Student Posts

Synopsis: This story follows the life of a library book from acquisition through removal from the library collection. The story will be told from the perspective of the library book.

Media: All media used from this project was used in concordance with their respective creative commons licenses with the exception of the audio, Also sprach Zarathustra, which exists in the public domain in the Unite States as of 2020.

Production: I exclusively used Canva for video editing. I also used Audacity to snip the section of Also sprach Zarathustra I wanted to use instead of uploading the entire song to Canva.

Image Citations

Video inside a library by pixabay (creative commons by CC0 1.0 Universal)

Positive woman unpacking box at home by SHVETS production (CC by Pexels License)

in the process by Asheboro Public Library (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A person is reading a book in front of a shelf of books by cottonbro studio (CC by Pexels License)

Person Holding Black Rectangular Book by Kaboompics.com (CC by Pexels License)

Dog Looking on Book by SHVETS production (CC by Pexels License)

Close-Up Shot of Two People Holding Hands Together by cottonbro studio (CC by Pexels License)

Woman Getting Glass of Red Wine from Bedside Table by cottonbro studio (CC by Pexels License)

Woman Standing on the Cliff by julie aagaard (CC by Pexels License)

Girl Sitting on Beach by Peter Fowler (CC by Pexels License)

Woman Wearing Blue Jacket Sitting on Chair Near Table Reading Books by George Dolgikh (CC by Pexels License)

A woman sitting on a bed in a room by cottonbro studio (CC by Pexels License)

A person is reading a book while sitting in a chair by Esra Afşar (CC by Pexels License)

Pile of Covered Books by pixabay (creative commons by CC0 1.0 Universal)

A Video of a Lighted Candles by Leeloo The FirsT (CC by Pexels License)

Lighted Candles with Blurred Background by ROMAN ODINTSOV (CC by Pexels License)

Stock Clip art from Canva.com

Audio Citations

Library with Light Chatter by calebowenw (CC BY 3.0)

Also sprach zarathustra BY Richard Strauss (Public Domain FROM Internet Archive)

TreeTones by J.Lang (CC BY-NC 4.0)

The Bookmark explores the idea that a few kind words can create a massive impact, and that small acts of kindness can add up over time to create something big.

Created in iMovie (10.4.3)

Video and Images from Pexels, free to use via Pexels License:

• “A person writing on a sticky note” by Malte Luk
• “Woman writing on a sticky note” by ANTONI SHKRABA production
• “A Person Writing Startup in a Sticky Note” by Alena Darmel
• “A Woman Writing on a Sticky Note” by RDNE Stock project
• “Yellow Sticky Note with Smiley Drawing” by Tobias LaMontagne
• “Organizing Ideas: Writing on Yellow Sticky Notes” by Jakub Zerdzicki
• “A Person Writing on a Journal” by Taryn Elliott
• “Close up of a Person Sticking a Note in a Notebook” by Taryn Elliott
• “Sticky Note Lot” by Min An
• “Assorted Books on a Wooden Bookshelf” by Engin Akyurt
• “Person Holding A Book On Wooden Shelf” by cottonbro studio
• “A Student Taking a Written Exam” by Yan Krukau

Video and Images from Pixabay, free to use via Pixabay License:

• “Write letter to write pen office 100344” By egemen_ismirli
• “Work office people write 87592” by oybekostanov
• “Student read write library book 145428” by Sang_Soi
• “Bookcase bookshelves library 21710” by SAHN_VIT
• “Student library learn books read 69623” by SalvadorVaron
• “Books book store library reading 140587” by jadeallencook
• “Books book store library reading 140591” by jadeallencook
• “Books book store library reading 140593” by jadeallencook
• “Pencil write author education pen 8256” by Coverr-Free-Footage
• “Book write pen diary letter hands 4952” by klimkin
• “On the table lies a thick textbook 12040” by chayka1270
• “Letter writing pen book office 26771” by SecretPoems
• “To write to study task job issue 131993” by Dx21
• “Read a book library book young man 122235” by Sang_Soi

Original Footage:

• “Bookmark” by Leslie Boydstun, CC by 4.0

Audio:

• “Ebbs and Flows” Kevin MacLeod, via incompetech, CC by 4.0
• “Pencil or Marker writing and scribble on paper” by khenshom via Freesound, CC by 0

Synopsis:

This digital story recounts a transformative experience when I witnessed a stranger’s act of kindness that inspired me to pay it forward. The story illustrates how a simple gesture can create a ripple effect, encouraging others to spread kindness in their own lives.

Media Credits:

Text Overlays and Video Editing Software used by: Microsoft Clipchamp

Sound effects downloaded from Pixabay:

Music downloaded from Pixabay:

Beautiful Memories by PURNANAND_WASAVE is licensed under CC0 1.0

Images Created with Microsoft CoPilot:

Synopsis: Finding a mysterious disk labeled “Play Me” in her mailbox, Sarah trusts her gut and throws it away. She’s seen enough movies to know that wouldn’t end well.

