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Logo Parodies that Speak the Truth


Logo by Greenpeace UK.
1. Describe the logo using the language of the Elements and Principles of Design. Describe the symbols used in the logo.
This logo is a parody of the original BP logo. As an oil spill was caused by the BP company in an agriculturally rich body of water, it signifies the harm caused towards all of the wildlife in the water. The logo uses two basic colours which is green and black. In a way, the green and black can be contrasted and compared to good and bad. The green would represent nature, while the black
would represent that bad oil that is destroying the environment. The bird in the logo is used to symbolize another aspect of nature and to show that not only is the environment being affected, but the wildlife as well.


2. Why did the graphic artist use such imagery?
The artist of this image chose to display a bird covered in oil, emerging, from waters that have been turned black due to the immense amounts of oil BP unintentionally polluted. This is the foreground of the original BP flower. This is ironic as flowers are signs of beauty and tranquility, which is the opposite of what BP has caused in the oil spill. The graphic artist definitely chose appropriate symbols and imagery for this logo because it uses irony, as well as a good message to the viewers.

3. What does this logo say of BP's coroporate identity? 
This logo says a lot about BP's corporate identity. The logo shows that many people are against BP and the great corruption that they have caused in the world. It makes it seem as though BP has no care for the environment and the community. It also shows that BP has become a company that is destroying our environment and the health of our wildlife.
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    Digital Actors

    1. Is this acting or is this animation?
    The movie Avatar in my opinion, is both acting and animation. The movie uses acting from a real human person, however, the creators use technology to make the human into a blue animated creature. The acting and the animation are both important aspects to this particular film. This being, the real acting is needed to capture the real emotions of humans, but the animation is also needed to add a unique effect to the film that makes it different from the rest. The movie Avatar cannot be separated into either category because it utilizes both.

    2. Do you think that animated character should be eligible for acting awards?
    Personally, I don't think that animated characters should be eligible for acting awards. Animated characters do not fully show the real human qualities that actors should have. The characters are only true and real to a certain extent and the rest is done using digital technology. Acting is a talent that not many people have, and if it comes to a point where animated characters can overtake real actors due to technology, the art of acting becomes less valuable. However, to solve this, I think there should be a new award introduced presented exclusively to digital actors.

    3. Do you think that human actors will ever become obsolete? Why or why not?
    Human actors will never become obsolete because they bring forth a whole other dimension of emotion to screen plays. I do not believe that any animation could perform as well as a human being. No matter how great technology develops in the future, it can never beat the real characteristics of a human being. The emotions that humans portray on camera is very different to that of technology and if ever compared, it is evident that digital technology will never live up to that of real actors.
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      From Spray Can to Light

       Street Graffiti
             The image that I used to represent street graffiti was an image of a street painted with a 3D effect. The artist really used contrasting colors with the surroundings to make the borders of the painting blend in with what surrounds it. The artist did a great job of doing this, as it is extremely difficult to establish where the paint begins and ends. The artist paints the road to make it seem like the road has been destroyed and all that remains is a canal of water, that was once hidden beneath the road.


       
       Light Graffiti
             The image that I used to represent light graffiti was this image of a man being wound in a ribbon of lights. This image appeals to me because of how it displays 3D effects. The colors are mellow, and the idea basic, but I still consider this form of art to be very attractive.


      Comparing and Contrasting
             The differences between traditional street graffiti and light graffiti are substantial, but both forms of art thrive in their own way. Street graffiti takes a great deal longer than light graffiti, and can come extremely close to providing the look of 3D, while light graffiti takes less time, but actually can create 3D art. Both are very respectable methods of expression and both provide an extremely appealing image.

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      Mashups and Copyright Law



      The mashup that I have chosen to reflect upon is "A Fair(y) Use Tale" by Eric Faden.


