Author: Becky Stern
I love to make things and share them. I live in New York City and when I'm not making or publishing, I ride bikes and motorcycles. I love my pit bull dogs. I'm a full-time content creator and also teach part-time at SVA. Find me as @bekathwia on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
Halloween Costume Inspiration
LEBs
Guest Critic Randy Sarafan
Our guest in class 12/5 is Randy Sarafan, my colleague at Instructables/Autodesk. His large portfolio of amazing projects and tutorials includes many types of making including electronics, robotics, crafts, furniture, food, and more.
Plush Nightlight Group Photos
Basic Electronics Videos
Deliberately Uncomfortable Products
The Uncomfortable is a collection of deliberately inconvenient
everyday objects by Athens-based architect Katerina Kamprani.
Björk talking about her TV
CRT monitors aren’t permitted for your teardown project, so let Bjork fill you in on what you’re missing.
Documentation videos! + discussion questions
As we watch these project documentation videos in class, please note your answers to the following prompts, and we will compile them and discuss!
1. Who is the audience for this video?
2. What methods does this video use to communicate its message?
3. List some types of camera shots and angles used in the video.
4. Describe the editing (pacing, perspective, contrast).
5. Name two (or more) things that make this video successful.
6. Name two (or more) things that could be improved.
7. After the video ends, describe the video using one word.