I am generally happy with the work Web 2 and Web 3 did on their greeting card project. I would like to highlight a few things:
- Story must be front and center. Most of you have chosen CGallo as the best for this reason. Its the whole point of a card; to tell a story in very few (or no) words.
- Color counts. Check out CWyskiel Easter page-- she nailed it.
- The most elemental mistake was using sound improperly. Don't have the music loop! Stop the film and have an ending.
- If you want credit get your blog post in.
I have a list of things for you to do today:
- Leave a positive comment for your favorite greeting card on that person's blog. Use proper format (First name-last initial, email is blank, the URL of your blog). Improper format comments will be deleted.
- Read about the blogging challenge. I think this is a great opportunity to improve your digital footprint. I encourage you to tackle the entire challenge. But at least tackle one of the suggested improvements. This assignment goes to the heart of web design--can you be an effective communicator. Your blog is a reflection of you; if it looks sloppy (typos, colors, etc..) that will be the readers impression of you. Does your site look like this?
- Watch a NYTimes video. Respond on your blog. How do they match sound and visual images? Can you relate this to your greeting card project? Are you listening to or watching the movie? Try closing your eyes--can you still follow the movie (aha---the big secret!!)?? Try searching for somethng that interests you.
- Watch this video. Notice the Flash aspects. Then watch this one. Then watch this one. Do you need to step up your game??
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