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  • AI: Blessing or a Curse?

    AI: Blessing or a Curse?

    AI has shown as a helpful tool for many professional in varying fields, though has raised questions of its intentions. As someone who doesn’t use AI, I have never quite understood how the use of it is getting so popular today. So I decided to experiment on it. Prompting ChatGPT to write a blog post about my disconnection from home was such a weird feeling. How would AI know how I feel? How specific can they get?

    To my surprise, AI succeeded in sounding exactly like me. I found it a bit creepy how many experiences it spoke about that I thought were very personal, such as the internal guilt and the effort of staying connected to my family. After my second prompt and providing the technology with a bit of my blog post to give an example of how I write, AI managed to record all of my personal experiences in moving away from home for college.

    Some advantages of the technology include its speed for content, and consistency shown throughout the work. These advantages make it much easier for writers and other professionals to generate and expand on new ideas. A disadvantage may be the lack of personal touch, to where I had to edit the content to fit my personal life. This likely could’ve been due to me not being specific enough, and not the technology at all.

    In the future, AI, if used in a beneficial way, can be a great tool or assistant in writing and generating ideas. It is important to create a balance between assisting and completely creating, so the technology doesn’t take your voice away. Ultimately, through this experiment, I was able to learn about AI’s abilities to create such unique content, and plan on using the technology in the future to assist myself in my ideas.

    Thanks, AI!

    Link to the AI discussion: https://chatgpt.com/share/67acf36f-c624-8008-937f-c553d1f666de

    Here is the final prompt, given to me by artificial intelligence, but revised by me:

    “Feeling Disconnected from Family After Moving to College”

    Living in a world where we’re always connected through social media, FaceTime, and endless group chats, you’d think that moving to college wouldn’t make me feel so disconnected from my family. But here I am, a junior in college, only 45 minutes from home, and still feeling like there’s an emotional distance that wasn’t there before.

    When I first moved into my dorm freshman year, I expected some changes. I knew I wouldn’t see my family every day, but I figured I’d visit home all the time. Forty-five minutes isn’t that far, right? I imagined weekend trips, home-cooked meals, and keeping up with everything like I never left. But now, three years in, I’ve realized that physical distance isn’t the only thing that creates space between people. Life moves on—for them and for me.

    The Growing Disconnect

    At first, it didn’t hit me. I was too busy adjusting to college life—meeting new people, navigating classes, and learning how to “adult” (kind of). But slowly, I started noticing the little things. My family’s routines changed without me. My younger siblings had new jokes I didn’t get. My mom started watching new shows that I never even heard of.

    When I go home now, it doesn’t always feel the same. The house looks the same, smells the same, and the people are the same, but there’s this invisible gap that I can’t quite put into words. It’s like I’m visiting rather than returning. It’s not intentional, but it stings.

    The Guilt of Growing Up

    The weirdest part of all of this? The guilt.

    I know my family misses me, and I miss them too. My mom still sends me texts asking how my classes are going, and my dad reminds me to call if I ever need anything. My sibling will send me a meme here and there, but our conversations aren’t like they used to be. And I hate that.

    I feel guilty when I take too long to respond, but I also feel guilty when I don’t have much to say. “How’s school going?” is such a loaded question when every day feels like a chaotic mix of assignments, stress, and figuring out life one step at a time. And when they tell me about what’s going on at home, I sometimes feel like I’m listening in on a life that doesn’t quite include me anymore. It’s a strange feeling—being a part of something, yet distant from it at the same time.

    Trying to Stay Connected

    Even though I’ve been feeling this disconnection for a while, I’ve realized that I have to put in the effort to maintain my relationships. Staying connected isn’t just about proximity—it’s about making time and being intentional.

    I’ve been trying to call home more often, even if it’s just for a quick check-in. I send random texts when something reminds me of them. When I visit, I try to be present—actually engaging in conversations instead of scrolling on my phone. It’s not perfect, and I know I could do better, but it’s a start.

    I’ve also started to accept that change is normal. My family isn’t moving on without me; they’re just living life, just like I am. And even though it feels weird to not be as involved in their daily routines, I know that our bond is still there. It’s just evolving, just like everything else in life.

    Finding a New Normal

    Being in college—especially now, as a junior—has taught me that growing up comes with a lot of unexpected emotions. Feeling disconnected from my family wasn’t something I thought I’d struggle with, but here I am. And while it’s been tough, I know that this isn’t the end of anything—it’s just a new phase.

