This is the link to my final summative video:
http://vimeo.com/4891716
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Media Arts Final Summative: Essay
My hero is Paul Hewson, most commonly known by his stage-name Bono. He was born in Dublin, Ireland on May 10th, 1960 to a Catholic father and Protestant mother. This mixed religious background made him very familiar with the Troubles in Ireland from an early age, with religious differences frequently playing themselves out in the Hewson household.
When he started to attend school, Hewson received high marks and made many friends. However, things changed dramatically when he attended St. Patrick’s Secondary School, where he started to cut classes and become antagonistic with teachers. His parents became concerned and he was transferred to Mount Temple, a non-Catholic school. At Mount Temple, Hewson became very popular with his fellow students due to his outspokenness and charisma. This outspokenness earned him the nickname “Bono Vox,” which is Latin for “good voice.” Perhaps most importantly, it was at Mount Temple where he discovered his true passion, which was music. However, Hewson’s interest in forming a musical group started when Larry Mullen Jr., another student at Mount Temple, posted a notice on the school bulletin board. In this notice, Mullen welcomed any interested musicians to show up at his house. Four people showed up: David “the Edge,” Bono, Dick Evans and Adam Clayton, as well as Mullen himself. After holding a meeting, they decided to form a band called “Feedback,” with David “the Edge” playing the guitar, Adam Clayton playing the bass, Mullen playing the drums and Bono being the frontman
Feedback soon began to play covers in Dublin pubs. However, after Evans left the band, they renamed it “The Hype” and then, renamed it as “U2.” After being signed by CBS Ireland, U2 soon became a huge phenomenon, playing sold-out shows in Ireland, England and the United States. U2’s songs also became very political, with the song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” specifically referring to the infamous 1972 incident in Ireland.
Bono is also a very-well known humanitarian. He first started to become aware of the grave humanitarian situations that are present in many countries when he and his wife worked alongside humanitarian workers for seven weeks in Ethiopia, improving housing and sanitation. Since then, Bono has contributed to many humanitarian causes, playing at concerts such as Band Aid and Live 8, which raised money and awareness for humanitarian causes. Also, in order to try and increase United States government funding for international aid programs, Bono started the ONE campaign. In addition to all of these causes, Bono has also contributed to, and raised awareness of, other causes, such as the AIDS pandemic in Africa and the relief third-world debt.
Due to the resonance and power of his songs, his determination and his work for humanitarian projects around the work, Bono is a hero to me.
When he started to attend school, Hewson received high marks and made many friends. However, things changed dramatically when he attended St. Patrick’s Secondary School, where he started to cut classes and become antagonistic with teachers. His parents became concerned and he was transferred to Mount Temple, a non-Catholic school. At Mount Temple, Hewson became very popular with his fellow students due to his outspokenness and charisma. This outspokenness earned him the nickname “Bono Vox,” which is Latin for “good voice.” Perhaps most importantly, it was at Mount Temple where he discovered his true passion, which was music. However, Hewson’s interest in forming a musical group started when Larry Mullen Jr., another student at Mount Temple, posted a notice on the school bulletin board. In this notice, Mullen welcomed any interested musicians to show up at his house. Four people showed up: David “the Edge,” Bono, Dick Evans and Adam Clayton, as well as Mullen himself. After holding a meeting, they decided to form a band called “Feedback,” with David “the Edge” playing the guitar, Adam Clayton playing the bass, Mullen playing the drums and Bono being the frontman
Feedback soon began to play covers in Dublin pubs. However, after Evans left the band, they renamed it “The Hype” and then, renamed it as “U2.” After being signed by CBS Ireland, U2 soon became a huge phenomenon, playing sold-out shows in Ireland, England and the United States. U2’s songs also became very political, with the song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” specifically referring to the infamous 1972 incident in Ireland.
Bono is also a very-well known humanitarian. He first started to become aware of the grave humanitarian situations that are present in many countries when he and his wife worked alongside humanitarian workers for seven weeks in Ethiopia, improving housing and sanitation. Since then, Bono has contributed to many humanitarian causes, playing at concerts such as Band Aid and Live 8, which raised money and awareness for humanitarian causes. Also, in order to try and increase United States government funding for international aid programs, Bono started the ONE campaign. In addition to all of these causes, Bono has also contributed to, and raised awareness of, other causes, such as the AIDS pandemic in Africa and the relief third-world debt.
