06 November 2006
Multimedia - From Wagner to Virtual Reality
by jlesage
attractive web site dealing with concepts, pioneers, images, theory
Comics and Zines by Kevin Huizenga
by jlesage
clever, about midwest life; some for sale, some online
howstuffismade.org
by jlesage
visual encyclopedia that documents manufacturing processes, labor conditions and environmental impacts involved in the production of contemporary products.--summative photo essays produced by students guided by faculty
Roadside Architecture
by jlesage
documenting roadside architecture in the US, under many whacky categories; this is a favorite theme of mine in photography
Digital Photography Techniques
by jlesage
brief description with visual examples of how depth of field, dynamic range, and field of view can evoke a hightened emotional response in a photo's viewer
Cambridge in Colour - Digital Photography Tutorials
by jlesage & 24 others
useful how-to information, broken down into phases
Media College - Video, Audio and Multimedia Resources
by jlesage
reference material for all electronic media-- video & television production, audio work, still imagery & graphics, website design; excellent quick guides and tutorials, on things like video streaming
The Mirror Project: Adventures in Reflective Surfaces
by jlesage & 4 others
collection of images from people who photographed themselves in reflective surfaces; since this is a favorite tactics of lovers of light, many images are well composed and intriguing
Legends Online: Joel Meyerowitz
by jlesage
visit galleries with images to view or audio/slideshows. major US color photographer
Invincible Cities
by jlesage
photographic exploration of two poor cities, a combination of Walter Benjamin's interest in traces and overlays with systematic, extensive visual ethnography
03 November 2006
"Contributions to a Resistant Visual Culture Glossary"
by jlesage
essay introducing concepts that can help critic look at visual culture more politically
02 November 2006
Photoshop Tutorials - Free Photoshop tips and Tricks - PSLover.com
by jlesage & 3 others
many lilnks to how-to tutorials
Welcome to House of Lime
by jlesage & 2 others
check out category "dings" to see a huge collection of innovative dingbats
40 Things That Only Happen In Movies - Nostalgia Central
by jlesage & 5 others
witty observations on film narrative and visual continuity
01 November 2006
Gender Identity Panel - Resources
by jlesage
links to many interesting online hypertext, visually innovative works; some links no longer functional
31 October 2006
Media Chops
by jlesage
the techniques and aesthetics of media making, including animation; wonderfully designed site
30 October 2006
ZoneZero from analog to digital photography
by jlesage & 2 others
a large, excellently curated photography site, including slide shows and discussions of key issues in photography and representation in general; highly recommended; under tutelage of Pedro Meyer; take "tour" first
I Photograph to Remember
by jlesage
Pedro Meyer's photoessay about his father's last days; a classic
24 October 2006
course outline on photography and place
by jlesage
using photography as disciplined mode of exploration, expressing ideas
23 October 2006
The Propaganda Remix Project
by jlesage & 2 others
old WW2 posters with contemporary messages; very well thought out designwise; print out for your office door
Video Journal :: spokesmanreview.com
by jlesage
Colin Mulvany makes audio/slideshows of daily life in Spokane; textured soundscapes and good interpersonal photographic style characterize his work.
21 October 2006
Knowing Knowledge - a photoset on Flickr by George Siemens
by jlesage
for those interested in infoaesthetics, this set of 57 images about aspects of knowledge is a stimulating philosophical exercise and a way to ask students how they might have made an image of similar interacting concepts
