Emailing and texting is like the modern day note passing. I am a texting machine. I can not say the same for email. I rarely ever send emails. I mainly have an account because it was required for school and most cites like Myspace and Facebook require you to have one for confirmation.
Texting on the other hand is my ultimate favorite. I text to avoid having to talk to people because if I am lying or even get nervous on the phone my tone changes and I pause a lot. So texting helps me avoid that. I also use texting for when I am at work and school. My job does not allow us to even have our cellphones out, but I have to keep mine near by because it's like the world stops when it is too far away. School is another reason why I text so much. Most of my classes have a syllabus and they clearly state in there no texting, but I figure if I have to pay to go to this damn school then I really do not care what a syllabus says.
This brings me to a question "why is everyone so offended when you text?" I do not understand how texting is disturbing if it is silent. The only time I would be offended by someone texting is if I am talking directly to them and they completely ignore what I am saying and start texting. Personally I think it's rude for someone to start talking while I am texting.
In short I basically use email for business and texting for my undercover sneaky activities during class and work.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Self Assessment-digital story
My digital story is about my favorite travel place, which is Myrtle beach. My story is basically about my specific trips that I have taken with my family and possibly compare and contrast how different the trips will be with my friends. I also will go into to detail of what I enjoy most of about the beach.
Basically I want feedback on whether I am on the right path. Some more ideas to make this more interesting. What technique is best for this story.
Basically I want feedback on whether I am on the right path. Some more ideas to make this more interesting. What technique is best for this story.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
digital story ideas
My plans for the digital story have completely changed thanks to my classmates. At first I completely misunderstood the assignment, but now that I know what to do. I will be doing it on Myrtle beach. I will talk about how much peace the beach brings me and how I enjoy going there. I will also mention how it is the highlight of my year to go to the beach. I will include many pictures, sounds, text, and possible voice over.
How the story will look I can not say yet because I am still brainstorming about that. I will try and use the Jay cut that was mentioned in class today. I am more familiar with windows movie maker. I am hoping that the volume will adjust because that is the main problem I have when i produce slideshows and movies on my computer. So far that is all have and plan on returning to the beach next week. I most likely will not have any peace because I will be too busy stressing over this project.
How the story will look I can not say yet because I am still brainstorming about that. I will try and use the Jay cut that was mentioned in class today. I am more familiar with windows movie maker. I am hoping that the volume will adjust because that is the main problem I have when i produce slideshows and movies on my computer. So far that is all have and plan on returning to the beach next week. I most likely will not have any peace because I will be too busy stressing over this project.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Digital Review
A Blind Eye To Domestic Violence by Jeffrey Jean-Pierre. Is basically a video about domestic violence and how many people are blind to the fact. This is interesting to me because he says people are blind because they keep their eyes closed and ignore it. He added emphasize to this by showing pictures of people closing their eyes.
His digital story was presented very well with a voice over, pictures and text on screen. Usually the text was one word such as Help, Cowardice, and more. The point of the film was to get people involved and helping especially when it is right there in front of you.
The video appears to be set in an urban area such as Boston. Places such as these it is easy to turn a blind eye simply because it is such a large city and many other crimes are at such a high like murder and it is easy to look over the "minor" crimes.
To every child by Sidmarie is video about how children of color in the school system need help and guidance because of the constant struggles they go through in life. She wonders if anyone is in the school that also helps these children when they are away from their families. She believes that if she becomes an educator she can help these kids and help them survive in the real world.
This video is based in Boston as well. These two videos could also help express how cities have such high crimes and more poverty areas. Her story was also displayed with voice over, pictures and script on the screen. Mostly of head clouds as though it were cartoon characters talking.
Overall I think Jeffrey's digital story was better because his seemed like he took out a little more time and actually researched his information. Unlike Sidmarie's pictures his were mostly of outsiders in the world. Her pictures were of her, friends, and people she see in the school. Both the films had great points, but Jeffrey's point was received better because of his video.