Due to the resonance and power of his songs, his determination and his work for humanitarian projects around the work, Bono is a hero to me.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Media Arts Movie: "Attack of the Resident Dead"
My Media Arts movie edited using Final Cut Express:
http://vimeo.com/4083083
What Worked:
Upon looking back at all of the elements that went into the making of “Attack of the Resident Dead,” I believe that, ultimately, it was a very successful movie. This is due to a number of reasons.
Firstly, during the filming of “Attack of the Resident Dead,” the storyboards and script were consulted very often. As such, the final movie was very similar to the one originally planned.
Secondly, the filming itself proved remarkably easy, which is no small feat when you have upwards of 6 actors on screen at a time.
Thirdly, during the filming of the movie, we encouraged everyone to voice any improvements they believed would make the movie more successful. Some of these improvements made their way into the final film, and although they did not radically change the movie, I believe they made it more interesting.
Fourthly, the editing of the movie proved to be remarkably straight-forward due to the fact that filming took place over a relatively short amount of time.
Therefore, for these reasons, I believe that “Attack of the Resident Dead” was a very successful movie.
What Did Not Work:
As I said above, I believe that “Attack of the Resident Dead” was, ultimately, a very successful movie. However, there is one element of the movie that stands out as being less than successful.
This element is the sheer amount of footage, (30+ minutes), that we shot for the movie. As such, due to the fact that the final movie had to be less than 10 minutes long, much of this footage had to be cut from the final movie. This footage expanded several scenes and contained subplots cut from the final version. Furthermore, since some of this footage expanded the depth of the movie, it is regretful that it couldn’t be added to the final cut.
Starring, (in alphabetical order):
Eric Anderson
Wesley Cranston
James Darling
Taylor Dotsikas
Philip Emsley
Mark Horner
Edward Kang
Andrew MacNicol
Matt Nesvadba
Geoff Williams
Christopher Wong
Mr. MacRae
http://vimeo.com/4083083
What Worked:
Upon looking back at all of the elements that went into the making of “Attack of the Resident Dead,” I believe that, ultimately, it was a very successful movie. This is due to a number of reasons.
Firstly, during the filming of “Attack of the Resident Dead,” the storyboards and script were consulted very often. As such, the final movie was very similar to the one originally planned.
Secondly, the filming itself proved remarkably easy, which is no small feat when you have upwards of 6 actors on screen at a time.
Thirdly, during the filming of the movie, we encouraged everyone to voice any improvements they believed would make the movie more successful. Some of these improvements made their way into the final film, and although they did not radically change the movie, I believe they made it more interesting.
Fourthly, the editing of the movie proved to be remarkably straight-forward due to the fact that filming took place over a relatively short amount of time.
Therefore, for these reasons, I believe that “Attack of the Resident Dead” was a very successful movie.
What Did Not Work:
As I said above, I believe that “Attack of the Resident Dead” was, ultimately, a very successful movie. However, there is one element of the movie that stands out as being less than successful.
This element is the sheer amount of footage, (30+ minutes), that we shot for the movie. As such, due to the fact that the final movie had to be less than 10 minutes long, much of this footage had to be cut from the final movie. This footage expanded several scenes and contained subplots cut from the final version. Furthermore, since some of this footage expanded the depth of the movie, it is regretful that it couldn’t be added to the final cut.
Starring, (in alphabetical order):
Eric Anderson
Wesley Cranston
James Darling
Taylor Dotsikas
Philip Emsley
Mark Horner
Edward Kang
Andrew MacNicol
Matt Nesvadba
Geoff Williams
Christopher Wong
Mr. MacRae
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Pop Art Summative Icon: Object
Original Photo:
Andy Warhol Research Assignment
By Matt Nesvadba, Grade 10
Andrew Warhola, more commonly know as Andy Warhol, was born to immigrant-parents in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1928. Warhol displayed artistic talent from an early age, and, in the 58 years of his life, he dabbled in painting, films, books and music. Andy Warhol was central in the emergence of “pop art” and his works, such as the Campbell's Soup Cans, are still famous worldwide.
