Skip to main content

Home/ Groups/ TWC301: Multimedia Writing
Rss Feed
Sort By: Most Recent | Popular Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics Simple Middle
Micheal O'Neil

Create Contrast by Creating Obvious Differences - 0 views

desktoppub.about.com/...contrast.htm

shared by Micheal O'Neil on 08 Jun 11 - Cached
  • Karla Freeman on 08 Jun 11
     
    Great article with examples to help explain contrast.
  • ...2 more comments...
  • Diana Inzunza on 04 Sep 11
     
    Contrast - Four or More Ways to Use the Principle of Contrast in Graphic Design and Page Layout
  • freda yamoah on 07 Sep 11
     
    This my favorite because it provide various ways to use the principle of contrast in design and layout.
  • Leslie Lopez on 23 Jan 12
     
    This webpage describes how contrast works and provides examples for four ways to use contrast in graphic design. I like the examples provided and I think it is good that they mention that contrast can be overdone.
  • Micheal O'Neil on 25 Jan 12
     
    I chose to bookmark this website because it covers contrast in a wide spectrum instead of just writing. This website first starts off by explaining and giving a little background to contrast in design. If you scroll down a bit it gives you links to five methods of displaying differences. I really enjoyed this website because it had hyperlink after hyperlink of interesting techniques of showing contrast.
Micheal O'Neil

5 Techniques for Enhancing Contrast in Digital Photos - 0 views

www.digital-photography-school.com/ing-contrast-in-digital-photos

shared by Micheal O'Neil on 25 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Micheal O'Neil on 25 Jan 12
     
    I chose to browse through this website because of my interest in photography. What kept me scrolling through this page was the intensity of photo shop tricks they were explaining. I would have never thought there was that much to adding contrast to pictures! I will definitely use some of these tips in the future.
Micheal O'Neil

How to use the Simple Power of Contrast to Become More Persuasive - 0 views

www.copyblogger.com/ore-persuasive-online-marketer

shared by Micheal O'Neil on 25 Jan 12 - Cached
  • Micheal O'Neil on 25 Jan 12
     
    The facts displayed at the top of the page really intrigued myself. If I were to ask you if shark attacks are a serious issue you would probably say yes. "Falling coconuts kill 150 people each year, which is more than die from shark attacks." See how that changes your perception? Crazy! What we are really doing here is changing the viewers understanding of the facts. This is a really good skill to have in the bag when trying to persuade someone.
Merlyn Reyna

D#3 HW#1 Contrast and Meaning - 0 views

www.alistapart.com/...contrastandmeaning

chapter3 article TWC301 Chapter 3

shared by Merlyn Reyna on 08 Jun 11 - Cached
  • your grasp of these fundamentals determines your ability to communicate effectively. Without fundamentals, you will flounder when faced with complex design challenges or constraints.
    • Delaney Hensley
      Delaney Hensley on 08 Jun 11
       
      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.
    • Delaney Hensley
      Delaney Hensley on 08 Jun 11
       
      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.
    • Delaney Hensley
      Delaney Hensley on 08 Jun 11
       
      Different lines and textures convey different ideas and feelings.
  • ...9 more annotations...
  • 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.
    • Delaney Hensley
      Delaney Hensley on 08 Jun 11
       
      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.
    • Delaney Hensley
      Delaney Hensley on 08 Jun 11
       
      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.
    • Delaney Hensley
      Delaney Hensley on 08 Jun 11
       
      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.
    • Delaney Hensley
      Delaney Hensley on 08 Jun 11
       
      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.
  • Karla Freeman on 10 Jun 11
     
    Gives great definitions of contrast and design. I think it will be a great resource now and later.
  • Merlyn Reyna on 24 Jan 12
     
    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.  
Hector Garcia

D#3HW#1: Design View / Andy Rutledge - Contrast and Meaning - 0 views

www.andyrutledge.com/contrast-and-meaning.php

TWC301 contrast

shared by Hector Garcia on 24 Jan 12 - Cached
  • Design is largely an exercise in creating or suggesting contrasts, which are used to define hierarchy, manipulate certain widely understood relationships, and exploit context to enhance or redefine those relationships
  • he function of contrast in defining meaning can be explained by comparing fundamental opposites: dark/light, soft/hard, fast/slow.
  • In a layout, contrast helps lead the reader’s eye into and through your layout. Each component of the page—graphic, textual, or interactive—has a job to do, and each of those jobs falls within a hierarchy that’s specific to the project at hand.
  • ...1 more annotation...
  • Website visitors quickly scan a page’s layout and decide how and where they’ll begin consuming the content. If you’ve used contrast to craft a visual information hierarchy, you can compel viewers to look where you want them to.
  • Hector Garcia on 24 Jan 12
     
