Apps for working with images come in two varieties: pixel-based and vector-based. Pixel-based apps are best for editing photos and making images out of layers, while vector-based apps are best … Continue reading

PSA video by Wylie (WRTG 3020 – Fall 2012) Tools/Approaches: images, audio clips, iMovie I’ve created this piece for both Christians and non-Christians alike. I want to show how negative … Continue reading Pitch: A young girl is separated from her dog when her mother is arrested for child abuse. Story by Sheena (WRTG 3090 […]

Understanding Shots and Scenes Understanding Shots In the context of cinematic storytelling, a “shot” is a short clip of visuals in motion that you plan to cut together with other … Continue reading (a list under development) Photo Composition The best way to learn about composition (in photography) Improving your photography with five easy composition […]

A strong annotated guide, prepared by Sabrina Conte for the Spring 2011 section of WRTG 3020 through Continuing Ed. for the article: Dozier, R. (2005). Beards, Breasts, and Bodies: Doing Sex in a Gendered World. Gender and Society, 19(3), 297-316. Print. conte-guide-raine-beards-breasts-bodies.pdf

Criteria for “Final Cut” Quality Definition: A “final cut” is the filmmaking equivalent of a writing project that’s ready to publish and distribute to audiences, which means that it’s gone … Continue reading

Image Story by Sheena (WRTG 3090 – Fall 2013) A young woman, left alone in this world when she was orphaned, struggles with emptiness of heart. She finds love and this love grows into more than she could have ever hoped for, in a very untraditional way. BEHIND THE SCENES I chose a variety of […]

Here’s a digital storytelling project a student made in Photoshop, using characters she created and backgrounds she found online: Piece of You, by Claire. I had a few suggestions for how to improve the image quality, particularly the grass at the bottom, and when I get a chance I’ll add the demo I made to […]

A Kinetic Typography Poem by Dustin (WRTG 3020 – Fall 2011) Topic: The rush of energy and excitement that comes from being at a gay bar for the first time Approach: kinetic typography (I wish I’d asked Dustin to share how he created the video, but I do recall that he did it the hard […]

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Here’s a digital storytelling project a student made in Photoshop, using characters she created and backgrounds she found online: Piece of You, by Claire. I had a few suggestions for … Continue reading

Presentation by Sabrina (WRTG 3020 – Spring 2011) The goal of this project is to examine the differences between transgender and transsexual as explained in academic discourse. Two articles were used to collect information for this project. An academic article, “Beards, Breasts, and Bodies: Doing Sex in a Gendered World” by Raine Dozier focuses on […]

ABOUT ANIMATION: To learn more about different forms of animation, see this guide: Different Approaches to Animation For more animation apps, see: DESKTOP & MOBILE APPS – Stop Motion Animation … Continue reading Pitch: A young girl is separated from her dog when her mother is arrested for child abuse. Story by Sheena (WRTG 3090 […]

Resources on conveying emotion and telling stories through visuals. Continue reading (a list under development) Photo Composition The best way to learn about composition (in photography) Improving your photography with five easy composition tricks Photographic Composition (also go up a level … Continue reading

Apps for working with images come in two varieties: pixel-based and vector-based. Pixel-based apps are best for editing photos and making images out of layers, while vector-based apps are best … Continue reading