I used the video editing function of Canva to create this video. Canva only allows you to export an mp4 file but you can adjust the definition of the video up to 4k.
Extended Credits
Creepy House by Tim Venchus from Flickr.com used under CC BY-NC 2.0
Dirt in the ground by Thomas Quine from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
Face by Thomas Quine from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
The Fall of the House of Usher by Thomas Quine from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe exists in the public domain courtesy of Project Gutenberg
Hallway Lighting by J Swanstrom from Flickr.com used under CC BY-NC 2.0
Lightning storm over London by Tom Doel from Flickr.com used under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Madeline Usher by EdenPictures from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
The Mad Woman by Thomas Quine from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
Old Door by Zoe Clarke from Flickr.com used under CC BY-NC 2.0
OUTCAST GROUNDED DREAMS by Skye Jordan FT. Quiana Nadine from digccmixter used under CC BY 4.0
The Phantom Hag by Thomas Quine from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Thomas Quine from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
Roderick Usher by EdenPictures from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
The Sign of the Four by Thomas Quine from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
Wuthering Heights by Thomas Quine from Flickr.com used under CC BY 2.0
The blog post, The Fall of the House of Usher by Sara DeRoo created under CC BY 4.0
Hi Sara!
From the moment I read your title, I knew I would be experiencing some dark, eerie vibes. It’s pretty clear that your video is an interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. While I haven’t had the opportunity to read the short story myself, it appears that your video includes snippets of text referencing characters and various plots. While I do think the images used helped establish mood and illustrate the story, the amount of bulk text on some of the images was a tad distracting–if not overwhelming at times. I found myself trying to pause to read, instead of just letting the video play. So my suggestion would be to minimize the text wherever possible and focus more on narrating through the images alone. The timing and pace felt good, though I found the audio to contrast a bit with the tone/mood of the story. Overall, great work! 🙂
Hi Sara,
I really liked the grim theme of the video featuring the works of writers like Poe. I as well haven’t read that particular story but I am familiar with the tone of Poe’s work and the images you use definitely reflect that. I liked the text added to the images to be more immersive for someone who isn’t familiar with that particular short story. I did think the images changed a little bit quickly with the text being read but overall it was very true to the theme! Awesome job Sara!
I absolutely loved your video! The storytelling was engaging, and the way you combined imagery, music, and animation really brought The Fall of the House of Usher to life. The eerie atmosphere was perfect for the story, and the visuals complemented the mood beautifully.
The only small suggestion I have is to increase the duration of each slide, especially for the longer text sections. Some of the text was a bit difficult to read before it transitioned to the next slide. Slightly longer timing would make it easier to absorb all the details without feeling rushed.