    Page introducing primary forms of contrast such as size, texture, color, position, shape, and orientation.
Tim Buswell

Principles of Good Design: Emphasis, Art Lesson #4 - 0 views

www.bluemoonwebdesign.com/art-lessons-4.asp

TWC301 Chapter 2 emphasis

shared by Tim Buswell on 15 Jun 11 - No Cached
  • anonymous on 15 Jun 11
     
    Interesting page that provides examples of art with and without emphasis. It also has links to other sections which cover other design principles; useful for the future sections.
  • ...1 more comment...
  • anonymous on 30 Aug 11
     
    This website shows the key words that explain emphasis. "center of interest", "focal point" "contrast the primary element". It also gives examples of art pieces with emphasis and without emphasis to give a visual prospective.  
  • Anastacia Albinda on 17 Jan 12
     
    I really like this website because it gives a more thorough description of Emphasis when it comes to design. You achieve emphasis by creating a focal point.
  • Tim Buswell on 24 Jan 12
     
    This is just a solid, bare-bones explaination of emphasis that can transcend many different types of media. This site applies mostly to the fine arts, but as we've seen in the book, type and multimedia can benefit as well
Tim Buswell

Design Notes: Emphasis - 2 views

daphne.palomar.edu/...emphasis.html

TWC301 Chapter 2 emphasis

shared by Tim Buswell on 04 Jun 11 - Cached
  • designer needs to know how to control the attention of the viewers of their artwork
  • DOMINANCE
  • more important or more noticeable than its surroundings
  • ...22 more annotations...
  • Information is rarely of uniform interest in art
  • When there is dominance there must be subordination
  • There are three major methods for controlling emphasis in a visual image: contrast, placement and isolation.
  • One of the greatest possible contrasts in art is the difference between black and white
  • If color is used make it bright, preferably against a dull background.
  • When it comes to being noticed B I G G E R is always better.
  • An unusual shape can call attention to itself but it is not as strong a contrast as size or value/color.
  • PLACEMENT
  • Proximity
  • Proximity
  • Proximity
  • An overlapping, touching or close object is likely to be seen next (in that order) after a primary object.
  • Texture can also be an affective similarity device.
  • ISOLATIONIsolation is a kind of placement -- where something is put. An item that stands apart from its surroundings will be more noticeable. This is not likely to make an item be noticed first but can make one item stand out.
  • Proportion is a design principle that has to do with the relationship between size and scale.
  • It is possible to make an object appear different in scale without changing its size. The fortune cookie to the left is about life size. The one in the picture below appears to be quite large in scale. They are both the same size.
  • It is important for a designer to know how to control the attention of someone viewing their artwork
  • It is important for a designer to know how to control the attention of someone viewing their artwork.
  •   CONTRAST The objective of contrast is to produce maximum visibility
  • There is usually a focal point, a place where the action begins
  • Bright colors are more attractive (attract attention) than dull colors.
  • Where you place objects is important.
  • toni tassell on 04 Jun 11
     
    Good article on controlling where you want your viewer to look by emphasing objects and the different ways to accomplish.
  • ...7 more comments...
  • Karla Freeman on 05 Jun 11
     
    I really like compiling all these sites to help with projects later. The basic ones with examples are best for me now. This is another great site that helps break down the basics from chapter 2
  • Briseida Aguirre on 30 Aug 11
     
    This explains some of the basic ideas of emphasis and the different elements you can use to show emphasis
  • Damaris Bravo on 30 Aug 11
     
    D#2 HW#2 This articles discusses the principles of design of art. Even though this does not talk about the typography principles of design, the same rules still apply. I thought it was interesting because it gives a different perspective on the same concept.
  • Kelsey Eikren on 02 Oct 11
     
    Good overall explanation of emphasis. I picked this website because it has good information on contrast and how to use it. I also like the visuals on the left, they are helpful to understanding the concept!
  • Yajahira Bojorquez on 17 Jan 12
     
    This website is setup as notes for emphasis. It talks about color, size and shape. It also talks about how placement and isolation is important. It also adds how proportion has to do with size and scale, how it makes it appear diffretn based on other objects around them.
  • Merlyn Reyna on 18 Jan 12
     
