Chavez hopes to join The Feather Staff

Technology plays a large role in the lives of almost every person today. Whether it be for work, school or entertainment, the ability to properly use a computer or cell phone is proving to be quite an important skill in our tech-based society.

One of the most incredible parts about technology is that kids today are practically ‘teaching themselves’ how to work it. Many have taken their knowledge of technology to the next level. Such is the case for eighth grader Timothy Chavez.

Chavez enjoys editing videos and posting them on a YouTube account he created for himself. While a majority of his videos center around video games, Chavez also enjoys filming and making videos on other things such as school field trips.

Software programs such as iMovie allow the user to easily put together pieces of film in order to make their own ‘movie’. It can be downloaded as an app on devices such as an iPad or iPhone.

While many believe iMovie is a great tool for video editors who are just getting started, many other programs are also used for the same purpose. Chavez began making his videos on iMovie but soon moved on to other apps he believes are easier to use.

“I taught myself (to edit videos),” Chavez said. “I watched a couple YouTube tutorials and downloaded iMovie on my iPad. Now I use Final Cut when I make my videos because I believe it is easier.”

Although Chavez’s hobby is only for fun as of now, he plans to someday have a career in the video field. He hopes to join The Feather’s video-journalism team once he is in high school.

Feather staffer and video-journalist Jaden Ventura, ‘18, believes joining the video team on The Feather is a great way to improve anyone’s skills.

“I first started to develop an interest in video editing last year,” Ventura said. “The Feather video-journalism team has helped me improve my skills in so many ways. I’ve learned new camera shooting techniques to get a certain shot and how to edit my videos more efficiently.”

Chavez makes new videos quite often and enjoys the reactions he gets from them. He makes many of his videos about video games that he plays. Many of his videos help explain how a certain game works or how to complete a certain level.

“I make a video whenever I have a good idea,” Chavez said. “I think I have made about one hundred videos or something like that. My YouTube channel is Timoteo077 for anyone who wants to watch my videos.”

Friend and classmate Braxton Liebe, ‘21, enjoys watching Chavez’s videos and the effort that he puts into each one.

“I love Tim’s videos, and I think that he brings a happy funny perspective in his videos,” Liebe said. “I think he’s a great editor. If you watch his videos, you don’t realize that he has to spend an hour or two to take out all of the boring or inappropriate parts to make sure that he keeps a good relationship and reputation with his friends and his viewers.”

Apart from academics and video editing, Chavez enjoys spending time with friends and playing video games. Liebe describes Chavez as a loyal friend and someone he can always depend on.

“He is always there for me and for every one of his friends,” Liebe said. “He likes to take chances and help others. He loves to be with his friends. He has gone through a lot in his life but I don’t ever remember a day where there isn’t smile on his face.”

Chavez’s father, Emmanuel Chavez loves seeing his son succeed in a field he has an interest in.

“I’m just glad to see Tim excel in media,” Emmanuel Chavez said. “I like seeing him partake in the CMAC classes. Watching him develop at such a fast pace makes me happy.”

Those who have an interest in video editing or any other journalism- related interests can contact Feather advisers Kori Friesen or Greg Stobbe about joining The Feather.

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