Winning. Losing. Two of the most popular trending topics to date on Twitter. As an active twitter user, I slowly grew tired of the TV and internet celebrity with witty comebacks and catch frazes by the name of Charlie Sheen. Charlie Sheen was leading role in the highly rated TV show Two And a Half Men. He was fired from his leading role as a result of his eratic behavior and from that point on, his life began to take a complete turn. He used excessive amounts of cocaine and he lost custody of his kids who were baby sat by his porn star friends. Most popularly, Charlie Sheen caused great attention to himself by stating a fad called "Winning". Winning is the act of triumphing over studio executives, famous fathers, and jerky show-runners, who then have no choice but to "lay down with their ugly wives and their ugly children and just look at their loser lives". Within his winning lifestyle, there are multiple vocabulary words that go along with the stupidity of his lifestyle. For example, he made up words such as Bi-winning which is a term that can be used to lighten the mood when asked about mental illness. Or even the term Tiger Blood which means the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of the star of Two and a Half Men, occasionally spiked by prescription drugs, cocaine, and erectile dysfunction pills. Such absurd words and statements like these that Sheen made up caused a huge rant in TV, and especially the internet. Charlie Sheen has landed a spotlight on TVs hottest gossip resource TMZ. Overall, Charlie Sheens health might be faltering but his hype from the "Winning" epidemic is slowly putting him back in the limelight and getting him more shine thatn ever.
-Garmai
Monday, April 4, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Youtube Analysis
Within the Dove commercial, I noticed the model sitting in the chair physically transitioning. As she sits in the chair, the lighting changes in the setting, they apply tons of make up on her and her face gets digitally altered.
The beginning of the commercial starts off in a room setting with lighting, backdrop and a model in a chair. By the end of the commercial, the setting is a billboard outside.
The model's facial expression changed throughout the commercial. In the beginning she looks very down and not enthused at all. By the end of the commercial her facial expression looks fierce and full of confidence and attitude.
In my opinion I believe that the message is coming from the models who feel as if their beauty is portrayed incorrectly. Their beauty is enhanced to a point where they can't even recognize themselves.
The beginning of the commercial starts off in a room setting with lighting, backdrop and a model in a chair. By the end of the commercial, the setting is a billboard outside.
The model's facial expression changed throughout the commercial. In the beginning she looks very down and not enthused at all. By the end of the commercial her facial expression looks fierce and full of confidence and attitude.
In my opinion I believe that the message is coming from the models who feel as if their beauty is portrayed incorrectly. Their beauty is enhanced to a point where they can't even recognize themselves.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Paragraph Formation
In Exit Through the Gift Shop, reclusive street artist Banksy tells the story of Thierry Guetta, a videographer who sets out to capture the world of street art. Guetta became a well-known personality in the underground scene, "a world without any personalities," and served as a diarist for the movement. He parlayed his access, built on his reputation for trustworthiness, into meeting "the prize, which was the street artist Banksy — the uber-anonymous person in a world full of anonymous people.Banksy does not give interviews, so producer Jaimie D'Cruz joins NPR's Lynn Neary on his behalf. "Thierry," explains D'Cruz, "was obsessed by filming everything in his path." Guetta was related to a street artist, and through that connection he became embedded in the graffiti world. It's "a world populated almost exclusively by furtive men, working illegally and at night."Banksy found Guetta's story more intriguing than his own, so he took over the documentary and switched its focus — or so the story goes. Some believe Banksy invented Guetta's story, and that it's more of a creative movie than a documentary.
Through a series of unlikely events, Guetta becomes the subject — and a street artist, himself. The subjects Guetta cast his camera on believed he was using the footage for a documentary, but that may never have been the case. Rather, Guetta seemed to use the story as a cover to further access to a world he found exhilarating. Guetta began creating his own street art, under the pseudonym Mr. Brainwash. The film, nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary category, has confused reviewers and moviegoers alike, who doubt its authenticity. D'Cruz dismisses the suspicion. "The truth is, the film is really a true story of something extraordinary that happened," he says. "We wouldn't be able to create something as extraordinary as the rise of Thierry Guetta ... We didn't have the intent, we didn't have the inclination to do that, to kind of stage a prank on the world.
Through a series of unlikely events, Guetta becomes the subject — and a street artist, himself. The subjects Guetta cast his camera on believed he was using the footage for a documentary, but that may never have been the case. Rather, Guetta seemed to use the story as a cover to further access to a world he found exhilarating. Guetta began creating his own street art, under the pseudonym Mr. Brainwash. The film, nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary category, has confused reviewers and moviegoers alike, who doubt its authenticity. D'Cruz dismisses the suspicion. "The truth is, the film is really a true story of something extraordinary that happened," he says. "We wouldn't be able to create something as extraordinary as the rise of Thierry Guetta ... We didn't have the intent, we didn't have the inclination to do that, to kind of stage a prank on the world.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Street Art
Since a very young age, I always had a peculiar interest in Street Art. In my opinion, street is a form of expression, just line any other form of art.The only difference of this form of art is that it is illegal. Most street art is posted or drawn on public or city buildings and other infrastructures. In the film, such street artists like Banksy plastered photos of his work on billboards, highway signs and many other forbidden places. In essence I admire such work because I don't have the guts to do it myself!
