Comments for Digital Imaging

Comment on Riley Benson, A Futurist Flash Animation by Lyndsey

Lyndsey — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:59:45 +0000

I am not sure if it was done intentionally, but this piece reminds me of how out of control I can get sometimes when cooking. The little egg appears to be dancing in the bottom right corner of the screen while the recipe is running through the background in light grey, reminding one that it is back there, but isn’t of primary importance at the moment. At the same time there is a very dense black font in the foreground, which is also drawing your attention away from the actual directions. While watching this I am reminded of the feeling I get when cooking sometimes – trying to read a recipe and cook food at the same time can be overwhelming!

Comment on Bree Ryan – Downtown Raleigh, Joiner Project by Christopher

Christopher — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:24:01 +0000

The image seems very abstracted. But, the bring railing coming in from the left and moving to the bottom, only to connect with the railroad tracks on the right side of the page, do a great job of moving the eye through the piece, in my opinion.

Also, I like how you can follow the “warm” pictures that have more contrast, while the blue/cool pictures help support, and bring the warm ones up to the front.

Comment on Van Nolintha – Futurist-style Text Animation by Daniel Amadi

Daniel Amadi — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:43:56 +0000

I love the way a simple set of instructions was artistically and creatively delivered using a non-verbal subtle humour. Makes it fun to see and be intrigued by.

Comment on Grace Yang, Joiner composition of light and color by Claire Baker

Claire Baker — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:46:49 +0000

I absolutely love this!
This piece really speaks to me but I’m not sure why…I just find the colors to be soothing, and the whole picture itself gives me a very tranquil feeling.
I also really like the way is was made…I can’t tell from the photo whether it’s a bunch of photographs, or pieces of a painting put together, but however it was done, I really appreciate it. It definitely makes what could be an ordinary picture to the next level…

I really like this one a lot

Comment on Former White House Photographer, Sharon Farmer Exhibit/Lecture by Lidia

Lidia — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:35:22 +0000

Sharon gave a wonderful lecture. She narrated her life story in a friendly cheerful voice, making mouth splitting jokes along the way. I caught myself thinking “Ah, here stands a normal person, who made it this high. Maybe I have a chance too”. Yet, under the casual appearance Sharon is a very intelligent, cunning and determined person. Holding a position of student body vice-president that requires organizational skills and self-discipline proves it.
Some times I wonder how all the great people do not realize their greatness earlier on the path. But then, if they did realize it, they would not become great at all, because if one understands one’s limit, then one can push it further, but if one thinks “I am awesome!” then there is no room to improve. I think Sharon is a person who will never become arrogant always knowing that there is no limit to one’s perfection. She keeps her mind open, invites good things into her life when they come by, and lets go off them easily when they leave. I found that part of her personality most fascinating.

Comment on Former White House Photographer, Sharon Farmer Exhibit/Lecture by Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:32:02 +0000

I am really late posting too, but I was flipping the pages through my journal last night and found the notes that I took. My notes included quotes that Sharon Farmer said that I found extremley inspiring. One of my favorites was “You never know when you are going to see a picture.” Photography for me, is one of my favorite hobbies and something I really want to focus on while I am here in Design. I really took this quote to heart when I heard it because she is completely right. You never know when there will be a photo opportunity (even if you are going to the bank or just walking your dog) because there are always photo opportunities. For me, the best photographs I have are the ones that are not planned. In fact, they were the least expected. An example is when I was going to lunch and one of the preachers on campus was making a huge scene. Students were yelling at him, he was yelling back and surprise! I had my camera on me and was able to capture that moment and the emotions coming from all of the people.

That also goes into another quote Sharon said: “We all have to get along.” This plays a huge role in working as a team and all of us working on our projects. Also, “In each and every one of us, there’s a part of us that can help others.” This applies especially to what I have been seeing in our animation. Some people prefer to work alone, and the hard truth is seeing people that refuse to help others, but what I love seeing is Justin staying in the computer lab just to see if we have any questions. Or when my friend had a breakdown on one of her projects, and a bunch of us went to go help her just so she would meet her deadline. That is what really counts in life.

What Sharon Farmer thought me has had an impact on my work ethic in design. She had a lecture that consisted of a lot of life lessons that I believe all people should take to heart.

