Book Trailer for Michael Pollan's "Cooked"
The prospect of recording myself in any capacity, video, audio, and even photographs, never fails to wrack my nerves. Public speaking in real life? No problem. But put a camera or a mic recorder in front of me and I freeze up. That said, screencasting turned out to be far more straightforward and approachable than I had initially expected.
In fact, I'd say it is the best experience I've had with recording software to date. I appreciate that it is not just my voice and that recording myself with the screencast is optional; the audio is in combination with a visual aid that I get to choose and control.
Once I figured out how to get the app downloaded onto my computer, the rest of the recording process was totally self explanatory and easy to get done. I can certainly see how useful this tool will be if I need to record instructions for a project, teach how to use an app/website we're using in class, or record notes that my students can come back to for reference.
Leyla,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this. I haven't read this book, but I am familiar with The Omnivore's Dilemma. I'm now interested in that documentary you reference in the opening of your screencast.
Despite your apprehension about public speaking, your voice is confident and clear throughout this presentation. You provide excellent visuals that enhance your narration and illustrate main points.
Your presentation is well-organized and your narration speaks to potential readers in a friendly, knowledgeable way. You've definitely got me interested in exploring this work.
Hi Leyla! I hadn't heard of this author, but I've seen the show Cooked pop up on my Netflix page many times. I had no idea that the elements were weaved through this storyline and I think that's very cool. You've definitely sold me on both the book and the show! I consider myself to be pretty trash at cooking and above all else, your video and description of this author and novel made me feel like I could get with it in the kitchen-- "the innately human and natural aspect of cooking." Such a powerful and true thing that I have forgotten. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI loved this. I'm someone who has always loved to cook (I come from a family that has a great deal of prideful & traditional Italian recipies), and as time has gone on I've became more interested in preparing meals for myself from scratch and this book, from the way you've articulated it, sounds like it would be something I would greatly enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThis sounded flawlessly rehearsed, which was great. Everything was super clear and, as I said, I'll actually make a point to seek this out. It's probably hidden in a section of Barnes & Noble that I've never been to, but that's half the fun.