Hello, my name is Kam Johnson, and I am a film major at Old Dominion University. I have\u00a0
been working with and creating media for about two and a half years. I first found my\u00a0
interest in this field right before graduating high school, which led me to pursue it more\u00a0
seriously in college. Currently, I am part of a media organization within ODU and work part-time for a media company called Lucid Perspectives. Lucid Perspectives is based in\u00a0
downtown Norfolk and was founded by Franklin Orozco. At this job, I help film a podcast\u00a0
and\u00a0assist\u00a0clients who work with Lucid Perspectives to build and create their brand. The\u00a0
company focuses on businesses that need a social media presence.\u00a0
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In addition to this work, I also create my own media under the name Confused Media. I\u00a0
post my work on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The types of media featured on my\u00a0
platforms include podcasts, music visuals, and branding projects for individuals in the\u00a0
Tidewater area of Virginia. Alongside my academic and creative work, I am also a cadet in\u00a0
the Army ROTC program at Old Dominion University. I plan to work in the public affairs\u00a0
branch of the military to further develop my\u00a0expertise\u00a0and to help contribute to the media\u00a0
that our nation puts out. All these experiences have given me hands-on knowledge that\u00a0
allows me to be a reliable source when reflecting and giving valid opinions about different\u00a0
forms of media.\u00a0
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In today\u2019s world, the media plays a vital role in everyday life. I find myself consuming\u00a0
various forms of media throughout the day, including film, short-form content, and other\u00a0
digital media. Watching several types of content within a 24-hour time span has shown me that not everything released to the public is perfect. Because of my strong interest in film,\u00a0
my eyes naturally pick up mistakes and creative choices made by content creators.\u00a0
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At times, I can be slightly biased due to my natural interest in comedy and action thrillers. I also tend to consume more short-form media compared to longer formats. However, I am self-aware of these preferences, which allows my critiques and opinions to remain well-rounded when reviewing any form of media. Some of my favorite media projects include films such as Jumanji,\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0the Millers, and The Heat, along with other similar comedic thrillers.\u00a0
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When it comes to short-form content, I believe\u00a0Druski\u00a0has perfected the format. His approach to creating and posting skits is a process that I feel should be studied by future content creators. Another creator I enjoy is Desi Banks, who follows a similar style and posting format. I am also inspired by music videos produced by Lyrical Lemonade, a channel founded by Cole Bennett. The way their videos are shot and edited, along with their use of angles and environments, has heavily influenced me. These types of content set out the bar for my expectations, but I\u00a0remain\u00a0an open-minded creator who is fully capable of forming fair critiques toward all media projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hello, my name is Kam Johnson, and I am a film major at Old Dominion University. I have\u00a0been working with and creating media for about two and a half years. I first found my\u00a0interest in this field right before graduating high school, which led me to pursue it more\u00a0seriously in college. Currently, I am part… <\/p>\n