Comment on Former White House Photographer, Sharon Farmer Exhibit/Lecture by Marguerite

Marguerite — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:37:38 +0000

Sorry i’m alittle late posting… haha

I really enjoyed this lecture. I love how she presented herself as well as her work. I loved how she described how she got to where she is. I made me feel like anything is possible for me. She had great pictures and a great voice. I loved how she was able to capture so many moments like the hear no evil see no evil speak no evil without making the moments come about. I also liked how she wasn’t majoring in photography at first but then decided to change. Over all i thought it was a great lecture and great story.

Comment on Former White House Photographer, Sharon Farmer Exhibit/Lecture by Eric

Eric — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:06:57 +0000

The Sharon Farmer exhibit and lecture were really a great insight into both the political world and the world of photography. Sharon was a very intriguing figure, and someone that I honestly just didn’t expect. She was a woman full of life, character, and stories, which I believe are evident in her photographs as well.

Sharon grew up in and around D.C. and attended Ohio State University. While there here career in photography really jumpstarted. Sharon began working for the school’s underground political/racial issues newspaper as a photographer. From there she began to build her love for photography and for social activism. She graduated from Ohio State with a major in photography, and then began working through a variety of places and situations as a photographer. No matter where Sharon went she persisted, she did the best that she could, and due to that since of dedication Sharon was fortunate enough to be one of the photographers for President Bill Clinton.

Her stories of her time in the White House were fascinating, and the history that her photographs captured are something truly unique. Sharon was a great speaker, and the more I heard her talk, and the more I began to see her “artistic” photography, the more I wanted to know. This was a great event, and it really inspired me to keep up the hard work because persistence and dedication are key in making your dreams come true.

Comment on Former White House Photographer, Sharon Farmer Exhibit/Lecture by Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:14:15 +0000

I was very excited to see this exhibit! Sharon Farmer grew up and lived mainly in Washington DC where they pay the most taxes and have the least say in the government (ie voting). She went to college at Ohio University. Her colleagues convinced her to run as VP for student body. Together, she formed a united black and white college and leadership team. While attending school she also ran a newspaper called Our Choking Times in response to the alternate school paper neglecting to tell many truths of black struggles. Through the paper and leadership roles Farmer learned many skills. “Horse trading,” as she called it, allowed her to get Elvis Presley and $10000 for black history month. After school Farmer photographed babies and children. She also worked many tough jobs such as having to be the one to explain why their prints didn’t come out. Eventually, Sharon Farmer free lanced for the Washington Post. This gave her recognition as the lady that could do anything. It also caught someones eye. In not too long she became a white house photographer. She was always present for important Bill Clinton meetings. Countless times Farmer described herself as a fly on the wall. She tried to blend in and not disturb in order to let peoples’ true colors show. After, his presidency Farmer free lanced again. Through these many years of photography, Sharon Farmer has a portfolio of both digital and film work. She says that she enjoys working with film, but that in today’s day and age it is nearly impossible to keep up unless you use digital.

The lecture was wonderful. Sharon Farmer is a great speaker. She is very down to earth and humorous. There wasn’t a dull moment and I can’t imagine anyone falling asleep (unfortunately college students do this from time to time at lectures). Farmer’s speech made me want to achieve great things with my work. She showed me that a lot of hard work eventually does pay off. It helps to be in the right place at the right time, too.

Comment on Former White House Photographer, Sharon Farmer Exhibit/Lecture by Will

Will — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:03:57 +0000

Sharon Farmer is a former White House photographer, civil rights activist, and a photojournalist. Her main message is that small things that lead to bigger things matter – paying attention to the little things do count. Almost 30 of her photographs are on display in the Brooks gallery. Her 30+ year professional photography experience began with a science of photography course in college.
She worked on the Afro paper – “Our Choking Times” – at Ohio State University,
she demonstrated with her black colleagues and helped form a black and white coalition at her university. She got her degree in photography and moved back to DC and started taking pictures. One question that someone asked her that sparked something in her was “Why aren’t you working for yourself?”
She then freelanced for the Washington Post and her portfolio expanded and she gained a reputation, which led her to the White House. Through connections and chance she got a start at being a photographer for the Clinton administration.
She was then into documentary photography and recording history. She was one of four photographers who covered Bill and Hillary – there was always a photographer present (there were 2 for the VP).
In what I call the NATO hear no see no speak no evil photo, she portrays an example of an intimate photo she took where only the photographer or those present could know what really went on. Many of her photos were strategically captured, as she said she focused on being quiet and subtle and figuring out who the players were and what the story was about before taking the photos.
Sharon is an excellent, comical and down to earth speaker and her photo presentation was mostly in black and white.
The overall message I learned from her was that “you never know when you’re going to see a picture that’s really about something,” so fire away!