One of the last events I covered for my internship was a workshop that accompanied the Citrus Cel Film Festival (see earlier post for photo gallery). The Lil Squirts Workshop was a stop-animation workshop for children of all ages held at the Cummer Museum.
The workshop was run by staff and students from the Art Institute of Jacksonville. The kids were taught how to make a flip-book of something 'in progress' (such as a flower growing up from the ground ... or wilting, in one girl's case). They were then able to take pictures of each page and turn that into an actual (super-short) stop-animation film. They loved it!
Check out the article for more info. I'd hoped to actually be able to include some of the short videos with the online story so that people could actually see what the kids had done, but the editor never got back to me about it and they are not included. Oh well.
May 2, 2011
April 25, 2011
Article in Print! Art of Caring
This article is one that I completed for class. We were assigned with interviewing one of the award recipients for this year's HandsOn Jacksonville volunteer awards. HandsOn Jacksonville awards individuals or organizations for their volunteer work and contribution to the community each year. They focus on everything from the arts to medicine and environment.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Wayne Wood, the founder of the Riverside Arts Market.
I was particularly excited to have the chance to talk to Dr. Wood because I have been a big fan of the market ever since I heard that there was a possibility it would happen. Having visited the Portland Saturday Market several times, I understand the impact that such a thing can have for a community and the Riverside Arts Market has certainly been a hit and, in some cases, life-changing event.
You can check out the story on Dr. Wood, as well as the stories written by my classmates on the other HandsOn Jacksonville award winners.
* On a side note, I just realized that mine must have been one of the four stories that was chosen for print in the paper. Here is that version ... I'm very glad they left the original up on the site as well. Just out of curiosity, would you find it confusing if you ran across two versions of the same story on a website with noticeable cuts (assuming for space) in one? I think I would if I didn't understand how that kind of thing works.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Wayne Wood, the founder of the Riverside Arts Market.
I was particularly excited to have the chance to talk to Dr. Wood because I have been a big fan of the market ever since I heard that there was a possibility it would happen. Having visited the Portland Saturday Market several times, I understand the impact that such a thing can have for a community and the Riverside Arts Market has certainly been a hit and, in some cases, life-changing event.
You can check out the story on Dr. Wood, as well as the stories written by my classmates on the other HandsOn Jacksonville award winners.
* On a side note, I just realized that mine must have been one of the four stories that was chosen for print in the paper. Here is that version ... I'm very glad they left the original up on the site as well. Just out of curiosity, would you find it confusing if you ran across two versions of the same story on a website with noticeable cuts (assuming for space) in one? I think I would if I didn't understand how that kind of thing works.
April 21, 2011
The best kind of surprise!
As I indicated in my last post, things are wrapping up for the semester. As a matter of fact, this is my last semester at UNF so, for me, things are also wrapping up for the program itself. After next week, I will be the official bearer of another educational degree!
And apparently, the third time really is the charm. Or maybe it really is the "year of the Hare!" Either way, I had a great surprise this week when I was handed a letter that began like this:
Maybe that's a little small to read, so here it is: I've been named the Outstanding Student in Journalism for the Spring 2011 Graduating Class!
Yea!
I'll receive a certificate and a cord to wear with my cap and gown at the graduation ceremony. Ironically, however, I'd actually decided a while back that I wouldn't be attending the graduation ceremony since I've already had the opportunity to do that several times in the past and didn't want to worry with it this time around.
So maybe I should rephrase that first statement: I'll receive a certificate and a cord to wear with my imaginary cap and gown at the graduation ceremony. I'm very honored to have been chosen to receive that title. It was a surprise to me! ... the best kind :-)
And apparently, the third time really is the charm. Or maybe it really is the "year of the Hare!" Either way, I had a great surprise this week when I was handed a letter that began like this:
Maybe that's a little small to read, so here it is: I've been named the Outstanding Student in Journalism for the Spring 2011 Graduating Class!
Yea!
I'll receive a certificate and a cord to wear with my cap and gown at the graduation ceremony. Ironically, however, I'd actually decided a while back that I wouldn't be attending the graduation ceremony since I've already had the opportunity to do that several times in the past and didn't want to worry with it this time around.
So maybe I should rephrase that first statement: I'll receive a certificate and a cord to wear with my imaginary cap and gown at the graduation ceremony. I'm very honored to have been chosen to receive that title. It was a surprise to me! ... the best kind :-)
April 18, 2011
Final day, final project
I'm amazed at how fast this semester has gone by. I (sadly) turned in my intern badge today. I'm not sure I was ready to seal the door on that chapter. The experience has been great and I'm a little sad to say goodbye. I can only hope that it'll lead to an open door--preferrably with a paycheck on the other side ;-) --in my future.
My final project was an exciting one for me. I had the opportunity to video my intern supervisor, Tracy Collins, along with other media and sports celebrities from the Jacksonville area as they competed in a celebrity shoot-out for the charity of their choice as TPC Sawgrass' famous 17th hole. It was fun to be a small part of the event and a great learning experience for me.
We edited the video and completed the clip this morning. I'm so proud to see it up on the website! Check it out for yourself at jacksonville.com to see who the winners were!
My final project was an exciting one for me. I had the opportunity to video my intern supervisor, Tracy Collins, along with other media and sports celebrities from the Jacksonville area as they competed in a celebrity shoot-out for the charity of their choice as TPC Sawgrass' famous 17th hole. It was fun to be a small part of the event and a great learning experience for me.
We edited the video and completed the clip this morning. I'm so proud to see it up on the website! Check it out for yourself at jacksonville.com to see who the winners were!
April 11, 2011
Photo Gallery Fun: Citrus Cel
The Citrus Cel Animation Film Festival took place over the weekend with workshops at the Cummer Museum and screenings at the 5 Points Theater. I helped out with the photo gallery for the event (I wasn't the only one taking pictures, but as of right now I'm apparently the only one who added them to the website??).
Check out the gallery to see some of the fun that the festival brought to the river city!
Check out the gallery to see some of the fun that the festival brought to the river city!
March 26, 2011
Photo gallery fun!
Check out the photo gallery of the "Where I Begin" showing at 5 Points Theatre in Jacksonville. The film, by award-winning filmager Thomas L. Phillips, featured local actresses and included a meet and greet with the Phillips before the show.
March 24, 2011
Article in Print! Bark in the Park
There was no shortage of tail-wagging fun at the Safe Animal Shelter's Mardi Gras Bark in the Park!
Check out the full story and the photo gallery!
Check out the full story and the photo gallery!
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