May
8
My film was all firsthand documentation and firsthand capturing of the information. It retells my personal experience with a bigoted and hateful group while attempting to conduct interviews for my original film. The only outsourcing of information was a screenshot of the university statement that was published on April 1st.
https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2021/04/president-messsage-040121.html
May
8
Inserted in this blog is a pdf link to my storyboard. The draft and the final product are very different in production; however, the message for both are the same and they were both meant to be informative pieces.
May
8
I love music and it is difficult to decide my favorite genre(s). My music selection is very dependent on my mood and I would consider it very versatile. I appreciate Rap/Hip-Hop, Alternative, Neo- R&B, Neo-Soul, and Indie music the most, so I will provide a list of a few of my favorite artists and my favorite song or album from them in each category.
Rap/Hip-Hop: Illmatic by Nas (album), 4:44 by Jay-Z (Album), Flower Boy by (Tyler, the Creator), Wunna (Deluxe) by Gunna (Album)
Alternative: Post Humorous by Gus Dapperton (song), Ice Melt by Crumb (album), Fuzzybrain by Dayglow (album), Apolonio by Omar Apollo, 1st Time by Bakar (song)
Neo-R&B/Neo-Soul: Isolation by Kali Uchis (album), A Seat at the Table by Solange (album), Gravity by Brent Faiyaz (song), Dragonball Durag Remix by Thundercat (song)
Indie: Coax & Botany by Gus Dapperton (song), Jinx by Crumb (album), Are You Bored Yet? by Wallows (song), The Slow Rush by Tame Impala (album)
Apr
8
This blog is simply a link to a short video of my daily routine here in my dorm at Virginia Tech. I used simple cut edits that allowed a few seconds of recording at a time. Camera placements and transitions were set so that it provided continuation through the cut. Also, the music choice was one that was upbeat that matched my mood for the day.
Mar
16
My favorite film is Judas and the Black Messiah. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Lakieth Stanfield, it is a masterfully made production about an FBI informant for the Black Panthers. It is simply a must-watch, even if you do not have any prior knowledge about the Black Panthers and the FBI. It is also based on a true story, which makes the reality of the situation more heartwrenching.
Feb
23
My favorite book of all time is The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan, which is also a part of my favorite series, The Heroes of Olympus. I have always been interested in mythology of all sorts, whether it is Norse, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, etc. and this series and book is very representative of my childhood. The Mark of Athena specifically had a great cliffhanger that made me extremely eager for the next books in the series. My love for this style of writing has also expanded to the hopeful Lightning Thief Disney+ show.
Feb
16
I would like to focus on and research work with shadows and photos to best encapture shape and perspective. I believe a bigger figure would allow me to work with a shape more and lead to less crowding and more space for light to go through the object.
Feb
4
I have grown appreciative of art in all forms and in particular art from the graphic artist “Gallery Provence” and the popular shirt designer “JCrumb”. They each have different styles of art with Gallery Provence’s style being computerized and resembling an adult cartoon or comic, while JCrumb’s being freehanded and more lighthearted and resembling more kid cartoons. The colors for each artist’s style are varied with Gallery Provence’s being more natural and representative of a realistic surrounding, while JCrumb’s are less varied with the use of only 2-4 colors.
Jan
28
What makes a good photo? That answer is subjective, just like any other form of media. However, regardless of the apparent quality of a photo, each one has certain elements and principles that can be distinguished. Within this post will be a set of pictures all with intention in their capture.
Jan
21
The year of 2020 has been one filled with turmoil and unprecedented circumstances. They consistently put their lives on the lines during a global pandemic, more importantly when people in higher roles of power mishandled the situation. Doctors, nurses, and scientists alike put themselves at risk for countless hours in order to treat and learn about an illness that they had little to no knowledge about. The act of selflessness and determination is what resonates with me, as a small pocket of individuals has continued to be overwhelmed as the pandemic strains our healthcare system. These group of people should be viewed as heroes as they will be the group most responsible with helping the world steer out of this dark time for the world.
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