Description of Media:

I shot original footage for No Thanks on an iPhone 15. The text messages were created by using the built-in Screen Recording feature on IOS. For the creepy visuals, I used an excerpt from a previous project, Annunciation.

My partner Sarah performed the role of the main character and I provided additional dialogue for the phone call scene. I recorded iPhone texting, camera shutter, and Facetime sound effects using Voice Memos and the built in iPhone microphone. Audio from the iPhone footage was also used. 

Additional background ambiance by richwise and the vibraphone ringtone by xkeril were downloaded from Freesound.org. Music by Jorgemariozuleta and Septahelix was downloaded from ccMixter.

Software Used: 

All video and audio was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Media Credits:

Sound effects downloaded from Freesound.org

Outside York Station, UK by richwise is licensed under CC0 1.0

Short vibraphone melody by xkeril is licensed under CC0 1.0

Music downloaded from ccMixter

2016 Sample Sounds by jorgemariozuleta is licensed under CC0 1.0

SNOCrew by septahelix is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

Warrior Beyond the Veil by Sinbad Adjuik is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Synopsis:

In first-person narration, I am a battle-hardened warrior abruptly pulled from a war-torn battlefield into an enchanted realm brimming with ancient magic, beasts, and forgotten power. My only goal is to return home—until the path forward forces me into far more. As I wander through mystical ruins, battle otherworldly foes, and confront memories of my former life, visions of my wife stir a longing deeper than survival.

In my darkest moment, a divine presence grants me clarity and strength. With a renewed purpose, I rise—not just to fight, but to protect this realm from an ancient evil. A final clash awaits against a towering dragon. My journey began with chaos, but ends with transformation: I am no longer just a warrior, but a guardian reborn.

Tools & Software Used

• Premiere Pro – video editing and animation
• Audacity and ElevenLabs – narration recording and audio balancing
• Photoshop & Autodesk Sketchbook – original digital art
• DALE E Image Creator – AI-generated fantasy imagery
• Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash – public domain and Creative Commons images
• YouTube Audio Library & Freesound.org – music and sound effects

I claim fair use for the use of one music track in this project (Midnight Trace by Jimena Contreras from the YouTube Audio Library).
This use qualifies under Category 1: “Commentary or Criticism” of the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video. The music was used in a transformative, non-commercial, educational context, layered with original narration and visuals to support storytelling tone and pacing. It does not compete with the original market value of the track.

Credits

Image credits:

man-singing-on-the-stage by Gioele Fazzeri on Unsplash licensed under Unsplash License

low-angle-view-on-person-wearing-costume-of-ancient-god by Amar Preciado on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Man in a Costume Made of Earth and Moss by Julio Menéndez on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Man in a Costume Made of Earth and Moss by Julio Menéndez on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Warrior Standing by Waterfall Edge by Erik Chistov on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Warrior Standing by Waterfall Edge by Erik Chistov on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Abstract Mobile Wallpaper by iamwymin on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

forest-woods-nature-trees by Joe from Pixabay is licensed under the Pixabay License

forest-trees-woods-nature-outdoors by Reto Gerber from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

ruin-castle-middle-ages-dramatic by Dorothe from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

background-woods-ruins-night by Jim Cooper from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

warrior-viking-woman-medieval by HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

odin-viking-norse-god-valhalla by MythologyArt from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

viking-warrior-norse-nordic by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

barbarian-warrior-medieval by HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

dragon-warrior-battle-fight by MythologyArt from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

AI-Generated Assets:

Warrior portrait, swirling portal, enchanted ruins: created using DALE E Image Creator And VideoMaker.

Prompts and edits by Sinbad Adjuik. All images are original AI-generated content created for this educational, non-commercial project.

Tool terms reviewed to ensure use complies with classroom fair use and Creative Commons guidelines.

Original Artwork/Assets:
All character illustrations digital paintings created by Sinbad Adjuik.
Tools used: Photoshop,Autodesk Sketchbook
License: Original work. All rights reserved. Used with permission of the artist (myself).

Audio credits:

Creature Roar 1 by jacobalcook onfreesound.org — Licensed Attribution under CC BY 3.0

BIG-REVERB-WARHORN.wav by newagesoup on freesound.org — Licensed Attribution under CC BY 3.0

Warcry Yarghh! – British Male by theuncertainman on freesound.org — Licensed Attribution under CC BY 3.0

MedievalCombatLoop.mp3 by Yap_Audio_Pr.. on freesound.org — Licensed Attribution under CC BY 3.0

Midnight Trace by Jimena Contreras from YouTube Audio Library License: Free to use, no attribution required

Synopsis: Prompted by the innocuous question of “Why don’t we see you anymore?” from his mother, a young boy returns to his room with dinner. Along the way he relives painful memories of abuse from his father and answers why his family doesn’t see him outside his room anymore.

Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve 19

Image Editing: Edited in Canva, Paint 3D, and Inkarnate

Audio Editing: Audacity 

Dialog: All Dialog was recorded and Edited with Audacity
Connor Skaryd: Father, Stephen, Andrew
Stephanie Skaryd: Mother

Image Assets:
Classic kitchen, interior design. Free public domain CC0 https://www.rawpixel.com/image/6042964

“A modern living room with a white couch and a tv” by Wilcle Nunes public domain CC0  https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-modern-living-room-with-a-white-couch-and-a-tv-27164969/
Edited in Canva, Paint 3D, and Inkarnate

Looking down at a plate of food, holding it with both hands in a kitchen. teenager First person perspective, The plate is on a marble counter The kitchen has white styling, realistic style,” image generated by Connor Skaryd using MidJourney AI image generation

Arguing Man and Woman j4p4n CC0 
https://openclipart.org/detail/320010/arguing-man-and-woman
Edited in Canva and Paint 3D

“The free high-resolution photo of architecture, wood, white, house, floor, home, hall, property, empty, room, apartment, interior design, hardwood, hell, do, gang, real estate, inner hallway, flooring, daylighting, wood flooring” The image is released free of copyrights under Creative Commons CC0. https://pxhere.com/en/photo/754453?utm_content=shareClip&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pxhere
Edited in Canva, Paint 3D, and Inkarnate

Woman Tasting Food Silhouette by  Mohamed Hassan CC0 https://www.stockvault.net/photo/254893/woman-tasting-food-silhouette
Edited in Canva, Paint 3D, and Inkarnate

Photo of a Minimalist Room by El the Explorer, CC 0, https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-a-minimalist-room-12243565/
Edited in Canva, Paint 3D, and Inkarnate

Paper-cut of an 8 year old boy from Germany, by Hanes Grobe, Wikimedia Commons, This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Silhouette_hg.jpg 
Edited in Canva, and Paint 3D

A Laundry Room by Alex Tyson CC 0 https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-laundry-room-19980200/
Edited in Canva, Paint 3D, and Inkarnate

White Wooden Door by La Miko CC0
https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-wooden-door-3616740

Audio Assets:

Footsteps on hollow wood by florianreichelt — https://freesound.org/s/459970/ — License: Creative Commons 0

dorm door close.wav by pagancow — https://freesound.org/s/15418/ — License: Creative Commons 0

Somber Melodies by ViraMiller — https://freesound.org/s/745099/ — License: Attribution 4.0

dorm door close.wav by pagancow — https://freesound.org/s/15418/ — License: Creative Commons 0

Kitchen Sounds: 006 – Cooking In Home Kitchen B.wav by Trashcan_Studios — https://freesound.org/s/625632/ — License: Attribution 4.0

Synopsis: “Mirror Image” tells the story of a girl struggling with her body image, and her eating disorder that ultimately emerges from it. She eventually reaches a breaking point in her body and mind, and embarks on an inner journey to overcome it.

Media assets: Video and image assets are from Pexels and Unsplash. Background music selections are from Freesound.org. Voiceover audio assets were recorded by me.

Software used: I used Canva Pro and iMovie to create the video, and Logic Pro to record and edit my audio assets.

Citations

Visual:

• View Of Sunset Over A Lake by Ambient_Nature_ Atmosphere is licensed under the Pexels license
• A group of people standing in front of arcade machines by cottonbrostudio is licensed under the Pexels license
• Slow Motion Footage Of Children And Adults Playing In The Water Fountains by Kelly is licensed under the Pexels license
• Roller Coasters by Distill is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal
• woman in blue and white floral shirt holding her face by Caroline Veronez is licensed under the Unsplash License
• person behind fog glass by Stefano Pollio is licensed under the Unsplash License
• Cutting Vegetables To Pieces In A Chopping Board by Pressmaster is licensed under the Pexels license
• Woman Running on the Street by cottonbro studio is licensed under the Pexels license
• Written Motivational Words On Stick On Paper Pads Pasted On A Mirror by cottonbro studio is licensed under the Pexels license
• A Person Running On A Wet Concrete Pavement by fauxels is licensed under the Pexels license
• Woman Looking Into Mirror by cottonbro studio is licensed under the Pexels license
• The Sun Rises Over The Dark Clouds by Athena Sandrini is licensed under the Pexels license
• right human hand by Cherry Laithang is licensed under the Unsplash License
• A Grandmother Holding A Child In Walking Over The Sea Wall by RDNE Stock project  is licensed under the Pexels license

Audio:

• Cinematic Piano Trailer Score – With Effects and Riser.wav by GregorQuendel is licensed by CC BY-NC 4.0 / trimmed from original
• Cinematic Piano Dream Sequence – 01.wav by GregorQuendel is licensed by CC BY-NC 4.0
• Ambulance.wav by Ambientsoundapp is licensed by CC0 1.0
• Ambient Piano Music #4 by benpm is licensed by CC BY 4.0 / trimmed from original