Video Script

I finished my sound recording after several unsuccessful attempts. Its amazing how different your voice sounds on a recording. I never realized how monotone I sound when I speak. I also did not realize how deep my voice was. I noticed as I recorded my script, that I could barely make out the inflections in my voice as I read my script. It took me several times to make a track that had inflections. I noticed that I slur some words and mispronounce others. Throughout the whole ordeal, I felt as though I was listening to another person talk about my life.

However, I do think this project has helped me a great deal. I improved my speaking skills. This assignment has forced me to speak more clearly and with emphasis. In the past I spoke lazily. I also felt that this project has made me comfortable telling other people about myself. Something is lost when you write an essay or blog about yourself. It feels kind of anonymous and impersonal. It's easier. When you talk about yourself outloud for another person, even when its just a recording, it's more emotional. I felt almost embarrassed talking about myself being upset in my story. You actually hear what you wrote and take more of it in. When I just write, I don't really grasp the full effect of the words. But, when I speak them aloud I feel like they actually mean something.