Alright guys, it’s time to get moving! Here are some simple and effective exercises you can add to your routine to help build muscle in your legs and just your overall strength! 

I had a difficult time uploading the video footage I had originally wanted for a home workout tutorial, so I used footage I filmed before COVID-19 closed the world! First I uploaded the video clips and put them in the appropriate order. Once I had the order selected, I trimmed down the video clips to make sure they weren’t too long, and would still capture the viewer’s attention. Since I was filming myself, it was challenging to get different angles, while also getting angels that gave sufficient information to the viewer. I chose to go with mostly wide frame angles, as it met the needs of the viewer and kept the shots interesting with other people working out in the background. I decided to speed up one of my clips that is a section between exercises to avoid having a dull spot in the middle of the video. Next, I uploaded a voiceover recording, and cut the audio track to fit each of the workouts individually. I also decreased the volume from the original video clip. I wanted to keep the noise of the gym. The sound of weights hitting together gives the viewer an unconscious feeling of being in the gym. Finally I added a white fade transition at the beginning and end of the video, to soften the start and ending just a bit.

After receiving feedback from some classmates, I chose to shorten my final video by trimming some of the video footage, and cutting down non essential areas of my voice over. This took a bit of work, especially with the audio footage. I have a strong tendency to over explain things, especially with subjects I am passionate about, like exercising….so there was some “fat” to trim for sure! I did record an intro clip for the video, but decided to leave it out, considering I was already pushing the length requirements for this video.

Overall, I think the video turned out pretty good! Although I do wish I could have included an intro, I think the explanations for each exercise speaks well to the point of the video. I enjoyed making thins, and hope to make more like them in the future for multiple social media platforms. Personally I have found videos like this to be so helpful, especially for trying to get new workout ideas, or just get motivated to get in the gym! I hope this video provides that same sense of motivation and inspiration to those who watch it!