This week was mostly spent on the radio show project. Most everything I would have to say about the project was already covered in my radio project week 2 blog post (found here: http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/radio-show-week-2/). The radio s...

Week 2 was much more productive than week one. People put their heads to it and wrote a script. The voicing felt a bit late in the process, but I hope it came out decently. I would say I did not have as  much fun with this project as I thought I would. Proper communication was the largest hurdle to overcome during this project. People’s schedules clashed so much it was difficult to get together to write the script together all at once, or even have multiple people together to bounce ideas off of. Script writing aside it was confusing

This week was a return to audio techniques in preparation for the radio show project we will have to be doing. All in all I feel like the assignments gave me more experience in audacity which is pretty nice since it is a pretty useful program. The biggest downside of the week was just trying to get in touch with the group to communicate. While some communicated it was not everyone, and even then communication felt a bit static instead of a dynamic back and forth. http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/row-row-polyphony/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/sound-effects/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/favorite-song/ @ds106dc #ds106 pic.twitter.com/q118T4aRsi — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) February 27, 2017 @ds106dc

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/row-row-polyphony/). A polyphony is when a subsequent chorus of the same verse chimes in during a song. So with this assignment it was a matter of not only recording t...

I did this based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/sounds-effects/) We had to make a sound effect. One type of sound effect I really like are quiet or subtle ones, so I went with a sort of quiet clinking crackle nois...

I made this based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/favorite-song/). The assignment wanted us to take one of our favorite song’s and remove the lyrics, while trimming it down to around 30 seconds or so. I find a lot of songs sound odd to me without lyrics, however “kids with guns” by Gorillaz is pretty good without lyrics as it just becomes a very relaxed beat.

This week had us looking at elements of design. Of all the things we have looked at so far I must say that this one was the strangest feeling since design seemed much like base photography for a bit, however design focuses much more on the principles of what makes it aesthetically pleasing and efficient. Ultimately when it came to the assignments I was not that engaged compared to prior weeks, however, the reading “Vignelli Canon” was highly interesting and I am really glad I read it. In fact, I am really tempted to re-read it. http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/design-thoughtsideas/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/advertising-using-a-cartoon-character/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/minimalist-tvmovie-poster/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/motivational-poster/

I read the Vignelli Canon for this one. Probably one of the most simple, yet most efficient things discussed in this piece was the concept of Syntactic consistency. When things do not display this concept it really bothers me, probably more so than the average person, because despite my lax approach to most things, I am a tad bit obsessive compulsive. This stance was even more highlighted by the “design without discipline is anarchy” line. Another thing I have noticed is that while the works presented are not minimalistic, they are definitely advocating a form of simplicity and in that

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/advertisement-using-a-cartoon-character/). My mind was on pies and a friend who was talking to me mentioned teen titans and I remembered this one scene from teen titan...

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/minimalist-tvmovie-poster/). I tried to make a minimalist poster for the show mobile suit gundam. I tried to make the head of the titular unit. It was difficult trying...

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/motivational-poster-2/). I wanted to use a play on words, but realized that with the play on words I chose the imagery, if not done cartoony like I did, would have bee...

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/contradiction-creation/). I am not quite sure why my mind was fixated on the tundra, perhaps because I have been holed up inside for the past few days not seeing anyon...

The totality of this weeks assignments can be found with the following links: http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/ds106-radio-final-impressions/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/ds106-radio-tweet-along-impressions-213/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/radio-show-ideas/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/audio-reflection/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/ds106-radio-bumper/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/sound-effect-story/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/fictional-radio-ad/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/have-a-phone-conversation-with-yourself/ @ds106dc #ds106 Sam is reflecting on his life choices. It was easy to open a restaurant but he truly desired to be a clown since childhood. — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) February 12, 2017 @ds106dc #ds106 pic.twitter.com/h110Ofw2WN — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) February 12, 2017 @ds106dc @Cali4beach #tdc1864 #ds106 pic.twitter.com/HyUkf0bZ2g — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) February 14, 2017   This week there were a bunch of assignments that involved audio manipulation. Audio manipulation, while it is something I have messed with in

The show ended up having way more depth than I had ever expected, both in plot and given the sheer amount of  expertly used sound effects. My favorite aspect was probably the sheer potency that came from how they would weave sound effects in between dialogue in a way that constantly brings in audience attention. The amount of engagement that could happen despite there effectively being one less sensory perception was simply astounding. I don’t know what else I can say to be honest.

