If I have another then moment. I’ll choose the path where I die.

This class has by far been my most productive, it’s the class I haven’t missed a single assignments and it’s the class I will probably take the most away from it. Granted it is the most relevant to my career path, but the If/Then moments were the worst.  I had so much writing the short fiction and non-fiction scripts as well as the final, but I found the If/Then moments to be so tedious. Sometimes I found myself focusing on these more than actual dialog and character development. But maybe that was the best seeing that was the point of the assignment. I’m probably just being silly because I’m a lot about character driven stories etc. The If/Then moments were definitely a learning experience, especially if it is the way of the future.  However I feel some wouldn't have done justice to their stories simply because of the If/Then moments. I had many friends come up to me asking me if one of the moments could simply kill off the character or just end.  I assume that could have been an option, I on the other hand wanted to explore multiple realms that the story could go. That was the positive, it ave my brain that extra boost to make the story that much more complex, even  giving the character more of a life. But it did get annoying and tiring to think of different story lines in a certain amounts of pages, and if I have to be honest, always favored one choice over another. In the end, it was defiantly an enjoyable experience trying to craft more opportunities for the character we have created, thus life is all about making decisions, but I think I’ll stick to linear storytelling.

education system really needs to re assess start times.

                When you think about it, 8 am isn't that early. All through elementary and High School, we've always started around 8 am. Why is it suddenly people lose their minds when they have 8 am classes? Why is it suddenly so much earlier? 8 am has been not a minute earlier or later since man first inventing them concept of time. Don’t get me wrong, I think 8 am is extremely early. Thus going to what this whole blog will be about: Changing the time classes start. Surely not much gets done at 8 am. I know personally the class I have this semester at 8 am I really get nothing doesn't except Facebook. 

Even then, there’s nothing exciting since it barely changed from the night before. 

The people who decide these things, do they not think before the plan schedules?  At least in High School and Elementary school you usually lived down the street and were done at 3 pm tops.

 In post-secondary, some people travel up to a couple of hours to get to school; I have a friend that commutes to Waterloo every day. Not only that, but classes can end really late sometimes. Also while in post-secondary, the need to have a part-time job is almost necessity. Not to mention all the late hours doing homework. Is there any wonder so many students suffer depression and have health issues and are always falling asleep in class? Even pushing the earliest class to 10 would make the world of difference. I believe there was a study that showed the brain doesn't properly work till after 10 am, though that’s subjective to your sleep pattern in general.  Granted changing the start time would also make the last class end later and that could also cause a problem when it comes to travelling home late and students trying to maintain a part time job. All in all, the school schedules really shoot themselves in the foot. I don’t know if there really is any real solution, nor do I have nay power to change it. All I have to do is just bite the bullet and go to class…At least most of the time

                I’m the worst. I’m one of those people, I’ll think something is really cool and neat and be all intense about it for a couple weeks, and then I’ll get bored, or get intense about something. To my girlfriends suggestion I tried keeping a journal. When I was younger, I always thought they were so lame, but the older I got and the more and more I do that seems more important now I thought I should keep one. That lasted about two weeks. Around the same time, we were tasked in keeping these blogs. Right away I thought “great now a second place to record my thoughts about things we are learning in school” I’ll be honest, I wasn't overly thrilled. But because I love writing, I tackled it was just another learning experience and obviously an excuse to write. Bu now that they’re almost done, I was pleasantly surprised how much fun I actually had doing them. Granted sometimes it was hard to figure out something to blog about when we learnt so much throughout the year. I almost want to continue blogging after this assignment. Not necessarily about school but just anything. But then the ultimate question: Who would bother to read it. Would my voice and maybe potential wisdom actually get out there to the public? Or would I simply be writing to an empty audience. But most importantly, would I actually continue blogging? Or is this just another one of my “Oh this could be fun” I think I need to somehow find a way to put my mind to things with more enthusiastic and dedicated to things. I can’t go through life like that; I’ll never get anything done.

Oh Mr.Cameron

Firstly i'd like to point out that James Cameron irritates me. 

South Park shares similar views of James Cameron as I do!

There's no argument he's an amazing director, come on :Titanic and Terminator 2. But Pardon my French, but Cameron is so tight that if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass, in two weeks you'd have a diamond. Yes that was a quote from Ferris Buellers Day off, but I feel it perfectly describes James Cameron. I'm sick and tired of his rants about 3D. When he re-released Titanic in 3D earlier this year I thought it was nothing then a money grab, and a reason for Cameron to further assume himself as the king of 3D Yes Cameron is part-owner and co-chairman of the Cameron Pace Group (CPG), a company that builds 3D rigs and 3D cameras both for Cameron's own productions as well as for a host of different broadcasters including National Geographic and ESPN. Maybe I'm just ranting because I'm so cynical about 3D. The reason I'm ranting about 3D and Cameron is the because the other week, all the Media Fundies students had the unfortunate pleasure at attending Pinewood studios in Toronto. I thought it be a good time, but I was sadly mistaken. We were brought into a converted wood shop studio and watched a lecture given by Cameron himself on frame rate and its effect on 3D.

This is my dreams of a career in the movie industry due to Cameron

 Essentially the average 24 frame rate blurs during 3D. Cameron proposed instead, we make 48 frames the industry standard. Yet he claims we are capable of 60 frames. So why don;t we just use 60 frames a second as the industry James? Granted he does point out that its money costs., but he seems to think ti's still vital to change. Oh Sorry James, not everyone has the two highest grossing movies of all time. All in all Cameron has once again made me hate the industry a little more. Not only is he a money grobbler, but now I feel the industry is also and doesn't treat it as an art. In conclusion, I felt the trip was a waste of time, so I didn't get into further. My dream to be in the film industry was a grand as the titanic, and James Cameron my iceberg.