In the film, I view Mr.Brainwash to be a very odd individual. In my perspective, he is not a true artist in the eyes of other artists who have been trained in their field and know the ins and outs of Street Art. Mr. Brainwash sort of just puts slight twists to formally made art pieces. In another light, I feel anytime a person creatively expresses himself on any media, its considered artistry. At the same time, I feel in order to be a true artist yo must NOT be ignorant to techniques and be trained in your field, because if nt, you're just a fool.
Banksy played a major role in the film and overall, he was the star of it. I believe Banksy was a great inspiration to Mr. Brainwash and inspired him to venture out on his own. I believe Banksy continued to be involved in Mr. Brainwash's film because it was out of the ordinary and pretty captivating, despite its weirdness. Banksy's debacle was pretty out there. In a sense I feel as if it was a little extreme but, I feel that if someone wants to make a statement, they have to by all means as long as its not hurting anyone.
Guetta's art show was a complete surprise to me. I honestly did not believe that he would be able to pull off such a huge show without any experience at all in art shows in the first place. He gained all the hype and interest by basically exploiting established artists. He had a multitude of art and he had a great showing. I think his down fall was the way he went about doing the event. He should have gained a genuine audience instead of using the other street artists to co-sign his work.
Guetta's followers were basically hype beasts to me. They wanted to see what was hot and be apart of something that was buzzing in the streets and the media. After seeing this documentary, I think his followers will realize the lack of Guetta actually has as a street artist.
"Exit Through the Gift Store" is Banksy's film. I believe the film name represents how people reap the benefits of hanging with right people and making use of small amount of info and feeding off of it for their own benefit. For instance, Mr. Brainwash hung out with all those street artists, learned a few tricks, and went on his way to creating his on street art.
To the art world, I'm am sure they feel insulted. Artists have a great feeling towards having an actual respect for art itself and creating pieces of meaning and depth, unlike Mr. Brainwash did.
Overall, the film was really good and I enjoyed it. I could relate a lot to how Mr. Brainwash was perceived. As a designer, most new designers are looked down upon because they have no experience, but coming from a young designer, I believe there are no rules. On the other hand, I fully understand that in order to be a successful designer, I must educate myself about the ins and outs of my craft.
-Garmai
In the film, I view Mr.Brainwash to be a very odd individual. In my perspective, he is not a true artist in the eyes of other artists who have been trained in their field and know the ins and outs of Street Art. Mr. Brainwash sort of just puts slight twists to formally made art pieces. In another light, I feel anytime a person creatively expresses himself on any media, its considered artistry. At the same time, I feel in order to be a true artist yo must NOT be ignorant to techniques and be trained in your field, because if nt, you're just a fool.
Banksy played a major role in the film and overall, he was the star of it. I believe Banksy was a great inspiration to Mr. Brainwash and inspired him to venture out on his own. I believe Banksy continued to be involved in Mr. Brainwash's film because it was out of the ordinary and pretty captivating, despite its weirdness. Banksy's debacle was pretty out there. In a sense I feel as if it was a little extreme but, I feel that if someone wants to make a statement, they have to by all means as long as its not hurting anyone.
Guetta's art show was a complete surprise to me. I honestly did not believe that he would be able to pull off such a huge show without any experience at all in art shows in the first place. He gained all the hype and interest by basically exploiting established artists. He had a multitude of art and he had a great showing. I think his down fall was the way he went about doing the event. He should have gained a genuine audience instead of using the other street artists to co-sign his work.
Guetta's followers were basically hype beasts to me. They wanted to see what was hot and be apart of something that was buzzing in the streets and the media. After seeing this documentary, I think his followers will realize the lack of Guetta actually has as a street artist.
"Exit Through the Gift Store" is Banksy's film. I believe the film name represents how people reap the benefits of hanging with right people and making use of small amount of info and feeding off of it for their own benefit. For instance, Mr. Brainwash hung out with all those street artists, learned a few tricks, and went on his way to creating his on street art.
To the art world, I'm am sure they feel insulted. Artists have a great feeling towards having an actual respect for art itself and creating pieces of meaning and depth, unlike Mr. Brainwash did.
Overall, the film was really good and I enjoyed it. I could relate a lot to how Mr. Brainwash was perceived. As a designer, most new designers are looked down upon because they have no experience, but coming from a young designer, I believe there are no rules. On the other hand, I fully understand that in order to be a successful designer, I must educate myself about the ins and outs of my craft.
-Garmai
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Films
Watching movies is one of my favorite past times. I think films are a great potrayal of fictional and even real life situations people have to deal with. One of my all time favorite films would have to be Juice. In this movie characters Bishop (Tupac Shakur), Q (Omar Epps), Raheemm (Khalil Kain), and Steel (Jermaine Hopkins)are a group of high school friends who deal with the pressures of inner city gang violence and robbery. Bishop, who I consider the trouble maker of the crew, grows tired of being robbed and not being able to defend him self just by fighting. He goes to the extreme of getting his hands on a gun one day. By having a gun in his possession Bishop feels in control, fearless, and powerful. This power gets to Bishop's head and soon turns on his friends because he feels overly supreme.
