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Author: Thomas
New Film Proposals
Team Short Original Story or Documentary Video Project
The Zombie Mud Run
This annual event is brought to you by the Peninsula College and is a great example of STEAM. This fun and informative film will show how STEAM is used in a real-life example.
Social Good Video Project
Community Empowered 2nd Edition
This film documentary will feature the Port Angeles Food Bank which will help to promote this vital resource for the community.
Information within a story
When we receive a message such as one through a picture the message is registered through the senses and processed in short term memory before going to the long-term memory. We are always taking in information even if we don’t realize it. Sometimes the information that we take in is subtle through visual or auditory background elements. We all easily recognize the main subject information as it holds our primary focus. Knowing that we take in information from multiple levels we can design our multimedia work in such a way that we convey the most information possible without having to add text or audio. My personal favorite ways to do this are through video and image editing by simply framing the scene in the lens to make it visually appealing while also telling a story. The featured image is a great example of this. Other ways of doing this is placing appropriate audio cues in the video such as music or sound effects. This can also be done through creating text with certain size, color or style. Every little detail adds up.
When it comes to Transmedia Marketing, I don’t know if they ever inspired me to make something happen, other than to watch another movie or research a reference. It is however a concept which I do plan to use within my own branding. For example, when I move to my professional branding, I will always make reference to Good Design #8 and my educational journey.
Ordinary to Extraordinary
Without videos such as “LOGIN2LIFE” and “My Avatar is ME”, it is hard to imagine that 3D worlds such as Second Life can be so much more than just a virtual experience. When I was younger, I was a CNA and an RLA with some medical training. I have always known that loneliness is the biggest killer of elderly people and that holds true for every age really. The fact is that we are a sociable species and not all of us can get out and socialize. Apps such as Second Life really open that door for everyone to be able to socialize with other people from all over the world. In this way Second Life can improve the quality of life for many people.
Second Life also opens the door for creativity and problem solving by allowing users to build their own worlds including avatars. This is essential to happiness. We are just entering into cutting edge technology and I look forward to the future when these virtual experiences will really be immersive, such as described in the book “Ready Player One”. Apps like this not only have the potential to improve quality of life, but they also have the potential to educate everyone in a more productive way while also providing jobs to those who otherwise could not work. So many possibilities.
Community Empowered
2nd Edition
In today’s world of rising prices and low wages people more than ever are looking for answers and when they don’t know where to turn for help, those problems become nightmares. Clallam County in Washington state has not been above this crisis. It seems impossible to simply go to a grocery store without seeing some unfortunate souls standing on the corner asking for help, people sleeping in alleyways, or even tents set up on sidewalks or in front of “Out of Business” signs.
“An estimated 11.2 percent of residents and 23.2 percent of children under the age of 18 in the county live in poverty (the national federal poverty level for a family of four is $26,500).” Quote from Clallam-County-Homeless-System-Needs-and-Gaps-Report-2021. Since then, more businesses have shut down creating an ever-growing unemployed population while rent, and food prices have increased. These statistics are even more real for those who live around here.
This essay isn’t all dark, in fact there is light to shine in this story. Here in Clallam county, there are some amazing resources for those who know where to look. Places like 4PA(4PA ) help clean up and help support homeless people. Sarge’s Place (Sarge’s Place Veteran Housing in Forks and Port Angeles, Wa – Sarge’s Veteran Support) provides veteran support with food, housing and medical. The Sequim Food Bank (Sequim Food Bank) is a great resource for anyone in need of food which helps fight food insecurity in the Sequim area.
Another great resource is the Port Angeles Food Bank (Port Angeles Food Bank) This nonprofit has a location in Port Angeles that allows food access to anyone in need, but also has a mobile market van that brings food to people in different areas in town including a weekly stop at the Peninsula college. This organization does so much more than just food. PA Food Bank also has an Outreach program that helps people who are experiencing homelessness.
Importance of Fonts and Colors to Maximize Retention and Engagement
When considering fonts and colors for your website it is important to choose ones that are inviting to the user. Fonts should be easy to read, and colors should be pleasant and contrasting. With so many colors to choose from using a color wheel can help with finding complimentary colors that go best together. Some goof examples of this would be red text and a green background or a red background with green text while a bad example of this would be orange text on a red background or red text on an orange background.
Moving onto fonts could be a whole essay on its own. There is so much to learn about fonts. The general rule of thumb is to use Sans Serif Fonts as they are generally more legible and easier to read. Helvetica being the main font that all Sans Serif Fonts descend from can be found everywhere and is the easiest text to read. When fonts are hard to read, they will often go unread, or the message will be quickly forgotten. The biggest lesson with fonts and colors is to choose ones that complement each other and make reading easy so that the reader can retain the information.
