History of Independence Day

Educational video exploring American history and traditions

Project Overview

Client

Kern Health Systems - Internal Educational Content

Duration

1 week

My Role

Video Producer, Editor, Researcher, Motion Graphics Designer

Tools Used

Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator

The Challenge

Requested by our Director of Pharmacy (and member of the Sons of the American Revolution), the goal was to create an engaging and historically accurate video about Independence Day for diverse audiences. The challenge was to make historical content accessible and engaging while maintaining accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

My Approach

1. Historical Research

Conducted thorough research on Independence Day history, working closely with our history SME to ensure accuracy.

2. Script Development

Created an engaging narrative that balanced historical facts with storytelling to make the content accessible to diverse audiences.

3. Visual Production

Combined historical footage, custom animations, and motion graphics to create a visually rich experience that brings history to life.

4. Collaborative Review

Worked with both subject matter experts and the equity team to ensure content was historically accurate and culturally appropriate.

Behind the Scenes: Filming Process

1. Initial Filming

Raw footage captured at original filming site, preparing for post-production compositing and effects.

2. Green Screen Processing

Intermediate stage showing the green screen keying and initial background replacement work.

3. Final Composite

Completed scene with full background integration and final visual effects applied.

Technical Excellence

Motion Graphics & Animation

Created custom animations and motion graphics in Premier Pro to visualize historical events and make abstract concepts tangible. Used After Effects to enhance visual storytelling.

Audio Design

Sound design and audio editing was used to enhance the experience and maintain engagement throughout.

Rapid Turnaround

Delivered high-quality content within a one-week timeframe without compromising on production values or historical accuracy.

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