Creative Critical Reflection: Finally Here!

  After putting in a lot of time and effort over the past few months, I’m proud to finally share my CCR. I really took the time to reflect on my brief, and I hope you like how it turned out!

CCR 1:

How does your product use or challenges conventions and how does it represent social groups and issues?

For my first CCR, I wanted to do something that I already found fun and engaging. I based it on Pop the Balloon, which is a series I’ve seen a lot on TikTok, YouTube, and other social media platforms. It’s something I’ve always enjoyed watching because of how entertaining and interactive it is. I thought it would be a good idea to use that kind of concept for my own response. CCRs are another way to keep your audience engaged while still answering the question. I liked being able to take something familiar and make it my own in a way that felt creative and different.

CCR 2:

How does your product engage with audiences and would it be distributed as a real media text?

For my second CCR, I wanted to do something natural and relaxed. It worked out perfectly because the weekend before, I had been busy all weekend with a full face of makeup on. I already had a reason to film something like this. I’ve seen a lot of inspiration online of people doing “get ready with me” videos. Because of that, I decided to switch it up and do a “get un-ready with me” instead. I wanted it to feel a little different and not follow the exact same idea. I really liked this approach because it didn’t feel forced and made the process more enjoyable.

CCR 3:

How did your production skills develop throughout this product?

For my third CCR, I wanted to try something more creative instead of just sitting in front of a camera and talking. I turned it into more of an interview-style idea between me and my partner, but with our own twist. The career ladder concept is something people already recognize, especially on social media. I liked using that idea because it made the video more engaging. Instead of doing it in a basic way, we made it more interactive so it wouldn’t feel boring to watch. Overall, I think this made the response more fun while still getting my ideas across clearly.

CCR 4:

How did you integrate technologies - software, hardware, and online- in this project?

For my fourth CCR, I wanted to do something that I personally enjoy watching. I’ve always liked ASMR videos, and whenever one comes up on my feed, I usually end up watching it. They’re really effective at what they do, which is helping people relax and sometimes even fall asleep. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to create something like that myself. I liked being able to take inspiration from that style and turn it into my own version. It made answering the question feel more creative and interesting.

Overall, I can’t believe this entire project is finally done. Looking back, I feel like I’ve improved so much. At the beginning, I had basically no experience at all; I wasn’t in yearbook, journalism, or any type of TV or media class. Everything I was doing was completely new to me. Even though that made things challenging at times, it pushed me to learn and grow. Throughout this process, I became more comfortable with planning, filming, and editing. I also gained a better understanding of how much creativity goes into media production. Overall, I feel like this project has really helped me grow as both a person and a creator, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come!