15/5 #10

This week was a SUPER busy week for Global Solutions. Everyone has been working individually on their own assignments. Suhwa and I have been working to create the various animations and interactions, Ali has been working on putting the content together so that we can see exactly what text will be on each page, and Sunny and Suhwa have been working to edit existing videos and create storyboards for new videos. Since we are each working on different aspects it was a bit difficult to see the project as a cohesive, however, I have found that sharing with each other what as we develop helps us all to see the project as a whole. I am so excited that our group is able to produce great quality work independently and also that we are able to come together as needed and work as a team. For example, Sunny and I met with Dr. Powell and some alumni of the program to record some new videos. Tour expectations were greatly exceeded and we were able to get some great footage in addition to what we had initially intended to record.

Personally this week, along with the usual PM duties I have been working relentlessly on creating the some of the animations that we need for the project and the css style sheet for all the template HTML pages that we will need. This has been quite a tedious task, as I am also trying to prepare for the comprehensive exams; however, thanks to EDIT 7550, I kind of have a better handle on managing my time and resources. With that said, I am pleased to announce that we finally assigned some work to our consultants!!! We have Darin creating some really simple animations for us and Lisa doing a little research. It feels great to have the extra help and I just hope that in the next week or so, we will be able to put the rest of our consultants to work!

In the next week we plan to:
1. Wrap-up animation development
2. Finish content layout
3. Continue video editing
4. Begin creating transcripts for some of the completed videos
5. Input completed animations and videos in HTML pages
6. Upload HTML pages to russia.uga server
7. Upload completed videos to UGA streaming server
8. Get ready for dress rehearsal

As the showcase dress rehearsal lurks in the near future, Global solutions will be working around the clock to get as much of the product completed by that time, so that we will have sufficient time after the showcase to make revisions and also to conduct evaluations. However, as usual I have great confidence in our team and client and I can say without a doubt that we will be able to create a GREAT product.