As a history major, I knew that I wanted to do something historically related for my final project. I ran though several ideas, and I happened to be watching a documentary on the Kennedy family, which ultimately brought me to … Continue reading →

I originally signed up for this class as a Gen-Ed requirement. I cannot draw or paint, as I am not very artistically inclined, but I had experience in computer programs like Photoshop and WindowsMediaMaker, so I figured that this would … Continue reading →

In order to fulfill the participation requirement I have done several things: 1. Inspire Submissions http://inspire.ds106.us/minimalist-tv-poster/ http://inspire.ds106.us/hugo-meets-inception/ http://inspire.ds106.us/its-no-way-to-be/ 2. Commenting I think I have done a fair amount of commenting. I have the links to everyones blog on Google Reader, … Continue reading →

I created two new assignments today, making this three submitted assignments. The first one is an audio assignment, called Familiar Sounds. I was in my my room thinking of an assignment and because it’s so hot, I have the window … Continue reading →

After a week or two of not doing any Daily Creates, I figured I would give them a try this week. Although, I found that I did not like any of them offered this week, but I did work on … Continue reading →

http://soundcloud.com/brianabohrer/a-day-in-the-life-remixed For this assignment, I used MuZZums video. The “Media Bender” card was given with this assignment, so I decided to change the video to audio. I found that this video worked best with the idea. I would have liked … Continue reading →

My dad and I have always been close, so for this assignment I chose some of the movie scenes from the movies I remember watching with him as a child and some of our favorites. A Little More About the … Continue reading →

For the numbers assignment, I chose to use the number 3 because it is a number that I notice is commonly used. From American culture, the hamburger, fries, and a drink, to political movements, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” in The French … Continue reading →

For the assignment “One Archetype, Five Movies, Five Seconds”, I chose to use a soldier as my archetype, as I do like a good war movie. The movies I included are: 1. Saving Private Ryan 2. Flags of Our Fathers … Continue reading →

In class last night, we discussed YouTube and its popularity in this generation. We discussed how YouTube videos travel across the web and why it is so popular. I think YouTube is popular because it’s entertaining with little effort. All … Continue reading →

I analyzed the move J.Edgar, directed by Clint Eastwood. There weren’t too many clips on YouTube of the movie, so I chose what I could find. I think I got some important scenes. I wanted to focus on Eastwood’s decision … Continue reading →

This was my first video assignment using iMove. I recorded some of my average weekday, which normally just includes waking up, going to class, doing homework, and then repeating the next day. It so happened that it was a nice … Continue reading →

For my final project, I will explore one of history’s greatest What-If questions: What if John F. Kennedy (or Robert Kennedy) had not been assassinated? I will create a blog made by JFK’s campaign staff. I will trace his hypothetical … Continue reading →

As you probably know from looking at my blog, I’m a history major. I also want to teach. For my final project I want incorporate something from history into it. I want it to be of use to me later … Continue reading →

I chose a movie that should have displayed all the characteristics of a successful movie, but failed. Most of my favorite movies are either based on historical events, or on classic novels, which are  normally historical fiction, so some type … Continue reading →

I am not all too interested in Science, so I did not necessarily understand the jokes on the show, but I appreciated the topic. I enjoyed the bumpers and the transition music definitely sounded “science-y.” The segments were all great … Continue reading →

We finally finished our radio show last night. We had some difficulties completing the 10 minute reel of extra features and outakes. We had first recorded it on SoundCLoud and upon attempting to upload the file the program logged me … Continue reading →

I was unable to come to class on Monday, but my group did a great job coming up with a topic. Last night we met in Eagle Landing to start working on recording. We spent some time brainstorming and finally … Continue reading →

  This assignment was to create a “call” that would attract the attention of a certain character. My favorite  TV show is How I Met Your Mother. My favorite character is Barney Stinson, a witty womanizer. A call that would get … Continue reading →

I listened to “Kid Politics” on This American Life. It showed several different social experiments that a group of children were apart of. In the first, students were made to reenact the political decisions of Reagan’s decision to invade Grenada, … Continue reading →

  My sound story is the story of a parent who hears their child crying upstairs. The parent goes upstairs and gives the baby a rattle to make them stop crying. I found all of my sounds on FreeSound. I … Continue reading →

Iconic You (2 Stars) : This is the work I’m most proud of this week. It really represents me. It wasn’t hard to do, and I got the most comments on this one. One Story, Four Icons (3 Stars) : I enjoyed … Continue reading →