Category Archives: 2023 SPRING

P4 Audio

By Jacob Bates

With this audio assignment, I thought it would be great to read off one of my in progress short stories. I went through a little writing phase, and I thought that being forced to read one of my stories would help me think critically about my writing. It definitely did, and I found a bunch of stuff even in just the first page that needs further refining. Some of the descriptions are a little long winded or unnecessary, but I wanted to practice being my creative when I wrote it. I don’t have a concrete idea for what it’s about, but I was hoping that this dramatic reading of the first page would be a good teaser for people to hear, and want to know what happens after. I didn’t do much sound effects at the start as a lot of it is exposition, but I was very happy with the carnival noise and spooky sounds at the end, it really puts you right there with the main character.

I did a pretty good job recording everything the first try, I just used my phone which made it very convenient, but I would like to check out a field recorder for next time. I just had to edit out some of my small mess ups and cut out some of my longer pauses, overall ending in a pretty good product. I do wish that I had read it a bit more dramatic, but recording anything but my normal voice is very difficult.

Lane County Fair, 2021. Contax TVS, Ektar 100

P2: Riddles – Tristan Daniluk

One sheet, two-sheet, three sheets or four…some use less and some use more. What am I? Toilet Paper!
What has arms and legs, but no head? A Chair!
What can’t be burned in a fire nor drowned in water? Ice Ice Baby!
I have a big mouth and I’m quite a load. I’m not gossip, but I get involved in everyone’s dirty business. What am I? A Vacuum!
Stepping out? Wear me first! I’ll protect your feet from the worst. Shoes!
Tall and strong, I stay outside. The sun, the rain, they’re by my side. I give birds homes and help you breathe. I even give you fruit to eat. A Tree!
Here I come and there I go. I move really fast, anywhere I go. That’s why you take me when you’re in a hurry. When I zoom by, I might look blurry. A Car!
Kick up your feet, if you will. I’ll keep you company through Netflix and chill. Though you might not notice, I’m always here, to hold your zines, your snacks, and beer. A Table!
You say we’re pals, that we’re best friends. But only until the morning ends. You say I give you fuel for the day. And when we’re done, you’re gone away.  A Coffee Machine!
Don’t frown at me, I made it clear. Won’t make a difference if you’re near. Just stand in front and I’ll show you exactly how the world will know you. A Mirror!

P3 RTN (Alex Seydel)

Christof Putzel created a documentary of Kenya for his college thesis instead of writing a paper. People thought he was crazy for taking on a task like that and he even had to take an extra year in college just to finish putting the video together. But in the end he created a documentary that he was proud of / moved by. It even went on to win student academy awards and would be presented in several film festivals.

https://roadtripnation.com/leader/christof-putzel

RTN Dennis Muren

Screenshotted picture from Dennis Muren’s interview on RoadTrip Nation

Dennis Muren is a well-known special effects guru, mostly known for his work on the famous Star Wars series. He started his work during college but got offered the Star Wars job afterward. At first, Muren denied the offer at the Star Wars set because of the amount of money that was offered. He decided to go back to it because it was to the point where he had to choose his passion or be unhappy for the rest of his life. Originally, Muren wasn’t planning on being so well-known for his work and getting 8 Academy Awards for the special effects work in Star Wars, but there he is.

By: Kyrsten Crittenden

P2 Riddle

One sheet, two-sheet, three sheets or four…some use less and some use more. What am I?
What has arms and legs, but no head?
What can’t be burned in a fire nor drowned in water?
I have a big mouth and I’m quite a load. I’m not gossip, but I get involved in everyone’s dirty business. What am I?
Stepping out? Wear me first! I’ll protect your feet from the worst.
Tall and strong, I stay outside. The sun, the rain, they’re by my side. I give birds homes and help you breathe. I even give you fruit to eat.
Here I come and there I go. I move really fast, anywhere I go. That’s why you take me when you’re in a hurry. When I zoom by, I might look blurry.
You say we’re pals, that we’re best friends. But only until the morning ends. You say I give you fuel for the day. And when we’re done, you’re gone away. 
 Don’t frown at me, I made it clear. Won’t make a difference if you’re near. Just stand in front and I’ll show you exactly how the world will know you.

by Alex Seydel

P1 About Me (Alex Seydel)

Hello! My name is Alex Seydel, I’ve been a student in the Multimedia program at lane for 2 years and have been taking photos/into photography for the past 7.

Some things about me, I’m a pretty quiet person so you might not hear me talk that much (or at all), but If you want talk to me, feel free to walk up to me cause I’d love to talk. In terms of other things I’m interested in, I’m into track and field/running and I’m also a bit of a video game nerd.

In terms of what I plan on doing after my time at lane, I hope to become either a freelance photographer that covers a variety of subjects. But really I’d be beyond happy to just have job in this field.

I look forward to meeting you all!