    At the end of the day, my family is still my family. The love is still there, even if things feel a little different. And no matter how far life takes me, I know home will always be just a phone call (or a drive) away.”

  • Digital Media is Killing the Fashion Industry

    Digital Media is Killing the Fashion Industry

    Digital media has forever impacted how fashion magazines are viewed. How can print survive in today’s digital age?

    When was the last time you picked up a print magazine at the store? Now when was the last time you used the internet or social media to view a magazine’s content? I’m guessing the second question’s answer is much more recent. Today, stacks of once-iconic fashion magazines now tend to collect dust in bookstores, while millions of people scroll through TikTok for the latest trends. From streetwear to balletcore to acubi style, the rise of social media has made print fashion publications a thing of the past in the industry they once ruled.

    Digital media has influenced nearly every industry, and fashion is no exception. Once led by designers, magazines, and various celebrities, the fashion industry as a whole has now been taken over by many factors, such as social media influencers and fast fashion. These factors have resulted in many unfortunate declines surrounding the industry; from the decline of print publication to fashion-related careers that have declined by almost 30% since 2014, according to New York news outlet The City. As digital media continues to advance, can the fashion industry get back to its original ways, or will trends continue to take over?

    Traditional Fashion Media

    To offer a bit of context on how fashion was once consumed, fashion magazines were a major part. With the first American fashion magazine published in 1867 by Harper’s Bazaar, fashion magazines have come a long way since then. Around this time in the 19th century, fashion magazines were used as an outlet for women to be heard and express their opinions. Explained by historian Serena Dyer, at this time “{Fashion magazines} provided a space for women writers and entrepreneurs to grow and share their work, and have promoted making skills.” In other words, in such a dark time for women, fashion magazines offered a space for them to share their hard work and thoughts to other women living similar lives. In an article by Fashinnovation, it is explained how fashion magazines start important conversations in “a very superficial and timid way”, though still make impacts to many important societal topics, such as freedom of expression, the queer community, and even today’s digital shift (Vilaça, 2022). However, although fashion magazines have come a long way, traditional media today has recently come under fire for the lack of diversity found among various publications.

    The Lack of Diversity in Fashion

    Diversity and inclusion have remained persistent challenges in the fashion industry, especially since the creation of digital media. From print publications to advertising to the runway, there is not much diversity seen throughout fashion. This is a major issue surrounding print publications, as newer generations generally aim for more diverse content. Newer styles, newer body types, newer faces – audiences prefer new content, hence why social media is receiving so much popularity. According to Maliha Shoaib of Vogue Business, Daniel Peters, founder of Fashion Minority Report, claims that “There has been a regression in terms of our commitment to tackling DE&I. It’s obviously been affected by what’s happening economically, but I think that’s been used as too much of a crutch.” This goes to show how brands may be aware of this lack of diversity, and should work on improving their diversity, equity, & inclusion (DE&I) efforts.

    Cut Funding

    Another major issue surrounding the decline of the print magazine industry today has been cut funding for many fashion brands. This is largely due to declining advertisement revenue and print publication sales. Many advertisers are also shifting to digital media, where it is much easier to access advertisements through easy-to-see layouts and hyperlinks for viewers. As one of their main forms of revenue, advertisements are crucial to the survival of print magazines. Subscription sales, another main form of revenue, are also seeing a massive decline due to the rise of digital media. Audiences are switching to digital subscriptions to save their money and space if subscribing at all, as digital subscriptions are usually made cheaper than print subscriptions, and everything is on just one screen. With funding being cut, many magazines have acted in the only way they can – ceasing print publication. An example of this is Vogue, when they announced that Teen Vogue, one of Vogue’s smaller spin-offs, would stop printing magazines and only be available online. One of today’s top fashion magazines, Vogue, have been directly impacted by budget cutting, which goes to show how significant these digital shifts can be to magazines.

    Staying on Trend

    One other way print publications struggle to survive is their inability to stay on trend. Social media thrives on microtrends; ranging from new slang to viral products shown on TikTok, microtrends come and go just as fast. This is heavily consistent in the fashion industry, as the fashion side of social media introduces many unique fashion trends and brands and includes many different aesthetics. Streetwear, a popular fashion style on social media, brings back 90s clothing and is inspired by comfort and hip-hop culture. Acubi style, a newer fashion aesthetic, comes from South Korea, and features many silhouettes including layering and experimenting with clothes to create a more minimalist look.

