Author Archives: sjones39

Now it’s time for so long…

Posted on December 3, 2011 by sjones39

This semester has been really great. Visual Aesthetics has been one of my favorite courses and I have learned quite a bit. Prior to this course I had no knowledge of most of the topics we discussed. It’s kind of … Continue reading →

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Essays

Posted on November 28, 2011 by sjones39

It’s always interesting to read descriptions and stories of other trades. Design is such a big world and so many people are involved, directly or indirectly. It’s as if we inadvertently stumble onto a liking of all things creative and … Continue reading →

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iPhone

Posted on November 28, 2011 by sjones39

Prior to starting the program, I didn’t own any Apple products. My first experience with Apple products came while I was in elementary school. The AIG students had the opportunity to work with computers several days out of the week … Continue reading →

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Documentaries

Posted on November 14, 2011 by sjones39

Before I discuss the documentaries I watch, I would like to alert the presses: 1) Did anybody know that it’s only $4 to eat in the dining hall?! It’s like buffet! Sorry, all this time, I’ve been giving Moseley Center … Continue reading →

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Simplicity & Purpose

Posted on November 4, 2011 by sjones39

Many of the artist touched on the topics of inspiration in simple things. Simple things such as the sunset, the pencil, or a wine glass. In those simple things they become inspired to create. Their intentions aren’t always to create … Continue reading →

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I never noticed…

Posted on October 30, 2011 by sjones39

I watched a few of the title sequences, in addition to some of the title sequences honored by IFC. A few that really stuck out were Napoleon Dynamite, Do The Right Thing, Romeo & Juliet, Cloudy With a Chance of … Continue reading →

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Pica Towers

Posted on October 27, 2011 by sjones39

Narrative devices: move the story forward or organize a scene or sequence. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NarrativeDevices) Film-making techniques: choice of shot, and camera movement, can greatly influence the structure and meaning of a film. (http://gigaom.com/video/top-ten-online-filmmaking-techniques/) Character designs: (wikipedia) Characterisation, the process of conveying … Continue reading →

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Week 8

Posted on October 17, 2011 by sjones39

Favorites: Actor Performance: “Table”:  I believe the actors in this short film had the most chemistry.  There performance was very natural and realistic.  I didn’t feel as if I was watching a short film, I felt as though I were … Continue reading →

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Journalism in the Age of Data

Posted on October 13, 2011 by sjones39

I tip my hat off to the print journalist who becomes an info journalist.  The transition to a visual journalist may not be as tough; as some writers see as well as they speak.  In undergrad, there was a running … Continue reading →

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I make my own peanut butter, now I gotta make my shampoo

Posted on October 6, 2011 by sjones39

I’m probably the exception to all things modern.  My dad will be 61 on Saturday and my mom is 59.  I have an older sister who’s 37, I was a happy surprise 14 years later.  I was raised with an … Continue reading →

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