This week I had a chance to create a short video, and boy howdy did it not go as smoothly as I wanted. It was interesting to make short clips to document the process of my recent 3D print, and even more interesting that I consciously remembered to take short clips.
I took short clips of the pre-print, mid-print, post-print and the assembly of the model. I used IMovie on my Mac to put put the video together. The software was fairly easy to navigate through, and after I figured out how to synergize my Google drive account to link my phone’s videos and my computer hard drive things were super easy.
iMovie allowed me to click and drive the MP4 files after I downloaded them off the Google drive. After adding a title and inserting transitions between the short clips the video came together by itself.
I kept things extremely simple, and doing this side project was insightful for me. I realized that I hate my voice, and how to change my approach in the future. I think I will continue to document my projects in the future because it’s really cool, and relatively quick, to make a video documenting the process and final product. Even if Noone ever watches them, I’d love to imagine one day I will want to look back and see the progress I’ve made.
Great post Morgan! While the video making process may not have been as smooth as you wanted, the final video came out great! I have zero experience with 3-D printing and find the whole process intimidating and tough to understand, but your video gave a great look into what the printing process is like. I appreciated how you included every step while talking us through it. The finished product was awesome and shows just how cool technology is! Can’t wait to see what you make next!
I was super overwhelmed when people in my circles kept mentioning the concept of 3D printing. When it is broken down into steps it is super manageable to understand.
Thanks for watching!
I think that your video turned out amazing! It can be so difficult to get used to hearing your own voice in videos – I find that I just listen to it once and then move on. 3-D printing looks so tricky, but the video really allowed me to visualize and understand what goes on during the process. It is truly super cool, but I’m not sure I will ever be able to do it. Keep up the great work:)
Ah man, you are right. I hate the sound of my own voice on recordings. Thanks for the reassurance haha
Hopefully when you start working at a school they have a 3D lab so you can have a chance to try it out. It is truly lifechanging.
Great work Morgan! I keep hearing about 3-D printing, but I have not thought about it. Now I know what it looks like. well done and thank you.