Video 1
Role-Actor & Set Designer
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Role: Director
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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Blog 9
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This article was about self improvement. It examined several myths and fallacies about self improvement thinking. Even if some of the advice is true, it examines it in a different light. For example "you can be whatever you want to be", however, "everyone has limitations". I think that the advice given in this article are very sound and valid. I think that it was an interesting and thought provoking read. I take several of these topics to heart and I will apply these topics to my creative future.
Disorganization:
The author tackled the myth of disorganization as being a negative, and turned it oh it's head. The author believes that disorganization is something that is under appreciated in our society. Many successful people have had a cluttered desk, yet were some of the most influential people in history. For example, Albert Einstein was very disorganized and cluttered. He was also what many people would consider to be irresponsible. Einstein never handled his money because (when he managed it himself) he would misplace or loose it. I took this to heart because I am one of those people who are cluttered and disorganized. But, within my disorganization, I know exactly where everything is. I rarely loose things, except my keys.
Dyslexia:
The author talks about dyslexia and success. In a study conducted of millionaires, almost half were dyslexic. The author went in to name several famous people with dyslexia and how these people felt that their disability helped them succeed. Again, I took this to heart. Growing up, I was diagnosed with a mild form of dyslexia. I didn't reverse letters, but words. It took years of practice and tutoring but in the end I managed it. Personally, I think that having to learn to overcome disabilities is one of the most powerful tools in strengthening yourself.
Quirks:
The author describes another way of self improvement is finding your quirks. He goes on to list several quirks but the one quirk that really applied to myself was shaving in permanent procrastination. In other words, instead of procrastinating on something you don't want to do, just don't do it. This has been my personal motto since I was in elementary school. If I dont want to do something, I won't. I don't like being forced to do something that I have no interest in. Unfortunately, this does not work too well in school. After several bad grades, I've learned that there are times that you absolutely have to things you don't want to do. However, I will let my thoughts be known. For example, I will tend to be very sarcastic in writing. This probably isn't the best way to do work, but at least I feel better about being forced to do it.
This article was about self improvement. It examined several myths and fallacies about self improvement thinking. Even if some of the advice is true, it examines it in a different light. For example "you can be whatever you want to be", however, "everyone has limitations". I think that the advice given in this article are very sound and valid. I think that it was an interesting and thought provoking read. I take several of these topics to heart and I will apply these topics to my creative future.
Disorganization:
The author tackled the myth of disorganization as being a negative, and turned it oh it's head. The author believes that disorganization is something that is under appreciated in our society. Many successful people have had a cluttered desk, yet were some of the most influential people in history. For example, Albert Einstein was very disorganized and cluttered. He was also what many people would consider to be irresponsible. Einstein never handled his money because (when he managed it himself) he would misplace or loose it. I took this to heart because I am one of those people who are cluttered and disorganized. But, within my disorganization, I know exactly where everything is. I rarely loose things, except my keys.
Dyslexia:
The author talks about dyslexia and success. In a study conducted of millionaires, almost half were dyslexic. The author went in to name several famous people with dyslexia and how these people felt that their disability helped them succeed. Again, I took this to heart. Growing up, I was diagnosed with a mild form of dyslexia. I didn't reverse letters, but words. It took years of practice and tutoring but in the end I managed it. Personally, I think that having to learn to overcome disabilities is one of the most powerful tools in strengthening yourself.
Quirks:
The author describes another way of self improvement is finding your quirks. He goes on to list several quirks but the one quirk that really applied to myself was shaving in permanent procrastination. In other words, instead of procrastinating on something you don't want to do, just don't do it. This has been my personal motto since I was in elementary school. If I dont want to do something, I won't. I don't like being forced to do something that I have no interest in. Unfortunately, this does not work too well in school. After several bad grades, I've learned that there are times that you absolutely have to things you don't want to do. However, I will let my thoughts be known. For example, I will tend to be very sarcastic in writing. This probably isn't the best way to do work, but at least I feel better about being forced to do it.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Blog 8
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Acknowledging the lizard:
" Acknowledging the lizard" simply defined means that acknowledge your fears in order to over come them. The author claims that the most primal sense in our brains is that the one that tells us we don't want to be laughed at. The author states that this trait has been evolutionarily passed on from the brain of the lizard. There're things we don't want to do because we are afraid of failure or mockery, but he says we must acknowledge its presence before we conquer what we were too timid to attempt.