    Streetwear (left) versus acubi style (right). Both images taken from Pinterest.

    While these trends are all over social media currently, fashion magazines and their annual publications struggle to keep up with them. Many magazines prefer to experiment with more dramatic, editorial looks to capture audiences. While many of these looks work for their covers, the content within the magazines still do not cover these trends. To keep up with microtrends, magazines are turning to digital media, and publishing articles for audiences much faster that way. While this method works for the magazine, this leaves almost no need for print publications.

    The Push of Influencer Media

    With the rise of digital media came the rise of influencers. Social media influencers use their platforms to recommend or sell their followers certain products or brands that may target them. This is done through sponsored content, user-generated content, and more. These people usually hold influence over their followers, and persuade them to get these products because of their trustworthiness as a creator. With this influence, their loyal followers tend to listen to their advice or recommendations, and this translates to the fashion industry in many ways. Fashion creators today usually post a variety of content, ranging from “outfit of the day” videos to PR unboxings of free items they received from brands. In all of this, creators showcase their styles to their audience or new audiences, ultimately giving fashion inspiration. According to a report made by Internet Retailing, a majority of global online shoppers use social media to discover fashion, with 52.4% of shoppers using Instagram and 51.6% using Facebook. With this growth of using social media as search engines, print magazines have almost no competition as they can’t really keep up with such quick trends, and influencers continue to win over social media users.

    Promoting Diversity and Societal Changes

    As a plus to social media, digital content heavily encourages more diverse and unique creators into the fashion world. Looking at traditional print magazines today, a majority of the content includes celebrities and portray unrealistic body standards set by models. While some magazines have made efforts in more diverse content, they are minimal compared to the diversity that social media offers. Societal changes, such as sustainability, the democratization of setting fashion trends, and challenging gender norms have all been highlighted in social media. Many fashion creators view their social media platforms as a tool for activism, like creator Munroe Bergdorf (@munroebergdorf). Bergdorf uses her platform to right for trans rights and representation in fashion, and challenges racism among beauty and fashion campaigns. With over 542k followers, she has reached a large audience and informs them on these pressing issues. Compared to print fashion magazines Bergdorf is winning in educating audiences, as she continues to use her platform to create new projects – she is releasing her second book in June 2025 and is releasing a documentary with Universal focused on a call for change in the trans community, releasing in 2025. These accomplishments go to show how powerful social media platforms can be in educating audiences, as well as what issues are being talked about regarding fashion in social media.

    Adapting to Newer Consumer Values

    In a world dependent on impressing consumers, fashion brands must learn to adapt to their new values, many of which are learned on social media. On social media, many creators stress the importance of sustainability in fashion. This refers to practicing ethical labor practices, as well as minimal negative environmental impacts. This includes the decrease of fast fashion, as cheaply made clothes are resulting in overflowing landfills. This issue has also become large in social media, as many consumers are beginning to look for better quality and longer lasting pieces to add to their wardrobes. With this, some of the best quality items are unfortunately more expensive, forcing many to turn to fast fashion. To relate this to print publications, as print magazines no longer dictate trends, fast fashion heavily relies on social media trends to survive. While print fashion magazines first created trends among the wealthy, fast fashion allows everyone to enjoy their own styles, even if unethical.

    Conclusion

    Fashion magazines were once worshipped and loved among women looking to be heard. Today, one well-edited TikTok or Instagram post by anyone could create a new global trend overnight. Print fashion magazines have faced numerous challenges since the creation of digital media, and have since learned to adapt to today’s digital shift in a number of ways. The rise of influencer culture, fast fashion, and increased representation in social media has forever altered how print magazines are viewed. Social media, while aiding in the decline of today’s print industry, continues to be used as an effective tool for magazines and fashion brands to showcase themselves and their projects, as well as gain advertisers. The golden era of print is now fading, but its influence doesn’t have to disappear – as long as we help it evolve.

  • Finishing Up A Dream Project

    Finishing Up A Dream Project

    Creating Style Files has been nothing but a breeze. With a few work-related hiccups along the way, Style Files is officially completed!

    When creating this series, I was a bit nervous with going outside of my comfort zone. I mean, isn’t everyone?! I was a bit nervous to actually sit in front of my camera and actually film, even though its something I’ve been meaning to do. With this project as an excuse, I finally got over my “fear” and got in front of the camera!

