Parker’s Digital Storytelling

Tag: VisualStorytelling

  • Visual Storytelling Summary

    Learning Visual Story Telling: https://pmccausland.com/assignments/learning-visual-storytelling-through-photography/

    Safari Challenge:

    https://pmccausland.com/assignments/15-minute-photo-safari-challenge/

    Draw it assignment:

    https://pmccausland.com/assignments/draw-it-assignment/

    Forced Perspective:

    https://pmccausland.com/assignments/forced-perspective-assignment/

    Visualize Sound:

    https://pmccausland.com/uncategorized/visualize-sound-assignment-3/

    Motion Blur:

    https://pmccausland.com/assignments/motion-blur-assignment/

    Written Summary

    Throughout this visual storytelling unit, I learned that photography and digital media can be used for a lot more than just taking pictures. Before this project, I mostly thought photography was just about capturing an image, but these assignments helped me realize how things like editing, lighting, and movement can completley change the mood and meaning of a photo. I also learned how multimedia elements like SoundCloud audio, outside articles, and edited images can work together to improve digital storytelling and make projects even more creative.

    One thing that was harder than I expected was making images look creative while still also looking realistic. Some assignments, especially the motion blur and forced perspective projects, took multiple tries before I got the result I wanted. It was sometimes difficult finding the right angle, lighting, or camera moement to create the effect I imagined.

    One thing that was easier than I expected was learning how to use WordPress. After I figured out how to upload images, add my links and use tags, posting the assignments became a lot easier. As the project continued, I also became more comfortable experimenting with editing tools and visual effects.

    The most frustrating part of the project was dealing with technical issues while also trying to upload or embed certain media. Sometimes the videos would not embed correctly or the visual effects looked too edited and unrealistic, which just meant I had to keep trying different ideas.Even though it was pretty frustrating at times, it did help me learn more about digital editing.

    The part I enjoyed the most was being creative with the photos and experimenting with different visual styles (most I haven’t heard of). I especially liked the motion blue and forced perspective assignments because they allowed me to turn normal objects and spaces into better looking images. Overall, this project helped me become more confident using digital storytelling tools and being creative through photography and multimedia.

  • 15 Minute Photo Safari Challenge

    This is the begining time of when I started the challenge

    A photo dominated by one color

    (An interesting shadow)

    Something futuristic

    An unusual angle

    Bright

    Someone elses shoe or foot

    An inanimate object made to look alive (tried to make the shoes look like they were kissing)

    Converging lines

    Two things that don’t belong together

    A repeating pattern

    A motion‑blur photo

    A frame or opening leading to something else

    A photo representing joy

    An abstract photo that sparks “Is that a photograph?”

    A metaphor for complexity

    The time that I finished the challenge

    Reflection:

    Because it was a rainy day outside today, I decided to complete my 15 minute photo safari entirely inside of my house. Even though I was limited to indoor spaces, I was still able to find creative ways to complete all of the prompts by using different rooms, onjects, lighting and camera angles. I chose to stay inside because obviously the weather wasn’t great outside, but it also challenged me to become more creative with everyday objects and spaces around me.

    The 15 minute challenge felt a lot more difficult than I expected because I really had to think quickly and creatively while moving all over my house.Some prompts were easier to complete, like repeating patterns and bright light, I already was sitting on the couch with the pillow I took the picture of and I already had a candle lit. Some of the others required a lot more imagination and experimentation. The time limit made the challenge feel fast paced, but it also forced me to pay closer attention to details I normally wouldn’t notice inside of my house.

    Some of my strongest photos were the unsucual angle photographs and the shadow image because I feel like they created insteresting depth. I also thought the motion blue and abstract photographs turned out well because they looked more artistict and visually unique. I would say the most inventive photos were probably the ones where I made ordinary household objects appear unusual or alive by just changing the perspective and the lighting. Overall, This challenge helped me better understand how creativity, and perspectives can turn simple everyday scenes into some strong visual stories.