During the summer of 2019, I worked for Laurier's Alumni Relations team. This role helped me develop copywriting skills, gain experience filming promotional videos and to learn how to effectively lead interviews. Below are some of the projects that I was given the opportunity to bring my creativity and video production talents to.
Carissa MacKendrick remembers late aunt by recreating convocation photo
This video provided me with the opportunity to interview our subject ahead of the shoot to gather background knowledge. On filming day, I executed the shoot by filming as I collaborated with my colleague to produce the final picture. The final project was a heartwarming feature that was a highlight of my co-op experience.
Blue Monday: Fitness Workout
For this project, I was responsible for the filming and editing. As it was a lengthy video with many instructions, I worked to add instructional text to help viewers follow along with the exercise.
Piloting the Flyover: Homecoming 2019
For this video, I was responsible for the filming and editing as I supported an interview of Waterloo Warbirds pilot, Derek Hammond. This project further developed my skills in journalism by engaging in the research needed ahead of time.
Laurier Brantford Basketball Showcase Teaser
In this video, I was responsible for the idea generation, production and editing for this humorous video that featured the beloved Golden Hawk in the streets of Brantford, Ontario. This video demonstrates the potential of short videos designed for social media, and the potential of creativity.
Laurier Donors Care
Produced to showcase the support that alumni give to students, I was responsible for the video production and editing of this project. As the director, I was able to give clear direction to our actors to ensure the success of the project
Young Alumni: Cooking Lesson
This video was produced to provide a cooking tutorial to young alumni. Responsible for the videography and editing of this project, I worked with our subject to ensure that his delivery was simple for our audience to cook and follow along.