Story Map

Oehlers Story Map

The layout of a story is pretty basic around the world. Almost every story has the similar formula. An introduction to all the Characters, the call to action, rising action, climax, falling action and then finally the conclusion. Now almost every movie I watch, every book I read even every song that tells a story, I see this formula. Obviously, like anything, there’s always exception to the rules i.e: Reservoir dogs, Memento. Oehlers story map is this very formula. But there is also other story maps that are very very similar. So what’s so special about Oehlers story map. Why have we had to use this one as a skeleton to all our writing? I’m grateful cause it’s basic and makes complete sense. I was a tad disappointed we had to follow such a guideline because I was hoping to explore different realms of storytelling that weren’t so conventional. The biggest issue I have with this specific story map is the call to action. Sometimes the call to action could be at many different points in the story. In more complex stories the climax could even be argues. Let’s look at Star Wars a New Hope. The call to action would definitely be when Luke finds Leias distress call in RD D2 and when Ben (Obi-Wan) brings Luke on his journey. Therefore, wouldn't the climax be when Luke, Han and Chewie rescue Leia from the grips of the Empire?   

Finding Leia in the cell block would be the traditional climax in Star Wars

Following Oehlers map, yes. But I rather think the Attack on the Death Star is far more climatic. But then, after Luke blows up the Death Star what’s left? A warm embrace and then a medal ceremony. Where’s the falling action there? 

The rebels attack on the death star is definitely the most climatic part of A New Hope, also one of the greatest scenes in movie history

So essentially, thought Oehlers Story map is a good learning tool at dissecting the method of story Telling, it’s not good for much else. I don’t feel it suffice in the real world. Then again, there are a lot of shitty movies out there that make a lot of money.

The Sketchy Suburban Redevelopment Fund

L.A. Noire Box art

L.A. Noire is heavily influenced by detective work such as interrogation.

Los Angelas California, 1947. The L.A.P.D is under investigation for sketchy behavior. But from pacific theatre of World War two, one good cop rises out of the ashes and joins the L.A.P.D to make a difference in the fastly changing world. This is just a snippet on the many weaving plots that is Rockstar Games: L.A. Noire. Now there are many great games that were mentioned in class the other week that contain a compelling story, captivating character and revolutionary non-linear game paly, but its my strong opinion that L.A. Noire is the golden fleece of Video Games. Released in 2011 by ill-fated Australian development company: Bondi Games and published by Rockstar Games (Grand theft auto, Max Payne fame)L.A. Noire is truly an experience for anyone that appreciates video games, movies, technological development and true rich storytelling.There is a reaon L.A. Noire is the first Video Game to ever be featured in a film festival; The Tribeca Film Festival. Not only does the game take heavy influence from 40's ad 50's film Noire, but also modern Hollywood hits such as: The Expendables and L.A. Confidential. The game plays much like a movie in its own right, but with the ability to influnece many decisiosns in the dark world of the L.A.P.D and crime solving. From a technical aspect L.A. Noire also revolutionized graphics.L.A. Noire features Depth Analysis's newly developed technology for the film and video game industries called MotionScan that utilizes 32 cameras to record an actor's every wince, swallow, and blink which is then transferred to in-game animation. Containing over 20 hours of voice over and 4 in depth- story lines it truly is a real pleasure and treat to dive into the world of detective Cole Phelps and the dirty  corrupt world of Roy Earle and a flourishing Los Angelas.

Let’s go to a place where we see things that are in the past and dead! You mean a cemetery? No! The ROM!

The ROM at night

This title is quite misleading, I love, or should I say loved the ROM! I am a huge history buff. I used to eat up anything history like it was the best meal I ever had. I pride myself on knowing A LOT about world war two in detail. While also having a keen interest in: the Roman Empire, the Wild West and the main revolutions that shaped our modern society. So when I was told we are going to the ROM for class a wave of excitement nostalgia and nerdiness washed upon me. Let me say though it was cool at the beginning, it got old really fast. The ROM fails to bring much wow factor to anything. One floor is full of dead animals, yes seeing these very interesting creatures up close is cool and you get to see some you will never see in your life, the zoo can suffice is much better alternative because well, they are breathing.  The same floor contains all the dinosaurs! What guy didn’t like dinosaurs at some point, whether you were reading about them, getting eaten by a t-rex while sitting on a toilet or sadly going into the long grass, Dinosaurs are AWESOME! There sheer size still gets me but now that I’m older the fact that most of the dinosaurs at the ROM aren’t 100 real fossils crushes my childhood a little bit.

I too wish this was 100% authentic

Also it seems to be the same damn dinosaurs since I thought I too could grow up to be a brontosaurus. The other floors contained a snippet at the past with such exhibits as ancient Egypt, Rome etc. However most of the stuff are just replicas or pictures, when I think of a museum, I want it to be full of actual artifacts, the real deal! Sadly the younger generations don`t have the thirst for knowledge unless it’s how to get a higher score or 10 X kill streak. The ROM really needs to reinvent itself or invest more money in preserving actual history before its gets swept away by the sands of time; or exploited and destroyed by some major corporation or shitty high budget Hollywood action flick.

  For your viewing pleasure, the infamous toilet scene from Steven Spielbergs: Jurassic Park