His digital story was presented very well with a voice over, pictures and text on screen. Usually the text was one word such as Help, Cowardice, and more. The point of the film was to get people involved and helping especially when it is right there in front of you.
The video appears to be set in an urban area such as Boston. Places such as these it is easy to turn a blind eye simply because it is such a large city and many other crimes are at such a high like murder and it is easy to look over the "minor" crimes.
To every child by Sidmarie is video about how children of color in the school system need help and guidance because of the constant struggles they go through in life. She wonders if anyone is in the school that also helps these children when they are away from their families. She believes that if she becomes an educator she can help these kids and help them survive in the real world.
This video is based in Boston as well. These two videos could also help express how cities have such high crimes and more poverty areas. Her story was also displayed with voice over, pictures and script on the screen. Mostly of head clouds as though it were cartoon characters talking.
Overall I think Jeffrey's digital story was better because his seemed like he took out a little more time and actually researched his information. Unlike Sidmarie's pictures his were mostly of outsiders in the world. Her pictures were of her, friends, and people she see in the school. Both the films had great points, but Jeffrey's point was received better because of his video.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
digital story preparations
I am interested in doing some form of video with a voice over. Similar to the one that was showed in class. I was looking into doing some type of entertainer, vacation such as myrtle beach, or the significants of an event for examle madi gras.
I am looking into using video tools such as the motion box feature. Many of my ideas are not solid and I am basically brainstorming right now but if anyone has some ideas I would love to hear them. I am also open to tips and ideas on how to present.
I am looking into using video tools such as the motion box feature. Many of my ideas are not solid and I am basically brainstorming right now but if anyone has some ideas I would love to hear them. I am also open to tips and ideas on how to present.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
ethos and identity update
My blog will be about a young man on Myspace Denis Okeli. I chose this person because his picture stood out from the rest of the people on my page which I go on to write about in my assignment. His lack of information about his interest and likes and dislikes also makes me wonder who is the guy really? I also will go into great detail about his pictures and the illusion his page gives. So far I have completed only half of the assignment. I have not included quotes and links from the articles assigned just yet and I also have not placed my links in the blog either.
Basically so far I have gone through what you would gather from skimming his page. I have not gone into deep research like searching his past status, but I will include this in my final blog. I already have gathered an early conclusion that he is a player looking for some girls.
Basically I just want to know am on the right track with my blog? Am i putting too much information about this person?
In today’s society many people struggle with their identity. Most of these people are teens and young adults. Society seems so controlled these days that the youth struggling to experience their inner self feels that they can’t so the are searching for ways to do that. Many have found that opportunity with social networks such as Myspace and Facebook. These web sites are commonly used to represent a person truly or to help them person give off some form of an illusion of them. Basically the personality presented on these sites are not usually the same personalities presented in the real world society.
Denis Okeli is the gentlemen’s name. According to his page he is twenty years old, single, straight, and he uses the page for networking, dating, friends and relationships. Yes this is the common information that most people provide on their profile page. None of this information is seen until the viewer actually clicks on the page. So the question is how does he attract friends? A simple answer for that question is a very nice picture.
The picture for viewers is like the cheese for a rat going into a trap. It basically lures the viewers in to click on the person’s page. Denis Okeli’s profile picture is of him lying on his bed shirtless with his hand propped on to the side of his head and staring directly at the camera. His picture obviously was intended to attract females and to mesmerize them. I also feel like the picture was well thought of because he is shirtless, and the photo stops right at his abs giving the illusion of "Am I completely naked or no…click my photos to find out?"
Naturally being a female I wanted to find out, but I also figured that he could not have too many naked photos simply because his page was not set to private. Which brings me to the point of settings. The subscriber has the ability to set his or her page anyway they like. Many people have their pages set to private to avoid having their pictures seen by everyone. This idea has me twisted simply because what is the purpose of having a private setting if you are on a public site. Obviously you want to be seen if you joined the site.