    If there was one message I had to relay to you, it would be this: GET IN FRONT OF THAT CAMERA! This is something I had to repeatedly tell myself when filming this project, and something I should’ve told myself in my undergraduate years. Not only will getting in front of the camera boost your self-confidence, but also show yourself that you can do it! Filming myself in my room, although a bit uncomfortable at first, got much better every time I did it! By the last video of my series, talking to my camera felt a bit like talking with a friend, though it’s difficult to hear anything back.

    Post-production, involving the editing of the series, might have been my favorite part. With inspirations such as Jasmine Le, the aesthetics I had planned for my series came out pretty well! I really enjoyed customizing the videos and making them my own! (and cutting out my many bloopers.) Using Capcut was incredibly easy, as I watched multiple tutorials before production as a way to further prepare myself for editing.

    Now What?!

    Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Creating Style Files was one of my favorite projects I’ve ever created, and I’m sad to see it end! With this new production and content creation experience under my belt, there will definitely be more YouTube uploads in the near future! With such an easy, problem-free experience using Capcut, I will likely use everything I learned from Style Files to create more content!

    Also, with my confidence boosted from getting in front of the camera, I can’t wait to produce more fashion-related and lifestyle content, and use social media to promote it! I will likely soon promote Style Files on social media since I’m so proud of the project.

    I want to thank you all on keeping up with my project with me. There have been ups and downs along the way, but ultimately this project is one of my proudest.

    I can’t wait to update soon with my newest projects!

  • Ready to Launch! In 5… 4…

    Ready to Launch! In 5… 4…

    After such a useful and productive project management experience, I couldn’t be more ready to launch my mini series. This week, we focused on post-production! Editing has become one of my favorite things to do, so focusing on this task wasn’t difficult at all. After spending hours of researching the software Capcut, I couldn’t be more ready to edit my own videos.

    Using such an easy-to-use software, editing came naturally! I would highly recommend Capcut to beginning editors, like me! There were so many free text templates and other useful features, I didn’t need to worry about upgrading to pro. The editing process was so simple, and I can’t wait to use Capcut soon for any future projects!

    Filming was a super fun experience as well. Being a hands-on person who doesn’t usually get to do projects like this, creating this project allowed me to expand my creative side and try new things! Style Files was overall such a fun project to make, and wouldn’t trade any of my experience for the world!

    Having inspiration from some of my favorite YouTubers greatly helped in securing my vision for the series. Jasmine Le and Drew Joiner were my main inspirations, as I enjoy their editing styles and video formats! By watching their videos, I was able to look into how they were edited or formatted, and try my best to recreate (not copy!!) these techniques for my own series.

    After my editing process of all three videos, it was time to upload!

    Uploading to YouTube was incredibly simple, hence why I chose the platform. With customizable features such as adding cards into the video of other videos I created, I utilized as many features to help with my viewers’ accessibility. When creating content in the future, I now know that uploading to YouTube is one of the easiest processes, and would recommend to anyone!

    Making my descriptions was also incredibly customizable as well. When watching YouTube for fun, I always find myself reading the descriptions of videos made by creators, as it feels like a mini message to viewers. So I wanted to recreate that feeling, and have a mini chat with my viewers and tell them a bit about the video. Also, when uploading to YouTube, don’t forget to credit any music used in the video! This can be incredibly important to these creators who work hard for these audios!

    All in all, creating this mini video series was a dream. Being able to create this series about something I am passionate about was incredibly liberating, and I wouldn’t trade any of this experience for the world. With the software and programs I used; Capcut, YouTube, Canva, and more, the editing and creating process was not too difficult, and have taught me so much about my own working process and project management skills. If you were ever thinking about creating your own content, GO FOR IT!! You never know who it’ll reach!

  • Putting the Pieces Together

    Putting the Pieces Together

    It’s officially one of my favorite parts of a production project: finally gathering the pieces to put everything together! This week, I’ve gathered lots of materials to help my post-production process go by smoothly. Creating my scripts beforehand heavily helped with this, as I knew which images or music to grab for editing!

    Keeping up with my production journal, I was able to track everything I was doing, and keep up with my to-do lists on Notion. This week, I was tasked with completing the rest of my scripts, gathering music and graphics, and completing my intro for my YouTube channel. Not only did I complete these tasks, but I also began my tasks for the next week, and also ended up customizing my YouTube channel appearance. Doing all this also helped me come up with a different YouTube name. Initially starting off with my complete first and last name, I decided to go with a nickname. I feel that this can help make the channel much more approachable, as I felt that having my first and last name made it feel much more like an assignment.

