How to Make a Pen - ID# 8

Lyons Township

Demonstration

Entry Description

This is a demonstration for how to make a pen. I tried to incorporate my love of woodworking with my passion for film and video. Enjoy.

Recent Teacher Comments

• 4/27 9:05 pm - Well done! Shots were interesting and well planned; Time lapse helped keep engagement during some longer shots. Narrating voice/tone did not always engage, though. Overall, a quality demonstration.
• 3/7 10:58 am - Cool project and you clearly know the process but it assumes a lot of knowledge, experience and access to tools from the viewer without warning. Nice audio mix of v/o and tool sounds, although music was a bit intrusive. Nice clean footage. Might have been fun to show the finished pen writing...'the end'?
• 3/7 10:27 am - Excellent job, overall. The pen-making process was clearly explained in a step-by-step manner and the camera shots and lighting were very well done leading to an attractive, beautiful final product. Moving forward, try to explain what each machine does, why you need it, and how it works. Not being a woodworker, I would have benefited from this information. I also wanted to know what kind of wood you used and why you chose it. I realize we're limited by time in this category, but these essential questions needed to be answered to give the audience additional knowledge and context.

Judge 1

Positives: Very interesting subject. Well done.

Improvements: A bit complex for 3 minutes, but you made it work.

Judge 2

Positives: This was beautifully shot and very well lit. Impressive

Improvements: Vocal quality matters, I think a stronger voice would enhance the video. I think for the novice explaining what a pen blank would be helpful. Over all I think this was very good.

Judge 3

Positives: The camera work is beautiful! You kept the focus on the appropriate action in your tutorial. You use a variety of shots and angles. The editing was also very effective. The shots were on screen just the right amount of time to see the action. And the pacing held my interest.

Improvements: The only thing I can think to put in this comments box is the fact that you didn't mention anything about using safety gear while working with power tools. You can mention rolling up your sleeves and wearing eye protection.

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