The video is an educational piece about the Great Basin rattlesnake in the Great Basin National Park, featuring biologists Meg Horner and Dr. Bryan Hamilton, who study these snakes and explain their crucial role in the desert ecosystem.

The primary goal of the video is to educate viewers on the importance of the Great Basin rattlesnake to the desert ecosystem, highlighting their positive contributions and dispelling common misconceptions about these reptiles.

The target audience for this video is an external audience, specifically people interested in understanding the positive role rattlesnakes provide to the environment. This includes nature enthusiasts, environmentalists, educators and students, and outdoor adventurers.

The final video is designed to be engaging and informative, tailored to an audience keen on environmental education. The editing decisions were driven by the need to make the content accessible and appealing to viewers who may have preconceived fears or misunderstandings about rattlesnakes. By focusing on clear explanations from the biologists, incorporating visually appealing footage of the rattlesnakes in their natural habitat, and emphasizing the ecological benefits these snakes provide, the video aims to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of the Great Basin rattlesnake.

This video is for my CSU JTC 540 Corporate Digital Video Editing class. It's for academic purposes only.