    Current YouTube page with updated banner & picture!

    When creating my intro, I decided the same thing. I researched many popular YouTubers and their intros, and decided to make one for myself. I took a lot of inspiration from YouTuber Vanillamace, as I like how her intro shows a bit of her personality before getting into the video. In my intro, I used random clips of myself I found in my camera, and put them together to show a different side of myself. As I continue filming, these clips will most likely change!

    Another item checked off from my to-do list was choosing background music for the video series. Aiming for something more relaxed and not too loud, I ultimately chose “Lazy Sunday” from Uppbeat.com. This music is copyright free, and the website provides me with the credits to use in the description of my video. With the free plan, I have up to three free downloads – so I highly recommend this website! As for the music, it is not too overpowering, and is more of a lofi beat, which matches the aimed aesthetic of my video series pretty well.

    The last thing that I’ll talk about is gathering my graphics for the video series. While writing the script, I decided that it would be best to incorporate images on the screen that match what I’m saying, to grab viewers attention and guide them through the information. While creating my scripts, I grabbed images from Google (with links to credit them of course), to add into the video as I speak. I found that doing this while writing the script was much easier, as I could envision in my head exactly how the video would look with the images popping up as I go.

    Overall, all that’s left for me to do is film and edit! I’m excited for this part to come up, as I have been looking forward to dusting off my camera and tripod for a while! I am also heavily prepared with any difficulties that may face me, and am prepared for any revisions that need to be made. Catch you next time with some more updates!

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    An updated production journal this week!

  • Pre-Production: Finally Setting Up Shop!

    Pre-Production: Finally Setting Up Shop!

    I’ve never been so excited to begin a project as much as this one. With this project, I am aiming to be as prepared and organized as I can be, something I’ve never tried before with previous projects. Through this course, I have learned that being prepared with everything beforehand can only benefit you! Any changes made in the future, with enough planning beforehand, will only be minor changes, as the previous planning can keep you much more organized.

    With the help of a production journal, I have been able to keep track of everything I have done for this project in the past week. By tracking the status and duration of the specific tasks, I am able to determine which tasks may need a bit more work or need to be edited. By tracking my tasks, I can see exactly what is being started or completed. Below is a PDF of my first production journal! As weeks go by, the tasks will get even more specific, and likely much longer in duration. Created in Canva, this journal is very easy to look at and is very organized. I strongly urge everyone to utilize this tool, as it has kept me aware of my tasks and what needs to be done!

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    Project Updates!

    As seen in the production journal, I have a couple of updates to this project. Since my last post, I have created a script outline for the first video of the series, as well as gathered graphics to use in the video. After watching Capcut tutorials for two hours and heavily familiarizing myself with the software, I can say I am quite confident and ready to edit the series.

    Now it’s finally time to film!

    Although the script outline is quite general, this will guide me through filming and will keep me on topic throughout the video. I plan on updating the script soon to be a bit more specific surrounding the history, as I want to list sources and keep all of the facts correct. All in all, this project is coming by quite smoothly, all with the help of preparedness.

    The choice of over-preparedness is completely optional, but something I highly recommend for personal projects, or any projects for that matter. I am very new to project management and being so organized, and it has provided me with nothing but helpful information throughout this process. From knowing which tasks need a bit more work to keeping track of every single task I need to complete for this project, organization is now key in every single project I plan on doing in the future. Again, I highly recommend this work process for expert organization and project management, and urge everyone to try it out for at least one project!

  • Project Management… Let’s Try It Again!

    Project Management… Let’s Try It Again!

    After figuring out my final idea last week, I’ve never been more excited for a project. The next step into this exciting idea is organizing my thoughts and tasks into one place. Although I want to hurry and begin the production of this project, project management is one of the most crucial steps in making sure everything gets done!

    Notion is the project management software I chose to fully break down my project. I’ve used Notion plenty of times before, from keeping track of my school assignments to keep track of my own personal errands. Downloading the app on my iPad and iPhone made it even easier to keep track of everything on the go.

    Getting started on listing my tasks, I wanted to be as specific as possible, to make sure I knew exactly what to do. Going over the next couple of weeks, I ultimately wrote down exactly what needed to get done and exactly when it should be completed.

    Landing page of my Notion!

    Above shows the landing page of my Notion for this project. I wanted to keep the design very minimal, to not distract myself of spending hours (like I do every time) picking a theme or aesthetic. This way, all of the information is very straight forward and tells me exactly what needs to be done. Looking a bit deeper, you will see a couple of blue check marks. These check marks show which tasks are completed, and which ones still need to be done.

