Author: katieecoen
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Social Media Post Analysis
If you open your phone, you may see a variety of social media platforms. These platforms have become a part of pop culture and are used by more people than ever. When you open your favorite social media app, do you ever pay attention to how many likes a post has or notice that one…
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Basic Motion: Animated GIFs
We’re kicking off Motion Across Media by learning the basics of animations, then making GIFs. Reading & Writing Chapter one of “Animated Storytelling” by Liz Blazer focuses on the pro-production stage before starting an animation. Blazer explains that animated storytelling is all about planning. It starts with concept development, or deciding what the animation will…
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Telling a Story II: News Package
After a course heavily focused on audio and video design, I feel so much more prepared to go into the workforce. Throughout this class, I was given the opportunity to use my creativity and production skills again after a long break. With a journalism undergraduate degree, I came in having a lot of experience making…
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How Visual Storytelling has Changed the Journalism Industry
Visuals have taken over the world. Everywhere you turn you will see a picture, video, or graphic. Whether you look down at your phone or look up in a big city, visuals surround you. They can give you information, like a graph about a scientific issue, or entertain you with a TikTok video. Journalists use…
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Sins of Visual Storytelling
When telling a story, you want to be accurate and represent what really happened. That applies for visual storytelling as well, but artists have plenty of techniques they can use to bring their visions to life, even if it involves deceiving their audience. In visual storytelling, there are what people call “sins.” They are actions…
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Scientific Visualization: Infographic
Infographics A picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a picture with words included? That’s exactly what is included in an infographic. It’s a graphic with images, text, diagrams, and charts with the purpose of showing information visually. They give facts and data concisely and use imagery to make it easier for the…
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Telling a Story: News Package Pre-Production
Sharing an intriguing and educational visual story take a lot of steps. One must find an idea, plan, set up interviews, film, write a script, and edit. This week, I began the process of producing a news package about antisemitic graffiti found on Quinnipiac University’s campus. Reading & Writing Chapter 7 of “The Bare Bones…
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Continuity: How-To Video
This week, I am using continuity to make a how-to video showing someone how to make their own charcuterie board. Reading & Writing Chapter 3 of “The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video” by Tom Schroeppel goes over what a basic sequence is. He explains that a sequence is a series of shots…
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Visuals in Journalism & Public Relations
Visual storytelling is extremely important. It is used in industries across communications, business, sciences, and so many more. The dependence on visuals has become especially apparent in journalism and public relations (PR). This presentation gives a deeper look into the type of visuals used in these two fields and why they are so impactful. Although…
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Photo Essay
Introduction There is nothing like a comforting meal to make someone feel like they are at home. Meals can bring families together and create a bonding experience unlike any other. They can eat, laugh, reminisce, and make new memories, but the process of cooking the meal can be a recognizable experience too. Comfort Through Appetite…
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