Author: mayallevo

This Semester started off like any other. I was reluctant to begin classes again. With classes came stress, anxiety, and fatigue. However, with classes also came human interaction… (I am foreshadowing a little.)

One of my classes was Video Production I with Melody Gilbert. Who would turn out to be the teacher that “did”. She is an award-winning independent documentary filmmaker. I have watched a few of the documentaries she has produced, but one that really made me raise my eyebrows was Silicone Soul.

She introcduced me to many things, like the 5-shot sequence and vo/sot/vo. I did not even know that “vo” meant “voice over”, or what a “voice” over even was! If you want to see my first video me putting a “voice over” into practice then click here! It went kind of horrible. Believe me I have evolved.

I learned that a “voice over” should go along with the story. I think of it as the narrator. Also here you see my first attempt at a 5 shot sequence, which also went horribly. I do not think I understood at that time that there are multiple ways to catch these shots. I was not seeing through the camera’s eye. 

I completely jumped the gun! I forgot to say before we did any learning about the camera, or the angles, or the shots, we had to pick our beats! Some chose their sororities, others chose poetry, and I chose sports. I know, what a cliche! However, this beat about sports was different. My beat was truly about the female athletes of Nsu. I wanted to learn about their routines and habits. An athlete is more than just the jersey on as field, field being the operative word. My first actual interview was with Jayla Barfield, who was a first-year sophomore on the Varsity Nsu Cheer team. Click here if you want to watch! This video was also my first attempt at a vo/sot/vo. It was pretty fun and probably one of my most favorite videos to make. I asked her what was her opinion on some people not considering cheerleaders athletes. She shares her thoughts ont that and how other athletes should prepare for a game/ performance. Following that I did an interview with former LHSSA athlete Donna Cooper as she gave us a recap of the Lady demons vs. Stephen F. Austin State University game. She also gave me some insights into an athletes mindset when it is time to perform. This video also gave me my first glimpse of practice to being a news anchor.Practicing being a news anchor was quite a time. With this new criteria in Video Production I, came multiple bloopers of “stand ups”. I found it very awkward. No longer was I narrator behind the camera, I was the story-teller in front! I became a part of the scene. However, it was fun to get out of my comfort zone. Actually this whole class was me getting out of my comfort zone. Just when I finally felt like I was embracing this whole new experience of being a story-teller, there was a plot twist. Covid 19 Hit the world. Face masks became the new accessories, hand sanitizer the new lotion, and disinfectant spray the new perfume. Fear and pandemonium was everywhere (and so was the virus). Seeing as the world around us was going through a pandemic, citizens were asked to stay home. So schools,places of worship, and all non-essential businesses were closed. Whatever had to be done had to get executed at home. This meant I had to be a story-teller at home, and sometimes in my rob. However, I would not have had it any other way. This season has shown the world just what we are made of, whether it be good or bad. Finally, this season has shown the spiritual how to have faith over fear. Below are some bloopers and some clips of what I’ve been doing during quarantine!

Beauty is about finding the right fit,

the most natural fit.

To be perfect, avoid trying to be something you’re not.

-Rick Riordan.

To find some of the makeup products I used go to Juvia’s place online store or Ulta.

My life lately has been a record on repeat. I go to work, I come home, and I go to sleep. I’ve been trying to do different things from keeping myself from going stir crazy. I’ve done a little baking, a little painting, and a whole lot of makeup! I hope everyone is staying safe at home! Click the link above to see how I learned to make homemade buttercream icing!

One thing I know for certain is that our Lady Demons do NOT give up! Our ladies did not win their match against SFA, but they played their hrdest and I am sure they will work hard to get the “W” next time. So, watch the video, see how the game went, and you might even get to meet a few players!

Love, Maya ❤

This is my very first practice stand-up! It was very interesting. Kind of made me feel like a reporter for KSLA. Hopefully you will see the difference in my final cut nest week!

What is an athlete? Webster’s Dictionary defines an athlete as “any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength.” This is a cheerleader. They’re the athletes that breathe that spirit into the game. Watch this interview with Jayla Barfield and get an inside look into the game day experience with an Northwestern State University Varsity Cheerleader. If you want to learn more about this sport or want to try out click the link above!

Any one who has ever been good at anything will tell you that preparation is key! It is all about what you put in your body, the music you listen to, the stuff you read, and the gear you have. If you’re an athlete that wears shoes, then its about how you lace them up! Here we have our starting forward for the Lady Demons showing us one of the ways she prepares. I did all of the editing for this post on Premiere Pro. Fork ’em! Your favorite feminist… Maya Levo. Stay Loved, Stay Blessed.

So, today was quite interesting on class. This was my very first time shooting a 5 shot sequence and editing a video! This has nothing to do with my website. I was just learning video techniques. This was really cool and now I feel like I can do YouTube tutorials like I’ve been wanting to! Such excitement. If you want to learn about some other video techniques click here!

She remembered who she was and the game changed

— Lalah Delilah

The world has always underestimated the women. Girls have constantly been told, you can’t do this and you can’t do that. But they can. This website is designed to share with you the power of the female. Throughout this semester I will try my best to share with you the female athletes successes, failure, trials, and personalities. So, without further ado….