http://av.vimeo.com/62295/632/76529139.mp4?token=1324699253_7958f0675196ea48b35672b073772fabClick on the link below to see my animation: Stop Monkeying Around
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Dana's Story
The biggest challenge I faced making this short film was the music. I went from choosing music that was really sad and kind of creepy to using music with lyrics that distracted away from the interview. Finally I found music I thought was more suited to the pace and vibe of the interview.I finally decided to keep the song: Price you pay by:UNKLE
I also wish I was able to get more family pictures and video footage of Dana's mom.
I thought the shaky hand held camera would make this project annoying and extremely amateur. Now looking at it, I think it falls in line with the realism of the"day in the life of Dana" and adds to it.
All in all this was a great experience and it has a very important subject.I like that this video brings Crohn's Disease to the forefront, educating others about the disease and the symptoms people with it have to deal with.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Post#2 Sound-image and Image-Image Relationships
When this commercial first appeared I was convinced in the first few shots that it was a video game commercial and then as it continued with it's short shots and fast-pased action it became clear to me that this commercial targets the young viewer. This style of editing is reminiscent of many music videos. The movement flows from beginning to end with not one bit of rest. The music used is extremely fast paced with a techno feel and fits with the futuristic images shown.
The beginning scenes takes the viewer to a battle in a post apocalyptic time. The dimly lit, lack of sunshine suggests unrest. The cars first appearance brings with it the vivid color which draw the eye to the action and transform the mood of the commercial from violent to fun. The music is perfectly fitting and would be appealing to the target audience of the young, hip and tech savvy. The producer of this commercial fit together a perfectly timed dance sequence/ dance-off of characters as what the war has turned into.
From the appearance of the car to the hamsters driving away the car is shown to bring the facilitors of a party to this otherwise video game styled commercial.
Monday, September 26, 2011
What I Hear Walking Thru The 1 Train
Almost every morning, every night and sometimes in between I find myself on this train. I get on the last car and walk through the cars until I find a spot. It all depends on the day for me. Whats my destination?
This particular day I need to get to school, so I travel from the last car to the first car listening to the sounds, paying strict attention to the keynotes, sound signals and soundmarks as I go. I am really happy today because the air conditioning is on and it is certainly a background sound. This background sound blends with the faint knocking sound of the wheels making contact with the track.
The sound signals I hear while I walk though each car are the "bing-bong" of the close door signal.
The break makes a whistling sound as the train comes to a stop and the hiss of the break in short bursts at different times.
Peoples voices are heard as they talk to one another and sighs come through by the commuters in the morning. The voices do not resinate through the cars. Sound doesn't really travel in subway cars.
The motors low sound of acceleration could be described as another whistle just deeper than the slow down.
The conductor speaking through the loud speaker is not loud enough, which is typical for these trains and is perfect for those that are either hung over or just want to relax before they delve into their busy day. She has just said,"stand clear of the closing doors."Now the train doors close and the "bin-bong" sound is kinda on the loud sound.Throughout time I have slowly tuned this sound out. Not today....
This particular day I need to get to school, so I travel from the last car to the first car listening to the sounds, paying strict attention to the keynotes, sound signals and soundmarks as I go. I am really happy today because the air conditioning is on and it is certainly a background sound. This background sound blends with the faint knocking sound of the wheels making contact with the track.
The sound signals I hear while I walk though each car are the "bing-bong" of the close door signal.
The break makes a whistling sound as the train comes to a stop and the hiss of the break in short bursts at different times.
Peoples voices are heard as they talk to one another and sighs come through by the commuters in the morning. The voices do not resinate through the cars. Sound doesn't really travel in subway cars.
The motors low sound of acceleration could be described as another whistle just deeper than the slow down.
The conductor speaking through the loud speaker is not loud enough, which is typical for these trains and is perfect for those that are either hung over or just want to relax before they delve into their busy day. She has just said,"stand clear of the closing doors."Now the train doors close and the "bin-bong" sound is kinda on the loud sound.Throughout time I have slowly tuned this sound out. Not today....
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Hello Fellow Students and Professors!!
To view my Med150 blog please just look at Melissa. http://melissasherbet.blogspot.com/
This is the first time since last semester (spring) that I have written in a blog and I am feeling a bit rusty.
Over the summer I took only one class(journalism) and so I've had some time to think about future projects. I've also taken the opportunity to bond with my sixteen year old niece, Alexa who has moved to New York from Maine. She is here turning over a new leaf and keeping herself out-of-trouble.(Lets hope so.....)
Anyway, I have a really good feeling about this coming semester and I can't wait to get started.
P.S. I got an i-Phone so I will be using it to take loads of pics for this class!!! WOOHOO!
XXOO,
Meli
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