Profiles Of Me- Digital Media Production

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o67cbnhllYM

Major Assignment 4 Paper

The Outreach

The big problem at hand is that many people pre-judge other races, cultures and genders different from them. The main focus of this project was to express, how people are viewed verses, how they want to be viewed. Not only is this a national problem but also an international problem. Many races and cultures are discriminated against because of the way media has portrayed people throughout the world.

This problem does not just stop there it continues to poison our minds giving people a stigma about ones lifestyle and view toward life. This in return creates communication barriers between people. Some of this stigma can be removed by becoming educated on different races, cultures and their beliefs. Also, another way this stigma can be removed by surrounding your self with other people from different backgrounds and ethnicities.

Other ways to get tuned in is to become apart of a worldwide chatting site for example: Facebook or Twitter. Facebook being one that I am more familiar with is one of the places I decided to place my digital media project. The digital media project that was created by Ronny Latimore and I, Stevie Lynch was created to attract and target several different audiences. The production was a collaboration of different profiles focusing in on one individual. This project was then prompted and edited and placed on Facebook and YouTube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o67cbnhllYM ">Profilesofme</a>  . Both websites attract a variety of different audiences.

 The process of creating this video took the help of others expertise and opinions. This clearly points out the statement, Henry Jenkins makes that “Do It Yourself rarely means Do It Alone. This is how much of the information we as individuals receive is shared. Many of those informing us World Wide Web users of resources and information on a particular subject are from all different races and cultures. We as the people have been empowered to take back control of what we read, see, or listen to. By places this production on a site that attracts many different ages, cultures and races; this project reaches people from all walks of life. This then results in many people outside of one targeted audience being reached.

We as the authors and creators hold the power in our hands to distribute this media to many different audiences by placing the project where the targeted audience frequents often. This is a prime example of the difference between Web 1.0 (not having control) and Web 2.0 (having a voice and control over the production). By having a voice not matter where you are in the world your opinions, morals, and values can be heard.

   This distribution of this production does not stop there but continues on through blog post or word of mouth. This gives a greater opportunity for the message to be spread to others throughout the world. In fact, after posting the video on Facebook, many friends that had never seen the video “liked” or responded to the post with positive feedback either verbally or through blog. The end result has been that most relate to one or more of the different individuals presented in the film. Which gives me the idea that we as individuals are not to much different from each than we think we are. We all just want our voices to be heard.

My Observation of the Gamers

Watching the gamers in my digital media class was very interesting. The game they were playing was "Dream the same Dream" which was the same game I played. The game was not very well explained and it didn't take long for me to become no longer interested. The gamers, on the other hand continued to play and strive to reach a ending on conclusion throughout the game. They continued to play with hope of a successful ending. This ending that they were in search of did not seem possible but it was worth the try.

This photo represents the early history of music. I have a passion for music and this picture is a inspiration to the inner most part of me that desires to sing and play music. This picture demonstrates that music was a big part of life even in ancient history of life. 

Dream Machines

Dream Machines are basically a pigment of our imaginations. Most of the gadgets or technology we use as adults are basically big kid toys. We as human that have advanced in technology are just big kids that play with toys and gadgets. In this world are all children with toys more advance than others. The human imagination is a powerful think or should I say the mind itself is a powerful instrument. We as humans have the power within ourselves to create the world as we know it or the world as we want it.

Web 2.0 - Basic Distinctions

Web 2.0 seems to be something that everyone will never agree on. It is best to try and understand the concept or point the creator was trying to make. The difference between the Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 is one is considered being able to be apart and other is actually having control. This Web 2.0 puts the power into the hands of the audience which I believe was the objective of the creator. This was a great creation which empowers the people. This creation or program gives the people a voice.

Do it yourself

Does "do it yourself" really do it yourself in the cyberworld? No, it rarely does says Henry Jenkins. Most of the information learned about the media and its functions is learned through social learning. This is word of mouth or recommendation from experiences from someone else. Someone of the information is acquired through a instruction manual or video from other users or the creator them self. This points out that social learning is a very helpful tool in passing information in the digital world. Without the assistance or help of others with previous experience many of the challenges within the digital world would be overwhelming. In every aspect prior knowledge or experience has help those in the future to advance even further.

