My Story- Brian Smalley
By Brian Smalley
I chose to do "My Story" on my recent international business trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We also traveled to Santiago, Chile, however the video would be never ending if I focused on both. I decided to do this trip because it was fairly recent, taking place over our last winter break. It was one of the most exciting things I have ever done and is currently my favorite traveling spot. Not only going to another country, but going to Brazil, really changed my attitude and perspective on life; educated me about a fascinating culture and made me much more appreciative. The trip had a great impact on me, so I figured it would be a fun topic to narrate that would impact others.
The pictures for the most part are all personal photos taken either by me or by friends on the trip. Every so often a photo would be displayed that wasn't mine, to help the flow of the project and imagery of the story (ex. plane, BWI airport, the hotel, restaurant). I also included an amateur video from youtube originally intended for entertainment, however focused more on an educational approach with it to add variety and density to my story. Most of the story is about my trip and what my class and I did in Rio, and the video adds a little factual history hopefully making my story more entertaining and followable.
