Mystory moving from interpretation to invention.

Mystory moving from interpretation to invention.

INTRODUCTION:

            This picture was taken on my very first night in Las Vegas, Nevada as my friends and I began to take our first walk down the Vegas strip.

INTERPRETATION:

            This photo was taken to get a memorabilia of the scenery of Las Vegas. Since this photo was taking as I was walking, I got other people and things in the photo. The decision I made while composing this photo, was that I wanted to get a long shot of all the important ans famous structures, while t the same time showing the depth of the Vegas strip. I assumed that the angle that I shot this picture would show a deeper image of the street and show a more narrowed setting. My intention was so have a gorgeous photo filled with just the famous structures, but since the photo was taken on the move, my pedestrians and other visitors of the city became present in the photograph.

REFLECTION:

            If this picture was reversed and one of the pedestrians in my photo took a picture of me, the entire image would be different visually and would be interpreted differently.  If reversed, my emotions would be clearly noticed, because of the true excitement of being in one of most famous cities in the world. My face would be easy to read, and my eyes would be wide full of anticipation. At this moment in time, my friends and I began to search the strip, searching fro casinos and other famous spots to make appearances at. If a picture was taken of me at this moment the caption would be “somebody’s excited.” This caption would be placed because; I was smiling the entire day.

INVENTION:

            This exercise has changed my way of photo taken, in the sense that, picture with people who are unaware that their picture is being taken, show their true emotions of that moment. Normal pictures people are ready for a photo and put on a fake smile.

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EXTRA CREDIT: metaphors in movies part 2

Shaun Mayberry

EXTRA CREDIT: Blog assignment

Metaphors in movies part 2

          Metaphors in films have been a huge part of cinema‘s success. In the film “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” based on the 80-90’s TV show construes a very strong metaphor regarding husbands and wives in the institution of marriage.

            The movie begins by showing the viewer how these two, crazy, athletic and sexy characters meet and fall in love. Then the film flashes to six years later after the couple gets married and loses the fire and passion of their early relationship. The marital tension and the metaphors of the hardships of the men vs women relationship are easily seen in this film. The directors and the writers presented the idea by pairing two spouses with the idea of two assassins. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith have secret lives of being a trained killer for separate undercover agencies. The film creates a conflict between the two characters when both of their secret lives are revealed.

            In one scene the couple is having a gun fight in the living room, where almost every marriage couple today is familiar with (metaphorically speaking). There has always been ad least one time in a relationship where the other has had an urge to kill their loved one. So the question is sprung, ‘Is the urge to kill your spouse, at some point, really that unusual?’

            The film also ties in many battle scenes and gunfights, where even though the couple is on the same side (near the second half of the film), they are still arguing and disagreeing.

blog assignment 8

 BEFORE

AFTER

The original image of my facebook profile picture is in normal color and you can clearly tell what and where I am. The location is a sandy beach and my body color is normal. You can clearly see me and my smile. In the altered image, the focus of the image is blurred and the background is extremely hard to identify. The color of the background and my white T-shirt blend together, making it hard for the viewer to connect.

I decided to alter my image this way to present the idea that simple changes in the media and in photographs can alter anyone’s perception and understanding of where, when, and how the picture was taken. The alterations I made present the idea that with simple color schemes and changes, a background can be mistaken for somewhere else or the expressions of the person identified can be changed.

There are many discourses present in the original and the altered image. A family discourse is present, in the fact that many families to photographs like this with their entire family signifying the American culture of a happy and connected family. Also a media discourse is present because the emphasis is focused on the center image and the media tend to present ideas creating a focus and try to persuade viewers into certain opinions by using color schemes and emphasis.



Blog Assignment #7: Metaphors in Media/Creating Reality

Shaun Mayberry

TRANSFORMERS 1

 

                                           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnwmUZuF5OY                                          

The movie “transformers” is about a boy who tries to balance a normal life, and his risky relationship with a newly discovered race of intelligent robots called 'Autobots.' The movie represents a sense of modern society not understanding new developments and the sensibility to change in our lives. We are so use to the every day aspect of normalcy, that as soon as a different race or object is inserted into our perfect lives we are either afraid of it or dismiss it.

The intelligent robots (Autobots) discover many enemies along their journey. These enemies are called ‘Decepticons’ (in the movie). The battles and confrontations between the 'Autobots' and the 'Decepticons' build a strong sense of epic conflict in today’s society. The battles, with the addition of change, contribute to a strong metaphor in today’s society problems where there are arguments and disagreements that we do not understand. The clash between the robots represents the misunderstanding of the collapse of the global economy, the problem of starvation around the world, and our thoughtless destruction of the environment leading to climate change. All of these are problems are ones that we don’t understand, and do not have the ability to put up a decent fight because of the inability to retaliate. We again see these conflicts as a change that we are afraid of. We consider the army and the upper-class to retaliate for us and solve our problems. The large robots can symbolized as our leaders in society, trying to solve our problems while we sit and hide. We are not taking care of things that we ourselves have contributed too. We are no longer taking blame for our own actions, and deciding to let other people take the blame. ‘

The movie the transformers is a terrific, action-packed movie, for the younger audience. but the symbolic messages is portrays should hit anyone who decides to watch it. Everyone is to blame about today’s changes and should take responsibility and in some way participate in its reconstruction.

Blog assignment #6 Iconic image

Blog assignment #6—Shaun Mayberry

(MARKETING) Iconic Image

-Mercedes Benz logo-

Mercedes Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Its world-wide distribution has made it one of the most recognizable brands in today’s society. The logo represents a long line of respected customers and value. The logo signifies tradition, innovation, and the future.

The design of the Mercedes Benz logo is extremely historical and remarkable. The notable trademark, first developed and designed in 1909, has changed very little over the decades.  The logo still embellishes the character of quality and safety on roads as it did during its first establishment. The logo went through many changes including the addition of wreath symbolizing the formation of two companies, and also the silver design of the three pointed star to adapt to the turn of the century and the new brand name ‘Mercedes.’

The beginning of the company itself has also been a historical development. Benz & Cie. and DMG, both vehicle manufacturers of the early 1900’s were competitive rivals at the beginning. But owing to the economic crisis of World War I, both the companies decided to enter a ‘mutual agreement’ to sell their products under each others’ names. Thus the famous Mercedes Benz logo was created and used on the products of both companies (Edmounds.com). The Mercedes Benz logo has now become one of the world’s most recognized brands that symbolizes class, style and personality.

This image of the Mercedes Benz logo has changed through visual meaning and brand personality. Today the logo itself has been identified as trope in the ability that it is a metaphor for the high-class and value of a car. Throughout its history the logo has been recognized as a beginning manufacturer of vehicles towards “land, sea, and air” giving the three star logo its original meaning. But as time passed and future developments were built, the visual meaning of the logo changed. The logo went through many changes including the addition of wreath symbolizing the formation of two companies, and also the silver design of the three pointed star to adapt to the turn of the century and the new brand name ‘Mercedes.’ Early parts of the Mercedes Benz logo were seen as one of the largest and very few manufacturers of cars in the mid-90’s. But today the logo is represented as one the most valuable and high-class vehicles that can be purchased. The metonym signified in the logo is a symbol of long-valued history of a company that represents class and value. The changing of the visual and meaning has never steered the true theme of the company’s message.

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(Edmunds.com)-------http://www.edmunds.com/mercedesbenz/history.html