Smriti Singh Revisions and Citations

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Hello there all, welcome to my revised e-poem walkthrough. Even watching my e-poem almost two months later after creation, I really liked the aura and story I was able to build using Ellie Goulding’s instrumental music, different transitions available on Camtasia, the movement of the text of poetry from the poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”

[0:28] The words “By William Wordsworth” appear on screen

And also just the overall effect that I was able to create; it’s a whimsical pick-up to me almost, and the only concrete revisions I conducted on the e-poem itself was cropping out the little icon from the bottom of the screen. So you’ll notice that when we play it today, we won’t see much of that. I kept all the scenes, music, and text exactly the same, as I was really happy with the effect it was able to portray.

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In today’s walkthrough, I’ll be focusing a little bit more on the citations used specifically in this video, so a lot of the works that I used from Michelle Phan, how she created them as original works, and how I chose to use her pieces in ways that created kind of a work of my own. So, in my last walkthrough, which you can find right here (scrolls over walkthrough on YouTube), I was able to give more details about the inspiration for my poem of choice: “I Wandered as Lonely as a Cloud.”

[1:34] Web page of poem

You’ll learn that I found out about this poem through English class; one of my friends read it aloud to me, and also I combined the philosophy of this poem with that of Michelle Phan, who you will soon learn is a very inspirational role model to me. Using these pieces in a personal and progressive way, I really wanted to showcase the meaning of the poem in a more modern twist. If you are interested in my specific thought process and choice for the videos, please check out this walkthrough, as I really do talk about it more in this piece.

[2:16] Google search of Michelle Phan, scrolling through her website

So, Michelle Phan is formally known as an American makeup demonstrator and entrepreneur who became a notable YouTube personality. She now has her own website, her own makeup line, and has created hundreds of videos on beauty, health, wellness, and just general life advice really. YouTube has empowered Phan and enabled her to share her passions and expertise with the world, resulting in her success with multiple company partnerships and the launching of her own initiatives. I think what makes her such a unique individual is that she, you know, carried this passion for makeup, filmed it, put it on online, and that enabled her whole career to really take off and her influence to really spread. Some of the clips that I chose from Phan utilized various key moments of her life, and we can go ahead and take a look at them in order.

[3:19] Words on an orange background read, “7 sources, citation info, and themes will be shown!”

[3:25] “Back to Basic Beauty” by Michelle Phan plays
As the video plays, a green text bubble appears with the words, “poet could not be but gay in such jocund company.” 
Then, in an orange speech bubble at the bottom of the screen: “Themes: showcasing her sister, the start of a new year, and enhancing natural beauty!”
A blue arrow points to Phan’s icon picture in the bottom right hand of the video. In it, the words “Notice her original icon marking her works!”

[4:13]  “My New Chapter” by Michelle Phan plays
In an orange speech bubble: “Themes: Familial roots, self-reflection, one’s place in the universe.”
In a green text bubble: I gazed-and gazed- but little thought What wealth to me the show had brought.”

[5:19] “Dear Dreamer” by Michelle Phan plays
In an orange speech bubble: “Themes: Potential, magic of thoughts, uniqueness.”
In a green text bubble: “Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkly on the milky way.”

[6:05] “How to de-stress” by Michelle Phan plays
In an orange speech bubble: “Themes: Exploration, unwinding, mindfulness.”
In a green text bubble: “For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, 
They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude.”

[6:46] “Let’s go GLAMPING” by Michelle Phan plays
In an orange speech bubble: “Themes: appreciating nature, self-reflection, creating memories.”
In a green speech bubble: “And then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the daffodils.”

[7:16] “Catch My Heart” by Michelle Phan plays
In a green speech bubble: “Then thousand I saw at a glance Tossing their heads in a sprightly dance.”
In an orange speech bubble: “Themes: Observation, music, exhilaration.”

[8:00] “Rouge in Love” by Michelle Phan plays
In an orange speech bubble: “Themes: Power of encounter, belief in others, thankfulness, love.”
In a green speech bubble: “When all at once, I saw a crowd A host of golden daffodils.”

[9:03] End of sources; YouTube on screen
These sources blend really well in the paralleling of stories in Phan’s life. These sources explored are all part of her personal creation. She individually planned each part with purpose. The “Back to Basic Beauty” video, for example, is targeted at adolescents and young adult women just exploring the field of beauty and makeup. Pieces like “Rouge in Love” showcase stories of her own life, instilling hope and an appreciation for self-created joy in life for us. My favorite source Phan used is called “Dear Dreamer.” It was like a letter from her straight to me, discussing the futileness of listening to other’s opinions and advice all the time, and instead dancing to the beat of one’s own drum. At the end of the day, that is what will matter most.

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Phan’s style is glamorous, creative, and very expressive, using components of art, makeup, decor, family, friends, and experiences in order to transform one’s environment into something that they can grow from, like in “GLAMPING.” They can have fun and experience memories with close friends, like in a concert, and find a piece of their own selves through travel and discovery. As you can tell by my explanation of sources here, Phan’s works are original pieces that I’ve snipped and woven into a piece of its own, conveying many of the themes Phan works into. For more information on my specific analysis and integration into the poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” please feel free to check out my original e-poem walkthrough. I hope you enjoyed this video on the citation and use of sources, and I’ll see you again soon!

One of Phan’s videos plays. She is canoeing with a friend on a peaceful day.

Phan: Nature is the best place to find beauty and inspiration because its natural, pure, and simple. For this new year, I’m going to get back in touch with my basics, and this is a great tutorial for all teens watching who are new to beauty. Welcome!

[3:39] The words “Back to Basic” appear in a flowery font against a tan background.

Phan appears against a light blue background now

Phan: The first step to restarting your beauty routine is taking care of your skin.

[3:45] In a green speech bubble, the words “A poet could not be but gay in such jocund company.” 
Then, the words “Let’s Get Started” appear against the same tan background.

Phan:  If you want your skin to look good, it has to feel good. Hydration is key, and Jose Maran’s argan oil is currently my must have for supple, smooth skin

[3:55] Phan applies some of the oil to her skin
In an orange speech bubble at the bottom of the screen: “Themes: showcasing her sister, the start of a new year, and enhancing natural beauty!”

Argan oil provides incredible moisture retention because the oil contains eighty percent unsaturated fatty acid, and it’s more stable in sunlight than any other antioxidants.

[4:05] In a blue text bubble: “Notice her original icon marking her works!”

So, it’s perfect to wear during the daytime. It has natural healing benefits for scars and can reduce skin inflammation.

[4:14] A new video from Phan plays. 
In a grey speech bubble at the bottom of the screen: “My New Chapter”