      1. What is the mashup trying to communicate? Is it technical experiment, social or political commentary, a comedic parody, or an abstract work of media art?
      This mashup is trying to communicate a lesson to the viewers. The purpose of the video is to teach the viewers about copyright and the restrictions and loopholes within it. This mashup is an abstract work of media art, a comedic parody as well as a political commentary. The reason it is an abstract work of media art is because it uses Disney uses the medium cartoon art. The Disney characters voices are tweaked and changed which makes the mashup a comedic parody. However, the political aspect of the mashup is also evident because Eric Faden talks about copyright as well as its laws and regulations.

      2. Did its creator follow or break copyright laws in its production?
      The creator followed copyright laws in the production of this film. It complies with the copyright law as it used a small amount of copyrighted material, and used it in order to teach without disturbing the commercial impact of the original material. Also, Eric Faden credits Disney for the footage and videos he uses in this video.

      3. Do you think that mashup like this requires copyright permission? Why or why not.
      Mash ups such as this one should continue to not require copyright permission as they do not commercially impact the original material, and they educate people, while keeping them entertained.
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        A Critical View of Music Videos



              The video I have chosen to critically analyze is "It's Raining Men", one of my personal favorite songs. The artists who perform this piece is known as "Weather Girls", which is quite appropriate considering the contents of their most successful video, "It's Raining men".

        Initial Reaction:
                My initial reaction to this music video, was that it was a comical piece, as the lyrics are as shallow as they appear to be. The vocals in the piece are exceptional, and after viewing the video, it seemed more to me like a very entertaining television programming, as the video follows a story line with narration.

        Analysis and Interpretation:
                I believe that this music video was created in order to appeal to the audience's interests. When this song was released, music videos were extremely popular, and although I do not believe the music video was necessary in the production of this song, it generated a lot of money, and entertained a lot of people. The main themes underlined in this piece are "physical attraction" and "fantasy". This piece has no alignment with any Gospel values.

        Consideration of the Cultural Context:
                 As this piece has no profound theme behind it, many things could have influenced the production cast to create it. A possible event that may have influenced the piece is a man falling down in front of a woman, possibly leading them to exclaim the lyrics found in the main chorus "It's raining men, hallelujah its raining men!"

        Expression of Aesthetic Judgement:
                The cinematography, acting and performance, choreography, storyline, special effects, lyrics, and musicality all work together very well in this song. The way they work together is, they create a storyline with the video, and use the lyrics as a narration, almost making the viewer feels as though they are watching a musical. It works well to keep the viewer entertained and definitely provided an overall more entertaining experience for myself personally.

        Ongoing Reflection:
                This music video helped me better enjoy the song, as it provided a whole other aspect to admire. It communicates a sort of vibe, exciting the viewer as they watch it, and overall does improve the musical experience.
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        Facebook on the Big Screen

            Social networking sites are commonly used by many people today. In our generation, technology truly has developed to become a great part of our lives. The Internet is definitely a part of technology that is commonly used today and many rely on it for a source of research, homework help, entertainment and a way of socializing and keeping in touch with friends. It is unusual to find someone who has not joined at least one social networking site since socializing on the Internet has increasingly become popular in today's society. For example, many people my age (including myself) have joined at least three social networking sites which include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, etc.

               However, due to the fact that there are countless of people that use these sites nowadays, they are sometimes used for the wrong reasons. These sites do not discriminate between people, meaning that anyone can sign up and join and in more times than one, there are many online predators that could be found. It is important to know that when using these sites, you should always be aware of the many harmful things that could happen if your personal and private information were to be leaked since many predators online want this information so they can be accessed and abused.

               Preventing unwanted information to be found is a must if you want to continue to use the Internet safely. This is also not completely hard to do. You should never reveal your address or phone number to anyone on the internet because even though you may think that only a certain number of people can see it, any kind of information can be accessed through the internet. This kind of information can later be abused and used for the wrong reasons. Browsing the internet can be very entertaining and fun as long as you use it safely.

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