'How you use water, yes, YOU, Matters!' by Indy Mitchell
Channel: Community Change In A Global Era [Spring 2020]
Date: 2020-03-19

Topic: Our personal daily consumption of fresh water, our mindless habitual patterns that result in overuse.

Objective: How we can make small changes every day that adds up to make a big difference. It’s true there are corporations, nationwide chains, the restaurant industry, and apparently the computer chip industry which I wasn’t aware of until class, that all use an enormous amount of water on a daily basis. It’s understandable to think that what these massive companies are consuming, why does it matter if little me contributes a fraction to those wasteful tendencies too? Because it ADDS UP! We need millions of people doing their best as imperfectly as it may be, rather than just a few living environmentally-conscious “by the book.”

Methods: I spoke with Manuel, the UNM Multimedia Technician, in his film production studio. He showed me the green screen room and what an example video could look like. He is a man that knows how to work the camera, knows the ins and outs of video production and even earned two EMMYS that are displayed in his office for the work he’s done. Even though my video may come out a little corny, I would be a fool to not take advantage of the opportunity to work with him in that epic production studio we are blessed to have on campus.

Results: I am beyond thrilled with how this green screen video came out, especially considering the adversity I endured just before filming. I owe my gratitude to Manuel for helping me make this a reality. I also give thanks to my professor, Dr. J., for suggesting our class take advantage of this opportunity to work in a professional film studio for this midterm project. I would have never had the chance otherwise! 

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Monica, a Kenyan mother walks in a dry riverbed to dig for water at least twice a day, a distance of about 4 miles. © 2016 World Vision / photo by Jon Warren

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Water Scarcity - Kakamega, Kenya - Water, Equality and Sustainability Prize: PHOTO: FREDERICK DHARSHIE - CIWEM ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR