Comm 100 Weekly websites 1-5

Week 1: Personalbranding101.com

1. The site realizes that it is hard to stand out in this job market, and wants to help you find ways to do it!

2. Know how to use a QR Code- embedded data is brought up when it is scanned.

3. Use a QR code in your blog or on you business card

4. A tip to run a print ad in a trade show or newspaper “Hire Me”

5. QR Code Generator tools are there to help you make and use one!

Week 2: ap.org

1. Keep up on the top daily news. “Today’s Top News”

2. one of the first articles I noticed was an article that taught anyone that they can be a reporter. Anyone!

3. They have core values and integrity when they report the news. In this world, having integrity is not important, but when someone does, they stand out. Have integrity with your content.

4. Always have a  photo with any article you post!

5. They share everything on twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin.

Week 3: byuiscroll.org

1. They have tons of options on their site.

2. Having an eye-catching image with an article can make all the difference.

3. An easy to understand site is crucial.

4. Give credit to your funding source… in their case, BYU-Idaho

5. Update your blog or site often…weekly..daily.. often!

Week 4: timeanddate.org

1. Countdown and clock options are available for blogs from their site.

2. They have created easy to use, Apps in the Itunes store and the Play Store.

3. Using a personal calendar is important to stay on top of due dates and events

4. Advertising on other sites is smart!

5. Different options available on site. It isn’t just one clock on the main page…It has many different things to visit while on the site. Variety is a good way to keep viewers on your site for a longer period of time.

Week 5: 300.commbyui.org … www.carynesplin.com

1. Everyone has a blog now. Use your blog! Update it with fresh content to grab new viewers.

2. Having a slide show of pictures or collage on your blog is a great way to showcase versatility.

3. Use your strengths in the eye catching part of your blog.

4. Have a unique blog! Pull different components, and make it your own! Sister Esplin has a GREAT website that showcases her talents.

5. Have Contact information on your blog if you have a business. It is an easy way for anyone interested in you to get in contact with you. This will give you opportunities!

Comm 130- Montage Project

An inspirational montage made by the blending of two or more images, and the use of typography.

The process of this project started with sketching out my ideas. I had a few ideas but this one ended up being my favorite. After I created a simple sketch, I went to the internet and chose two photos that fit my design. I masked the Photo of the girl and then used a blending mode called lighten. I next started to put my text into the design, but realized the space was to open to I added the cloud photo. To get the text to stand out from the clouds, I used the Dodge and Burn tool to lighten and darken the layer behind the text.

The message is to Always keep the temple in your sights.

The Audience would be more geared to anyone who hasn’t gone through the temple, especially the youth of the church.

The top thing I learned was how to used the Dodge and Burn tools.

The filter I used was “sharpen” and I applied it to the photo of the girl.

My color scheme is monochromatic: Black and White

Title Font:Nautilus Pompilius Regular; Script

Body Font: Tuffy Regular; Sans Serif

Sources of Photos

Clouds: http://wallisty.com/cloudy-supermoon-black-and-white-wallpaper-black-and-white-desktop/

Girl: http://digital-photography-school.com/low-key-lighting-portrait-example/

Temple: https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/temple-black-and-white-769946?lang=eng&clang=ase

COMM130- Photodesign Project

The description of this photo was to demonstrate good photography and image editing skills while incorporating color into a poster layout with original photo.

The process in making this project started with making a plan. I wanted a bright color scheme for my project, so I purchased lemons, limes, and a grapefruit. I took a bunch of photos of the fruit on a slate background next to a large window in my apartment. After I picked the photo I wanted, I put the photo into photoshop and changed the levels while doing this, brightened the background. I also used the selective color tool to brighten the colors in the fruit. After this, I added the text, color description, and design elements in the right corner.

My message was to create a fun poster that would bring a smile to anyone’s face. I chose the citrus fruit because of their bright colors, and tangy taste to portray a happy mood.

My audience is really anyone. Mostly those who need a reminder to choose happiness in life.

The top thing I learned is use light wisely. Light can make or break a photo or design.

The color scheme is split complementary; Red, Yellow, and Green.

Title Font: Chalk Hand Lettering Shaded- Script

Body Font: Brain Flower -Handwritten Sans Serif

Taken February 5, 2015 at The Willows in Rexburg, Idaho

Photography Assignment- COMM 130

Image 1- Outside Light

Image 2- Inside light from a window

Image 3- Focus the Foreground

Image 4- Focus the background

Image 5- Lead Room

Image 6- Strong lines

For my first two images, light was utilized as the main objective. The photo taken outside was metered on the sky and in photoshop I used the color selection tool to bring out the crisp whites in the sky and bring out the reds in the plants around the building. The second photo was taken under the light of a large window. In photoshop I lightened to overall color of the photo, and brought out the orange color with the color selection tool.

The next two photos utilized the focus in two different ways. The first focused on the item in the foreground, a flower. The second focused on the post it note in the background. Both of these photos were slightly edited with the Sharpen tool to enhance the clarity of the focal point.

The last two photos were all about planning for the actual shot. My lead room photo was taken on the floor next to my front door. The editing consisted of the Sharpen Tool and a change in the saturation of the photo. The sixth photo was taken of my front door, because of the strong lines in the carpet and strong lines in the door. I changed the saturation on this photo because the original had an off green tint.

This assignment helped me  realize that getting a great photo is not as easy as it looks. Planning is required to have good lines, focus, and light exposure. The point and click method can work, but taking the time to work out the wrinkles of a photo will make for a better executed shot.

Event Ad- Comm130

1. Description: An Event Ad made from Word and a scanner. This Ad is full bleed.
2. Process (Programs, Tools, Skills, FOCUS principles): For this assignment, the biggest challenge was only using Word, but I learned to work through the struggle. The actual image was chosen then scanned. I then started my four sketches and began planning my design.
3. Message: The message of this Ad is to inform people of the upcoming Worldwide adopt an elephant event sponsored by the WWE.
4. Audience: Anyone interested in making a difference to the elephant population.
5. Color scheme and color names: Analogous; Brick, Orange, Gold
6. Top Thing Learned I learned that it is important to have solid sketches before you start working on your design. I also learned that using a correct color scheme is important if you want to have an ascetically pleasing design.
7. Title Font Name & Category:Sans Serif- JungleFeverNF
8. Copy Font Name & Category: Oldstyle- Bell MT
9. Scanned images used, sources, original sizes, location of scanner used: Walgreens Photo, 4×6, Brother PC-Fax v.2.2 located at my house
   

COMM130 Flier

This is my Graduate Leadership Conference flier created for COMM130. When creating this flier I used InDesign for the first time. I learned how to format text and photo boxes, use fill color, use stroke color, and create lines. At first it was difficult but after a while, I got the hang of it. I wanted to create an eye catching flier with a clear message to catch the eye of graduates, who are the audience. The top things i learned were, to be patient when using a new program, use crisp black and white to create contrast, and printing the project multiple times is very helpful.

Title Fonts:

Jefferson- Script

SF Florencesans SC Black- Sans Serif

Body Copy Font: SF Florencesans SC Black- Sans Serif

Image Links:

https://130.commbyui.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/VouantLogo1.png

https://130.commbyui.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/JuliePeterson-Leadership-conference-business-rexburg-Idaho_7653-as-Smart-Object-11.jpg

Five About Me.

1. Idahome.

I’ve come to love every inch of this place from the fields of wildflowers to the peaks of snow capped mountains. 

2. I Love Creating.

Anything and everything from painting to crafting from Pinterest. 

3. Family comes first.

I am the older sister to three crazy, wild younger brothers. 

4. The best things come from the hardest things.

If it’s hard, it will be worth it.

5. My full name is Jessica Hazel Chatterton

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XOXO, Hazel