    Emphasis is more visually interesting and making what you're trying to control more interesting than others.  It is also the attention of someone viewing an artwork, design or website.  Emphasize on weather you want to attract your audience the most, maximize the visibility of your focal point. This website gives explanation of how emphasis is used in art.  
  • Michael Wheeler on 18 Jan 12
     
    i like this page just because it has so much info on it and touches on multiple aspects of the principle
  • Michael Wheeler on 18 Jan 12
     
    this page gives a lot of information on differetn aspects of using emphasis dominance subordination contrast color/value size shape placement isolation proportion
  • Tim Buswell on 24 Jan 12
     
    This site went into great detail. Like the book, the site described that the bigger something is, the more important it must be. It also makes an argument for the center being the most important of placing. But could that really be true if something bigger and more noticable was off center?
Matthew Aber

D#1,HW#13.3 - Favorite - 0 views

www.webdesignerdepot.com/...ing-the-graphic-design-process

design process graphic inspiration webdesign freelance article graphicdesign asu TWC301

shared by Matthew Aber on 12 Jan 12 - Cached
  • Nicole Carnal on 12 Jan 12
     
    This site specifically relates to graphic design, but still demonstrates design basics. It looks at such things as target audiences and knowing the message you want to send.
  • Nicole Carnal on 12 Jan 12
     
    This site demonstrates the process of design basics. It specifically refers to graphic design, and shows the importance of knowing your target audience and the message you want to send.
  • Matthew Aber on 23 Jan 12
     
    This web page discusses the graphic design process, a concept discussed on pages 14 and 15 of Lisa Graham's Basics of Design Layout & Typography for Beginners: Second Edition.
Matthew Aber

D#1,HW#13.1 - 0 views

grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/...brainstorm_outline.htm

outline TWC301 chapter design asu

shared by Matthew Aber on 23 Jan 12 - Cached
  • Matthew Aber on 23 Jan 12
     
    This web page provides some useful information on outlining, the concept covered on pages 9 to 11 in Lisa Graham's Basics of Design Layout & Typography for Beginners: Second Edition.
Matthew Aber

D#1,HW#13.2 - 0 views

designshack.net/...r-even-if-youre-not-a-designer

how to design flyer designer shack TWC301 chapter

shared by Matthew Aber on 23 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Matthew Aber on 23 Jan 12
     
    This website was interesting because it breaks down the process of designing a flyer into simple steps. Flyers were used as models for graphic design on pages 16 and 17 of Lisa Graham's Basics of Design Layout & Typography for Beginners: Second Edition.
Matthew Aber

D # 1, HW # 6 - 4 views

asu.edu

TWC301 chapter design wordpress writing asu blog 1 2

shared by Matthew Aber on 22 Jan 10 - Cached
  • Matthew Aber on 22 Jan 12
     
    In addittion here is my blog's home page: http://abertwc301.wordpress.com/
Matthew Aber

D #1, HW #9 - Introduction - 1 views

abertwc301.wordpress.com/...d-1-0-hw-6-introduction

TWC301 chapter design wordpress writing asu blog 1 2 contrast slideshow animoto

shared by Matthew Aber on 22 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Matthew Aber on 22 Jan 12
     
    Blog Introduction and Animoto Slideshow
Matthew Aber

D#1, HW #10 - 0 views

popplet.com/...Popplet_Alpha.swf

TWC301 chapter design wordpress writing asu blog 1 2 contrast

shared by Matthew Aber on 22 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Matthew Aber on 22 Jan 12
     
    Here is my assignment and more to come on the "Get Started" Module. I thought we were supposed to bookmark it on our individual diigo profiles. It wasn't until I saw the bookmark option at the top of the screen that I realised I made a foolishly careless error :( ! Anyway, better late than never.
Nicole Carnal

D #2 HW #8 Writing Instructions - 0 views

extension.oregonstate.edu/...w-write-clear-how-instructions

instructions how to write

shared by Nicole Carnal on 03 Feb 11 - No Cached
  • Don't expect homeowners to know what a terminal bud is unless you've told them.
  • Keep sentences short and vocabulary easy.
  • Make sure the steps are in the right order
  • ...4 more annotations...
  • Use active, command verbs.
  • Use illustrations and diagrams.
  • Make sure you haven't left anything out.
  • Additional suggestions:
  • phylicia tarantola on 03 Feb 11
     
    This is a really simple how to site. I feel that I can learn a lot from this type of instruction. It is simple and an easy way of understanding.
  • ...3 more comments...
  • Diana Inzunza on 29 Aug 11
     