3 Documentaries that Inspired me
Number 1 has got to be the film “Super-Size Me” part 1 and part two “Holy Chicken”. Wow this guy puts our food into perspective. He really does an amazing job at highlighting how misleading the food industry is in every way. Due to these films and others like them I have become aware of the importance of reading ingredients on the packaging and encouraging others to do so as well. In part 1 he really went the extra mile to show the effects of food on him personally and backed it with evidence. In part 2 he showed us how easily the industry can manipulate labels on “organic” “Free range” food.
Number 2 is more of a series of documentaries called “Man vs Wild”. This show really intrigued my wild side and left me aching for adventure. Bear Grylls travels the world attempting to survive in every climate and how to reach rescue. During his adventures he creates shelters and eats some interesting things. Whether or not he was ever actually in a survival situation is irrelevant to me as he showed the world what people can do to survive while on some amazing adventures.
Number 3 is most definitely “Salvador Dali: Master of Surrealism”. This film truly gives insight into the madness and creativity of the great Salvador Dali and how he became so successful. The biggest take always from this great artist are to be bold and creative but never underestimate the importance of business.
Cartoon Avatar Creation
I chose to make my cartoon avatar on the http://southpark.cc.com/avatar website. This link took me directly to the avatar creation page where I was only able to use Butter’s body type, but I was able to customize the skin color somewhat. Overall, there were a good variety of customization options. Some customizations had more options than others. I did enjoy the meme phrases they provide as they brought back the laughs from when I watched this series years ago. The process of customization was made easy with simple navigation and clicks that were easy to understand with a good layout and design.
I would like to see more features added to this site for users to have more creative freedom in their avatar choices. For example, if we had the ability to make a fat Cartman avatar with the meme “Respect my authority” fans could have more fun with the creation of their own cartoon characters. I do believe that more options could be added without taking away from the South Park theme.
Fan sites such as this are a great way to promote engagement by allowing fans to join in on the fun of creating their own avatar cartoon character. I think this cartoon would have been successful even without this feature, but it does keep South Park more relevant than it would have been otherwise.
Proust Questionnaire Reflection Essay
What is your motto or words to live by?
“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!”. – Rocky Balboa. This quote is a description of my life. I have been up, and I have been down, but no matter what happens I keep working to move forward.
Who are your heroes in real life?
My father is my hero because he is the greatest example of a man who puts his family first while still maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit running his own business.
What would you consider your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievement is the help I provided people when they needed it most.
What do you most value in your friends?
Respect, honesty and trust are the foundation of all relationships. Without it there is no relationship.
What type of documentary would be about me? Expository, Participatory, Observational, Reflexive, Performative, or Poetic? And, why?
Participatory because the greatest story there is to tell about me is my hard headed stubborn will to survive and how I got into cycling after my gull bladder was removed. I lost a lot of weight and got into great shape. I have since gained a ton of weight and lost my fitness after losing my job at the mill. I am now on a mission to get back into shape and restore my health through bicycling and photography.
Adobe Photoshop Creations Made Using a Gaming Laptop Computer
This is just a quick video to show you what is possible to create in Adobe Photoshop. This video that I created also shows what I have learned so far. My ability to create is quickly growing and outgrowing my current computer system. I am looking forward to upgrading my equipment and expanding my ability to create amazing videos in Adobe Photoshop.
The Hero’s Shape
At the beginning of this quarter, I wrote an essay on the shape that I identified as part of my introduction, and I chose the rectangle. I chose this shape due to my desire to embrace what the shape stands for: Calm, Security, and Order. I still very much desire these things. To exit the stressful mindset and enter serenity sounds wonderful. Ultimately, this shape never really defined me, it is just what I desire. In my younger years I could really be defined as the creative splotches shape. I was once very spontaneous and unpredictable. I was never afraid to try new things or travel to new places. I was fearless back then. Through this quarter I have learned to embrace the Hexagon shape as I have learned to trust the process more, improve my communication skills and balance the work loads between my classes and home life priorities.
I don’t believe that I can be defined by one shape alone. I have been defined by many different shapes over the years. Constantly changing and evolving as I have grown. Although my process through life has not been traditional by any means, I do believe that my experiences are my greatest inspirations that will help me to truly make the most out of this college education and will be the reason that I succeed. Maybe one day I will be able to know what it’s like to be the Rhombus shape as my efforts pay off and I can enjoy luxury, sophistication, and an abstract lifestyle.
Shape meanings acquired from Psychology of Shapes in Design: A Guide for Visual Storytelling