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MediaP 150 Final Blog

This semester was a truly wonderful and pleasant experience. We learned a lot of background information when it came to talking about the different methods of capturing images and video. Learning about the history of the development of how news was spread to the world was extremely interesting beginning with the printing press to Morse code and so on. The lectures were very informative and Marty Lucas is a very well-spoken individual who’s experience really carries into the education of the students. I do wish however that he did not quite move as quickly with the slides in order to jot down all the information but it is understandable that time was limited too so not a biggie there.
However I say the most superb and fun experiences came in the smaller sessions which involved the actual use of the camera as well as practicing with lighting. I’ve always wanted to experience what being behind the scenes was like and it was awesome watching how especially three-point lighting posed an important factor on the shade and the color of the subjects within the screen. It set the tempo and mood of it. We were able to shoot video, exhibit close-ups, capture images and also modify those images in order to establish that tone of their significance. I absolutely liked learning how to use photo-shop. I am not keen especially on technology and the usage of those programs but just being able to learn it was big for me because I can use it now for future projects whether it is changing or adding an image within another image. I can change the layout of how pictures look, add people, remove subjects not wanted in the picture, this opens a doorway for creativity and really upholstering the true nature of it. It is an art that is what it is. I can record images or videos of nature or any live or sports event and load it onto photo-shop and really play around with the many features and components of the program Though I wish we worked on more lighting and recording images, I absolutely enjoyed this semester of Media Productions 150 and will take these little things I picked up from it and try to master the skill and craft of what I learned.

Designs: Yankees Pinstripes

Design indeed is everywhere! Design can mean so many things to different people. They can go from designs of pure enjoyment and beauty such as team logos or company logos to the symbolism in politics and values. However, personally a special design I absolutely enjoy and respect are those of the Pinstripes. As they say The Power of the Pinstripes signifies the greatness and success of the greatest sports franchise of the world, the New York Yankees. Something about it, just the image of the pinstripes really represent and bring forth what the Yankees have been about not only what they meant to New York, but what they meant in history of the nation as well as many significant times. When one thinks of the Pinstripes they immediately can come up with figures such as Derek Jeter or Mariano Rivera, the great teams a decade ago with Tino Martinez, Bernie Williams, Paul O’Neill, Andy Pettitte, David Wells, etc. Pinstripes mean different things also depending on the age of the person paying attention to it as well. Older folk no offense intended, when they see pinstripes, they see guys like Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Ron Guidry, Bucky Dent, Lou Piniella, Willie Randolph, Chris Chambliss, Bobby Murcer, etc. The pinstripes represent the greatness of the team in those different eras that people grew up in. Of course it goes back to Legends such as the Babe, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Roger Maris. The pinstripes were indeed important and could have been seen as representing America in WWII as Joe DiMaggio took up role in the military. Pinstripes represent this sense of pride, greatness, love, and loyalty for the team and also the history of the team. Of course this is one perspective, a whole different perception can be seen by say Boston Red Sox fans..
Here is a link regarding the development of the pinstripes and the background behind it: http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/history/uniforms_logos.jsp