Connection:
The author describes connectivity of social networks as another way to reinvent yourself. By reaching out to a larger number of people creates a new way to network.
Fail:
Another way to reinvent yourself is to fail. As strings as this sounds. But in the ability to accept failure allows you to learn and become stronger.
I personally think these exercises are both good and bad. I believe that they have a specific time and place, but I would not say that they are appropriate for blogs. First of all, I thing blogs in general are a major waste of time and are filled with useless thoughts of people that I don't care to hear from. The only point the author makes that could be applied to these blogs is 'connection'. By spewing your stream of consciousness to millions of people, the probability that someone will read and maybe enjoy it. However, I don't think failure works. I tried it. I didn't do two blogs and got a 13%. I didn't learn anything from it, and it only made me hate blogs even more. I would much rather enjoy doing a creative project (that we got to chose) and posted it on the blogs. As a creative person, I don't like being told what to write about. I like to do my own thing. That is how it should be.
Acknowledging the lizard:
" Acknowledging the lizard" simply defined means that acknowledge your fears in order to over come them. The author claims that the most primal sense in our brains is that the one that tells us we don't want to be laughed at. The author states that this trait has been evolutionarily passed on from the brain of the lizard. There're things we don't want to do because we are afraid of failure or mockery, but he says we must acknowledge its presence before we conquer what we were too timid to attempt.
Connection:
The author describes connectivity of social networks as another way to reinvent yourself. By reaching out to a larger number of people creates a new way to network.
Fail:
Another way to reinvent yourself is to fail. As strings as this sounds. But in the ability to accept failure allows you to learn and become stronger.
I personally think these exercises are both good and bad. I believe that they have a specific time and place, but I would not say that they are appropriate for blogs. First of all, I thing blogs in general are a major waste of time and are filled with useless thoughts of people that I don't care to hear from. The only point the author makes that could be applied to these blogs is 'connection'. By spewing your stream of consciousness to millions of people, the probability that someone will read and maybe enjoy it. However, I don't think failure works. I tried it. I didn't do two blogs and got a 13%. I didn't learn anything from it, and it only made me hate blogs even more. I would much rather enjoy doing a creative project (that we got to chose) and posted it on the blogs. As a creative person, I don't like being told what to write about. I like to do my own thing. That is how it should be.
Blog 7
This scene is from one of my favorite movies, "Inglorious Basterds". In this scene, a nazi comes to a French home to search for Jewish people in hiding. Of course, being a Quentin Tarantino film, there is a long but captivating conversation. The theme of this scene (and the entire film), is that nazis are bad and need to be stopped. This theme is active because it is very blatant and is even said by the main characters. It is also active in this scene because the nazi describes Jewish people in a derogatory way, and talks about killing them.
Line:
There are a lot of lines in this scene. Lines from the windowpanes and furniture all sling in the direction of the nazi. The French man is in the shadows and there are very few lines pointing in his direction. This helps further the theme because these lines direct your attention to the nazi. While your attention is focused on him, you hear what he's talking about and it is horrific.
Shape:
The shape of the characters head is very important in furthering the theme. The French men has a round face, showing that he is kind and caring. The nazi, on the other hand, has a triangular face, showing that he is authoritative and a no-nonsense sort of man. This shows that the nazis are terrifying and threatening.
Friday, October 28, 2011
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Blog #6
Plastic Surgeons Without Boarders- Wonder Showzen
The colors used for the two surgeons are monochromatic and split complementary. The dark haired surgeon is wearing yellow and a tannish jacket. He is, however, carrying a cup that matches the blonde surgeons jacket. And the blonde hair matches the other surgeons pants. Their colors are more saturated, making them standout more. This color techniques make it obvious that these characters don't belong in dull, boring, monochromatic Asia. The monochromatic backdrop creates an atmosphere of a dirty, undesirable, and miserable place.
South Park
The colors in South Park are much more vivid and pleasant to look at. These characters are bright, and I feel much more comfortable looking at them. The colors are much more saturated, and give the notion that this is something that has a lot of detail that I need to look at and pay attention to. They also give the emotion of chaos and franticness.
