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  1. jbrooks5

    DesignBlitz

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    So I found a few things I think showcase basic elements of design. First off, this Nationals poster I have demonstrates proportion.  The purpose of the poster is to highlight the best moments of the 9 seasons of the Nationals’… Continue Reading
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    Troll Quote

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    Now this is an interesting assignment.  We’re meant to take a photo of a famous figure, put a quote from a separate, related figure, and attribute it to yet another separate, but related figure.  For this one I decided to… Continue Reading
  3. jbrooks5

    Album Cover

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    For this assignment, we were given a random Wikipedia article, a page of random quotes, and a random flickr image.  We needed to combine these things into an album cover.  Here’s my result.  The article name, which is supposed to… Continue Reading
  4. jbrooks5

    Apophenia

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    So for this assignment, we had to make as many augmented versions of something in our house.  I chose this (totally copyright free) jar of Planters peanuts: Now I can imagine somebody might really kind of despise peanuts.  Just starts… Continue Reading
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    Weekly Summary 4

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    http://jackochikatana.com/uncategorized/on-audio-storytelling/ Audio storytelling isn’t just speaking the words of story in front of you.  Good audio storytelling involves immersing the listener with the use of voice inflections, sound effects, and music.  The human voice connects the listener to the storyteller,… Continue Reading
  6. jbrooks5

    Sound Story

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    The story told through sounds of a pianist coming on stage to perform for many people before waking up from his dream. I didn’t just want to put a bunch of random sounds and hope someone could just make something… Continue Reading
  7. jbrooks5

    Wonder

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    Conveying the process of wonder and coming to a realization. I picked the emotion of wonder because I thought it could be interesting to try to represent that process in sound.  Creating it was as simple as finding various sounds… Continue Reading
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    Weekly Summary 3

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    http://jackochikatana.com/thoughts-and-ideas/what-is-storytelling/ My notion of storytelling hasn’t changed much.  I had a very broad definition to begin with and it remains that way.  In terms of digital storytelling though, I can see the fact of exposing your work to other’s public… Continue Reading
  9. jbrooks5

    Paying Respects

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    Five Card Story: Paying Respects a Five Card Flickr story created by Jack E Brooks flickr photo by hummingcrow flickr photo by bionicteaching flickr photo by Serenae flickr photo by Serenae flickr photo by bionicteaching After a fine visit to… Continue Reading
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    Weekly Summary 2

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    This week’s tasks were a little more intimidating than last week’s.   I completed the GIF (http://jackochikatana.com/uncategorized/people-always-say-the-same-thing-visual-assignment-1/) a reflection (http://jackochikatana.com/uncategorized/reflecting-the-knowledge-at-you-wesch-reflection/) and customizing the site. I also did four daily creates.   I had difficulty finding ways to write my thoughts… Continue Reading
  11. jbrooks5

    “People Always Say the Same Thing” – Visual Assignment #1

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    Assignment:  Say it Like the Peanut Butter –http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/say-it-like-the-peanut-butter/ When we were tasked with creating a GIF from a key scene from our favorite movie, I knew pretty quickly which scene I wanted to use.  This is a scene from one of my favorite movies, “No Country For Old Men.”  It comes towards the end of … Continue reading “People Always Say the Same Thing” – Visual Assignment #1
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    Exciting Place

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    I haven’t traveled too much in my time, unfortunately.  One place that does stand out was the Smithsonian Museum I’ve visited on occasion in Washington, DC.  It’s a place of great culture and education, and I’d recommend a visit to anyone with a remote interest in arts and history. I didn’t have any of pictures … Continue reading Exciting Place

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