Digital journalism is fascinating to me. You have some many different tools, programs and platforms to choose from and create something unique. When this assignment was announced, I was excited and nervous at the same time. I was excited because I knew I could show off the skills I have learned and produce a great story. I was nervous because I couldn’t think of a story to do right away. I spent a lot of time thinking before an idea came to me.  

I decided to film my sister making whipped coffee. It is a step-by-step, “how to” video for viewers to follow. My sister has been making this coffee almost every morning since the stay-at-home order was placed. She found this recipe from a TikTok video.

I spent one day watching her make it to understand the process. Then, I brainstormed ways I could film the process. This helped me prepare myself before shooting the video. Also, I found the editing stage to be a lot easier since the process was filmed in order. I used Adobe Premiere Pro.

Overall, I am very happy with how my video turned out. Due to the pandemic, I am limited to where I can go and what I can do. I am used to working in groups and having a professor or faculty member around. This project was out of my comfort zone, but I learned to adapt rather well. This is the first time I have went through all stages of production on my own. This was a learning experience and an opportunity to strengthen my skills. I am proud of myself and look forward to what I produce next!    

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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), coffee shops and other restaurants have been temporarily closed. SVSU sophomore, Lexi Madak, misses her daily coffee runs to Starbucks, but she found a way to make great tasting coffee at home. Using a few kitchen ingredients, Lexi can make a cup of whipped coffee in less than 5 minutes. Find out where she got this idea from and how to make it in the video below.