Digital Identity: 5 Lessons

Digital Identity: 5 Lessons

by mblack

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March 10, 2016

I’m not as active as I once was on social media, but I do understand the opportunities it can provide if executed properly. Here are some of the pages I viewed: Footprints In The Digital Age, Personal Branding In the … Continue reading →
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Digital Tools: Timeline & Map

by mblack

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January 28, 2016

Story Map Timeline These tools bring back memories from past digital courses like DS106 and Intro to Digital Studies. It was cool getting familiar with them again, but I was a bit disappointed that I could not embed my work … Continue reading →
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Digital Tools & Website Feedback

by mblack

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January 21, 2016

Between these three platforms, I am more familiar with WordPress and it’s capabilities. Whether it’s used as a blog or a full blown website, you have the ability to customize to your liking and add various media content with ease. … Continue reading →
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Intro (Digital History)

by mblack

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January 13, 2016

I signed up for this class to meet the capstone requirement for my Communication/Digital Studies major. After reading a brief introduction about the course last semester, it became more appealing. To be honest, History was never my favorite subject in … Continue reading →
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Reflecting on The Peripheral

by mblack

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September 30, 2015

After reading William Gibson’s crazy, futuristic, sci-fi novel, The Peripheral, it reminded me that there is no guarantee what the future holds or the direction it’s headed in. I think it’s highly important that we educate ourselves as much as … Continue reading →
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Final Week Summary

by mblack

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December 12, 2014

Well, what can I say? Yes, the workload seemed overwhelming at times, but I am truly glad I enrolled in this course. The assignments were interesting and challenging, but that was the fun of it (at least with me). The … Continue reading →
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The Making Of “A Gangster & A Gentleman”

by mblack

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December 12, 2014

For my final project, I knew I wanted to step out of bounds and construct a story around a genre I was not too familiar with. Instead of a more modern approach, I chose a character from the Film Noir … Continue reading →
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A Gangster & A Gentleman (Final Story Project)

by mblack

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December 11, 2014

Humphrey Bogart was born on December 25, 1899 in New York City. He grew up to be a well-mannered kid, until the death of his father at age 17. His mother tried to cover up the truth about his death, … Continue reading →
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Weekly Summary (13 & 14)

by mblack

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November 30, 2014

These past two weeks have been my worst, as far as completing assignments. This will be my first weekly assignment where I come up short on a few assignments. I’m really agitated about this matter, because I have been very … Continue reading →
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Actor Transformation

by mblack

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November 30, 2014

Original Assignment (4 stars) Actors/Actresses change roles and characters all the time. It’s always cool to see them progress and grow throughout the years (if they make it that far). Some make it, and some don’t, that’s just the way … Continue reading →
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Talky Tina Headswap

by mblack

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November 30, 2014

Original Assignment (2 stars) This is the first I have heard of Talky Tina. Either way, This little girl is creepy looking. The goal for this assignment was to find an image of her, chop her head off, and … Continue reading →
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Consumer Mashup

by mblack

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November 30, 2014

Original Assignment (3 stars) For this assignment, the objective was to pick a store that we frequent visit, and edit their original logo (using text, images. etc). Although I dislike the Macy’s here in Fredericksburg (kind of limited than … Continue reading →
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Sound Effects Story [Remixed]: Pollack Style

by mblack

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November 30, 2014

Remix Assignment For this assignment, I will be telling a short story, using only sound effects. In addition, the remix assignment suggests to use elements from a Jackson Pollack painting. We must also use some elements from another students assignment and incorporate … Continue reading →
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Sending Alan On A Vacation

by mblack

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November 30, 2014

Required Assignment First off, Mozilla Popcorn is a tool that I would not recommend. After many times (and I do mean many times) of starting over from the beginning, I started to get the hang of it and was finally … Continue reading →
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Weeks 11 & 12 Summary

by mblack

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November 16, 2014

What an interesting two weeks it has been, working with video/editing. I thoroughly enjoyed all the video assignments I chose, minus the required “cloning” video. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a cool effect and all, but it was pure mayhem … Continue reading →
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Convo With My Twin

