REFLECTION ON INTRO TO SOUND
admin “Mic Check: The Art of Audio Storytelling” As I bring this unit on audio storytelling to a close, I’m reflecting on the many experiences and insights I’ve gained while delving…
April 2025
Audio Storytelling #1. A Trip through Sound
The moment the last car wound its way up the curvy mountain road and into the cabin driveway, it was official: the long-awaited cousin vacation to Gatlinburg, Tennessee had begun.…
Intro to Sound #23 Nature Story: “Whispers in the Hollow”
It was just after dawn when I slipped into the woods behind my grandmother’s house, the old trail still damp with dew. My boots made the softest crunch on the…
REFLECTION ON INTRO TO VIDEO: “From Memory to Meaning: My Journey Through Storytelling”
This unit taught me that storytelling is more than just sharing events — it’s about capturing emotions, details, and moments that bring a story to life. Writing about my Cancun…
INTRO TO VIDEO: Learn How to Read a Movie
Roger Ebert’s approach in How to Read a Movie opened my eyes to a new way of viewing film—not just as a passive viewer, but as an active interpreter. His…
Intro to Video Look, Listen, Analyze: “Inside the Construct: Seeing The Matrix with Fresh Eyes”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqBJkCkeHdE&list=PLCFA3188131A35BEC&index=10&t=8s When I watched The Matrix’s Construct scene with the sound off, the visuals told a compelling story all on their own. The all-white background immediately isolates the characters, creating…
INTRO TO VIDEO Video Assignment Bank: 30 Second Memory: Waves, Wonders, and a Wedding Day
Jayda, Kenny, and I traveled to Cancun, Mexico, for our niece’s wedding, and from the moment we arrived, it felt like a dream. We checked into a stunning resort that…
Intro to Video: Where do you want to go? “Dublin’s Call: A Journey Through Castles, Craic, and the Spirit of Guinness”
From the moment you set foot in Dublin, Ireland, it feels like stepping into a grand adventure. The city is alive with stories — ancient castles standing guard over emerald…
UNIT REFLECTION FOR INTRO VISUAL BLOG POST: DISCOVERING PHOTOGRAPHY
In this unit, I am overwhelmed with a sense of success and personal growth in my photographic endeavors. This experience has not only refined my technical skills but has also…
MY DAILY CREATES: “Mango Mayhem: The Great Fruitnapping of Maraco”
In the fruity, sun-drenched forests of Maraco lived a monkey named Mango. He wasn’t named for his color, but for his deep, borderline emotional attachment to mangoes. Mango didn’t just…