And Thats a Wrap!

And Thats a Wrap!

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 21, 2018

FINALLY! The class made it to Week 5. This educational experience has been intense, yet meaningful. Going into this course, my expectations included being taught the technical aspects behind multiple media formats. However, I feel I have gained immense knowledge due to the fact the class was forced to reflect on the elements of a …
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Little Legs, Big Dreams!

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, Syndicated
June 21, 2018

As Lenny the dachshund was strolling through the campus of UMW, he came across a poster that caught his attention: “Whoa!” he thought. “I should enter in this race! I bet I have a great chance of winning the trophy!” Here is a picture of the winning trophy: Determined as ever, Lenny got …
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Nature’s Best

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Daily Creates, Syndicated
June 21, 2018

This week, the class was tasked on completing three Daily Creates. This Daily Create is to fulfill the prompt that was published on June 14. Where do you find gaps? This is a gap in between two townhomes across the street from my own. Fortunately for my husband and I, because of this gap, we …
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Humpty Dumpty did NOT sit on a wall…

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 17, 2018

The assignment posted for the end of week four seemed to be a little confusing. Minimal instruction was provided, unlike in previous weeks. While the mid-week assignment was filled with various cinematic filming techniques, there was never any direction given on the actual video editing aspect of film. As a result, all of my video …
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So Much to Do, So Little Time

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, Syndicated, visualassignments, VisualAssignments2030
June 17, 2018

This video is to fulfill video assignment #2030 entitled “Where do your shoes take you?” It is worth three stars. The requirement is to depict a video story using only the viewpoint of one’s shoes. This version, however, shows a day in the life of Humpty Dumpty. From the moment he awakens, his day …
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The Making of Humpty Dumpty

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, Syndicated, VideoAssignments, VideoAssignments1925
June 17, 2018

This video is to fulfill video assignment #1925 entitled “#SixSecondArt.” It is worth two stars. The specification is to produce a six second video of a creation of art. This assignment was chosen because it partly relates to the nursery rhyme character selected for the mid week assignment. The video shows the construction of …
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Walking it Out

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, Syndicated, VideoAssignments, VideoAssignments1537
June 17, 2018

This video is to fulfill video assignment #1537 entitled “Exercise and Socialize.” The requirement is to film a personal video of a stroll around the neighborhood. It is worth two and a half stars. This video was created with with iMovie application on the Apple iPhone. A video of the afternoon stroll was recorded, than …
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Lake Views

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, Syndicated, VideoAssignments, VideoAssignments1654
June 17, 2018

This video is to fulfill video assignment #1654, entitled “Time Lapse.” Multiple one to two second clips of the same location were captured, then combined in a single video clip to highlight the differences seen throughout the day. This assignment is worth four stars. The location of this assignment is a man-made lake within the …
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The Lenny Movie

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, Syndicated, VideoAssignments, VideoAssignments2234
June 17, 2018

The video below is to fulfill video assignment #2234 entitled “Pupper Appreciation.” It is worth 2 stars. Since the blog is entitled “Adventures in the life of a dachshund,” this assignment is a personal favorite. Basically, the directive is to create a short video montage of a favorite pup, and Lenny the dachshund was selected …
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Here’s looking at you, kid.

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 13, 2018

The beginning of this week did not prove to be terribly strenuous, however a great deal of reflection was required. This week, the class is tackling the topic of film. Numerous sources of information were provided to us, mostly to educate on various cinematic techniques introduced by various filmmakers that became both trademark and influential …
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Opening Soon at a Theater Near You

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 13, 2018

This week, the class was tasked on reading the essay How to Read a Movie, written by American film critic Roger Ebert. One of the main points that resonated was to look at a still shot of a film, and simply “think about what you see.” Throughout his essay, Mr. Ebert was a firm beliver …
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Directing the Audience Through the Film

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 13, 2018

In addition to reading Roger Ebert’s essay, the class was also tasked on reviewing various videos highlighting cinematic techniques. Upon viewing a minimum of four videos, a personal observation on how these techniques may influence our perception of video production is required. The first video selected is the one titled “Kubrick – one-point perspective.” One-point …
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Practice makes Perfect!

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 10, 2018

Audio – shamaudio. I dreaded this week with a passion. Coming into this week, my exposure to audio included listening to various outlets such as broadcast radio. Nonetheless, I had no clue how to compile a sound byte or even create an mp3. I even purposely procrastinated on completing the audio alternative history assignment because …
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The Dark Side of the Moon

by @LeslieMiyazono

| #AudioAssignments, Assignments, AudioAssignments2140, Syndicated
June 10, 2018

Scary noises, such as creaky doors and howling wind, could possibly trigger an apprehensive or uneasy emotion to the listener. A conceivable conclusion is that the listener may feel threatened or simply just afraid of the unknown. The audio assignment below is a compilation of undesirable sound effects, designed to create an environment of distress …
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A positive attitude changes everything

by @LeslieMiyazono

| #AudioAssignments, Assignments, AudioAssignments2146, Syndicated
June 10, 2018

How you begin your day can affect the outcome. Getting up on the wrong side of the bed is a figure of speech implying a grouchy or irritable state of mind, especially when the day’s activities are not in line with one’s normal disposition. Your attitude and actions can have a strong effect on your …
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Vamos a Mexico!

