Are you in? Well, unfortunately I am. I'm sure many more of you out there also have Verizon Wireless as your cell phone service and I'm also sure that almost 100% of you will agree that Verizon sucks. This icon deconstruction represents how Verizon works, or actually, how it doesn't work. You can see that in "V" and the "Z" there are spaces, or brakes, just like that are in Verizon's service. In addition, the "R" that has slid down off the fonts original plain represents how calls frequently fade in and out. This idea or problem is also shown with the top corner of the "N", expressing loss of connection as well. Lastly, the final layer made for this icon is the red check mark symbol above the letters. Normally, it would be just simply straight, and unharmed, but I felt the need to disturb it's perfection since Verizon Wireless' phones themselves never contain the consistency of lastly a decent amount of time. Wouldn't you agree?
Monday, March 30, 2009
Verizon Icon
Are you in? Well, unfortunately I am. I'm sure many more of you out there also have Verizon Wireless as your cell phone service and I'm also sure that almost 100% of you will agree that Verizon sucks. This icon deconstruction represents how Verizon works, or actually, how it doesn't work. You can see that in "V" and the "Z" there are spaces, or brakes, just like that are in Verizon's service. In addition, the "R" that has slid down off the fonts original plain represents how calls frequently fade in and out. This idea or problem is also shown with the top corner of the "N", expressing loss of connection as well. Lastly, the final layer made for this icon is the red check mark symbol above the letters. Normally, it would be just simply straight, and unharmed, but I felt the need to disturb it's perfection since Verizon Wireless' phones themselves never contain the consistency of lastly a decent amount of time. Wouldn't you agree?
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Week Post #9
"Photoshopping?" How do you feel about it? After we learned about how to use it in class this past week, now we can plainly see how easy it is to skew anything and everything in the media today. Next time you see a new advertisement or are introduced to a new "better" product, examine it's true purpose and maybe think or wonder what it's original icon was. Below is a wonderful and interesting article regarding "photoshop" and what it does to our eyes as the unfamiliar audience. It's definitely worth reading! And it might even help each and every one of you with your "photoshop" project.
"FROM NOW ON":
http://fno.org/dec06/photoshopping.html
"FROM NOW ON":
http://fno.org/dec06/photoshopping.html
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Week Post #8
Just recently President Obama was forced to propose his opinion about gay couples and theirs rights:
"As a presidential candidate, Mr. Obama said he would “fight hard” for the rights of gay couples. As a senator, he sponsored legislation that would have provided health benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees." -NY Times
(To view full story click on link below)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/13/us/politics/13benefits.html?_r=3&hp
This surprised me when I read this, not because of him supporting it, but because just thinking back even four years ago a subject as controversial as gay’s rights. It surprising how far we have come as a nation and much we have evolved together to accept everyone no matter what preference they have to gender attraction. Stories such as this, and people such as our own President, support intense social issues like the above just gives a deeper hope to our future in being comfortable with every type of person, black, white, gay, or straight. Just another push for our media!!
"As a presidential candidate, Mr. Obama said he would “fight hard” for the rights of gay couples. As a senator, he sponsored legislation that would have provided health benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees." -NY Times
(To view full story click on link below)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/13/us/politics/13benefits.html?_r=3&hp
This surprised me when I read this, not because of him supporting it, but because just thinking back even four years ago a subject as controversial as gay’s rights. It surprising how far we have come as a nation and much we have evolved together to accept everyone no matter what preference they have to gender attraction. Stories such as this, and people such as our own President, support intense social issues like the above just gives a deeper hope to our future in being comfortable with every type of person, black, white, gay, or straight. Just another push for our media!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Independent Film Response: "Life as a Movie"
After screening the comedic independent film “Life as a Movie,” I developed a whole different respect for pro surfers, pro skaters, and pro snowboarders. “Life as a movie” did a wonderful job of exposing its audience to the in depth dedication, drive, heart, and hard work involved in these extreme sport athletes. I’ve thought before about what it takes to make it big and accomplish your dreams like such pro athletes do, but never has it been produced in such a way as this documentary does. The overall plot, breath taking landscaping shots, and inspirational action shots from each one of these athletes did a lot for my emotions. Words can’t even express how moved I was after this film.
