Proposal
For my video mash-up I decided to tackle the topic of LGBT rights or the lack thereof. This is a topic that is close to my heart as I have various family members who fall into the LGBT label. I have a strong opinion in the controversy surrounding LGBT rights, and this is my chance to vocalize my opinion. The ignorance of the population of the world that do not accept the LGBT community is absolutely atrocious, and while I am not expecting that my video will change the opinions of an entire population of people, I hope that my video will reach the LGBT community and to show that there are people in the world that accept them for who they are and are fighting for their rights as much as they are. This is such a historic topic because of the way that members of the LGBT community are treated in our country. Various states have taken it upon themsleves to pass laws stating that members of the LGBT community are permitted to be married, but all other rights are not rewarded to them. This is a change that I hope to see happen in my lifetime, and I believe that the more publicity the issue gets, the more likely it is to change.
This is a risky topic to cover because of the amount of controversy surrounding it. There are many opinionated people out there, and the topic is definitely one to stir up opinions. It is also risky because depending on the images, video clips, and music that I choose to use, it could potentially offend someone that considers themselves part of the LGBT community.
For my video, I envision there to be images and video clips that represent both sides of the argument, with words that fully support my opinion. I think it is important for the video to include both sides because there needs to be more awareness of how poor individuals in the LGBT community are treated. I want to use pictures and video clips that connect to the viewers pathos in hope that they will continue watching, and even share it with friends, family, coworkers, or anyone and everyone that they can.
I would also love to use the song, "Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The song covers the topic perfectly and it is one of the only songs that I have ever heard that has taken this topic and expressed positive opinions of it. There are a few more songs on this page that I would also like to include!
This is a risky topic to cover because of the amount of controversy surrounding it. There are many opinionated people out there, and the topic is definitely one to stir up opinions. It is also risky because depending on the images, video clips, and music that I choose to use, it could potentially offend someone that considers themselves part of the LGBT community.
For my video, I envision there to be images and video clips that represent both sides of the argument, with words that fully support my opinion. I think it is important for the video to include both sides because there needs to be more awareness of how poor individuals in the LGBT community are treated. I want to use pictures and video clips that connect to the viewers pathos in hope that they will continue watching, and even share it with friends, family, coworkers, or anyone and everyone that they can.
I would also love to use the song, "Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The song covers the topic perfectly and it is one of the only songs that I have ever heard that has taken this topic and expressed positive opinions of it. There are a few more songs on this page that I would also like to include!