In the late 1950's and the early 1960's, the American economy was booming and people were living “the American dream.” These two factors caused a dramatic increase in the consumerism of both American society and Western society and caused society to place celebrities upon a pedestal. During this time, everything from Coca-Cola to Marlboro cigarettes was advertised and people were constantly encouraged to buy more than they needed. American and Western society also became fascinated with celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, admiring and imitating them. A young and promising artist, named Andy Warhol, was thrown into this environment. Warhol saw the nature of this environment, and, instead of shunning it and embracing more “traditional” forms of art, he instead embraced it. What followed was the emergence of an art form that focused on popular culture. This art, now referred to as “pop-art”, ranged from what people drank, such as Coca-Cola, to what they ate, such as Campbell's Soup, to who they admired and adored, such as Marilyn Monroe.
In the 21st Century, as with the 1950's and 60's, Western society still has rabid consumerism and the people living in Western society are still fascinated with, and want to imitate, celebrities. Eventhough, the products in our consumer-based society have changed, (radios to I-pods, comics to computer games, typewriters to computers), however, the nature of society hasn't. The same applies to celebrities, eventhough they're different celebrities now than in the 50's, we are still fascinated with them, we still admire them and we still want to imitate them. Therefore, for these two reasons, the works of Andy Warhol still have impact and relevance in the 21st Century because, eventhough the products and celebrities have changed, the nature of our society hasn't.
Pop Art Photo:
Andy Warhol Research Assignment
By Matt Nesvadba, Grade 10
Andrew Warhola, more commonly know as Andy Warhol, was born to immigrant-parents in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1928. Warhol displayed artistic talent from an early age, and, in the 58 years of his life, he dabbled in painting, films, books and music. Andy Warhol was central in the emergence of “pop art” and his works, such as the Campbell's Soup Cans, are still famous worldwide.
In the late 1950's and the early 1960's, the American economy was booming and people were living “the American dream.” These two factors caused a dramatic increase in the consumerism of both American society and Western society and caused society to place celebrities upon a pedestal. During this time, everything from Coca-Cola to Marlboro cigarettes was advertised and people were constantly encouraged to buy more than they needed. American and Western society also became fascinated with celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, admiring and imitating them. A young and promising artist, named Andy Warhol, was thrown into this environment. Warhol saw the nature of this environment, and, instead of shunning it and embracing more “traditional” forms of art, he instead embraced it. What followed was the emergence of an art form that focused on popular culture. This art, now referred to as “pop-art”, ranged from what people drank, such as Coca-Cola, to what they ate, such as Campbell's Soup, to who they admired and adored, such as Marilyn Monroe.
In the 21st Century, as with the 1950's and 60's, Western society still has rabid consumerism and the people living in Western society are still fascinated with, and want to imitate, celebrities. Eventhough, the products in our consumer-based society have changed, (radios to I-pods, comics to computer games, typewriters to computers), however, the nature of society hasn't. The same applies to celebrities, eventhough they're different celebrities now than in the 50's, we are still fascinated with them, we still admire them and we still want to imitate them. Therefore, for these two reasons, the works of Andy Warhol still have impact and relevance in the 21st Century because, eventhough the products and celebrities have changed, the nature of our society hasn't.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Triptych Questions
Triptych Assignment
By Matt Nesvadba, Grade 10
1: Explain what each panel represents about you:
In my triptych, the first panel represents the travelling side of my life. Since I was young, I have enjoyed experiencing and visiting new places. As such, the first panel contains images from multiple places including Paris, London and San Francisco. The second panel in my triptych represents the entertainment side of my life. This panel contains images from two of my favorite movies, (Children of Men and the Dark Knight), and video games, (Gears of War, Halo and Fallout 3), as well as a picture of my Xbox 360. The third panel, within my triptych, represents my personal life and my hobbies. The hobbies shown in the panel are running and reading, and, multiple images from my personal life are also shown.
2: Explain how you used the elements of line, texture, colour and shape in your work:
I employed the element of line for one very important aspect of my triptych. This aspect, of my triptych, was my utilization of line in the “photo within a photo” portion of my triptych. This “photo within a photo” portion of my triptych contains lines which draw the viewer’s attention to that specific aspect of my triptych.