Once I enter his page of lust I quickly viewed his status, which reads Esperando (waiting in Spanish), and his mood was enamorado (which could be translated two ways in love or loving it depending on the subject of conversation). Naturally I wondered what is waiting for and whom does he love. The quick thought of wondering out of curiosity makes a person want to click the arrows and scroll down his page to read on. As you scroll down you pass many items such as poll questions that read "do you like me, How hot are you?…47% evil" Many things that make you wonder. One young lady in my class mentioned how "most people who are half naked in photos are looking for compliments and acceptance". I agree with this because many of his Apps and polls dealt with ways of saying he is nice looking. Once I have passed all the items you reach his more information box which states that he is 6’6, body builder, Latino, Christian, No kids, and a College graduate. Then he finishes it with his zodiac sign for the women apparently.
Before looking into great detail with his page I have already drawn an early conclusion that he is a player and looking for some girls. Also if you want to get into stereotypes many say that Latino men have a way with the ladies and simply call him a "Latin Lover" but I am not here to stereotype. There is nothing wrong with trying to meet people because the purpose of a social network is to get to know people outside of your controlled world. The image that he is putting on is mainly to attract horny girls who want to dribble all over his picture to be frank.
Basically so far I have gone through what you would gather from skimming his page. I have not gone into deep research like searching his past status, but I will include this in my final blog. I already have gathered an early conclusion that he is a player looking for some girls.
Basically I just want to know am on the right track with my blog? Am i putting too much information about this person?
In today’s society many people struggle with their identity. Most of these people are teens and young adults. Society seems so controlled these days that the youth struggling to experience their inner self feels that they can’t so the are searching for ways to do that. Many have found that opportunity with social networks such as Myspace and Facebook. These web sites are commonly used to represent a person truly or to help them person give off some form of an illusion of them. Basically the personality presented on these sites are not usually the same personalities presented in the real world society.
Denis Okeli is the gentlemen’s name. According to his page he is twenty years old, single, straight, and he uses the page for networking, dating, friends and relationships. Yes this is the common information that most people provide on their profile page. None of this information is seen until the viewer actually clicks on the page. So the question is how does he attract friends? A simple answer for that question is a very nice picture.
The picture for viewers is like the cheese for a rat going into a trap. It basically lures the viewers in to click on the person’s page. Denis Okeli’s profile picture is of him lying on his bed shirtless with his hand propped on to the side of his head and staring directly at the camera. His picture obviously was intended to attract females and to mesmerize them. I also feel like the picture was well thought of because he is shirtless, and the photo stops right at his abs giving the illusion of "Am I completely naked or no…click my photos to find out?"
Naturally being a female I wanted to find out, but I also figured that he could not have too many naked photos simply because his page was not set to private. Which brings me to the point of settings. The subscriber has the ability to set his or her page anyway they like. Many people have their pages set to private to avoid having their pictures seen by everyone. This idea has me twisted simply because what is the purpose of having a private setting if you are on a public site. Obviously you want to be seen if you joined the site.
Once I enter his page of lust I quickly viewed his status, which reads Esperando (waiting in Spanish), and his mood was enamorado (which could be translated two ways in love or loving it depending on the subject of conversation). Naturally I wondered what is waiting for and whom does he love. The quick thought of wondering out of curiosity makes a person want to click the arrows and scroll down his page to read on. As you scroll down you pass many items such as poll questions that read "do you like me, How hot are you?…47% evil" Many things that make you wonder. One young lady in my class mentioned how "most people who are half naked in photos are looking for compliments and acceptance". I agree with this because many of his Apps and polls dealt with ways of saying he is nice looking. Once I have passed all the items you reach his more information box which states that he is 6’6, body builder, Latino, Christian, No kids, and a College graduate. Then he finishes it with his zodiac sign for the women apparently.
Before looking into great detail with his page I have already drawn an early conclusion that he is a player and looking for some girls. Also if you want to get into stereotypes many say that Latino men have a way with the ladies and simply call him a "Latin Lover" but I am not here to stereotype. There is nothing wrong with trying to meet people because the purpose of a social network is to get to know people outside of your controlled world. The image that he is putting on is mainly to attract horny girls who want to dribble all over his picture to be frank.
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