I like to point out that multimedia writing can take place on any format including skin. In this picture you can see the importance of some letters,such as the ones in bold of larger letters, as well as the balance in the text.
I like to point out that multimedia writing can take place on any format including skin. In this picture you can see the importance of some letters,such as the ones in bold of larger letters, as well as the balance in the text.
I like to point out that multimedia writing can take place on any format including skin. In this picture you can see the importance of some letters,such as the ones in bold of larger letters, as well as the balance in the text.
Here the trait of simplicity is being used, as well contrast of the ink that the words are being used in making the message look more of a part of the body than a tattoo.
Here the trait of simplicity is being used, as well contrast of the ink that the words are being used in making the message look more of a part of the body than a tattoo.
This site shows different advertisements that, for the most part, do a great job of showing emphasis. Most use color, boldness, or hierarchy to convey their message.
Contrast: CNN is centered and bold white against a red background, which makes it easy to read. Breaking and main news stories are in groups of three and set as the largest images at the top of the page. Bold white text against a black background makes the focal point pop.
Repetition: Menu items are white against red background in smaller text under CNN. All links are blue, bullets red, titles bold large and black.
Alignment: everything aligned to left for each grouping object.
Proximity: News is categorized into different groups, i.e.) world, business, entertainment... etc.
I think CNN is a great example of a grid - a very sophisticated look. The beginning is a 3 grid and as you scroll it transfers to a 4 grid. They really make the most of the white space and keep it very organized with a justified text.
CNN has both different text sizes and color. Also with this, there are different borders within 1 page to show the many different stories and sections that are being highlighted within a page
This is a great site to reference because there are real videos to check out as examples. The first one includes links to other short videos that are a part of this persons video resume.
In today’s highly competitive job market, creating the right video resume to accompany your traditional CV can make you stand out from the crowd. The wrong one, though, can make you a laughing stock.
1. Make Sure It’s Appropriate
3. Keep it Short
4. Don’t Be Afraid to Be Creative
5. Make Sure It Passes the Share Test
2. Don’t Just Read Out Your Resume
Don’t just create
a video resume because you can, create one because it’s relevant to the job you
want to do.
If you’re applying for a role in the online, media, social or creative
professions, then it’s more likely a decent video resume will have the desired
effect, i.e., getting you invited for an interview.
Don’t send a video resume to a more traditional type of company that won’t
“get it.” You might do your chances more harm than good.
Graeme Anthony, from the example above, is a public relations executive. His
cleverly thought out online content adds an extra wow factor to his already
outstanding experience.
2. Don’t Just
Read Out Your Resume
The whole point of a video presentation is to offer a potential employer
greater insight into you than a traditional resume can, so
just reading
aloud the contents of your CV is a waste of everyone’s time.
Use the video to help the employer get a sense of not just what you have
achieved, but what you are capable of achieving in the future.
“Tell them why you would be the right person to hire and what you can do for
them,” says Mario Gedicke, account manager at Mayomann.com, a video employment platform.
You can, however, highlight particularly relevant info from your resume.
“Focus on your experience and skill set (and possible education/training)
especially relevant to the position,” advises Tyler Redford, CEO of resumebook.tv, an online resume management system.
And if it’s appropriate and relevant to the job (as in the example above),
then don’t be afraid to talk about your passions.
3. Keep it
Short
“Keep your video resume short,” says Gedicke, who advises that a
one-minute mark
is ideal.
Redford agrees that a video resume should be “short and
sweet.” He suggests staying within two minutes.
“Keep in mind that recruiters would likely want to use the video resume as an
initial filter for applicants,” Redford says. “However, recruiters do not
typically want to use the video resume in lieu of a real, in-person
interview.”
Think of your video resume as your own personal teaser trailer. In the
example above, the clip is less than one minute and 20 seconds in length, while
the extra time is made up of a
bloopers reel
accompanied with credits, a clever way to show off your personality (and that
you don’t take yourself too seriously).
4. Don’t Be
Afraid to Be Creative
If you’re opting for a video resume, then go the whole hog and make it
spectacular. Be creative, whether that’s with the concept of your pitch, use of
humor, clever production values or brilliant editing.
However, stay classy. “
Be creative, but
professional. Do not deviate too much from the demeanor you would have in the
workplace
,” says Redford. Gedicke suggests this should extend to your
wardrobe too: “Dress professionally, just as if you are going to an in-person
interview.”
