360 Film & VR Possibilities

360 Documentaries The possibilities for 360 video cameras are endless. After watching a couple of 360 documentaries on Within, Cinematic VR streaming platform, I realized how film makers could create compelling stories with the technology. First, I watched the mini 360 documentary, CNN: Enter North Korea. It was so interesting because the 360 view helped

Learning AR

The first time I was introduced to augmented reality was through Snapchat. This assignment introduced me to Google AR, the Augment app, and Lens Studio. Taking an AR Photo To take an AR photo, I downloaded the Google chrome app. Then, I googled, “Elephant” and tapped the “View in 3D” option. However, when I attempted

My Experience with Street View 360 Photo

Before this week, I wasn’t aware of 360 YouTube videos. In the module, the Natalie Portman clip, Kobe Bryant’s game, and the Colorado National Park video were interesting! I like the 360 video/photo concept because it allows for people to experience the “real world” in a way. Compared to VR, 360 video is more centered

@csupwellness: Campaign Evaluation

Our social media campaign for CSU-Pueblo’s Wolfpack Wellness Center has allowed us to develop new communications skills. We’ve learned the value of a schedule, creating a color and text theme, and keeping all social media accounts coherent. At the beginning of our campaign, we got together and created a full plan and schedule for the

Attention & Screens: We are being formed

Pick any category from the Ledger of Harms and explain why the data and facts used as evidence of the “harm” does or doesn’t concern you. Attention and Cognition As I have learned more about how technology and social media can affect our brains, bodies, and social skills, I’ve become more concerned with how individuals

Selfie Museums: The Art of Free Marketing

Have you heard of the Denver Selfie Museum? Maybe you’ve seen it on your Instagram feed. While called a museum, this Denver attraction is actually a photography studio. By paying an admission fee to reserve tickets, visitors can walk around the studio and take pictures with the unique backdrops. This setup allows people to be

Social Media Campaign: @csupwellness

For the social media campaign assignment, Sami Medina and I are a team. We have the opportunity to create and manage the social media accounts for CSU-Pueblo’s Wolfpack Wellness Center! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csupwellness/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/csupwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csupwellness So far, we created a weekly-themed calendar that helps us to create content for each day. For example, we

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…

Have you heard of MIRROR? MIRROR is a virtual workout start-up created by Brynn Putman in 2016. She developed MIRROR after realizing that streaming workouts on her devices wasn’t ideal. Putman designed a full-size mirrored screen that users can place in their homes and stream live and on-demand workout classes. It can connect to Bluetooth

My Experience with #EventTech: Interactive Event Platforms

The year of 2020 has forced many in-person events to reevaluate their strategy. The inability to host large gatherings (due to the pandemic) has pushed organizations to dive into the virtual event platform world. Have you heard of Socio? Socio is an interactive event platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. It is the highest-rated

Response: How I Fell Out Of Love With The Internet

In the 2019 article, How I fell out of love with the internet, Avery Erwin examines the different ways that people struggle with their toxic relationship with the internet. It’s funny because the thought processes he describes around the issue are very relatable. I think that there’s a collective realization happening in the world that