Finally finished my vlogg. Enjoy!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Multimedia Magic
I really do not care for statistics, data, and information about poverty and wealth. It's confusing, depressing, and boring to me. This video, Hans Rosling shows the best stats you've ever seen, featuring Hans Rosling was all about statistics, data, and information about health and wealth in the world, but it was not confusing, depressing, and definitely not boring. I was thoroughly impressed with this video. He was able to use technology to make an exciting presentation. He used bright colors that were pleasing to the eyes, and fun shapes to keep the viewer appeased and interested. He also used colors that complimented each other and contrasting colors to bring significant points to attention.
He showed many graphs that weren't plain and boring. One example was a graph that changed the date (1970, 1971, 1972, ...) on its own while moving points on the graph so the facts would be in sync with the year. It made it so the viewer could see the drastic changes that would be taking place. He also formatted it so that the points on the graph could rise, move around, and split to give more detail and specific facts about different countries. This was very helpful.
There were multiple comparisons without clutter, Rosling made his points very clear, it was understandable, and it was enjoyable. I'm hoping to incorporate the bright colors, organized information, and enthusiasm that Rosling demonstrated to my own presentation this week.
He showed many graphs that weren't plain and boring. One example was a graph that changed the date (1970, 1971, 1972, ...) on its own while moving points on the graph so the facts would be in sync with the year. It made it so the viewer could see the drastic changes that would be taking place. He also formatted it so that the points on the graph could rise, move around, and split to give more detail and specific facts about different countries. This was very helpful.
There were multiple comparisons without clutter, Rosling made his points very clear, it was understandable, and it was enjoyable. I'm hoping to incorporate the bright colors, organized information, and enthusiasm that Rosling demonstrated to my own presentation this week.
Friday, March 11, 2011
"Kindle Swindle" or Petty Bettys
I felt a little torn about this topic. I realize that there are audio rights, and I understand why the Guild feels this way. On the flip side I also understand why there are comments like, “Guess we need to stop reading to our kids.” The Guild wants to protect writers in a legal and appropriate manner. They’re concerned about products like e-books, and Kindle because they threaten writers and their works. I get that—makes sense. The Guild has the right to be worried about Kindle.
Kindle is making a ton of money, and it’s a great device. It’s easy to carry, it has many options so that anyone can use it, and although it’s a bit pricey, a buyer will get their money’s worth. The audio that the Kindle offers is a great feature, and I do not think that they’re breaking any copyright laws. It’s not an actual voice and if a writer has a problem with this, then they need to take care of that legally and not allow their books to be sold via Kindle.
It sounds to me like people are getting greedy over money, and they need to specify what belongs to them, and what they want done, or not done, with it. It seems petty at the moment, but it could escalate into something much bigger.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Fairey Fairey Fair
So I hadn't heard about Shepard Fairey and his contribution to the Obama campaign. I've done some research this week, and I don't think he was trying to do anything wrong nor should he be going through this trial. He took an image and used it to support someone he admired, someone he wanted to help out. He wasn't trying to benefit from it, and "he wasn't paid to do it, and he wasn't convinced to do it"--completely harmless (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-pollock/the-importance-of-shepard_b_167926.html). "He was just an aware and engaged citizen who used his talents to try and influence the electorate the way that he saw fit," and sadly, he is now being criticized and is facing a battle with the AP.
I was glad to learn to hear that instead of him being in a heap of trouble "the AP and Mr. Fairey have agreed that neither side surrenders its view of the law" (http://www.ap.org/iprights/fairey.html). Fairey is being a trooper and continuing to show how he really meant no harm by " agreeing that he will not use another AP photo in his work without obtaining a license from the AP" (http://www.ap.org/iprights/fairey.html). Fairey and the AP are even amiable enough to "agree to work together going forward with the Hope image and share the rights to make the posters and merchandise bearing the Hope image and to collaborate on a series of images that Fairey will create based on AP photographs," and it appears that things can be just peachy between the two (http://www.ap.org/iprights/fairey.html).
In my opinion Fairey could have used Creative Commons for sure and then he wouldn't be in this mess at all. I understand that he didn't think he was doing anything wrong, but there are laws and just like the rest of us he has to obey them as well. Check out Creative Commons Mr. Fairey and keep on doin what you do!
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I was glad to learn to hear that instead of him being in a heap of trouble "the AP and Mr. Fairey have agreed that neither side surrenders its view of the law" (http://www.ap.org/iprights/fairey.html). Fairey is being a trooper and continuing to show how he really meant no harm by " agreeing that he will not use another AP photo in his work without obtaining a license from the AP" (http://www.ap.org/iprights/fairey.html). Fairey and the AP are even amiable enough to "agree to work together going forward with the Hope image and share the rights to make the posters and merchandise bearing the Hope image and to collaborate on a series of images that Fairey will create based on AP photographs," and it appears that things can be just peachy between the two (http://www.ap.org/iprights/fairey.html).
In my opinion Fairey could have used Creative Commons for sure and then he wouldn't be in this mess at all. I understand that he didn't think he was doing anything wrong, but there are laws and just like the rest of us he has to obey them as well. Check out Creative Commons Mr. Fairey and keep on doin what you do!
Check out my Obanization:
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