Final Project

This video is a video a took last year during the 4th of July and it made me think about the little things in life that we miss and take for granted. I slowed down the video and made changed the colors so it would looked blue. I also added cinematic music to give it some life. Overall I enjoyed making the video and playing around with it and just simply watching the small details of the fireworks because that is what truly makes them beautiful.

Something You Don't See Everyday

Music

Latin World, Dubstep, ELECTRONIC – PRODUCER/DJ CULTURE, ELECTRO – CLASH, and TECHNO where the five movements that I liked the most. My favorite movement is the ELECTRONIC – PRODUCER/DJ CULTURE, ELECTRO – CLASH and one of my favorite Artis is Martin Garrix. 

Martin Garrix is one of my favorite artist because his music simply makes you feel some type of emotion. For the most part his music is uplifting and high energy. I think his work fits with technology and electronic music because he makes his own beats and some of his songs are simply just beats and sounds but bring out so much emotion from a person. 

If you ever gone to any of his concerts he uses a lot of lasers and other technology to bring his performance to life. Another way he uses technology is simply by making the music all he really uses is a mixing board and sounds and beats. Some of the videos I share show how insane and how immerser people become in his music and why he is one of the best artist now. 

Xerox Art Body of Hands

Animation book

Guatemalas Geographical Shape 30 by 30 art project

Telephone

Telephone

            The telephone it’s by far the most important piece of technology we have by far in today’s age. It’s our best friend, our entertainment, and even our pet in some cases. It is no secret that everyone and their grandma owns a telephone ranging from the new Iphone7 to the outdated home phone that still has a cord and your mom can spy on your conversations on the other line if she is quit enough.

            I think the telephone was influence most the telegraph because that was the first time we really messages going around the world by just a simple click. The telegraph was texting in a way without the audio. While the audio was not quite there yet it only took them a couple of decades to develop that. It soon transform from a telegraph that could only send a couple dots to a bulky 5-pound monster that had audio capabilities and was somewhat portable. That 5-pound monster soon turn into a tiny pager and that pager soon turn into what we have today a mobile phone that is smart than some of our computers.

            While we still are trying to revolutionize the phone I think soon enough we will not even have to carry a physical device. I think the next move is to implant the technology into our bodies and make it part of us. Therefore you would just tug on your ear to answer a call and the voice will simply just appear in your ear. Also if you wanted to send a txt a part of your forearm will just light up with a keyboard and you would be able to see what your typing on your eyeball. Of course we have no idea what the future is holding for our smartphones but I can say that we are only excited to see what is next.  

Assignment-Favorite shows

I don't really have any favorite broadway shows since I am not really interested in broadway but I did like that video at the end when the lady was signing about only having fifty percent of the guy since he was married. So I did enjoy listening to that video and learning how it came about. I also like how the article was in Spanish because it made it easier for me to read but over all I really don't have a favorite broadway show and I have never been to one ether.

Opera Paper

           

University of Tampa

The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevroniya

Erik Lopez

Art and Technology

Professor Blanka Roundtree

9/27/2016

The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevroniya

            The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevroniya taught me a lot about opera. It showed how a simple play can captured the imagination of the audience and keep them entertain for several hours. As I was watching the opera I found myself being captivated by the beautiful scenery, and the story they where trying to tell the audience.

            The opera really surprised me with how you could feel the emotions of the characters through the actor’s voice. In some instances it gave me goose bumps and I could really feel their pain or happiness, depending on the scene. I have never really been a big fan of opera, but I am starting to understand why they are so popular all around the world. Opera accomplishes something movies cannot; they immerse you into the story and almost make you a part of it.

            If I had to guess how the audience reacted when this opera was first performed I would imagine that they felt similarly as I did. They where taken on a roller coaster of emotion’s ranging from ecstatic to gloomy. The scenery and the voices of the actor’s would have also captivated them making them really appreciate the story. I also think that the movement of the people holding the props such as the deer would at times distract the audience. In the end the audience would have been appreciative of the opera and relished its story.

            I think this particular opera was important to the chronology of opera. It shows that you can create almost anything into an opera from a historic event to an old national legend. In a way I believe it brought Russia together mostly because everybody knew the story and were intrigued on how it would be performed. It’s almost like you’re watching a movie based on a book but you still want to see it even though you have read the book and knowing the ending. There is still a part of you who wants to see if they will do the story justice. It also made a well-known story beautiful in its own way and got people thinking and talking about it all over again.

            The technology used in the opera was subpar compared to what is available to us today. The little technology they had available did make the story come alive. Changing the lighting from warm to dark colors gave the story a whole different perspective. Even though none of the scenery in the background really changed. Incorporating warm colors made the story feel upbeat and comforting. While changing the lighting to darker colors made you feel anxious and added more suspense.

            The opera also used a lot of props from cardboard deer, costumes, to the buildings in the background. This animated the story and made you feel that it was actually taking place in a forest or battleground depending on the scene. The props they used also made you pay attention to the small details and helped portray the story along with the actors.  Overall I think they did very well with what limited technology they had back then, and it really brought the story to life making it more enjoyable to watch.

            If I were a game designer in today’s era I would have fun making a game out of this opera. First I would make it into an RPG (role playing game) game. I would have a lot of small quest that would help connect the story, but would also immerse you into the world of the story. The game would have a lot of different fighting scenes. Incorporating parts where you can make your own decisions that would influence how the story will turn out. Making every decision you make in the game important. Allowing that you can play the game again and achieve many different outcomes. I would use simple cartoonish graphics and have some side quest and hidden Easter eggs (an unexpected or undocumented feature) giving you different special abilities. That will make the game easier to conquer. Last of all it would only be available for computers and laptops compatible with VR’s (virtual reality) so that you can fully immerse your self in the game and character.  

Works Cited

            https://youtu.be/48RCln26Rtk

            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_the_Invisible_City_of_Kitezh_and  _the_Maiden_Fevroniya

            http://research.omicsgroup.org/index.php/The_Legend_of_the_Invisible_City_of_            Kitezh_and_the_Maiden_Fevroniya

Madama Butterfly

The short film really made me have a roller coaster of emotions while watching it. At some part it had me lost and confused and while in other parts I was mesmerized by the art and the story it portrayed. The music real complimented the story and also helped drive home the message. I really enjoyed watching it even though it had me confused in some parts it just blows my mind how people can create art like that with just some figures and music. I can see now why people really enjoy going to opera shows.

Raul Cuero

I think what Dr. Raul Cuero has accomplished is incredible. He speaks four languages and came from a lower social class. He is a prime example that you can be anything you want as long as you dedicate yourself to your craft and never give up on it. My favorite part of the interview that was when he said he use roaches to entertain him self but he also studied them. I think we can apply Dr. Raul Cuero's philosophy everyday using our phones less and not idolizing material things so much and spending more time socializing with people face to face.

Asciiart

Asciiart is such an interesting part of technology. It blows my mind that a computer can mirror an image with just numbers or letters. It also makes me wonder what else computers will be able to do in the future when it comes art. Overall Asciiart is incredible and I just wonder how long it took the guy who invented to figure out he could make art with his computer.

I am feeling exiting about class but at the same time really do not know what to expect. My only expectations for the class are to pass the class with at least a B.