Final Cut:A Diagnosis is Not a Deadline: The Jimmy Calnan Story

Here is the final cut of our project. It is a far cry from the previous cuts of the material. Although the storyline and clip content has not changed since the first cut, the special effects have undergone a radical facelift. By adding transitions, subtitles, music and title/credit pages, we have spruced and polished the presentation of our video. Personally, my favorite special effect is the title pages. I love how the "A Diagnosis, Not a Deadline" sweeps onto the screen as two parts. First, "A Diagnosis," then "Not a Deadline." For me, this effect truly captures the theme of our project. As the video narrates, Jimmy has lived his life in reverence to his diagnosis, but has never treated it as a death sentence. He is aware of his condition, takes the necessary steps to treat and contain his sickness, but he never once lets it bar him from living a full and meaningful life. The title, "A Diagnosis, Not a Deadline," commemorates how Jimmy has transformed his physical and emotional struggles into a positive inspiration for others in his community.