To begin, the photographic snapshots of the incredible blue ocean waves or the jaw dropping scenes of the sparkling white snow caps were one of the first aspects of this film that I noticed. The beautiful glowing colors of nature and its landscapes were depicted in the best way they could have been possible. Every time they did just the simple scenery shots I felt this deep urge of want to go to each and every location. The director, Mai Miyama, had a great vision for this film and she brought all possible expressions forward while capturing places such as the island of Kandui in the Mentawaiis, the jungles of Japan, the streets of Osaka, and the powder mountain of Whistler, Canada. Truthfully, after seeing all these places, this movie has inspired me to want to travel when I get older. I’ve honestly never ever really wanted to leave the US, but I could confidentially say that I certainly do now!
In addition to the scenery I saw in “Life as a Movie,” the drive and dedication of the pro athletes, Benji Weatherley, Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater and Jack Johnson, also moved me in a whole other way. It’s hard to imagine the hardships each and every one of these men went through in order to reach their dreams of riding, boarding, and skating all the most insane places of the world. They set aside all other facets of their lives and lived, ate, and breathed their sports. Now that’s what you call commitment. It was very cool to see how much fun they have with what they do. It wasn’t all focus and practice 24/7; they joked around and goofed off as well in order to keep life fun and interesting. I loved that about this film because it just goes to show you that if you’re doing something you love, life just comes naturally exciting. My props go to all the athletes in this film.
Concisely, “Life as a Movie” was produced for an audience of all ages and I would recommend it as well to all ages. If you want to leave the theater feeling motivated, pumped up, energetic, and moved, seeing this independent film is perfect for you. I am a snowboarder myself and it was all I could to hold myself back from going up to the mountain at 11 o’clock that night after the movie. I just couldn’t wait to ride and I know for sure that I wasn’t the only one who felt that way.
To begin, the photographic snapshots of the incredible blue ocean waves or the jaw dropping scenes of the sparkling white snow caps were one of the first aspects of this film that I noticed. The beautiful glowing colors of nature and its landscapes were depicted in the best way they could have been possible. Every time they did just the simple scenery shots I felt this deep urge of want to go to each and every location. The director, Mai Miyama, had a great vision for this film and she brought all possible expressions forward while capturing places such as the island of Kandui in the Mentawaiis, the jungles of Japan, the streets of Osaka, and the powder mountain of Whistler, Canada. Truthfully, after seeing all these places, this movie has inspired me to want to travel when I get older. I’ve honestly never ever really wanted to leave the US, but I could confidentially say that I certainly do now!
In addition to the scenery I saw in “Life as a Movie,” the drive and dedication of the pro athletes, Benji Weatherley, Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater and Jack Johnson, also moved me in a whole other way. It’s hard to imagine the hardships each and every one of these men went through in order to reach their dreams of riding, boarding, and skating all the most insane places of the world. They set aside all other facets of their lives and lived, ate, and breathed their sports. Now that’s what you call commitment. It was very cool to see how much fun they have with what they do. It wasn’t all focus and practice 24/7; they joked around and goofed off as well in order to keep life fun and interesting. I loved that about this film because it just goes to show you that if you’re doing something you love, life just comes naturally exciting. My props go to all the athletes in this film.
Concisely, “Life as a Movie” was produced for an audience of all ages and I would recommend it as well to all ages. If you want to leave the theater feeling motivated, pumped up, energetic, and moved, seeing this independent film is perfect for you. I am a snowboarder myself and it was all I could to hold myself back from going up to the mountain at 11 o’clock that night after the movie. I just couldn’t wait to ride and I know for sure that I wasn’t the only one who felt that way.
Week Post #7
Although we are all required to view at least one showing of the Durango Film Festival’s Independent Films, I still would like to remind you all to get out this weekend and get your butt’s into the theatres! Our historical downtown Abbey Theatre and Gaslight movie theatres have developed a screening schedule for all ages and interests. The event this weekend is a wonderful past time and entertaining occasion so use all those Media Literacy skills that you have learned and go view some films!
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