Media 111 – Module 8 – Animation GIF Storyboard
Media 111 – Module 8 – Weekly Essay
The Animation That Changed My Life
An animated video that I believe enhanced my life would be one that I found on YouTube from the American Museum of Natural History when I was younger where the camera is focused on Earth, but then zooms all the way out to the edge of the observable universe. I was completely blown away by this! I was absolutely fascinated.
I grew up going to church on and off with my parents. I can’t say I was as devout as others, but I believed that there was a God who was watching and listening to us. As I became older, I started to question that more. I started to wonder why there wasn’t any physical proof of something that so many people were convinced existed. After watching this video, it really made me wonder. It made me realize just how insignificant we really are in the grand scheme of things. Our planet is essentially a speck of dust in an overwhelmingly vast sea of nothingness, yet some of us claim that it was all designed and built around us, for us, by some divine being. There are billions of other galaxies out there. Each one of those galaxies contains billions of different stars, which can all have their own solar system and planets.
Watching this animation got me interested in science and space. I then discovered people like Richard Dawkins, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Lawrence Krauss, Christopher Hitchins, and Sam Harris. Today, I fully identify as an athiest. I strongly believe that religion and deities are things that humanity has fabricated ourselves due to the inability to go through life not knowing why we are here or where we go afterwards .I have a different line of thinking. I think as a species, we naturally tend to think too much of ourselves. We cannot imagine our existence without there being some meaningful purpose or reason for it. I can imagine that. I also don’t have a problem with it. I am perfectly okay with all of this happening by some random chance and just making the best of it while I’m here on this planet. I don’t need to believe in a magical being or a place in the afterlife in order to have a moral code and behave while I am alive.
When it comes down to it, I am glad that I have the views I have today. They are liberating. It’s quite possible that I wouldn’t have the views I have today if I hadn’t have watched the aforementioned animation.
Media 111 – Module 7 – Weekly Essay
Movement in Film & Video
You learn something new everyday! I had no idea that Vincent Van Gogh, the famous artist, struggled with mental illness. Not only this, but he incorporated something into his works of art that nobody else had done before, probably without even realizing it! He was able to display fluid turbulence in his paintings. This baffled many brilliant minds for years to come. Van Gogh wasn’t anybody special. Some of his most famous work was created while he was a guest at an asylum! This shows that anybody can go on to be produce great works, no matter what your story is. This is definitely inspirational. If I was trying to create content that inspired and moved people, I would try to create unique works of art.
The same goes for movement in film and video. The viewer is given a chance to see that anything is possible if you put your mind to it and great things can happen sometimes to any one of us if we are willing to put in the effort. Those great things can even happen by accident as well! The story of the invention of the Post-It note was a great example of this. Go out there, be yourself, and inspire!
Hyperland
I took it upon myself to watch the short video, “Hyperland”, featuring Douglas Adams, the author of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. I found it very interesting, not only because of the information it provided, but because of how the video was filmed. The video was filmed in a way that replicated a person’s experience when using a personal computer. It also kind of had a H2G2 vibe going on there. It was at this point that I realized that Douglas Adams was very big on futuristic technology and science-fiction. I also found it interesting how the operating system of this hypothetical computer that Adams was using was represented by a person who appeared to be a butler.
The video really showcased the internet and all of it’s potential. They delved into history, art, science, and technology. I found the history aspect of it to be very intriguing. The internet is an overabundance of information, if you think about it. It helps us gain a deeper understanding of life, the universe, and everything. It assists us in our endless pursuit of knowledge, just like the H2G2 book and super computer in the H2G2 book, but in a way more helpful way.
The Impact of “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”
The impact of Douglas Adams’ “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” has been profound. This book has inspired many different adaptations, series, novels, stories, and other forms of media. The story has what you could call a cult-following. I had heard of it before taking this class, but had never gave it a chance. After starting to read the novel, I found the story a little hard to follow, but it eventually grew on me. By the time I finished the book, I was digging it so much that I wanted to watch the 2005 big screen adaptation starring Martin Freeman. I found the film to be very good. This film is just one of many different takes on the Adams’ story. His writing is almost a comedic spin on science-fiction, I would say. His story has almost certainly had a global impact.
Hello World! I Know Where My Towel Is!
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jesse Seward. I am currently enrolled in the Multimedia Communications program at Peninsula College to further my education and skillset, not only for my current job, but to also utilize in my personal life. I have always had an interest in the these areas. I certainly have a strong passion for video production.
I currently work for Hermann Brothers Logging & Construction in Port Angeles. I started off as a Commercial Truck Driver, but now I also have many other duties there as well. I built and maintain their website, manage all of their social media accounts, design ads for hiring new drivers, develop training videos, and train new drivers. I will include a link below to the training videos I have created for Hermann Brothers. I feel that my training videos are unique because I often try to add some form of mild humor to them to keep the viewer interested. Click here to see how I do that!
Here is another video I produced for Hermann Brothers:
Here are a couple examples of graphic ads I have created for them as well:
I would define success as chasing your dreams by picking a field of study that you have a passion for, and always giving it your all, even when things get tough.
P.S. Here is my towel. I don’t go anywhere without it. Never know when it might come in handy.
