Week 4 Creativity

In this week's Creative Blog I wanted to share an exercise I read about in a book from class called Caffeine for the Creative Mind by (Stefan Mumaw and Wendy Lee Oldfield). The creative exercise was called Is that a Paisley  Screensaver? This exercise talks about how we are surrounded with patterns in our everyday life that we don't even notice or pay mind to. But also how patterns have order and give us order. I was tasked with locating patterns and taking some pictures of the patterns I found in my everyday life. 

flooring 

carpet

walls

desk

Week 3 Creativity

In this week's Creative Blog I wanted to share an exercise I read about in a book from class called Caffeine for the Creative Mind by (Stefan Mumaw and Wendy Lee Oldfield). The creative exercise was called Debate This. This exercise talks about verbal communication and how it is essential in creativity. For this exercise I was tasked with debating myself on the topic Is it OK to be naked in front of your pets? Write down five pros and cons. 

Pros

1. Comfort in your home- being able to feel free in your own home and space. 

2. Pets don't judge - animals don't perceive nudity as strange or inappropriate. 

3. Body confidence practice- Being naked around non-judgmental creatures like pets might help some people become more body-positive. 

4. No risk of offending them- Pets aren’t offended or confused by your lack of clothes they process your scent and voice more than your appearance.

5. Natural bonding- Some people feel that being more natural around their pets strengthens bonds. Because pets are technically naked themselves. 

Cons

1. Claws and Skin- bare skin is more vulnerable to scratches if a dog or cat jumps up at you. 

2. Awkward if guests see- It’s easy to forget you’re not dressed when letting your dog out or answering the door. Pets can create distractions that lead to accidental exposure.

3. Inappropriate behavior triggers- Some pets might react oddly to exposed skin like sniffing, licking, or getting overly curious in ways that could be uncomfortable for you.

4. Training confusion- If you’re doing training or commands, some pets may associate different body language or scents with certain behaviors like nudity. 

5. Hygiene Concerns- more skin exposure could mean more direct contact with fur or drool.

Creativity Week 2

 In this week's Creative Blog, I wanted to share an exercise I read about in a book from class called Caffeine for the Creative Mind by Stefan Mumaw and Wendy Lee Oldfield. The creative exercise was called Is that Hairnet Real? This creative exercise talks about how there are magnificent memorials to honor those of military service or those who have done great deeds. In this exercise, I was tasked with creating a memorial for three everyday heroes, like an elementary school bus driver, a hotel housekeeper, and a high school cafeteria worker. 

My idea of a memorial would be to set it in a public park or garden for all to see, and it would probably consist of a life-size bronze statue capturing an action from their everyday life. A school bus driver standing beside an open bus door with one hand raised in a friendly wave as if greeting the children they pick up every morning. A hotel housekeeper adjusting a freshly made bed, head slightly looking down in focus and care. Her presence shows pride in unnoticed labor done with excellence. Lastly, a high school cafeteria worker leaning over a serving line, perhaps offering a tray with a smile, her eyes meeting an unseen student’s with kindness.

Week 2 Tutorial 1b

 For this tutorial, I learned how to use the copy and paste effects between clips, just like if you might copy and paste a file in a folder or even text in a paragraph. By doing this, copy and paste will speed up productivity in editing or adding effects to video clips and more by applying visual effects to multiple clips without creating a preset. You can do so by selecting an effect heading in the effects control panel and choosing Edit> Copy. Then sequence one pr more clips in a sequence and choose Edit> Paste. 

In the video below, there are 4 clips total and two that are duplicates, with one of each duplicate having a Lumetri color effect bringing into the clip more vibrant colors and a clearer clip. What I did was copy the same Lumetri effects and added them to the other clip. If you look at each duplicate, you can clearly see the difference in the color picture. 

Week 2 Tutorial 1a

 In this week's tutorial, I learned about Three-Point Edits and how to use them in points and out points. This is used to add clips to sequences with precision.  What I did was open a clip in the source monitor, and then position the playhead, and click the mark in and mark out button, or I and O for shortcuts. This is done to select a certain part of the clip without having to cut the rest of the clip. Then you can perform an insert edit or overwrite edit by clicking the insert button or overwrite in the source monitor to add the clip to the sequence. I like this tutorial a lot because it speeds up the workflow and creates consistency in clips. You can specify exactly what portion of the source clip you want and exactly where it should go. It's also great for frame-accurate editing and tight timing. It's also great for multicam or interview-style edits where you frequently insert segments with exact timing.

Best Movies ever Produced

(Saving Private Ryan)

 I just watched Saving Private Ryan for the first time, and even though I have no background in filmmaking or editing, I was completely blown away. I think the reason this movie is so powerful is because of how good the storytelling is, everything in it works together to make you feel like you’re right there with the characters.

The movie starts with one of the most intense scenes I’ve ever seen. D-Day landing on Omaha Beach. What made it unforgettable wasn’t just the action, but how it was filmed. The shaky camera, the muffled sound when explosions go off, and the chaotic editing all made it feel real, like I wasn’t just watching a war movie, I felt as if I was experiencing war. I could tell that the sound and visuals were carefully designed to make the audience feel overwhelmed and anxious, just like the soldiers.

The story is about a group of soldiers risking their lives to find one man, Private Ryan, because all of his brothers died in combat. I asked myself, is it worth risking several lives to save one? As the characters argue about it and face losses along the way, the movie shows the human side of war. I feel like it’s about sacrifice, brotherhood, and doing the right thing. And for this, I think it's one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. 

Week 1 Tutorial

 In this tutorial, I learned about color correction and why color correction is used to ensure the colors of your footage are consistent throughout the video. 

For example you could use the auto button in the lumetri color panel to start color correcting and adjust the sliders to perfect changes similar to what we have done in photoshop and lightroom with photos. Sometimes footage is too dark, too bright, or the colors look "off". You can fix these issues using tools in Premiere Pro like Lumetri Color, which lets you adjust exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and white balance.