New Yerevan

My experience making this video was very difficult in the beginning until I got use to the software because I had never used any editing program before.

I enjoyed learning how to edit a video, I understand how music videos and other videos on Youtube.com are edited and how they come out really nice.

I didn't enjoy the frustration in the beginning remembering where to find effects and adding things I didn't know how to do.

From the making of this video I have leaned how to use a editing program because I never have and also it was my first time in front of the camera like that.

I can use these skills I learned on making more videos and editing more videos. Making this video helped me learn how Yerevan, Armenia is changing in many good ways.

1. My experience making this video was very complicated at times mainly because it is a new software and its a totally different experience than iMovie.

2.I enjoyed learning the new software and this movie making encouraged me to make videos at home too and also edit them.

3. Making this video was a great experience because it opened a video and gave me new interests.

4. I can see these skills fitting perfectly in my future because for college and other careers everything is more technological based and if I didn't it would be harder to learn in the future.

5. Making this video helped me learn about my heritage because I never took the time before to learn more about Aintab, and making this video I learned allot about where my family came from.

Immigration Video

From making this video, I have learned quite a lot about my Armenian heritage. All the research I had done for this project helped me better understand how the Armenians have come to spread into many parts of the world and the reasons as to why. Also, what I found to be very interesting was the fact that this project made me find out the main reason why I am currently living in America.

During the making of this video. I have acquired the knowledge of many new techniques in which I can make better quality videos in a shorter time span using Final Cut Express HD. I enjoyed cutting out the bloopers out of the video; however it would have been nice to add them into the end of the video (to lighten up the mood). On the other hand, I didn't enjoy having to add too many pictures, sure they're nice and all, but too much can take away the point that you're trying to make; people start to look at the pictures instead of listening to what you have to say. If it was up to me, I would let the students of mine work on the project as they please, and if they had am opinion about something, I would take the time to consider it instead of having the video be the way that I want it.. after all, it is their video.

The making of this video was not easy, but it was not difficult. Halfway in between is more like it. It was something new for me to do, so it was done. So in a way it was fun to do something new, but purely because it was new. It was a new experience, therefore interesting, but it wasn't didn't really capture my interests, it simply isn't something that I'd like to constantly do. So, aside from that, I suppose that it wasn't too bad. Gradually though the more I learned about the program the more i was able to do. Also I learned a little something on video editing while learning a bit of famous Armenians and Armenian-Americans, because I had to research all of that in order to do this project. Yes, I learned a good deal of things, but I'm really not sure how much of it will be useful to me in the future, so I guess this project's uses will last me until the end of this class, but at least it will do something at all.

My Video Reflection: Armenian Americans

Your experience making the video. What did you enjoy about the process? What didn't you enjoy about the process? What have your learned from making this video? How can you use some of these skills gained in the process for your future?
How did making this video help you learn more about your Armenian heritage?

PLEASE CHECK GRAMMAR AND SPELLING AS THESE WILL BE APART OF YOUR OVERALL GRADE FOR THE PROJECT. 

My Video Reflection: Armenian Migration

I really enjoyed making this video and the entire process. I admit that it was a struggle to continue editing for such a long period of time. The editing process was very difficult at first, because I had never used Final Cut before. However, now I feel more comfortable using this software program. My favorite part of the process was adding transitions and importing pictures and videos. This was not only the easiest part of the process, but they were also the most fun to do. I enjoyed it because I was able to add unique transitions and pictures to improve my video and make it look better. However, there were also some things I didn't really enjoy. For example, my least favorite part of making this video was key-framing. I struggled with this process a lot. Even though by the end, I was able to successfully add key-framing it took a long time to accomplish for me. I learned a lot by making this video. I learned more about the editing process, and now I feel like I have a better understanding of media. The skills gained making this video include editing, making a DVD, and even being able to speak well publicly. Overall, this video helped me to understand more about my Armenian heritage, because I was able to learn more about Armenian migration and their reasons for coming to the United States.

While making this video i learned how hard it is too make a video from when you start the script all the way too actually recoding it and editing it. One thing that I had enjoyed about the process was when I was recording. Recording my video was a different experience, also one thing that I learned from this project is how to edit video's, and how too create a DVD. I think this is positive experience because i could probably use this knowledge to get into a better college, or even a better job so this might have opened up more doors for my future. This project also helped me learn about my Armenian heritage by my searching up things I didn't know such as that about 90% of apricots distributed to the U.S.A. are from Malatya. Almost as everything everything has its down sides such as one thing I was not good at was the editing which had taken me awhile.

