Sorry i have been neglecting this blog recently, a lot has been going on but after Christmas i am determined everything is going to be up which includes the 60 sec me video, and recent photos of the dreaded snow and ice!!

Here is someone else's take on a 60 sec me video i found on you tube, its so interesting!!

Happy Christmas everyone!

Promised video

Sorry for the delay on the promised '60 second me...' video, technical difficulties are plaguing me at the moment. It will be put up as soon as possible!!
Thanks everyone

Back to Digital Media!!

Back to a bit of digital media today!! Making a video (About me) hope i don't bore you to much!! Thanks Slán go fóill

YouTube!!

The wonderful world of YouTube what would we do without it, whilst browsing today I came across some brilliant stop motion animations... interesting viewing for the digital media lovers out there!! Slán go fóill

Research of a photographer for Alphabet Project:

The photographer I researched as part of the Alphabet project was Rankin. I chose to use this series of work to influence my project because of the contrast in the red laces against the black and white photography. As you can see from the rest of my blog I am a little obsessed with this colour scheme and it immediately caught my eye when researching. This series of photographs is from the Nike Red Lace Campaign  to help fight AIDS in Africa, all profits from the sale of this product goes to help this well deserved cause. Rankin's Behind the scenes of the Nike shoot can be found (here).

As stated on the Nike website:

"Lace Up Saves Lives

How it works

1. You purchase (NIKE)RED laces.

2. Nike is contributing 100% of its profits from the sale to the Global Fund and to soccer-based programs that help fight AIDS in Africa.

3. Funds are received by programs like Grassroots Soccer, which uses football as a framework to teach youths how to avoid contracting HIV/AIDS.

4. Funds are also contributed to The Global Fund to fund HIV/AIDS programs that support the purchase of lifesaving Antiretroviral (ARV) medication, training of medical staff, HIV testing and treatment to help prevent the transmission of the virus from pregnant mothers to their babies.

5. Life-saving knowledge is received by the next generation in Africa.

Since its inception, (RED)™ partners and events have generated over $135 million to the Global Fund and the number keeps growing."

My Alphabet Photographs edited in the style of Rankin's Nike Red Lace campaign series:

 

Photography!!

Ok, well as you know i'm currently working on the Alphabet project which is proving harder than i originally thought. If only there was 10 letters instead of 26... hhhmmmm!!
Anyway heres some photography that I've done recently in practice for the project and also a few from Paddy's day in Dublin, i won't pretend to be an expert but hopefully someone out there will enjoy it.
Slán go foill!!

Stop motion Animation!!

Thanks to everyone thats visited so far!!
 I'm presently working on the Alphabet project which explains the lack of posts at the minute. For now heres a stop motion animation i made last year with a friend, to keep you amused... Enjoy!!

A picture says a thousand words!

Well I rely wish it did, I'd never have to do an essay again! OK time to try and upload a picture... this is a photograph I took during the summer for my Postcard Project. Its of Inch beach, at home in Co. Kerry. Its on my door step and yet I never rely take the time to appreciate it so I was delighted when I had the excuse during this project!

Day1: Time to Blog!

OK, First time blogging ever! not rely sure what to write. It took a long time for me to set this up so bare with me as I learn the ropes. Loving using digital media though, Bring on Photoshop!!


Eventually (hopefully!) this will have my work available to view, but for now thanks and enjoy the blank screen in front of you.