Feedback - Was it a success?

In terms of how many found it engaging and informative (therefore meeting the criteria for my project's goal) then it was a great success. The majority of the 30 people I asked said they did find it useful. While this certainly shows that there is some quantitative success, I would like to acknowledge the oral criticism I received.

Many think it could have been done better, there are some parts where I stutter a bit which should have been recorded again and the overall production that went into the visuals is in need of improvement; it would seem that my  demographic would enjoy the video more if it had clearer illustrations with colour, the type I intended to do if I had time.

I do not have any time left for improving this project but if I were to do it again, then I would consider starting production earlier as to ensure some clear and really aesthetic digital drawings. The use of colour (or lack of) seemed to be the area I received the most criticism, a digital illustration would otherwise allow for quick colouring - if the audience were to believe a different palette were necessary then this could be redone easily too.

Following my presentation with my supervisor, it was suggested that I consider providing some evidence of feedback in order to further prove my claim that the video was helpful or successful in achieving the aims I had established at the beginning of the project - i.e. to create an engaging and informative educational video on the Third Crusade. In the video below, I was able to organise a small focus group to give some feedback after viewing my final video. Their feedback more or less confirmed the feedback given to me from the original 30 people however, I have nonetheless compiled a short video to showcase their thoughts and reactions; one thing I would say is that it was great being able to watch them react to my video and learn more about a subject I am interested in.

Audience Feedback - EPQ from Eughan Wooding on Vimeo.