My Video Reflection: The Journey to Marash

My experience making this video was fun. Overall I had a blast making it. At first I thought it would be boring, and I would dread making it, but as I started to search for pictures of Marash, I realized this is not as bad as a I assumed it would be. I enjoyed the filming of my video. I never knew filming yourself can be fun. I have never been in a studio before where there are so many machines. I thought it was very cool to learn about different machines in a studio. I did not really like how it took a while to finish, and we had to actually make a script. It was a good technique to make a script, but I just don't like making things like that. I learned how to pan and zoom in on final cut express. I have never really used a video editing tool before. I thought it was interesting to learn new things. If I'm ever making a video in the future, I know what to do. I know how to zoom, and pan pictures and videos. I know how to add different effects to make a video seem more enjoyable than it already is. I learned new things about Marash that I did not know before. Making this video, I learned that Marash is famous for ice cream and shalab.

My Armenian Lineage

I had a relatively negative experience making this video. I am not particularly skilled at the media aspect of this class and, unfortunately, I think this shows in the final video. However, that is not to say I didn't enjoy the project at times. I found learning how to edit was not as difficult as I imagined it to be. Final Cut Express's controls were relatively simple and even thought it could be confusing at times, after I was properly educated in it's use by Ms. V, I believed I have learned all that I need about it.

Although the aim of the project (and even the name of my video) was to learn more about my Armenian heritage and lineage, I found that I was just rehashing the knowledge that I already had about my family and that I did not really learn anything new about the Armenian side of my family.

My Video: Armenian Americans

I enjoyed putting effects on this video but what I didn't enjoy is writing in English what I'm saying. I learned lot of things while I'm making this video. I never used final cut express but now I know how to use it. in the future I can use those skills that I learned to make videos.

This video helped me learn more about Armenians that moved to United State of America. Now I know how Armenians succeeded in United State.

If you like Armenian music please check my youtube account "hovigisthebest1."

Russian Based Armenian Buisness promises 8 million dollars to the Armenia Hayasan fund

The President of Armenia attended a dinner for the Armenia Hayastan fund in Moscow and 150 Russian-based Armenia Entrepreneurs promised 8 million dollars to be given to the fund. This money can be used to restore water irrigation systems in Artsakh. This is good because it was vital to the area and those who live in that area.

http://www.a1plus.am/en/official/2010/11/17/dinner

Mahmoud Ahmadineja:"The peoples of the region must live in peace and friendship."

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thinks that the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement is possible through negotiations, justice and mutual respect.

"The peoples of the region must live in peace and friendship." We are neighbors and cannot ignore our neighborhood. This is geography and history. If we try to resolve own problems fairly and friendly, solutions will be found to all problems,” Ahmadinejad said in an interview with Lider Azerbaijani.

“We repeatedly stated that Iran is willing to assist resolution of the conflict. We think the regional problems must be settled by the countries of the region. The interference of foreigners can escalate the conflict. Let the negotiations be continued and maybe a solution will be found with the help of God,” he said.

I think he is right, the war should stop because we are neighbors and we have been neighbors for a long time. if we support each other we can be good and strong countries.

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War on the Chess Board

Armenian Zaven Andriasyan has tied the first game with Artyom Timofeev, a well know Russian chess master. In the 2010 Cup of Russia, two classic games are played, and with one ending in a tie, a victory in the next match could decide the victor of the cup. Andriasyan defeated Vladmir Potkin in the semi-finals to advance to the finals.

PanArmenian Article

BOMB!

False bomb alert

"Yesterday evening the Armenian Rescue Service received an alarm about a bomb placed in the hall of public council at the Ministry of Defense".

"Later in the day, the service police reported the alarm as a hoax. Rescuers found no explosive device hidden in the vicinity of the Ministry".

If there was a bomb place at the Ministry of Defense, I wonder who and why someone would do such thing to Armenia.

Only 18% of Armenian Community in Istanbul know Armenian?!

Turkologist Ruben Melkonyan said that the Armenian community of Turkey faces numerous problems, including education. Around 47 Armenian schools operated in Istanbul during the 1970's. There are about 16 Armenian Schools in Istanbul today with 3,000 students. In the Armenian School, they do not learn about Armenian history. The Turkish policy is that, teachers should be only teaching Turkish history and language. Melkonyan, visited many of these Armenian schools, and he asked the students why they do not speak Armenian in Armenian schools. The students replied saying that it's not allowed and many of the teachers don't speak it, so why should they?. Only 18% of the Armenian community of Istanbul knows the Armenian language and uses it.