Blog #5
*my scanner broke so I took a picture of the storyboards with my phone. Sorry if it looks bad...
This scene uses both the rule of thirds as well as the 180 degree rule. In the scene, both Jack and Wendy are placed in the rule of thirds. When she is cowering in the bathroom, her face is in the top left 1/3. When Jack is outside the bathroom saying "little pigs, little pigs....", his face is also in the top left 1/3. When Wendy grabs the knife from the sink, it is in the bottom right 1/3. When we get a side view of Jack swinging the axe into the door, his face is in the top left 1/3 and the axe (hitting the door) is in the top right 1/3. After knocking the door pane out, both side of the whole match up perfectly with the vertical thirds, making his face front and center. When he sticks his hand though the door to unlock it, the door knob is in the bottom left 1/3, making it more noticible when she slices his hand.
The 180 is not broken in this scene. Kubrick forcibly moves the camera to avoid inappropriate crossing of this line.
I think this scene is very directed. Kubrick did not break the 180 rule, and was very careful when planning his framing in accordance with the rule of thirds. This technique adds to the suspense as well as making the scene more visually attractive.
This scene uses both the rule of thirds as well as the 180 degree rule. In the scene, both Jack and Wendy are placed in the rule of thirds. When she is cowering in the bathroom, her face is in the top left 1/3. When Jack is outside the bathroom saying "little pigs, little pigs....", his face is also in the top left 1/3. When Wendy grabs the knife from the sink, it is in the bottom right 1/3. When we get a side view of Jack swinging the axe into the door, his face is in the top left 1/3 and the axe (hitting the door) is in the top right 1/3. After knocking the door pane out, both side of the whole match up perfectly with the vertical thirds, making his face front and center. When he sticks his hand though the door to unlock it, the door knob is in the bottom left 1/3, making it more noticible when she slices his hand.
The 180 is not broken in this scene. Kubrick forcibly moves the camera to avoid inappropriate crossing of this line.
I think this scene is very directed. Kubrick did not break the 180 rule, and was very careful when planning his framing in accordance with the rule of thirds. This technique adds to the suspense as well as making the scene more visually attractive.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Blog #4
Time to Pretend:
Listening Framework
Tempo
Fast
Source
The instruments drive the speed the song.
Groove
The song is very upbeat. Very excited and energetic.
Instrumentation
Drums, guitar, piano (electronic)
Structure/ organization
The layers and tracks of the song are set in patterns that repeat over and over. Although, there is a lull toward the end where the repetitions slow down.
Emotional
The song starts out slow, then picks up, the REALLY picks up. This is how I imagine it to look like...
_____======****/^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^_________*****/^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
__slow__==simple piano==**electric piano**/drums/^^^all tracks together***
Balance
- height
high pitch
-width
centered. electronic piano pans left to right.
- depth
the guitar and drums are the loudest; the piano is the lowest, but it is still very recognizable throughout the song.
Gucci Gucci:
Listening Framework
Tempo
Medium/ fast
Source
The instruments and vocals set the rhythm of the song.
Groove
The song is sort of upbeat, but also down and dirty.
Instrumentation
Dubstep
Structure/Organization
The rhythm is constructed by repeating patterns.
Emotional
________^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^^___o__o__^^o^^
-starts slow____^^chorus/lyrics^^ ooDUBSTEPoo ^^
Balance
height
Vocals: high pitch
Tracks: low pitch
width
Centered, but the wobble bass switches left to right.
depth
The vocals are the loudest, background vocals and "instruments" are softer than the vocals but louder than the wobble bass.
I have heard both of these songs at least 50-100 times since I've had them. After listening to a song that many times, you tend to know them very well. I think the reason I like both of these songs is because they have a lot in common, even though they are completely different. Lyrically, these songs are very similar, but on both ends of the spectrum. MGMT's Time to Pretend is the bands interruption of what they believe it means to be a rockstar. Kreayshawns Gucci Gucci, on they other hand, is about selling/ doing drugs, not conforming to society, and being an all around "gangsta" from Oakland.
