Category: Fall 2010

Spoof Ads

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Using Photoshop, create an ad that spoofs an existing print advertisement and communicates a critical message about the company and/or product. At first glance, the ad should resemble a “real” print advertisement.
Ad must include:
1. an image
2. ad copy (the text written on the ad)
3. slogan (Just do it; Have it your way; etc.)
4. recreated company logo, altering the original name.
Everything from the original ad must be altered. You can’t use the original company’s name and/or logo.

When finished, create a new web page (HTML Document) called “spoofad.html” in your My DP /multimedia/pages folder.  Post your original ad with your written analysis and the ad you created with a detailed description that includes:
– the message of your ad
– how the images logos, colors and advertising copy (slogans) communicate this message
– what truths are ignored by the original ad
– how you altered the ad to communicate your message
– what Photoshop skills tool you utilized and how

Post your a link to your page as a reply to this post at the bottom of the page.

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C-SPAN Final Videos

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C-SPAN’s StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on the following prompt: “Tell us about an issue, event, or topic that helped you better understand the role of the federal government in your life or community.” All documentaries must contain C-SPAN footage that relates to the chosen topic.

Demo Reel

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A good demo reel can be a resume enhancer for acceptance into a college with a visual arts/film program, a powerful visual aid for a “Presentation of Learning,” or a calling card for freelance work.
Demo reels are clips of one’s best work set to music.

For your 30 Second Demo Reel, include:
-Cinematography Project
-NewTube (5th period)
-Mosaic Video (3rd period)
-Photoshop (ABC Pic, Spoof Ad or Tutorial)
-Flash (banner ad or tutorial) need to export as QT

Export Demo Reel as Quicktime, then compress as H.264, save to your DP folder and post online.

Tips to master the art of interviewing – CNN.com

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Tips to master the art of interviewing – CNN.com.

Interviewing is the cornerstone of good journalism, and the stories you tell are only as good as the information you get. Nine CNN anchors, correspondents and writers share their top tips for conducting successful interviews. Watch the video, read their tips and head over to CNN iReport to interview a person you think is interesting.