Videography
VIDEOGRAPHY:
Here lies a collection of my lifestyle, news and feature videography. The expansion of my videography from first Semester to second Semester, has grown into the many scrolls on this page. Each piece is unique in nature and purpose, all showcasing a solid representation of who I am as a person, what I am interested in producing as a journalist and the range of skills I can offer through video.
THE HERBARIUM:
Dive into a local, South African based Herbarium. This lifestyle piece represents a major part of of my Capstone project that makes up my proudest work, in belonging to Gaia. Tony Dold, the Herbarium botanist tours the Herbarium answering all the 'W" questions along with it. He expands on the importance of engaging and connecting with our surrounding environment and how he refuses to let this connection with earth dissipate.
THE MAKHANDA PROTEST 2021:
On the 25th of May 2021, protests in Makhanda had just hit day 2 of continuation. This news piece shows an update on the situation in Makhanda currently. The ongoing battle between municipality and community is showcased in this raw footage of a stretched out struggle.
XENOPHOBIA IN SOUTH AFRICA
The core inspiration of my Capstone project roots from this video. Understanding Xenophobia in South Africa from neighboring countries perspectives. Xenophobia is trended to only be covered in media when violence breaks out, however I wanted to show that Xenophobia does exist outside of this media coverage. The violence is the extremity of South African's attitude, but the daily comments, action and objectification is equally as damaging. Here 3 African students are interviewed and share their views on the South African complex and what needs to be done to aid South African Xenophobia.
HEARTBREAK
Belonging to yourself is a journey learnt through hardships, heartbreaks and healing. Heartbreak is displayed through routine and the speedbumps of daily life. This piece shows the raw nature of a broken heart living day to day life. How memories move with you and your routine. Surviving it, breathing through it and ultimately forgiving.
PROFILE: THAHASELLO MPHATSOE
PROFILE: THAHASELLO MPHATSOE
Thahasello's core identity and passions are covered in this profile video piece on what makes her, her. Diving straight into the misconceptions surrounding insecurity and makeup in the feminine realm. She shares her personal growth and relationship with herself and how makeup was used as a bridge to embrace her rawest self.
MR. NORKIE: BELONGING TO MAKHANDA
In collaboration with Thahasello Mphatsoe, an interview was conducted with a local Makhanda resident. Directly linking to the core of my expanded topic of Xenophobia's, belonging to a community is explained from a South African perspective. Norkie is a an almost monumental human apart of the Grahamstown community. He takes us through a tour a mental tour of the town just under a century ago.