National History Day Documentary 2009- Nellie Bly

[Edespogacsa]

Great documentary. I'm teaching a college course on the influence of mass media on American culture; this week we're discussing the rise of the newspaper and the development of modern journalism, as well as the importance of a free press in helping create and sustain democracy. I'm going to show this to my college students - it's a great, compact introduction to a notable journalist who proved that investigating and telling stories can change the world.

[shihtzupup98]

Fantastic!!! Really informative and thorough as well!

[AliTheTheaterGeek]

im going a report on her, this really helped a lot!! :D thanks!!

[gabiotta]

Q.I. win.

[HerrAsh]

Good work! Very informative! :)

[marjerody]

Excellent job!



[ScottBrenner1]

There are very few YouTube posts for this really interesting woman. There's more to he life, of course (like her around the world trip in 72 days that challenged the original 80, although Nellie wasn't in a balloon), but you covered her investigative journalism side very well. Points for Nick Clooney! Thanks for posting.

[Destinay4lyf]

Which state are you from? This is by far the second best documentary I have seen. Did you make it to Nationals? The topic is so interesting.

[jaaackiie126]

@Destinay4lyf Thank you..I'm from Pennsylvania and no this only went to regionals and we won 3rd place

[Destinay4lyf]

@jaaackiie126 Regional? That's it? Wow, it must have been real competitive.

[Robikus]

@Destinay4lyf What was the 1st? 

[Destinay4lyf]

@Robikus One I have seen in a History class about jack the ripper

[Sexyangel117]

Idk if it's just me, but once you go to State's you see others around you and just you overall in a whole new sense! Even though I didn't place(Innovation, junior individual exhibit) In states, I'm doing it again this year! I'm already in the forms of my process paper!

[imnottinyjustfunsize]

i got 2nd in state! but i didnt place at nationals!

[darkpiggy12]

I didnt place in state but you can check my vidoe out on my channel!!

[darkpiggy12]

I am also going to state. But im wondering what software did you use to make the video? By the way really good job!!!!

[jaaackiie126]

@darkpiggy12 Thanks! We used Final Cut Pro on Mac. Good luck :)

[imnottinyjustfunsize]

I got 1st in regionals and now im going to state, i don't mean to be rude but i find some info inaccurate. im going to film my performance and upload it sometime! your documentary is really good though! I'm pathetic when it comes to movie making!

[jaaackiie126]

@imnottinyjustfunsize Thanks! and no you're not being rude. Good job on 1st place, we actually used mostly primary resources for this so the info could be different than what's in books. Good luck!

[imnottinyjustfunsize]

I'm doing a Nellie Bly performance and I find some of your information inaccurate, and pictures misused. The matrons at the boarding house did not send her to the hospital they sent her to a judge and trial who sent her to a hospital, as well as other things

[MsBakerGurl]

What music was played in the background at 1:57.

Thanks! Your documentary was great.

[jaaackiie126]

@MsBakerGurl Sorry I'm not sure what the music was called, but it's all fromk Sound Cut Pro on Mac. It's most likely under terror, but I'm not positive.

[sheeshow155]

I'm doing Nellie Bly for my research project at school for an influential american. I tell people and they have NO idea who she is! in her time she was a celebrity!

[jaaackiie126]

I know! No one even knows who she is, but she changed America for women ans journalists

[KavisProduction]

Ooh. I love it. You totally deserved to go to nationals. This is way intresting. :) I'm making my documentary for NHD as we speak. And i doubt im gonna place. XD

[jaaackiie126]

Thanks :) You'd be suprised, you might place and not even expect it. Good luck!

[ghcarzy123456789]

If only u got 2nd place u would have went to nationals. u should have used more sources, u would have won. i can tell u had a lot of primary sources tho. its hard to believe that you got all that info with the lack of resources. But anyway it looks sharp. i really liked it. good thing you had a mac and u used final cut pro. I did a website this year and i am going to regionals. i hope i go to state. this year we have to use weebly. but i found a loop hole in the rule.

[jaaackiie126]

We used a lot of sources on our work cited page, but only posted a few at the end of the documentary. Good luck with your project

[CyberQTgirl]

so did this go to nationals? i was confused about that...

[jaaackiie126]

@CyberQTgirl no we only made it to states, 3rd place

[Bluiceify]

totally awsome! good job! this helped me with my 10th grade dialogue =))

[ladyinpink5]

Great Job!!! I really like your graphics! I'm going to try Final Cut Pro for my documentary this year. I've had a little too much trouble with iMovie :)

[jaaackiie126]

oXOxmoonamutox0Xo: I know that you can use footage from other documentaries, such as those on the History Channel, as long as you cite the sources. I would say it took about one and a half months, with many hours of work to make this video. I'm glad you liked it and good luck:)

[UncleBlizzard]

You are awesome. What did you use to do all this? So far Ive been using Microsoft Movie Maker and I'm about to break down from stress from nhd, because my partner is stubborn and always running off when I need his help. You advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. =]

[jaaackiie126]

Thanks! My group and I used Final Cut Pro to put together the whole video. To make the pictures look nicer, I edited them in Adobe Photoshop. I can understand your stress b/c Microsoft Movie Maker isn't the most cooperative program, but it still can produce great videos. You and your partner should distribute the work if it's hard too work together. This whole things all about budgeting your time so do not procrastinate! Trust me! Anyway, goodluck and don't get too stressed out :)

[pigjumpsoverthemoon]

Wow. this is amazing!. I'm curious on how you did? I'm actually working on an NHD documentary this year. I would really appreciate any words of wisdom from your experience. Thanks. You did a phenomenal job!

