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Attempting to resolve the issue with Vimeo…in the meantime…can we talk about how Vimeo Plus is plastered all over the sight? I am sick of being told “Vimeo Plus members are at the front of the line…with Vimeo Plus you … Continue reading →
This if my final project for DS106. I have to admit I am pretty proud of the video, though the timing and music isn’t as precise as I wanted it to be. I had a lot of fun working on … Continue reading →
On the first day of summer school, I was late to class because I couldn’t log onto the Internet in Chandler Hall. Ironically, the classroom I was searching for was that of DS106, and forgetful me forgot to write down … Continue reading →
The separation between church and state has long been debated in the United States, and Godless America definitely encapsulates what is a great divide in our national perspective and politics. I am have never been one to invest myself in … Continue reading →
For my final project I decided to nix my original idea and do a narrative about the various interpretations of a story. I am going to have some interviews, movie clips and music to create sort of a multi-media montage … Continue reading →
For my video assignment I was thinking I could create a video narrative/essay about the differences between the East Coast and Midwest through the lens of a wedding. In this town of 600 there isn’t much to do, and I … Continue reading →
Wow. Switched at Birth. M this M that M who?! I cannot even believe this! I really enjoyed this episode because it does a great job conveying the emotions from a variety of different perspectives. I think there is some … Continue reading →
This is my response to the TAL “#1 Party School” Episode…I realized I never posted one! Ira Glass shares a new perspective on the concept of “party school” in this episode of This American Life, raising awareness about college … Continue reading →
For my web-re-do assignment I chose play on the ideas we came up with for our UMW “Extreme Makeover” project and update the Mary Washington “Campus Life” Web Page. The entire thing is a bit of social commentary on popular … Continue reading →
For my web-re-do assignment I chose play on the ideas we came up with for our UMW “Extreme Makeover” project and update the Mary Washington “Campus Life” Web Page. The entire thing is a bit of social commentary on popular … Continue reading →
I am so frustrated with Audacity. Blah! Rawr! Blah! Here is what I have for the segment…I can’t say that it is exactlyyyy what we aimed to do, but it is some good porch talk alright! Have a listen! … Continue reading →
For my sound effects story I decided to do a short narrative about a normal city day that is shook by the torment of the Apocalypse. With all of the recent hype I thought it would be sort of … Continue reading →
I am still juggling with ideas, but for my broadcast segment I was thinking about doing something about Porch talk. Porch sitting is an essential element of summer, and I thought it would be cool to record some conversations … Continue reading →
Forewarning–scattered, semi-un-related paragraphs below. Between mermaids, pizza men, obsessive lovers and war-guilt, I think this was my favorite episode of This American Life that we have listened to so far. I think a lot of it had to do with … Continue reading →
I based my minimalist travel poster on the 1993 film Sleepless in Seattle. Similarly to the original movie poster(below) I chose to feature the most prominent icon of the Seattle skyline–The Space Needle. I am not sure it is … Continue reading →
After looking at some other celebrity look-a-like assignments, I decided to try and do one myself. I played with some effects of flickr to make two vintage-looking surfing photos … Continue reading →
Maybe I am too serious or emotional, but it was so difficult for me to look at the photos featured on The Boston Globe, read the original descriptions, and then generate my own. It wasn’t because I couldn’t think of … Continue reading →
The first time I saw the iconic image of Audrey Hepburn in the little black dress and five-strand pearl necklace, I turned around and declared to my mom that I would one day be a movie star. Though … Continue reading →
I used to think my sister was the meanest girl in all of St. James Catholic School. She slightly resembled a tree-a tall slender body that towered over me, topped with a crown of hair that frizzed into the … Continue reading →
For our project we decided to do a storyboard that encompassed the overall college experience: campus, athletics, academics, social life and future. The entire message is satirical, with the commercial opening with Kanye West’s “Welcome to the Good Life,” the … Continue reading →
My goals for this week will be to attempt/complete the following four projects from the Visual and Design activities.
“I made tea.”
“The Four Icon Challenge”
“The Big Caption”
“Minimalist Travel Poster”
Five Card Story: The American Dream a Five Card Flickr story created by danamarie flickr photo by cogdogblog flickr photo by Serenae flickr photo by Serenae flickr photo by krutscjo flickr photo by Rachel Smith First comes love, then comes … Continue reading →
Charles Dickens spoke some profound words that I find myself contemplating over and over again as I venture into the first term of summer school. For some reason unbeknownst to me, I decided to declare a third major my Junior … Continue reading →