Well, after a few days of hard work I was able to create a final product which I’m actually somewhat pleased with, given my level of skill with After Effects. Unfortunately, After Effects is not the best software for editing and merging finished clips, as it does not allow for complex transitions (which completely negates some of my concept. However, I don’t dislike the clean transitions, as I think they work somewhat well. Of course, the piece isn’t without its issues, but its the only one of all the pieces shown on this blog that brings me some level of joy to see after the fact. The music was not an original part of the concept, but I needed something to make up for the lack of narration (and the typewriter sounds alone weren’t going to cut it). Overall, I think the piece is successful enough in that it is somewhat interesting to look at and easy on the ears because of the music. Certain issues - such as rough or choppy transitions where the camera pans quickly are a bit of an eyesore - but I would say that it meets the parameters of the assignment well enough.
Original Poem: Edward George Dyson - My Typewriter
Music: Merry Go - Distressed