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This is an advertisement for Sony Bravia called “Domino City.” I was really impressed with the concept and found it captivating. The use of such bright and vivid colors in the dominoes provided a sharp contrast against the ruins and more traditional landscapes. I also found the message inspiring; I felt like the point of the advertisement, other than trying to get people to buy the television, was that the media is bringing the world together. Even the people living in the rural cities of India are now able to engage with the rest of the world and share in common experiences through television. Media influence is traveling, much like the “domino effect,” and each new advancement spurs more changes. The world is becoming more unified and also more colorful.
I found this funny short little clip from Will & Grace (one of my favorite old t.v. shows). Jack is making his resume (even though he does not have too much to contribute to it) and all he says is “I want to make sure the font is helvetica”. Even though Jack does not have a lot of experience to add to his resume, at least he will have a good font. Enjoy this little clip =). Will & Grace: Jack Tries to Work on His Resume
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Over the past year, Yale University reached out to potential college applicants through utilizing Youtube. Less than ten years ago this method would not have been capable. Members of the younger generation are more likely to dedicate time watching a YouTube video, rather than sit down and read a college brochure. The YouTube video, created by Yale University, not only was entertaining to watch, it also was momentously informative. The video has been viewed over 650,000 times since it was released last January.
The YouTube hit “Midd Kid” , created by a small group of students, is an unauthorized glimsp of life at Middlebury College. The “Midd Kid” quickly spread across the internet and students from other colleges and universities enjoyed the video as well. Unlike, “That’s Why I Choose Yale”, the “Midd Kid” rap was not a project that was founded and supported by the university. The “Midd Kid” rap focuses and makes light of the social scence at Middlebury that is similar across a plethora of colleges and universities nationwide. The creators of the “Midd Kid” rap did not anticipate that the video would receive the enormous extent of publicity and attention that it has thus far. Over 630,000 people have viewed the Midd Kid Video since its debut on YouTube in February.
I chose to post “That’s Why I Choose Yale” because it illuminates the momentous impact that media has on the nations young generation. The immense attention that “That’s Why I Choose Yale” and the “Midd Kid” rap have received indicates that colleges and universitites across America can reach out to vast amounts of perspective students through utilizing recent media innovations.
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What really stands out to me about this video is the interaction between the music, the lyrics, and the images. Each element individually is beautiful and well-crafted, but when combined, they amplify each other, in a sense, making the video more moving, and far more memorable. The simplicity of each of these elements further contributes to the video’s mood, while also making it more unique. The vast majority of videos (especially music videos) found on YouTube are incredibly chaotic. These videos deluge viewers with music, featuring multiple instruments, computer-generated sound, vocals and back-up vocals layered upon each other, as well as video elements that typically alternate between one or more scenes, of a story playing out and the artist performing. I’m certainly not saying these videos are poorly made or even that “The Great Escape” is better or more artistic. But with its single piano line, Watson’s voice, and the simplistic yet oddly moving animation, this somehow quiet video certainly stands out among all the noise.
apparently youtube is redesigning to focus more on tv shows and feature movies over user content to increase advertising revenue.
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