“Dust, Deco, & Depression” by Breanna Butler. License CC0.
Audio Editing: Cyberlink AudioDirector 365
Video Editing: Cyberlink PowerDirector 365
Audio Credit
“Yes! We Have No Bananas” by Golden Gate Orchestra; Silver; Cohn in the Internet Archive. Licensed under Public Domain.
Video Credits
“The Plow That Broke the Plains” by the US Department of Agriculture in the National Archives and Records Administration. Licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal.
“‘Frisco in Grip of Strike!” by Pathé News and RKO Distributing Corp in Library of Congress. Licensed under Unknown.
Image Credits (in order of appearance)
“Old Timer Structural Worker” by Lewis Hinein Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain. {Title Card}
“Art Deco interior with furniture by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann” uploaded by Neoclassicism Enthusiast in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain.
“Sorting the Mail” by Reginald Marsh in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain.
“Hooverville” uploaded by Hmalcolm03 in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Huts and Unemployed” by Berenice Abbott in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain.
“Cochise County Courthouse Bisbee Arizona ArtDecoDoors” by Peter Bronski in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain.
“American Union Bank” by the National Archives in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain.
“Unemployment Rally in DC: 1930” uploaded by Washington Area Spark in Flickr. Licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
“Skid Row” by Dorothea Lange in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain.
“Chrysler Building” uploaded by Magnus Manske in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC Attribution 2.0.
“Neuwielier – End of Prohibition – 6 Apr MC – Allentown PA” uploaded by user Atwngirl in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain.
“5 December 1933: U.S. Prohibition Ends!” uploaded by Thomas Cizauskas in Flickr. Licensed under PDM 1.0.
“After End of Prohibition New York Times 1933” uploaded by user Adeletron 3030 in Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Public Domain.
“Aspects of Negro Life: From Slavery to Reconstruction” by Aaron Douglas in New York Public Library Digital Collections. Licensed under Public Domain.
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Hi Breanna,
Nice video! It does a great job of highlighting the huge gap between wealth and poverty in the 1920s and 1930s. The theme comes through clearly showing how the rich kept thriving while the working class struggled. The choice of “Yes! We Have No Bananas” was a nice choice as it’s upbeat, old-time feel paired with images of hardship, it adds an ironic twist that makes the message even stronger. The historical footage and artwork were really well chosen, not just illustrating the time period but also adding more depth to the audio. I especially liked the contrast between glamorous Art Deco spaces and the tough realities of the Great Depression. The pacing felt smooth and natural, even though it didn’t follow the music’s beats exactly. If anything, adding a few zoom-ins or slight timing changes in certain moments could make some scenes stand out even more. Overall, this was an engaging and well-put-together video. It really captured the struggle versus prosperity of the time, making it both visually and emotionally impactful.
Hi Breanna! I love how your video included video snippets instead of just photos. The addition of the videos honed in on your message of hardship in the depression. The theme was hit harder as the video went on, really making it explicit for your viewers. The images enhanced the meaning of the audio, and I liked how when the song started singing about not having bananas, you showed pictures of wealthy interiors of houses. The pacing felt a little offbeat with the music, but it still worked fine. To fix this, I would maybe reorder your photos/videos to where it flowed a little better. Great job overall!
Hey Breanna, I really enjoyed your video! You did a great job of highlighting the dirty, gritty nature of the lower-class in the early 1900s. Your video was great at highlighting just how depressing it could be to live as a factory worker in early America. Your video was a bit over the 1 minute mark, and I noticed a few spots where your music was a little offbeat from the visuals. Other than these 2 areas, I really enjoyed your video, and felt that the audio and visual choices fit the gritty theme nicely. Great job overall!