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I just think it's really sad that only 18% Armenians actually know the language. That is horrible. I just assumed that people in Istanbul, Turkey would know about the Armenian Culture, and Language then other European countries. I was just shocked, that the percentage was low. If it was about 50-60% it would have been better because that would be more than half of Istanbul.

New Members

"Two players have joined Hatis Basketball Club" ( a club from Armenian ), Ivana Podrug (Croatia) and Olympia Scott (U.S.) arrived in Yerevan to train for Euro Cup Tournament match against Dinamo-GUVD.

Hatis- Dinamo-GUVD game is scheduled for November 18 in Yerevan's Mika Stadium"

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The Disabled Being Neglected?

"Disabled people are neglected in Armenia. Wherever they go, they receive a negative answer. No one but their parents seems to care for them."

This was said by Nvard Mirzoyan, Chairwoman of "Mariam", an NGO seeking to help the disabled. NGOs "Mariam" and "Zeitun" have over 500 children registered, but in Armenia there are over 180,000 disabled people, 115,278 of whom are under 18 years old.

Currently, the government gives out pensions of anywhere between 8,000 and 11,200 AMD to disabled people. However, the Chairwoman of Zeitun NGO Zina Asatyran says this is not sufficient, as "(the disabled) cannot even buy medicine with the money." Both NGOs have appealed to businessmen and the government for assistance but have received no help. Asatyran said she has always "supported the authorities, thinking that they implement right policy" but that she understands "I have been wrong."

Source: http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2010/11/17/invalid

Armenian Class

Armenian Class

I think period 2 Armenian is a great class. It is really fun and you get to learn about Armenia and how to use computers. Also you get to meet other Armenians you never knew. However it is possible that this class could be better. Perhaps if we get to listen to music or have some free computer time it should make it a lot more fun. Anyways this was a fun class and do look forward to taking it again.

Vanes Martirosyan: Undefeated

An amateur boxer, Vanes Martirosyan, is 28-0 with 17 KO's. Pretty incredible, but a Cuban boxer has called him out. He said:

“I’ve proven myself, especially this year. Now I want to let Vanes and fans around the world know that when you talk and my name comes out of your mouth, you better be ready to back it up. If Vanes spent as much time in the gym as he did on the Internet talking about real fighters, he might have been a world champion by now.”

So Vanes had something to say back to him:

"Lara is making me shake in my boots (said in a mocking tone). Didn't I make it clear that I want to fight top 10 guys? I'm done with amateurs. I don't want to be involved in his little American dream bullsh*t."

"Lara needs to get off my nuts. I'm not his golden ticket. I said I want champions or top rated guys. Lara can go get a belt then we can talk," he said.

Sounds like an epic fight is going to happen soon.

PanArmenia Article

Armenian Music Band Goes Big

Almazian’s Obsession launches soundtrack recording for Emir Kusturica and Johnny Depp’s new movie

October 30, 2010 - 18:19 AMT 14:19 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Almazian’s Obsession music band, guided by violinist Khachatur Almazian and cellist Tamara Savic launched the soundtrack recording for Cold Water, new movie by Emir Kusturica and Johnny Depp.

This has not been the first experience of the band’s collaboration with the renowned director.

In 2008, the band was personally selected by Kusturica to open his first Kustendorf Film and Music Festival in 2008

In March 2010, Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra performed in Yerevan, on the invitation of Khachatur Almazian, assisted by the Ministry of Culture.

A road-movie in Palestinian territory, called Cold Water is the story of Palestinian from Berlin, back to Middle East for the funerals of hs father and the wedding of her brother. The few kilometers between Gaza and Ramallah will become for him the journey of his life.

Almazian’s Obsession was born at the end of 2007 with the premise of changing the approach towards classical music with a mission to fuse brilliant virtuosity with feminine beauty. This unique ensemble, established by violinist Khachatur Almazian, cellist Tamara Savic and 20 attractive ladies with exceptional musical talent, was labeled by the media as the "New Classic for the New Millennium". Their repertoire, in classical crossover style, combines classical pieces in new arrangements, compositions written and dedicated exclusively to them, as well as some popular tunes.