The composure of these songs, too, are very similar. Both have fast tempos, a high pitch, similar speed, and a distinctive timbre. When I listen to both songs, I feel a similar "amped-up-ness" that I don't feel from other songs. Time to Pretend makes me motivated and want to go do something, while Gucci Gucci makes me creatively motivated.
Also, these song rely on modern technologies to create some other their tracks and sounds. Gucci Gucci has that noticible dubstep sound (particularly with that wobble bass in the background) and Time to Pretend is reliant on computers to create that distinctive piano repetition. Although, where these two differ, is that MGMT uses real instruments such as guitars and drums, where as Kreayshawns beat was definitely created in a studio.
All together, I would have to say that MGMT's Time to Pretend is better. I don't know why but this is my absolute favorite song of all time. I really love that electronic-piano notes that repeat in the background. As I said earlier, this song makes me want to go out and do something. Maybe thats why I have it set as my alarm clock!
Listening Framework
Tempo
Fast
Source
The instruments drive the speed the song.
Groove
The song is very upbeat. Very excited and energetic.
Instrumentation
Drums, guitar, piano (electronic)
Structure/ organization
The layers and tracks of the song are set in patterns that repeat over and over. Although, there is a lull toward the end where the repetitions slow down.
Emotional
The song starts out slow, then picks up, the REALLY picks up. This is how I imagine it to look like...
_____======****/^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^_________*****/^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
__slow__==simple piano==**electric piano**/drums/^^^all tracks together***
Balance
- height
high pitch
-width
centered. electronic piano pans left to right.
- depth
the guitar and drums are the loudest; the piano is the lowest, but it is still very recognizable throughout the song.
Gucci Gucci:
Listening Framework
Tempo
Medium/ fast
Source
The instruments and vocals set the rhythm of the song.
Groove
The song is sort of upbeat, but also down and dirty.
Instrumentation
Dubstep
Structure/Organization
The rhythm is constructed by repeating patterns.
Emotional
________^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^o^^^___o__o__^^o^^
-starts slow____^^chorus/lyrics^^ ooDUBSTEPoo ^^
Balance
height
Vocals: high pitch
Tracks: low pitch
width
Centered, but the wobble bass switches left to right.
depth
The vocals are the loudest, background vocals and "instruments" are softer than the vocals but louder than the wobble bass.
I have heard both of these songs at least 50-100 times since I've had them. After listening to a song that many times, you tend to know them very well. I think the reason I like both of these songs is because they have a lot in common, even though they are completely different. Lyrically, these songs are very similar, but on both ends of the spectrum. MGMT's Time to Pretend is the bands interruption of what they believe it means to be a rockstar. Kreayshawns Gucci Gucci, on they other hand, is about selling/ doing drugs, not conforming to society, and being an all around "gangsta" from Oakland.
The composure of these songs, too, are very similar. Both have fast tempos, a high pitch, similar speed, and a distinctive timbre. When I listen to both songs, I feel a similar "amped-up-ness" that I don't feel from other songs. Time to Pretend makes me motivated and want to go do something, while Gucci Gucci makes me creatively motivated.
Also, these song rely on modern technologies to create some other their tracks and sounds. Gucci Gucci has that noticible dubstep sound (particularly with that wobble bass in the background) and Time to Pretend is reliant on computers to create that distinctive piano repetition. Although, where these two differ, is that MGMT uses real instruments such as guitars and drums, where as Kreayshawns beat was definitely created in a studio.
All together, I would have to say that MGMT's Time to Pretend is better. I don't know why but this is my absolute favorite song of all time. I really love that electronic-piano notes that repeat in the background. As I said earlier, this song makes me want to go out and do something. Maybe thats why I have it set as my alarm clock!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Blog #1
Muffin Man
Color:
The Muffin Mans color scheme is monochromatic. Brown is a very neutral color. It isn't too vibrant, yet isn't completely dull. I chose to go with a brown monochrome theme because j felt that it would keep him very uniformed. Also, given that he is a muffin, the color options were sorts of limited and I felt that brown was a nice, simple color. He isn't too bold and distracting. Also, I chose the monochrome-brown because brown (and it's hues) are mellow and warm; very much like his personality.
