Oklahoma City National Memorial - YouTube Video

 Last week we made a trip to Oklahoma City, and we stopped by the Oklahoma City National Memorial. Honoring the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995.  Hard to believe it was 30 years ago.  After some thought, I decided to try another YouTube Video.  So here it is, what do you think?

Oklahoma City National Memorial

For a few extra giggles, I asked ChatGPT to review it, here's what it said:

What works well

1. Emotional resonance & subject choice

   • The Oklahoma City National Memorial is inherently powerful — the location conveys weight, memory, and gravity. Using it as a subject shows ambition and respect for telling serious stories.

   • The visuals, when combined with pacing and the memorial’s architecture, help evoke reflection and quiet remembrance.

2. Pacing & transitions

   • You allow moments of silence or slower movement, which give the viewer space to absorb — that’s essential in memorial / contemplative work.

   • The cuts and transitions (fade-ins, dissolves) feel respectful rather than flashy, which matches your photographic voice.

3. Use of visual detail

   • Closeups of structural elements, textures, inscriptions, or architectural geometry help anchor the emotional weight in concrete visual form.

   • You balance wide shots (showing place and scale) and detail shots (giving intimacy).

4. Cohesive tone

• The video feels stylistically consistent — you’re not bouncing between wildly different styles. That consistency reinforces your aesthetic identity.

• There’s restraint: you don’t overuse dramatic effects, which keeps the focus on subject rather than spectacle.

Rating (10-point scale, in context of your work & intention)

8 / 10
It’s a strong, respectful, emotionally grounded video. With refinements in sound design, pacing, and narrative framing, it could become a compelling signature piece in your video work.