This past summer, CATS Multimedia and Tempestas et Caelum production team once again collaborated for
Expedition Taiwan. The expedition lasted 15 days and was lead by Mr. Cameron Craig, documentarian and
instructor within the Geology-Geography department. The intention for this trip was to document and capture intimate moments in hopes of exposing raw, true experiences while in Taiwan.
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| Mr. Craig and Tempestas Production Team |
Before leaving from Charleston, the team loaded up DSLRs, tablets, smartphones, and a GoPro to capture all that they could about the
landscape. Unsure of what Taiwan had to offer, the team was ready to once again make a footprint on new land.
Once in Taiwan, the team documented their daily experiences. Mr. Craig added, “The one thing I made them do is keep a diary on Facebook. So not only were they experiencing Taiwan, but they were also teaching people back at home. And the responses we got were so amazing.”
Nathan Page, a student worker in Multimedia, stated he utilized both the Canon 60D DSLR and his personal tablet to document his adventures. Adding to this, he also used Adobe Photoshop to edit photos used for the Tempestas Facebook page. His colleague and Graduate Assistant, Scott Wilkinson, used his cellular device and Adobe Premiere Pro to
produce short videos, which he posted to Facebook.
While using Adobe Software greatly aided in the production of Photos and Videos captured, the team looks forward to using more technology to help capture more “vivid” experiences.
Capturing this trip was merely one component of the expedition; the other was the growth and appreciation of Taiwanese culture. One of the hurdles for the team was the language barrier. In the midst of learning a new culture, learning the native language was essential. Scott Wilkinson stated that to help with learning, he utilized a Google Translate App but also relied on hand gestures and prior knowledge to understand the Mandarin language.
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| Tapei, Taiwan-May 2015- by Nate Page |
Wilkinson also added, “When talking with the natives, it helped me learn. Other times, I used my Google Translate App.”
Craig also mentioned that the trips not only heightened interest and exposure to the Tempestas Facebook page but to Eastern Illinois University as well. In his opinion, the video blogs, posts, and photos showcased another aspect of students at EIU. It provided parents and Facebook users access to the activism of the university around the world.
In the future, Craig aspires to continue traveling with the Tempestas Production team and collaborate with the CATS
Multimedia team.
The Tempestas et Caelum’s Facebook page can be found at (https://www.facebook.com/tempestasfilms).
or more information regarding this story please contact: cdcraig@eiu.edu
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