by mblack

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November 15, 2014

Original Assignment (5 stars) Out of all the video assignments, this one in particular was a pain in the ass. It took many attempts to get it somewhat on point (still not satisfied with it). Timing played a huge factor … Continue reading →
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Chipmunk Style (The Other Guys)

by mblack

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November 13, 2014

Original Assignment (2.5 stars) For this assignment, we we asked to find a funny clip from a film and pitch up the audio, making the actors sound like chipmunks. There were so many clips I could have used, but ended … Continue reading →
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Shadoboxin’

by mblack

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November 13, 2014

Original Assignment (4 stars) I rarely watch movies on mute with the stereo blasting. But whenever I see a good action/fight scene, I tend to think of background music that would fit accordingly. A film called The Grandmaster came to mind, … Continue reading →
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Song Visualization (Summer Breeze)

by mblack

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November 9, 2014

Original Assignment (3 stars) For this assignment, we were asked to select a portion of a song, and find visuals that go along with the lyrics. I was feeling rather stressed and in a sh!tty mood at the time, and … Continue reading →
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That Bleeping Censor

by mblack

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November 8, 2014

Original Assignment (5 stars) The objective for this assignment was to censor a movie scene/clip, using a sound effect. I chose a scene from the movie Casino, where Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro meet up in the desert. That … Continue reading →
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The Complete Package (True Detective)

by mblack

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November 5, 2014

Original Assignment (4 stars) For this assignment, we were asked to pick a TV series that has ended, and make a trailer using clips from various episodes. Many series came to mind, like The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, and Entourage to … Continue reading →
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Inglorious Basterds (Silent Film Trailer)

by mblack

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November 4, 2014

Original Assignment (4.5 stars) The mission was to create a silent film, using a modern movie trailer. I viewed a couple other students submissions and was immediately inspired to take a stab at it. It took me quite a while to … Continue reading →
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Week X Summary

by mblack

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November 2, 2014

Video Editing Tools For next weeks video assignments, I am well equipped with what I need to complete each one. For editing purposed, iMovie is my go-to software, and I am very comfortable using it. To grab and download my … Continue reading →
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Pre-Production Video Assignments

by mblack

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November 2, 2014

So I’ve narrowed it down and picked two video assignments that I will begin working on next week. The first one is called The Complete Package, where I will be picking a TV series that has already ended, and make … Continue reading →
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Genres Of Youtube

by mblack

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November 2, 2014

Some of the genres listed on the google doc were familiar to me, like Animation, Mashups, and Parodies (to name a few). But then I stumbled upon a few that had me like, “What the hell is that”? The first … Continue reading →
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Exploring A Great Movie Scene (Pulp Fiction)

by mblack

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November 2, 2014

The three interesting facts I learned about the film were found at IMDB, and I added a couple video clips from youtube to support each fact (well, 2 out of 3). The shot of Vincent plunging the syringe into Mia’s … Continue reading →
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Pulp Fiction (Bathroom Killing Scene)

by mblack

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October 29, 2014

Camera Work First off, turning the volume off while analyzing the scene was a great tip. It helped me focus more on the camera work without getting distracted by the sound. A number of techniques were recognized in just under … Continue reading →
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Adiós Week 9 (Summary)

by mblack

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October 26, 2014

I was a little bummed about the radio shows being delayed, but oh well, sh!t happens. This weeks web assignments introduced me to some new online features I was unaware of. X-Ray Goggles was one of those tools that allowed me … Continue reading →
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What They Might Have Done In Social Media

by mblack

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October 26, 2014

Original Assignment (3 stars) The historical figure I chose was none other than the mafia boss known as, Al Capone. Who would have ever thought that mafia guys would interact with each other through social media? That would not be … Continue reading →
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Your Theme Song (Creating My Own Assignment)

by mblack

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October 25, 2014

I decided to create an Audio Assignment where DS106ers would create their own theme music. The instructions are below. If you had the opportunity to create your own theme music, what would it sound like? Get creative and create your … Continue reading →
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