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Final Tank Man Image and Reaction

I actually really enjoyed this project. It was fun to play with images and effects next to each other and figuring out which effects looked good next to each other. Running out of ideas was an issue, but I think it worked out okay. I definitely stuck with the serious nature of the image rather than making it playful. The only thing I don't like is how each image doens't flow into the connecting pieces.

Lipstick and Scanners Don't Mix

So after many ruined pieces due to scanner issues, I finally figured out how not to ruin them! Here's a small sample of what I've gotten so far. Half-way edited.

Photoshop Morphs

tubra

swine flew. ha ha ha.

raspbanana

These need some cleaning up, and I still plan on doing one or two more.

Tank Man

Tiananmen Square

I was aware of the incident at Tienanmen Square; I've been assigned tons of humans rights and communism projects in my high school career and also did a photojournalism stint for a photography class. Even though I was no stranger to the events, they hit me like a brick wall every time I see them, especially in video form. It's one thing to read about the events in a textbook, but to watch the video, see images, and hear from the survivors is a whole other level. It really makes you realize that not everyone has those basic rights for freedom. It's also hard to believe that a government can mow down their own people; innocent, peaceful, and unarmed people. It's a culture shock every time I revisit the subject.

Doug Bucci

Doug Bucci, a metals and jewelry artist and professor at Tyler, spoke to the foundation students on Tuesday. His main focus was that technology liberated him from physical constraints. As a metal worker, he was limited to what he was able to physical make, but digital imaging and 3D printing eliminated those shackles.

I found this lecture pretty inspiring. Not only did he not try and force the technology factor, he was comical as well. He touched on so many things that have been running through my mind with foundations year, especially because I'm now wait-listed and behind... It was pretty reassuring. Not to mention he made metalwork look awesome and I'm thinking of taking a class in it next year.