Bishop really loses it one night after a DJ competition gig Q had participated in. He wanted rob a local corner store but all of the crew wasn't down for the cause. Since all the guys didn't back him up, he felt betrayed. He took it upon himself to shoot his friends out of fear that they would snitch on him for robbing the corner store and shooting the owner.
This film never fails to leave me in suspense and I hope we get to view films as such in class that will inspire us students a create written essays that we can relate to and have vivid examples from.
Bishop really loses it one night after a DJ competition gig Q had participated in. He wanted rob a local corner store but all of the crew wasn't down for the cause. Since all the guys didn't back him up, he felt betrayed. He took it upon himself to shoot his friends out of fear that they would snitch on him for robbing the corner store and shooting the owner.
This film never fails to leave me in suspense and I hope we get to view films as such in class that will inspire us students a create written essays that we can relate to and have vivid examples from.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Audio Essays
Project two is by far my favorite project. It was very cool to beable to express my own thoughts through audio and to see how the method of verbally speaking is more effective than just reading a paper, in my perspective. The audio essay was my favorite part of the project. I was given the chance to implement my own culture into a my audio essay by adding my favorite African hits. This project has been a learning experience for me also. I learned a lot more concreate facts about the corrupt individual I chose to write about, Charles Taylor. I enjoyed participating in listening to my clasmates audio essays and I hope they get an opportunity to view mine also.
As a result of experimenting with Audacity, I believe teachers should use this format of speech and communication more frequently. I am very familiar with Audacity as is and I believe using such a phenomenal program will continue to push writing and literature to more innovative heights. This project was a success, in my opinion and I hope we get to partake in more.
As a result of experimenting with Audacity, I believe teachers should use this format of speech and communication more frequently. I am very familiar with Audacity as is and I believe using such a phenomenal program will continue to push writing and literature to more innovative heights. This project was a success, in my opinion and I hope we get to partake in more.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Profile Ideas
Personally, I enjoy writing about other people, their experiences and how they affect me or the world around me. Learning about someone's life story or daily occupation sparks my interest greatly. I believe the more you know about a person and the more you educate yourself about anothers life, you can view others in another light.
For example, I would really like to do a profile about Charles Taylor, a former tyrant who controlled the country of Liberia in West Africa. I am interested in writing about this man because he was the cause of destruction and tyranny in Liberia, my parent's native country. He caused the loss of a multitude of innocent lives and is still being trialed to this date. He recently was featured in the N.Y Times about his trial in Europe. I would like to know more about his prosecution and how the court system is going about bringing closure to Liberia and their plans for Charles Taylor throughtout his trial.
Also, I would like to do a profile on well known fashion designer, photographer, designer and party planner "Va$tie Kola". Vashtie has been a role model to me for the longest and she inspires me everyday to continue persuing my dreams of being a designer. I know so much about her accolades and achievement but there is so much more I do notknow about her as an artist. I want to dig a little deeper and figure out how she went about achieving her goals.
Another individual that has caught my eye is African/ European pop star Jessy Matador. He is a celebrity icon in the international spectrum. As a member is African Pride dance group, I always suggest to dance to his up beat and catchy music during performances. They cool thing about his music is, he doesn't speak a lick of English! Yet and still, I am attracted to his music. Growing up in an African household has given me the ability to hear music and decipher the quality not by its worlds but by the beat and how it makes me feel. I only speak English and growing up listening to African music in multiple dialects has always been appealing to me. I want to know how Matador can gain such a fan base from people who can't even understand his language!
For example, I would really like to do a profile about Charles Taylor, a former tyrant who controlled the country of Liberia in West Africa. I am interested in writing about this man because he was the cause of destruction and tyranny in Liberia, my parent's native country. He caused the loss of a multitude of innocent lives and is still being trialed to this date. He recently was featured in the N.Y Times about his trial in Europe. I would like to know more about his prosecution and how the court system is going about bringing closure to Liberia and their plans for Charles Taylor throughtout his trial.
Also, I would like to do a profile on well known fashion designer, photographer, designer and party planner "Va$tie Kola". Vashtie has been a role model to me for the longest and she inspires me everyday to continue persuing my dreams of being a designer. I know so much about her accolades and achievement but there is so much more I do notknow about her as an artist. I want to dig a little deeper and figure out how she went about achieving her goals.
Another individual that has caught my eye is African/ European pop star Jessy Matador. He is a celebrity icon in the international spectrum. As a member is African Pride dance group, I always suggest to dance to his up beat and catchy music during performances. They cool thing about his music is, he doesn't speak a lick of English! Yet and still, I am attracted to his music. Growing up in an African household has given me the ability to hear music and decipher the quality not by its worlds but by the beat and how it makes me feel. I only speak English and growing up listening to African music in multiple dialects has always been appealing to me. I want to know how Matador can gain such a fan base from people who can't even understand his language!
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