    How to write clear how-to instructions | Extension and Experiment Station Communications
  • Bridget Esqueda on 01 Sep 11
     
    I really liked the various examples they put on simplifying a phrase for the reader. It helps to see the different ways to state practically the same thing. This will come in handy when i'm writing my instructions.
  • Damaris Bravo on 01 Sep 11
     
    I really like this article because it gives you helpful hints on how to write instructions. It gives you examples of how to clearly write instructions as well as bad examples on how to explain something. 
  • Bethany Jorgensen on 18 Jan 12
     
    This webpage is very helpful because it uses examples throughout the article and gives tips about each detail that clear instructions need. I also thought that the paragraph about layout at the bottom of the article was very informative and something that I will keep in mind when creating my own how-to instructions.
  • Nicole Carnal on 21 Jan 12
     
    This site gives a clear example of how to write instructions. Not only does it give you tips, but shows you an actual scenario.
Nicole Carnal

D #2 HW #2 Advertisements that use emphasis - 0 views

psd.tutsplus.com/...liantly-photoshopped-print-ads

Advertisements emphasis color bold hierarchy ch 2 chapter

shared by Nicole Carnal on 19 Jan 12 - Cached
  • Nicole Carnal on 19 Jan 12
     
    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.
Alex Portela

D#1 HW#13.3 - 0 views

www.copywriting.net

copywriting

shared by Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12 - Cached
  • write to help you succeed, profit and grow in today's cutthroat business environment. Our goal is to write the copy you need, so that you can expand the number of new leads and customers you generate each month and make more sales.
    • Alex Portela
      Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12
       
      Web services that provide copywriting. Effectively done this can help generate more business. Impact on the style of writing plays a big factor as well.
  • Motivate your prospects and customers. Capture their interest and virtually command them to buy now with powerful, persuasive words that sell. Whether you need order-pulling Web copy, punchy print advertising or on-target long copy writing,
  • Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12
     
    Web services that provide copywriting. Effectively done this can help generate more business. Impact on the style of writing plays a big factor as well.
Alex Portela

D#1 HW#13.2 - 0 views

www.digital-web.com/...RESTful_CSS

webdesign

shared by Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12 - Cached
    • Alex Portela
      Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12
       
      The main concept in CH1 identifies the importance of the design process through various steps. This site specifies web site building application and how to make it simple for the average viewer.
  • REST In simple terms, REST is a set of principles for structuring a web application and RESTful refers to an application that follows those rules. Within a RESTful MVC application, controllers are limited to a standard set of actions to perform: Index—displays a list of items of a particular type Show—displays the details of a specific item New—displays a form for creating a new item Create—saves an item to the database using the data from New Edit—displays a form for editing an item Update—updates an item in the database using the data from Edit Destroy—removes an item from the database
  • Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12
     
    The main concept in CH1 identifies the importance of the design process through various steps. This site specifies web site building application and how to make it simple for the average viewer.
Alex Portela

D#1 HW#13.1 - 0 views

smallbusiness.chron.com/ographics-marketing-25365.html

demographics

shared by Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12 - No Cached
    • Alex Portela
      Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12
       
      Ch 1 Page 4 - discusses importance of who the audience is. Demographics play a part in that research.
  • Businesses market products or services through targeted approaches to different segments of the population
  • Demographics affects all the choices a business owner makes in developing a marketing plan
  • ...2 more annotations...
  • Demographic information includes geographic area, age, income, race, gender and education level. It also includes shopping habits, marital status, number of children and other information about consumer characteristics.
  • Whether the demographics describe national or local markets or small groups such as those within an age range, the information helps you avoid the hit-and-miss marketing method.
  • Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12
     
    Ch 1 Page 4 - discusses importance of who the audience is. Demographics play a part in that research.
Alex Portela

How to write instructions [TechScribe software documentation] - 0 views

www.techscribe.co.uk/...how-to-write-instructions.htm

shared by Alex Portela on 31 Aug 11 - Cached
    • Alex Portela
      Alex Portela on 19 Jan 12
       
      This is also a good tip. Don't over do instructions. It already causes intimidation. Make it easy for the readers.
  • Vincent Arcos on 31 Aug 11
     
    Describes in quick detail steps in writing instrucions. It also give other instructions in technical writing as well.
  • Briseida Aguirre on 01 Sep 11
     
    This gives a great basic example for how to write instructions
« First ‹ Previous 301 - 320 of 1360 Next › Last »
Showing 20▼ items per page