In the video above, James Corne creates a spoof AA-style confession, but
maintains a certain veneer and dresses like he was headed to the office. This
demonstrates creativity and humor whilst showing him to be a professional
person.
5. Make Sure It
Passes the Share Test
As with all online life, don’t put content out there that you wouldn’t be
prepared to see go viral. It’s unlikely your video resume will become an
overnight Internet sensation, but imagining that scenario is a good test to make
sure you could cope if it did.
Imagine your
friends and family watching the clip. If the thought of that embarrasses you,
then don’t submit it.
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If
you’re applying for a role in the online, media, social or creative
professions, then it’s more likely a decent
video resume will have the desired
effect, i.e., getting you invited for an
interview.
. Keep it
Short
3
If
you’re opting for a video resume, then go the whole hog and make it
spectacular. Be creative, whether that’s with
the concept of your pitch, use of
humor, clever production values or brilliant
editing.
However,
stay classy. “
Be creative, but
professional. Do not deviate too much from the
demeanor you would have in the
workplace
,” says Redford. Gedicke suggests this should
extend to your
wardrobe
too: “Dress professionally, just as if you are going to an in-person
interview.”
In
the video above, James Corne creates a spoof AA-style confession, but
maintains a certain veneer and dresses like he
was headed to the office. This
demonstrates creativity and humor whilst showing
him to be a professional
person.
5. Make Sure It
Passes the Share Test
As
with all online life, don’t put content out there that you wouldn’t be
prepared to see go viral. It’s unlikely your
video resume will become an
overnight Internet sensation, but imagining that
scenario is a good test to make
sure you could cope if it did.
Imagine your
friends and family watching the clip. If the
thought of that embarrasses you,
then don’t submit it.
Digital
Marketing Job Listings
Every
week we put out a list of
social
media and web job opportunities
. While we post a huge
range of job listings, we’ve selected some of
the top digital marketing
opportunities from the past two weeks to get you
started. Happy hunting!
As
with all online life, don’t put content out
there that you wouldn’t be
prepared to see go viral. It’s unlikely
your
video
resume will become an
overnight Internet sensation, but imagining
that
scenario
is a good test to make
sure you could cope if it did.
Imagine your
friends and family watching the clip. If
the
thought
of that embarrasses you,
then don’t submit
it.
Digital
Marketing Job Listings
Every
week we put out a list of
social
media and web job
opportunities
. While we post a huge
range
of job listings, we’ve selected some of
the top digital marketing
opportunities from the past two weeks to get
you
started.
Happy hunting!
This was the best and my favorite page that I found on the topic of video Resumes. It goes through 5 simple tips to making a successful video resume and gives an example of each of those 5 tips. The tips are making sure its appropriate, Don't just read out your resume, Keep it short, don't be afraid to be creative, and making sure it passes the share test. A great source and a great page.
This article discusses 5 tips for creating a video resume and it gives a video resume example that best fits that specific tip. The first tip is to make sure the video resume is appropriate by making sure its relevant to the job you are applying for. The second tip is not to just read out the resume but highlighting specific information in the resume that is relevant to the postion you are applying for. The third tip is keep it short by staying within 2 minutes. The fourth tip is to be creative and the last tip is not to create a video that would bring shame to yourself.
This website gives five tips for creating effective video resumes. The five tips are extremely helpful to those looking to create a video resume but aren't sure what should be included or where to start.
DD10 HW 4 This website provides five different ways to ensure video resume success. The videos apply to what they are talking about and then there is a brief written explanation.
According to this article, making a video resume can be a challenge. It offers five tips from "pros in the know," plus actually sample video resumes. The first tip is to make sure a video resume is appropriate. A video resume may be acceptable for certain professions and wrong for others. Secondly, do not just read from the resume. The point of a video resume is to present some additional insight into your character and capabilities. Next, keep the video short, around one minute. Four, don't avoid creativity; let your personality shine through. Finally, if you wouldn't want your family or friends to see the video, then don't submit it.
The top five tips to create an impressive video resume are:
1.Make sure it is appropriate
2.Don't just read your resume out loud
3.Keep it short
4.Don't be afraid to be creative
5.Have several peers edit it before sending it out
I really like this website gives good tips to create a good video resume. You really have to think on making it appropriate, and not just read out of the resume, also keeping it short. Another tip was also to be creative and make sure it passes the share test. Really good tips, and has a video for each and good explanation.
