Author Archives: tjambon

Musings

Posted on November 27, 2011 by tjambon

What have I learned in this class?  The biggest thing I learned is how much I need to sketch things out on paper before I design them on the computer.  Not only does it help you visualize things, it also … Continue reading →

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79 short essays

Posted on November 27, 2011 by tjambon

How to Become Famous I can kind of relate to what he’s saying about not hearing about famous graphic designers.  The same goes for screenwriters, I think.  When I went off to NYC and again to L.A. to pursue my … Continue reading →

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iphone video

Posted on November 27, 2011 by tjambon

I’m one of the few in the iMedia program without a smart phone; so this video was very interesting.  I know that the iPhone has the highest resolution phone screen available; but I had no idea how much certain apps … Continue reading →

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Documentaries: Motion Graphics

Posted on November 16, 2011 by tjambon

Schematic seems like an awesome company to work with and work for.  I love the idea that they don’t want to rehash what has been done before.  They always want to innovate.  The gesture/gesture remote interface stuff were both cool … Continue reading →

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30 conversations on design

Posted on November 5, 2011 by tjambon

Ze Frank.  I like the social game he talked about and I really like what Jane McGonigal is doing for social gaming.  I 100% agree that, for people who aren’t motivated enough to go out and do things with their … Continue reading →

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Film title design

Posted on November 5, 2011 by tjambon

I just a watched a few title sequences and here are my thoughts: Game of Thrones.  I love this title sequence because it immediately throws you into the world of the series, showing a map of the different territories, playing … Continue reading →

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Pica Towers

Posted on November 5, 2011 by tjambon

First video: I love the use of the Film Noir style.  Some of the shots, like from the floor level, reminded me of shots Orson Wells did in Citizen Kane.  I also like the use of anthropomorphism on the robot, … Continue reading →

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short films

Posted on October 24, 2011 by tjambon

Bridge – pretty good film.  I did like the look of it.  The writing was a little bit cheesy at times, but probably on purpose.  The actors were all right, although the guy was not as strong as the girl.  … Continue reading →

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Journalism in the Age of Data

Posted on October 17, 2011 by tjambon

I really enjoyed this video.  For my blog, I think I’ll just elaborate on the notes I took while viewing: Many eyes is a free website that lets one contruct a visual data representation Visualization is the highest sensory bandwidth.  … Continue reading →

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Story of Stuff

Posted on October 6, 2011 by tjambon

This woman makes quite a few claims that she does not back up.  She claims we are destroying the planet by consuming natural resources.  But there is a lot of work being done to replenish those resources.  A great example … Continue reading →

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