    Organization

    Getting even more specific, it is important to organize your organization. I did this by organizing all of my tasks into specific categories in each week. For example, there were certain tasks under production, or research, or production journal. These tasks got even more specific, and reminded me of how to complete these assignments with ease. Getting more and more specific with these tasks can ultimately help in speeding up the assignment, as everything is written down for you!

    Example of (unfinished) checklist with specific tasks under categories!

    According to an article by National University,

    Project management “helps identify and mitigate risks, manage resources effectively, and ensure stakeholders are well informed and involved throughout the project…”

    “Effective project management requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and adapting to ever-changing circumstances”

    From this quote, I wanted to highlight the importance of adapting to varying circumstances. Anything could happen to your project, so it is crucial to stay on top of what needs to be done. Something as small as a specific software not working to your needs can drastically change a project, as an entirely new software with entirely new features can impact the project entirely! This also goes with the importance of doing heavy research beforehand, as this research can prevent any future mistakes or unforeseen circumstances.

    All in all, project management has greatly benefitted me in the many times I’ve used it. I would highly recommend Notion to anyone interested in organization and accessibility, as Notion provides unlimited free pages and features, and is very customizable! There are so many benefits to writing everything down, either physically or digitally, and keeping your tasks organized in one place.

    View my entire project plan here!

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    References

    National University. “Why Is Project Management Important?” National University, 10 July 2023, www.nu.edu/blog/why-is-project-management-important/.

  • “Style Files”: Creating A Video Series Proposal

    “Style Files”: Creating A Video Series Proposal

    Upon joining my new Content Creation class, I was assigned to think of my “Dream Project”; something I’ve been longing to create that must be created in just 140 hours (20 hours a week). When initially thinking of my idea, I began to think a bit broad. My first initial idea was creating a video series to explore different fashion styles. After a bit more thinking, I thought about creating my own magazine. After a very helpful meeting with my professor, however, I finally landed on my idea: Style Files.

    Interested in both fashion and creating content, I’ve always wanted to publish my own content on my personal YouTube channel. So now’s my chance!

    In the planning process, it is crucial to create a proposal in which all of your ideas are laid out in front of you. When doing this, I made many decisions which would have been more difficult to make later, such as knowing when to post or which topics to cover in the series. Attached at the bottom is a PDF of my proposal for my video series, though I plan on going more in depth about my thought process in this post!

    Explaining My Idea

    To give just a bit more information about my idea, I plan on creating a video series explaining some of today’s most timeless fashion trends and items. From the mini skirt to ballet flats, I plan on diversifying both my current fashion palette and my viewers’, by showing how these pieces can be worn. Through a video essay format, which has shown a recent surge of popularity in YouTube, I plan on informing viewers on these fashion takes and informing myself as well.

    Inspiration for this idea comes from YouTuber Drew Joiner, who has attracted fashion-interested individuals through his video-essay format. Informing them on current fashion trends and giving outfit advice, Joiner uses B-roll footage and pop-up text to keep viewers engaged, and also speaks in a conversation-like tone. One other influencer I took inspiration from is Jasmine Le, as I am a long time follower. While she recently has strayed away from fashion-related content, her editing style has attracted myself and many more viewers, and keeps her content very engaging and visually aesthetic.

    While technical details like equipment and the series’ format is all included in the proposal, I want to stress the importance of creating one. This proposal has not only helped guide me in knowing exactly what I wanted to talk about, but it also kept me much more organized than an outline would. Presenting my ideas in a professional manner kept me from confusing myself with a mindmap or outline, and also helped me in deciding the overall aesthetic of the video series, which I somewhat matched to the portfolio. As I also love anything creative, I enjoyed creating this proposal, as it allowed me to express my thoughts in a new way.

    When researching the art of creating proposals, an incredibly helpful source I came across was Qwilr.com. This article, written by Dan Lever, explains the importance of creating proposals, as well as common mistakes made by professional media companies. While I did tweak some of the information to fit my project idea, this source really outlined the information to include, as well as highlighted the importance of choosing the right aesthetic for your proposal.

    All in all, creating this proposal has done nothing short of wonders for starting my video series. From having absolutely nothing, this proposal saved me from the stresses of beginning a new project, and has kept me more organized than ever before. I definitely plan on incorporating this practice into all of my future projects, and I suggest you do too!

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