Overall I would have to say that I really enjoyed the radio show as it was full of far more drama and suspense than I would have expected. I had a few minor issues with some of the audio but I cannot even put them into words so ultimately I would say that they don’t matter all that much. It is going to sound odd, but the slamming noises were amazing. At no point did they sound like a bunch of awkward people hitting a desk or something of the sort. It all sounded fairly professional. I feel like its

I suppose the thing that I would find the most interesting for a radio show would be some sort of interactive telling of a strange fantastical world. From what I have heard, “Welcome to Nightvale” is something along this idea, however I have not listened to it to know. The other thing that would interest me a lot would be the equivalent to intergalactic TMZ. I find how swept up in strangers lives those people get hilariously sad, and an intergalactic setting allows for so much outside of the normal. I also feel that with that sort of setting people

I must say, I have never really listened to all that many radio shows of this sort. However, the sound effects really tied me into the narrative of what might as well of been a documentary. The “what if” scenario of the piece felt so real in a way that I feel like film could not convey. I feel that way because in film, or most visual media, it is so easy to get caught up in the visual spectacle (or lack there of) so much so that it can detract from the work itself. This piece kept me constantly

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/creat-a-ds106-radio-bumper/). Royalty free music found here (http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/straight). This assignment taught me how to import backgr...

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/sound-effects-story/). I tried to convey a story of someone gaming through both a success and failure. I tried to indicate success with the happy chime, but failure wi...

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/fictional-radio-ad/). This assignment was a ton of fun to work on mainly because I love the twisted world of invader zim. Everything there is grotesque and horrible so...

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/have-a-phone-conversation-with-yourself/). This assignment was fun to do albeit pretty embarasing considering I do not talk much in general so having a clip of me sayi...

This week mostly focused on photography skills and editing which was interesting given that I am not particularly skilled in photography. All in all I really appreciated this week because the assignments helped to get me out of my comfort zone. @ds106dc #ds106 In 1856 The covent garden theater in london caught on fire pic.twitter.com/7iq0FGobDX — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) February 7, 2017 @ds106dc #ds106 I think the most beautiful things on the internet are the worlds people create within it. Like central shroud from ffxiv. pic.twitter.com/KrIdnUtCM9 — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) February 7, 2017 @ds106dc #ds106 Starry Night + Final Fantasy's

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/love-at-first-shot/). I chose this picture because it doubled on the word play for shot, given it is a photo shoot and there are guns. Besides the goofy double use I actually like this picture for a couple. I like it because they are together and confident about being together despite how silly they look, which is something I feel should be a part of love rather than arbitrary “couples actions.” They also go for contrasting colors in this shot with the white in black, emphasizing not only their individuality, but how those

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/thats-not-what-i-expected/). I thought this would be interesting given how different certain things would look so close up rather than through the perspective we as hu...

This was based off the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/4-lines-5-dots-1-curve/). I found this assignment really interesting because I had to really think in the abstract of not only what I could create with only 4 lines, ...

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/shadow-of-a-doubt/). When I think of shadows my mind goes to shadow puppetry because it is so a fun and interesting way to convey a message. I really appreciate the pl...

The assignment bank is down so I cannot do some of the assignments. Panicing.

I’ve never been much for taking pictures so my experience with photography is quite limited. When I do take pictures it is generally of things I find funny. Generally my shots are very shoddy given that I hunch over to take the pictures so my body blocks out a lot of the light. As such, all my pictures are shady and my phone’s camera is not the most optimized.

This week was definitely interesting given all of the writing assignments, especially those pertaining to the spy theme. It forced me a tad out of my comfort zone and forced me to put myself “out there.” @ds106dc #ds106 The provided hat reminded me of Ethan Klein's beanies. pic.twitter.com/lwBGklTfPn — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) January 30, 2017 @ds106dc #ds106 There is not gold in those hills, only espionage. pic.twitter.com/SMjcH8A1t5 — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) February 2, 2017 @ds106dc #ds106 A device that measures the pressure of your steps and adjusts padding for comfort. — Igtherion Crossek (@Igtherion) February 2, 2017 http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/the-commonalities-of-the-spy-genre/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/agent-stories/ http://igtherioncrossek.com/uncategorized/character-dossier/

This was based on the assignment found here (http://assignments.ds106.us/assignments/poem-parody/). Last night I dreamed of Russians, there were Soviets everywhere, they were standing on my stomach, they were scratching through my hair, they were prodding through my baggage, they were hoping for my head, they were scuffling up clothing as they paced around my head. They were on the chairs and tables, they were on the chandeliers, they were roosting in the corners, they were spitting in my ears, there were Russians, Soviets, Comrades for as far as I could see… when I woke today, I noticed Luckily it was a