The information found on this website will help to create video resumes that stand out yet are appropriate. The website gives 5 tips through videos to help you such as, making sure it's appropriate, not just reading out your resume, keeping it short, creative, and making sure it passes the share test. With these tips, one would be able to create a video resume that is to the point and sticks out as well.
This is an interesting article about repetition in design. It uses a kind of "before and after" method to visually demonstrate the effects of repetition and how it can be used to control a readers eye.
The Phoenix, and in general every location, craigslist website is prone to the repetition guideline of CRAP; every column is listed in only a blue hyper-link. When you pull up a certain category, every listing is also in blue hyper-link and there is no bolding what so ever.
wow this website does a number to the eyes i think its to bold and blue. to me i think that it;s too much. i do like however how everything is symitrical and in order that i can give to them.
This is not one of the most trusted sites that I have ever been to but however it is highly used in trying to sell items that are local in the area. It is known for having some questionable items, but this is efficient in custom service because instead of worrying of shipping you can find other people in the same city for quick service or fast money. A huge difference in this site is that this does not carry as much restrictions which may worry some but it does provide different services in this way.
I think this link is the best representation of CRAP because it is simple and very appealing to the eye.
Contrast: A lot of white background. Large focal Image and set to the entire left side of page. Louis Vuitton large and bold.
Repetition: All text is brown and in capital letters. Less important items are not all capitalized and smaller.
Alignment: To the left
Proximity: Each location is grouped into correct continent. Each group is given appropriate and equal space in-between.
This article is of course about repetition and the uses it has in any type of design.
epetition is best used when making some aspect of the design repeat itself throughout the rest of the design. The reason for this is familiarity for the end user or viewer, this gives the person a sense of calm and understanding.
When a user becomes comfortable with a design they will come back time and again because they know that every time they are looking for something on the magazine, brochure or web site they know that the format is going to be the same and their answer will always be in that same area.
For instance, if you have a business card with big bold company name and in the same style of big bold you have the phone number you are going to make your viewers eyes move back and forth between the company name and phone numbers giving you the two most important pieces of information that you are looking for when you are holding a business card.
Another easy way to add repetition is with typography, using the same font (type face, color, and size) throughout your design will help to bring everything together.
I think this one is just a great resource on repetition. I especially like the authors use of the acronym. Repetition in design seems like a lot of fun and I can't wait to apply
I really like this blog. I think it has great flow through the list of categories on the right side, it's all very close together. Also, the beginning of each post and/or new topic is bold and pink - this makes it visually appealing and organized.
Well this is an example of BAD flow. There are so many things going on here that I can't get organized. All of the titles are bold throughout the page but very spread out, there is a grid but no flow or organization. On the far left there are categories but that is one small example of flow on the website. Otherwise, I think the NY Times website is too scattered and needs a more consistent flow.
This article is one of my favorites because it does more than just tell you how to use contrast but it explains why it is important. It discusses the benefits of using contrast in relevance to web and ad design. This article is easy to read by its use of number lists and bolded headings.
I liked this website a lot as well. Instead of showing ways in which how to use contrast, it explains three ways that contrast is important. One is that contrast is attractive to the eye, the other is that contrast aids in organization of info, and finally contrast creates focus. A key point that was made that I think is good to emphasize is that "contrast elements should be COMPLETELY different, not just a little bit"
I think this website displays balance because of the visual weight of the headline. It's definitely a good choice for the site, the title and what they want people to remember is large and bold "LetsSingIt" and underneath in a much smaller, italic font it reads "your favorite music community" - it has less visual weight.
Contrast-spacing is very linar squares and rectangles, a focal point is the red at the top to attract attention to the site and have their viewers interested. The headings of most importance are in black bold size color, and the text is smaller and in a bluecolor.Color is attractive to where it is eye catching but easy on the eyes with black, white , blue, and red.
Repetition-again the color is repatative with red, black, and white. repetative elements such as video clips and new. The format, of it is organized, with the subjects running along the top of the page that allows the viewer to go to exactly they want to know. below the subject tabs there are groups of related information for example how the bottom of the top news there are bullet points of what the news is about. Then towards the bottom of the website there are grouped topics that have the topics of which the tabs on the top. Except these have subtext to other related topics that fall under that subjects they are in a same size box which groups them.
Allignment-nothing is centered all text is left justifyed, the information is visually connected to find information much easier and all is aligned to one box or another.
Proximity-related items all the headers of the news each have its own box and all the news are related is under each of the heading, The white/light grey backround is evenly separated to give it a balance.
