Thoughts on the Class

I found myself confused a lot in the class about what was expected of assignments and so forth. I felt the assignments should have been explained more definitely, clearly, and timely. For me, the lab didn't really connect with the lecture the way i expected it to, which made the class harder for me. I also wish we could've spent more time on final cut pro and learned how to use it proficiently. I feel it would've been a lot more beneficial to our final videos, as well as film and media majors in general. I think the idea of introducing programs like photoshop and final cut pro can be beneficial to students, but should be taught more extensively and allow the students to explore more since they are such complex programs. I liked that we were given time during the lab to take pictures and film for class assignments. It was convenient and a good way to explore photography and filmaking outside of the classroom with classmates. I also enjoyed the museum of the moving image. Even though I attended by myself outside of the class, I felt it was a very informative and interesting museum and went well with the class. Overall, I felt this class had the potential to be an enriching experience, but was unorganized which made it harder to learn and stressful.

Video about Dance at Hunter College

The Museum of the Moving Image

I visited the glorious Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. I didn’t know what to expect at first, but as soon as I stepped off the elevator to the 3rd floor I loved what I saw. I participated in the interactive voiceover exhibit. It is situated in a separated room with a realistic movie microphone. I chose to replace Eddie Murphy’s voice in a scene from Coming To America. It gave me insight to how voice over actresses and actors work. It is an aspect of media that I would love to work in some day. Another section of the museum that I found to be intriguing was the virtual reality and games section. When thinking of the term “media,” film and television are usually the first things to come to mind. A form of media less associated with the term is gaming.  I really enjoyed seeing all the old equipment that used to be used to record moving images, I couldn’t believe how big the old cameras were. It’s amazing how far we have come from taking many pictures together and moving them fast to create a moving image, to having hand held consumer HD video cameras. 

Trippy Veggie Head

black and white

Stamp Art Revised

Poster: Before and After

warm pictures?

Some Stamp Art

I am a vegetarian so i made a veggie head...

Strong Message. Ethical Video and Response.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMM_T_PJ0Rs

My favorite piece of media that iv’e seen recently is a video on youtube called “the flower.” I really liked it because it was interesting, well made, contained good quality, and relayed an important message in a clever way. I felt empowered after I saw it because it is a media expression of my personal beliefs. It made me understand even more how corrupt the society we live in is. The piece definitely says that the world is corrupt, and the government only cares about money and profit at the expense of citizens. This media clearly has ethical concerns behind it.

Some insight to a dreary day at hunter college

A little about myself

I am a thinker, among other things. Show me a dirty pidgeon flocking in an infested puddle and I’ll think it’s beautiful, because it’s interesting. My philosophy on life is to experience EVERYTHING. I have a strong interest in underground films and music. However, once they go mainstream I feel they loose a bit of their intensity. I love and appreciate all music, but the dubstep genre is one of my favorites. It pierces my ears with rainbows when I hear it. The strong intense bass not only makes you feel it inside, but physically as well. The sound is very intense and overwhelming. Iv'e found that people really either love it or hate it. It's so different, which is why I love it. Going to music festivals and concerts is one of my favorite things to do. The extreme and wondrous experiences that happen at them cannot nearly be explained in writing or even words. I also enjoy traveling and feel like I need it to live. I cannot stay in the same place for too long. My plan in life is to stay creative and free and see where it takes me. Maybe do underwater videography, music tour lighting, be the queen of a mystical tribe in fiji? Whatever I do, I want it to be something I enjoy so much, I wouldn’t care about the money. Before I go i have a proposition for you: Experience all the earth has to offer and see beauty in everything, then when you're finished with that, dive into the ocean and explore the unknown, then explore the vast area of outer space. Why not?