Computer Graphics

-Computer generated images
-Film-Final Cut Pro has been used to make alot of movies(Star Wars episode 3 completely done with the Final Cut)
-animated photo realism
-GUI(Graphical User Interface)

Progress Report:

Jess and I finished most, if not all, of our shooting a couple of weeks ago. Jess did the editing to the footage, that we shot during that time, around a week ago. We are waiting for feedback about our teaser from our professor and also people that have viewed our teaser on Facebook.com. The next thing that we plan on doing is coming up with a design for our DVD package. We have a number of photos/pictures that we are thinking about using for the front of the DVD we just are not sure which one it will be. We also need to set up a time with the actor, that I cast as Todd, to come and shoot the poster shot for us. After we do the DVD packaging and Poster, if we have time, we will do character blogs involving Grayson and I...Grayson being the guy that got the part and me being the guy that did not get the part. We are on a roll and both Jess and I feel really good about what the outcome will be on our project by semester's end.

The Teaser is COMPLETED! Well...almost.

Jess and I have the teaser up and running on facebook. If you go to her blog you will find the link to it. We would love to hear feedback from anybody that sees the footage. We are both very excited about the outcome of the trailer...eventhough the camera was not the greatest in the world. The camera angles and props we all combined our forces to come up with, what we think, is a great trailer. The big painting of the beach, right behind Todd's head at the beginning, was my idea. The camera angle of Todd in the bathroom was all Jess. The way you see all the reflections in that scene was really cool. Some of the people that have already seen the trailer says that it's just like a trailer for a real film. I have to say, Jess and I were very glad to here that kind of praise. Alot of the credit goes to Jess for getting our "baby" ready for viewing eyes. It's hard to believe that I just a couple of months ago this was only a possiblility for a project. And now we have a teaser!!

CSI Notes

-lots of cuts to different locations at the beginning
-a number of slow motion shots
-everytime another person started talking they would show a medium shot or close up of the person talking
-before the actual credits to open the show, it gets dramatic with the actor being named the head suspect in the murder
-there are alot of closeup shots and not alot long shots, except to establish the location
-sex brings ratings...not only is there a sexual act at the beginning of the show...strippers...but also the lead woman investigator is dressed provacativly for an investigator
-lots of flashbacks when describing what happened or what might have happened
-another commercial right after we find out that the other lady in the room is alive
-when all the investigators are sitting at their table...the camera uses a moving shot of the two lead investigators when they are talking to single them out as the two most important investigators
-right before the supposed next commercial, we find out their is another suspect in the murder
-next commercial didn't come when we found out that one of the victims was a man...instead it came after we see what appears to be a woman playing golf...i'm confused
-when the investigator is on the stand...the camera was blurry on the edges to show that the investigator was nervous or something...also sound of heartbeat to show nervousness
-the show followed the outline that a 1 hour tv show follows...the M curve that we talked about in class

what is the message? no body is above the law, even if you are an actor

TV Medium

-ADS
-interactive (American Idol)
-education
-HD tv...on demand (Tivo)
-multi-modal

why stigma associated? TV is seen as passive activity...consumerism

TV is more casual entertainment, their is no investment

Sunday Photo

I took this picture outside of FATZ Cafe where I work. The title of this photo is "Escaping Isolation." I like the way I was able to get the shot with diagonal lines. The main point of focus for the picture is the van. I took a picture as the van was leaving the parking lot. I probably should have waited till it was closer up. However, I was kind of in a hurry because I had to get back to work. The title would also make alot more sense if I snaped the picture when the van was closer up. I hate the shadow on the bottom right. Unfortunately, the shadow stands out to much and it really has no purpose. I like the contrast between the blue sky, green trees and the cement because it gives the picture depth. The reason I called the photo "Escaping Isolation" is because the van is escaping the boredom that is the very lonely parking lot.

Remix!!!!

When it comes to music you're combining two songs into one...old with new...artist with another artist

Digital Remix:
-Why? hoax-fabrication for fun
-express solidarity/support
-a way to express political views