. I made online learning materials and a webpage to host them, and used my communications skills to translate complex ideas into simple, accessible videos, infographics, and other online, distance learning resources. I wrote the scripts, filmed scenes, and even acted in a few! I sourced images and video from creative commons sites, including calling up NASA to confirm that I could use footage from their database. My favourite part was doing the voiceovers and the editing.
This video below got the most traction and was even picked up by other Universities.
Everyone is doing video content these days. Looking for help with filming, editing, or even sketching out the concept for your first (or next) video? I’ve done it all, from start to finish. Plus, I have all the gear! I’m your one-stop shop for videography. Lights, camera, action! Let’s go!
Abby W. Pollen 