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Traditional layout techniques from print, particularly an advanced formatting,
aren’t applicable to the Web as CSS doesn’t offer sophisticated instruments to
design such layouts
signature is the heavy use of typography. The layout may sometimes seem
overcrowded, however the packaging is always clean, simple to digest and easy to
rea
Though conservative in their approach, designers engage readers with the bold
use of visuals. The contrast between their quiet, understated style and the
gutsy photography and illustrations create a tension that captures the attention
of readers.
your grasp of these fundamentals determines your ability to communicate
effectively. Without fundamentals, you will flounder when faced with complex
design challenges or constraints.
some fundamentals being the tips they have given us in the readings so far.
These basics of creative communication are consistent across art forms:
painting, music, dance, acting, poetry, design, and all other artistic
endeavors. I divide them into two categories: vocabulary and grammar.
Contrast as well as other fundamentals are not only used in one media of communication it is used in all kinds of communication.
nce, angular lines and forms are generally indicative of strength, speed, and
masculinity, while rounded lines and forms are generally associated with
softness, slower tempo, and femininity.
Moreover, most of the rules of language have exceptions, and some creative modes
of communication make little or no reference to rules. Every language is lent
nuance, style and character by the way that each individual uses it, and there
are exceptions for every grammatical rule.
Using funamentals to convey important information is communicating and in a way is like its own language.
which are used to define hierarchy, manipulate certain widely understood
relationships, and exploit context to enhance or redefine those
relationships…all in an effort to convey meaning. Contrast is important because
the meaningful essence of any thing is defined by its value, properties, or
quality relative to something else. That’s right: nothing has much meaning by
itself, which is one reason why design is important.
expressing the important information in something is best shown when contrasted. The more a title stands out the more impact it is going to have on the viewer and the easier they will remember that name.
contrast is closely tied to human perception and survival instincts, as we’ll
examine later, and this makes contrast a powerful and essential tool for
designers.
it is human insticnt to be drawn to bold information
Furthermore, each component is but a piece of the overall project message and
objective. With creative uses of contrast, you can influence user choices and
compel specific actions.
each piece of finished product has its own role, it is important to distinguish that role and convey it appropriately.
The function of contrast in defining meaning can be explained by comparing fundamental opposites: dark/light, soft/hard, fast/slow.
every element on the page you’re designing has to be positioned, styled, sized, or otherwise distinguished in accordance with its specific importance and place in the overall communicative objective.
ontrast helps lead the reader’s eye into and through your layout.
Contrast is everywhere and a part of everything we see, do, experience, and understand.
Contrast is just one component of design fundamentals.
Contrast defines hierarchy, understanding relationships to convey a message. It is used to hand in hand with the principle of emphasis in order to keep its emphasis. Every element must be positioned with style, size, and distinguished with a specific importance. This article gives an idea of how contrast is typically used by giving examples.
I found that this site closely related to the ideas and principals from chapter one of Basics of Design. The site specifically talks about the principles of effective web design and website usability. It talks about how the typical web users brain works and the proper design to get the most out of them. This site shows the effectiveness of simplicity in design and how to get the most out of the space which you are working with. Also it mentioned having effective writing through talking business and the use of bold/italics keywords. Lastly the site encouraged designers to not fear having blank/white space on their site and to communicate with language that is clear and consistent with the concept of the site.
Friedman, Vitaly. "10 Principles Of Effective Web Design - Smashing Magazine." UX Design: Smashing Magazine. Web. 22 Aug. 2011. .
BalanceA perfectly symmetrical piece may have no focal point
because each element is equally emphasized. Radial balance generally draws the
eye first to the central point in the design.
ProximityA part of the design that is isolated from other parts
can become a focal point.
AlignmentThe eye is naturally drawn to a point in or near the
center of a page, giving elements in that area perceived importance.
RepetitionRepeating an image or a word can establish its
importance.
ContrastSet words or phrases in a contrasting bold type or
italics to give them emphasis.
White spaceUse white space to isolate elements and give them
emphasis.
I like how this site talks about texture. Texture can be used on a blog to send a vibe of yourself to the readers. This is important because readers who follow your blog want to feel like they know you.
Franz Ferguson on 30 Aug 11I like to point out that multimedia writing can take place on any format including skin. In this picture you can see the importance of some letters,such as the ones in bold of larger letters, as well as the balance in the text.
