Alright friends, lets take a trip into the magical world of Instagram and what you need to know to curate to the whims of your audience. It was brought to my attention through our most recent assignment that there really is a psychological force at play when it comes to getting likes on Instagram. So … Continue reading Am I Instagram Famous Yet?
One important skill that every self respecting videographer has in their tool belt is being able to interview people. Last week we were tasked with shooting a short interview of a fellow student and making it interesting to the eye. The above photos were shot and edited by Katie Platzer and D’Avray Metcalfe. Our setup … Continue reading The Art of Interview
How many of you guys immediately thought of that ride at Disneyland? I know I did. But today we’ll be talking about something that’s actually small. Miniature Photography Last week in class we dove into the wonderfully deceptive world of miniature photography with our own little photoshoot. You’d never think about how many cool shots … Continue reading It Really IS A Small World
I like to consider myself a pretty funny person. The kind of person that can’t speak without making a joke of some kind. I thrive on laughter and encourage silly antics from my friends. Which was why the latest project I was a part of was a stark contrast from the type of content that … Continue reading Pulling Heartstrings for 5%
We all had a time in our life where we watched cartoons or anime or played video games. We dreamed of far off places and fantastical characters. But then you had to shake yourself back into reality and realize that things like that don’t really exist. Well think again! Because if you didn’t already know, … Continue reading It’s More Than Just A Costume
I’ve always had a fascination with eyes and the many variations of colour that they have in their depths. There’s something so absolutely mesmerizing about being able to see each and every speck of colour laid out before you. Which is why when I was given the opportunity to take portraits for an assignment, I … Continue reading A Study in Faces
Viral videos are everywhere. We see them on almost every platform of social media, whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, even Snapchat. In class this week, we were tasked with shooting a short 30 – 60 second video of our own with the hopes of making it go viral. Now I thought long and hard … Continue reading Am I Famous Yet?
One of the best ways to improve your craft is to look at what others in your profession are accomplishing. Today in class, I was introduced to many wonderful photographers with their own ambitions and beautiful minds. But today I’d like to focus on one of my favourites. Brooke Shaden is an American photographer … Continue reading Looking Into Great Minds
As someone pretty new to the photography scene, I constantly find myself daunted by extreme weather. I bet we’ve all had the internal battle between getting a cool shot and potentially ruining your equipment. Well because I live in Canada and the weather never knows what it’s doing, I’ve got some camera care tips I’d … Continue reading Camera Care in Bad Weather
Durham College campus is always alive with ways that students can get involved in their community. This week students got into the spirit of kindness by posting sticky note hearts on the main window of the Gordon Willey building. Student volunteers from the Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions (OSDIT) were also handing … Continue reading Durham College Celebrates Kindness Week with #DCKind
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