I employed the element of texture in two fundamental ways within my triptych. The first way I employed the element of texture, within my triptych, was in my overlapping of the photographs contained within the first and second panels. This overlapping effect created a three-dimensional sense of texture within those specific panels, with images seeming to be “behind” other images. The second way I employed the element of texture in my triptych was in my utilization of multiple opacities within my second panel. These opacities enabled images to be drawn into the foreground and pushed into the background.
I employed the element of colour in three ways in my triptych. The first way I employed the element of colour, within my triptych, was in my usage of a strong background colour within my first panel. This colour enabled a sense of unity within the panel and allowed the photos to blend easily. The second way I employed colour within my triptych was in my use of a multitude of different colours within my second panels. The bright colours found within this panel draw certain photographs to the foreground, while, the dark colours push certain photographs into the background. The third way I used colour employed, within my triptych, was in my usage of relatively few colours within my third panel. These colours, which were darker than the colours found in the first two panels, enabled the third panel to contrast itself from the first two panels. In addition, I employed the element of shape in two ways in my triptych. The first way I employed the element of shape was by blending the images and shapes found in my first panel. The second way I employed shape was through my retention of the relative shapes of the images found in my third panel.
3: Choose one are of the triptych which you feel is an area of strength and write why that is so:
I feel that the second panel of my triptych is my strongest one. I believe this for a number of reasons. Firstly, of all three panels, I believe that the second panel appears to be the one that is most like one homogenous image, rather than a collection of images. In addition, I feel that my use of multiple filters and layer styles within this panel greatly enhanced its unique colour and shape within my triptych and drew some images into the foreground and pushed others into the background. Lastly, I believe that my use of overlapping images and multiple opacities contributed to a three-dimensional feeling of texture within this panel, with images seeming to be “behind” other images
4: Choose one are of the triptych that you feel could use more attention to make it more effective and write why you think this:
I feel that, of my three panels, my third panel could use more attention to make it more effective. I believe this for two fundamental reasons. Firstly, although overlapping is present within my third panel, I feel that it is not used to as great an extent as within my second panel. Secondly, I feel that although the dark colours found within my third panel contrast it from other panels, they do not contrast each other to the same extent.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Photographic Formative 3 Color and Shape
The above photo is an effective exploration of color and shape for a number of reasons. Firstly, the photograph shows a multitude of different colors that are all contained within a single environment. These colors contrast each other and therefore, create a feeling of depth within the image. Secondly, the above photograph also contains a number of different shapes, such as circles, ovals and lines. These shapes help diversify the photograph. Therefore, for the reasons I have stated above, I find that this image represents the most effective exploration of color and shape of any of the photographs I have taken.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Photographic Formative 2 Texture
The above photo is an effective exploration of texture for a number of reasons. Firstly, it shows how a combination of sunlight and shadows can be used to create a feeling of texture in a photograph. This feeling of texture was created, in my photograph, through the shadows pushing objects into the background and the sunlight pulling objects into the foreground. In addition, the overlapping plants, tree and fence are layered in such a way, that they contribute to the overall three-dimensional sense of texture present in the photograph. Therefore, for the reasons I have stated above, I find that this photograph represents the most effective exploration of texture of any of the photographs I have taken.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Photographic Formative 1 Line
The above picture is an effective exploration of line for a number of reasons. Firstly, this picture shows a number of different ways lines can be arranged. For example, it shows lines being arranged in perpendicular vertical-horizontal patterns, purely vertical patterns and purely horizontal patterns. Also, this picture shows how the element of line, in addition to other elements, can be harnessed for a purpose, which, in this case, is the construction of a bridge. Lastly, this picture also shows that lines can be made using a variety of materials. For example, some of the lines within the picture are made from metal, while others are made from concrete. As such, I find this photograph, besides being very aesthetically pleasing, to be the most effective exploration of line of any of the photographs I have taken.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Five Key Questions
2: What techniques are used to attract my attention?
3: How might different people understand this message differently from me?
4: What lifestyles, values and points of view are represented in or omitted from this message?
5: Why was this message sent?
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