[jaaackiie126]

Thank you! This received 3rd place in regionals, and 3rd place in the state for Pennsylvania. I had a lot of fun working on this project, and I thought it was a great experience. You learn the importance of budgeting your time, and also using primary resources, such as interviews. Good luck!

[CyberQTgirl]

what division was this? and was it a group documentary?

[jaaackiie126]

This was a junior group documentary

[Kentnewgard2]

Dear Jaaackiie-

My name is Kent. We just watched your video in history class and we all think you are great. You have inspired me to be a stunt journalist. Please do more about Nellie Bly. Please respond ;)

Love Kent

[jaaackiie126]

Wow thanks Kent. I'm glad your class liked my video. You should try stunt journalism out if you are inspired! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it :)

[vladamis]

Jackie,

You are a remarkable young lady as was Nellie Bly. I am a 52 year old male who discovered Nellie Bly six years ago and was totally amazed at how little I could find out about her. Nellie Bly should be as much a part of learning in public schools as Thomas Edison. The only reason you don't have millions of views is because most people have no idea who Nellie Bly is.

Keep it up Jackie you Are On the road less traveled.... Love and Truth!

[jaaackiie126]

vladamis: Thank you very much for your comment! Nellie Bly is a remarkable person, and I agree that she should be part of the curriculum in all schools. I really wish more people could know about her accomplishments, because they did greatly changed our society today.

[5aznsandaSPAINishguy]

what program did you use to edit? im looking forward to hopefully get into state finals at leaast

[jaaackiie126]

Final Cut Pro on mac..good luck!

[5aznsandaSPAINishguy]

Thanks!

[GoStudio44]

Way to go girl! You really did your homework. Great research and great film!

[ROCKSLIDZ]

Dear Jackie, I am so impressed with your work! I hope you make many more videos.

[jaaackiie126]

Thanks! I'm working on more

[EdicionesBuck]

Thanks, Jackie! We will publish the Nellie Bly's books in Spain, your video is great!

[jaaackiie126]

thanks, im happy you'll be publishing that. thanks everyone for the feedback

[gracegroup]

this was so great! you did an excellent job with the information and the editing of the video. really enjoyed it especially since I'm a Nellie Bly fan! 4 stars!

[kehhlaiixd]

wow this was reely nice! i was in nhd 2. but i did it on isaac newton which was a big mistake bc he was born in de 1600s -__- but i did a exibit

[Beatlemania1960s]

I like how the music defines the age of the time

[TGayatri]

Great Job! You should check out my NHD documentary on Norman Borlaug. We recieved 1st in regionals and 3rd in Washington State- the competition in our state is very fierce. Please comment and post suggestions.

[HyunMee25]

Wow, this is really good I hope you made it far in the competition and I cant wait 2 see some of your future documentaries :)

[dcmania08]

Very Nice Documentary! Nellie Bly is a favorite of mine. I guess my only comment is that I already knew all the information that you shared about Nellie Bly. (It is nice for a judge to have that moment when they are watching to think ,wow, I didn't realize that. It keeps their interest peeked). I would love to see what the judges chose for 1st and 2nd place because you clearly made an excellent documantary. Were you in the Senior or junior division?

Keep up the good work!

[jaaackiie126]

thanks for the comment, there are a lot of people who don't know of Nellie Bly even though she was such an influential person. Some of the judges that watched this didn't know much about her. I'm in 8th grade so this was in the junior division

[dcmania08]

lol, well now I am surprized that the judges weren't familiar with her but maybe I shouldn't be. I am sure you know that she also went around the world in (less than 80 days) because of a challenge, she was married and she was a female correspondent during WWI. Your documentary was excellent and I hope that you will compete in the senior divion next year. The topic is Innovations in History. Wow, there are so many.... it should be really interesting! Good Luck, you can do it!

[jaaackiie126]

Thanks! I'm going to try

[MyNameIsNoodles]

Good job especialy with the beggining shot. Do you have any other expieriences with film because this looks better than what the average Final Cut user makes. By the way good music.

[ashleystokes96]

Great documentary! I am surprised you didn't go to nationals. Mine is nowhere like yours, and I am going. What state are you competing from?

[mrksvkman]

It's a great documentary, the editing and effects job was awesome. However, in my opinion, including some realistic videos of your own production might give the viewer more interest, as 10 minutes is quite much for just narration and images;) But overall, it had a professional look to it, and I know, that it was a hard job, congratulations!

[obenany]

Haha good luck with that... We got first and the best we got out of it is reproduction in our distract as examples, and played in a museum.

[mdobii]

Great video! Very professional.

[obenany]

Bravo! Stellar effects, great interview subject, awesome in general. 1st place stuff. Maybe a wee bit more direction and better use of pauses in narration, but other than that it's a beaut.

[yaayaasho]

really interesting video! Nice job :)