"Streams of Content"

Many people want to become connected or part of "the flow" with social media. The hardest part for some individuals is embracing the media itself. everyone wants to be apart of something that flows life is much easier that way. There are many elements and programs setup for individuals to take part of the flow Facebook being one of them. In this day and age; even though there are still issues with the flow many of the problems that prevent the flow are being improved.

View of Class projects part 2

Sarah's Project: Major argument is we sometimes feel life we are in a race through life. The running scene was very well put together. Make more connections with each scene change, make sure it flows.

Greg's Project: Major argument is the world of technology and its laws are ever changing. The design is creative and well put together. Add sound or music to enhance the readers experience.

Kay's Project: Major argument is Kay is proud of her son and his accomplishments. Very smooth transitions from one picture to another. Maybe include wording to express the feelings and the situation.

Kyle's Project: Major argument is "Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens".Great setup and choice of famous quote. Add more affects and information and links within website. Increase font size and format.

Jifu's Project: Major argument is We as a world need to be saved from the monsters we have become. Great song choice, it set the mood. Entitle the piece in the beginning and add the credits and creators at the end.

View of Class Projects

Alex's Project: Major argument is "you may think my tattoos are crazy". The art work and designs are done well. Needs more creativity and more value in the story.

Chris's Project: Major argument is "as human do we have control? We of really out of control." Very well put together very deep piece a lot visual and verbal connections and clear argument. Slow down the view of piece down a little.

Craig's Project: Major argument is "Chris does things at the last minute which causes him to rush to get things done. Good visuals and humor. Argument needs to be more clear for audience to understand.

Steven's Project: Major argument is What is like in the night life and what are we doing with our lives? Very good visuals good shots and focuses and good music choice. Have more clear verbals.

Ronny and I Project: Major argument is just be yourself no matter what anyone thinks. shots flow well together. Beep out some of the swearing

The Struggle with the Project

One of my biggest concerns and worries is that everything that we want to display in the video will not be received. I want people to see this video not just as a comedy but a video with true value and meaning, accomplishing its purpose. One of the major challenge with creating this digital film is arranging the film shots so that they tell a story. Each spoken word and visual will have some affect on what the audience takes in as the message presented. Not only are the film shots a concern but the message delivered by each individual. Each shot and message delivered must flow so that a story is told. So in the end the biggest struggle will still be making sure that the mass majority receive the message that was meant to be given.

The Design Plan

My design plan will be to capture different shots in different settings and moods. Some of the video footage will be taken in a moving vehicle, in the dorm room, in the cafeteria, on and around campus. This video will consist of different profiles from different individuals describing how they see their selves and others. This video will be a break down of the real and the make believe world we as individuals have created. The issue will be raised, is it OK to let someone live in a fantasy, neglecting reality? The different shot will contain music and different shots and profiles that will contradict the message the was originally delivered by individual. The different interviewees will express things as they see them concerning the specified individual.

Assignment Three purpose statement revised

With assignment three we chose to create a video. The concepts will be to attract the college students and stir up laughter. The video is a comedy and also brings fairly different view points to the table. The video will show different profiles speaking about one specific individual as they view their selves verses how others see them. This video is a split between the unreal and reality. This video forces you to look a the glass half empty, as well as the glass half full. This will be done by forces viewers to see things for the overall good or the overall bad. This video may offend some people due to language but the message itself is plain and clear. This video will challenge everyone to look at themselves.

Part II of Designing Compostions

This reading continues to discuss the process and development of the digital design and world. The reading discusses the education the purpose for its usage and the plans to make it better. The argument is how to improve the digital design and is it improving. The answer is yes the problem is reaching the targeted audience and making sure they advance and value the information they are privileged with. Designing something to reach the targeted audience best works when sampled on the targeted audience to see the results. In the end the audience can tell and knows what works best to keep their attention and enhance their literacy or education.

Major Assignment 3

With assignment three we chose to create a video. The concepts will be to attract the college students and stir up laughter. The video is a comedy and also brings fairly different view points to the table. This video forces you to look a the glass half empty, as well as the glass half full. This video may offend some people due to language but the message itself is plain and clear. This video will challenge everyone to look at themselves.