by @LeslieMiyazono

| #AudioAssignments, #AudioAssignments70, Assignments, Syndicated
June 10, 2018

Vacations typically start out stressful. Ensuring necessary items are packed, meeting flight departure schedules, and accounting for unforeseen traffic delays can cause anxiety to even the most prepared and well seasoned traveler. However, arriving at the destination can be a rewarding experience despite all the hassle that previously occurred. Below is an audio story using …
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“Freedom Towers” – April 4, 2023

by @LeslieMiyazono

| #AudioAssignments, Assignments, AudioAssigments1523, Syndicated
June 10, 2018

What if the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 never happened? What would the World Trade Center Twin Towers look like today? These are the questions selected for the Alternative History assignment. A proposed alternative – if the Twin Towers were never demolished in the terrorist attack, would there be a ceremony commemorating …
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Everybody wants to rule the world

by @LeslieMiyazono

| #tdc2341, Daily Creates, Syndicated, tdc2343
June 10, 2018

This week, the class was tasked on creating two more daily creates by Sunday June 10. This Daily Create is to fulfill the prompt that was posted on June 7. What would you like to teach the world to do? If I was able, I would teach the world how to be in charge. According …
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Sound the Alarm!

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 6, 2018

What is audio? How does audio work for you? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “audio” as “of or relating to acoustic, mechanical, or electrical frequencies corresponding to normally audible sound waves which are of frequencies approximately from 15 to 20,000 hertz.” “Sound” is defined as “a particular auditory impression.” Most of us take sound for granted. Being …
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Sound Advice – how to stay connected with your audience

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 6, 2018

This week, our class has been tasked with learning about audio creation and how this type of media can be utilized to present a story in a very compelling or imaginative way. Every morning, during my fifty minute commute to work, I listen to the TODAY show talk radio, Channel 108 on SiriusXM. This is a …
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And the cow jumped over the moon..

by @LeslieMiyazono

| #audioreflection, Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 6, 2018

Our class was asked to listen and reflect on Moon Graffiti by The Truth Podcast. It presents a hypothetical alternative to the historical event of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landing on the moon on July 20, 1969. I found this podcast to be morbid and a little uncomfortable. The eerie music playing in the background …
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GIFs and Kalidoscopes

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Daily Creates, Syndicated
June 6, 2018

This daily create is to fulfil the prompt that was posted on June 4. It is to create a Graphics Interchange Format or “GIF” on a painting or artwork from the European Art gallery. This figure was chosen from the Japanese objects d’art link. Click here for more info on the sculpture. #tdc2338 #constipationhttps://t.co/eQIDWL4rRG — Leslie Miyazono …
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Houston, we have a problem

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
June 3, 2018

This week, I experience a lot of technical difficulties with design. When I read the prompt describing the assignment for the week, I immediately had a lot of ideas. But I knew it would be a little difficult to execute, since I had no prior experience working with a photo editor such as Adobe Photoshop. …
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A room with a view

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, designassignments, DesignAssignments2255, Syndicated
June 3, 2018

This post is for the Alternative History Image assignment in the DS106 assignment bank. The image is a picture of the High Line in New York City. Opened in 2009, the High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. In the background, …
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Wish you were here!

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, designassignments, DesignAssignments2059, Syndicated
June 3, 2018

This post is to fulfill the Destination Post Card assignment from the DS106 design assignment bank. It is worth three stars. The image of the post card is an aerial view of New York City in which the World Trade Center twin towers are prominent. Since both the North and South towers are intact, …
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Use your words carefully

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, DesignAssigments2087, designassignments, Syndicated
June 3, 2018

This assignment is to fulfill the Character Word Cloud task found in the DS106 design assignment bank. It is worth 2 stars. A word cloud is “an image composed of words used in a particular text or subject, in which the size of each word indicates its frequency or importance.” The chosen theme for this …
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Going to the chapel of love

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Daily Creates, Syndicated
June 2, 2018

This post was created for the “Daily Create” that was published on June 1, 2018: #tdc2335 Congratulations on your wedding! pic.twitter.com/SlhnlhUb1q — Leslie Miyazono (@LeslieMiyazono) June 2, 2018
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Creating collaboratively

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Daily Creates, Syndicated
June 2, 2018

This post was created for the “Daily Create” that was published on May 31, 2018. #tdc2334 Come and create in our collaborative space! pic.twitter.com/ML9WdP144R — Leslie Miyazono (@LeslieMiyazono) June 1, 2018
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Celebrating fifty years of Modern Design

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Assignments, designassignments, DesignAssignments1324, Syndicated
June 2, 2018

What if the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 never happened? What would the World Trade Center Twin Towers look like today? This book cover is a hypothetical depiction of what the World Trade Center in New York City may look like if the original twin towers were still standing today. Background history …
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Halfway through Design Concepts

by @LeslieMiyazono

| Reflection Posts, Syndicated
May 30, 2018

In the beginning of this week, the class was asked to review essential design concepts and how they relate to communication and storytelling. I must admit, I never payed attention to the various aspects of design or even wondered why a certain advertisement or label was created in the way that it was. Now that …
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