Media 111 – Module 6 – Weekly Essay
Babel Fish and Moore’s Law
The good ol’ Babel fish! Little did Douglas Adams know that this fictional piece of technology he came up with would be a very real and useable technology in the future. I wonder what he would think about this if he were still here today! This awesome tech comes in many forms. You can get yourself a handheld instant translation device, headphones or earbuds that translate right into your ear (not as painful and uncomfortable as putting a fish in there), download apps for your smartphone that translate audio of one language into another in text, or even go online to Google translate in a web browser and type in what you wish to be translated. This technology has a beautiful impact on society. It helps remove the language barrier between different peoples. This is especially important for someone like myself who as a content creator, have a responsibility to ensure that all of my productions and works are easy to access, navigate, and understand, no matter what race or ethnicity you are.
According to the article provided, Moore’s law implies that every 2 years the amount of transistors per square inch on chips doubles. This law has held true for quite some time now. However, they are beginning to think it may be taking 2.5 years for the doubling of the transistors. I feel that this essentially means that the limits and capabilities of technology are doubling every 2-2.5 years. That is mind-blowing to say the very least.
Translation app for smartphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/translate-me-live-translator/id1231853258Links to an external site.
Google translate: https://translate.google.com/
Media 111 – Module 5 – Weekly Essay
Apple Logo Investigation and Copyright, Intellectual Property (IP), and Reproduction Rights
#1 – What does the Apple logo symbolize? Well, it depends on who you ask. I did a lot of reading online on this topic. One source claims that it was named that because the founders really liked apples, but I don’t have any idea how credible that really is. To be honest, it comes down to individual interpretation. It could be referring to the apple from the story of Adam and Eve. It could also be referring to the apple from the story of Snow White. In both of these stories, the apple ends up essentially being poisonous to the consumer. In the biblical story, the apple is a fruit of knowledge. After consuming it, Adam and Eve become ashamed. This leads to the downfall of man. Therefore, one interpretation could be that the apple is knowledge, which is technology and once we took a bite out of that, we began a process that will ultimately be the end of our kind.
#2 – Copyrights and the concept of intellectual property is the foundation of modern art and media production. Without these, the artist or creator does not have a guarantee that nobody else will just steal the work and claim it as their own. If somebody else can do this, then what is the point of creating anything like that in the first place? It completely removes all desire to produce works of art when you can’t claim the rights to it. Especially when the works were created to bring in revenue for the creator. It is absolutely essential that we uphold these laws and guidelines. If we do not, then art and creative works as a whole may fade out. I don’t want to spend hours developing a website so that someone else can take the credit for it. It is my responsibility to use all of my own works, or if I use someone else’s, I must ensure that I have permission to do so beforehand. This may come in the form of a license. I must also give credit where credit is due. I can protect myself from being violated in this way by making sure that I add copyright text to my productions and watermarks.
Media 111 – Module 4 – Weekly Essay
Bad Photoshop and Star Wars Innovation
Influence via Photoshop –
First off, I would like to begin by saying that I am a very non-political person and am not taking any sides here. I consider myself to be a centrist. I personally feel like using Photoshop to influence individuals to vote a certain way, is completely inappropriate, biased, and unfair. I would go as far as saying this photo is right-wing propaganda. For starters, I feel like we have seen events from both sides of the image happen under both of the different presidents’ tenures. I remember a time when cities were on fire under Trump. I also know there have been happy times under Biden. Both of these individuals have their ups and downs, pros and cons. Something else that really stands out about how this was photoshopped is how the “artist” manipulated colors and levels. You can see on Biden’s side it’s very dark and gloomy, while on Trump’s side it’s very bright and warm. This work of art sends a biased and one-sided message. I feel like biased and one-sided messages can influence people in negative ways.
How Art Advances Technology –
Art advances technology. In the case of Star Wars, it would appear that the brothers, John and Thomas Knoll, came up with the desire and drive to create Photoshop because they needed a program that would better and more efficiently help them express their works of art. Over the years, as Photoshop is used more and more, other artists find areas that are lacking or come up with new ideas of features to add to the software that would help them with their art. I am just using Photoshop as an example here. I would say that this concept applies to innovative technological advances in the arts as a whole.
Media 111 – Module 3 – Weekly Essay
Color Use and Challenges
For starters, the infographic provided on this page really helped me compare UX with UI in a whole new light, but yes, color absolutely makes a difference! The whole idea behind universal design (UD) is that there be ease of access. The product should be developed with everybody in mind. Anyone should be able to access it and use it without hitting roadblocks. The goal is to make it as easy to use as possible.
One of the things that makes it easier to use is using colors properly. There a decent percentage of people out there who have some form of colorblindness. This makes it harder or them to distinguish between different colors. We want to keep that in mind when drawing up our color palettes for projects. We want to avoid using colors that are commonly associated with colorblindness right next to each other because they can blend with each from a colorblind individual’s perspective. We also want to make sure that we also use a high contrast color palette. This makes it easier for the user to read and see information.
It sounds like the UX contributor would be more responsible for the basic framework of the product while the UI contributor would be more in charge of the graphic design portion. Therefore, the urgency of color usage is probably more pertinent to the UI professional, but is still important for the UX designer to keep in mind. The proper use of colors in the interface design also help create and embolden a company’s branding identity and make the product more appealing to the user. This creates a more memorable experience, therefore could lead to the consumer recommending it to another potential user.
Colors can have meaning or messages of their own. Especially in the aspect of product and company branding. I feel that the GPP of a robot could relate to it’s color because it may influence their general overall attitude and moods. For example: if the robot was gray or blue, maybe it would have a depressed personality? If the robot was red, maybe it could be angry or dangerous. If it was green, it could be happy and go-lucky. Maybe not. Maybe I’m wrong about that and there is a better answer to that. You be the judge!