Shape:
The Muffin Man is very square in shape (despite the large muffin-top, angled lower portion of his body, and abnormally thin arms and legs...). The square shape was used because it gives the illusion that he is very balanced, and well roundedness. All sides of him are equal; metaphorically symbolic of his character. He is a genuine good guy, ad do whatever it takes to help a fellow muffin in time of need.
Light:
We chose to Muffin Man in an area with a lot of light. He has no shadows and is in the forefront of the frame. This was done to show that the Muffin Man is a very pure, innocent, naive muffin. It also shows that he is ambitious, and everything in front of him has a bright future. When times get tough, he doesn't let it bring his spirits down; he instead looks for ways he can improve the situation. He is goal oriented, and nothing will get in his way.
Gary that Garlic Godfather
Color:
Gary's color scheme is analogous. We chose to use the colors yellow and green. Yellow, because garlic (in general) has a yellowish hue; but also because studies have shown that yellow makes viewer feel nauseous. Since Gary's character is a repulsive character, it is only appropriate to be matched with a nasty color. We also chose to surround Gary with a green haze. This was used for two reasons: 1. Green is generally used to show something that smells (and garlic definitely smells). 2. The green, when paired with the yellow, creates a bold appearance. You can't help but notice this clove of garlic.
Lighting:
Gary is positioned in front of dark alley backdrop. This gives the audience the illusion that Gary is up to no good (why else would he be loitering in a dark alley?). We also chose the backdrop because there was a street light in the distance, which casts a nice shadow over Gary. This shadow makes Gary appear shady, and up to no good.
Shape:
Gary is triangular in shape. There wasn't much thought given into the shape of Gary, because garlic cloves are generally triangular in shape. However, we were able to play around with the design of his "triangle" and were able to shape it in a certain way to match his villainous personality. The triangle shape w exaggerated to create a dramatic and visually noticeable look. Being an his length is long and narrow giving him a gawky, awkward appearance.
Color:
The Muffin Mans color scheme is monochromatic. Brown is a very neutral color. It isn't too vibrant, yet isn't completely dull. I chose to go with a brown monochrome theme because j felt that it would keep him very uniformed. Also, given that he is a muffin, the color options were sorts of limited and I felt that brown was a nice, simple color. He isn't too bold and distracting. Also, I chose the monochrome-brown because brown (and it's hues) are mellow and warm; very much like his personality.
Shape:
The Muffin Man is very square in shape (despite the large muffin-top, angled lower portion of his body, and abnormally thin arms and legs...). The square shape was used because it gives the illusion that he is very balanced, and well roundedness. All sides of him are equal; metaphorically symbolic of his character. He is a genuine good guy, ad do whatever it takes to help a fellow muffin in time of need.
Light:
We chose to Muffin Man in an area with a lot of light. He has no shadows and is in the forefront of the frame. This was done to show that the Muffin Man is a very pure, innocent, naive muffin. It also shows that he is ambitious, and everything in front of him has a bright future. When times get tough, he doesn't let it bring his spirits down; he instead looks for ways he can improve the situation. He is goal oriented, and nothing will get in his way.
Gary that Garlic Godfather
Color:
Gary's color scheme is analogous. We chose to use the colors yellow and green. Yellow, because garlic (in general) has a yellowish hue; but also because studies have shown that yellow makes viewer feel nauseous. Since Gary's character is a repulsive character, it is only appropriate to be matched with a nasty color. We also chose to surround Gary with a green haze. This was used for two reasons: 1. Green is generally used to show something that smells (and garlic definitely smells). 2. The green, when paired with the yellow, creates a bold appearance. You can't help but notice this clove of garlic.
Lighting:
Gary is positioned in front of dark alley backdrop. This gives the audience the illusion that Gary is up to no good (why else would he be loitering in a dark alley?). We also chose the backdrop because there was a street light in the distance, which casts a nice shadow over Gary. This shadow makes Gary appear shady, and up to no good.
Shape:
Gary is triangular in shape. There wasn't much thought given into the shape of Gary, because garlic cloves are generally triangular in shape. However, we were able to play around with the design of his "triangle" and were able to shape it in a certain way to match his villainous personality. The triangle shape w exaggerated to create a dramatic and visually noticeable look. Being an his length is long and narrow giving him a gawky, awkward appearance.
Friday, September 9, 2011
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