Week 6

Today our task involved us using photoshop to alter images so they could resemble the topic chosen. This task was fun, interesting, and challenging at the same time.













I found a picture of a group of people and using photoshop I merged me and my friend Rikki into the picture. While this picture may look odd as Rikki and I are dressed up, I feel this picture represents popular as me and my friend Rikki look popular with the group of nerds following us haha

I found this picture of a horse. Using photoshop I drew a curly, pig like tail on the horse and added the header 'news flash' I feel this picture represents news worthy as horses don't have pig like tails and its funny.

I found this picture of a kangaroo. Using photoshop I wrote 'Aussie' in green on the animal and added an Australian flag into the back round. I chose a kangaroo to represent Australia as it is an Australian animal that is widely recognised as such.

I found this picture of a famous actor. Using photoshop I changed the picture so it appears to be taken in a blue shading. I also found a header that says 'hot' and added into the picture.
I feel this picture represents celebrity as Chad is a hot celebrity...there really isn't much more I need to say

I found a picture of a popular mobile phone. Using photoshop I altered the colour of the phone to a blue shading. I feel this picture represents communication as I use my mobile every day to communicate with my family and friends.

I found two pictures of a group of girls for this image topic. Using photoshop i merged 1 group image into the other to make the group look like it had more people in it. To me this picture represents friends as there is nothing better than getting all your friends together and taking a photo to capture the memory.

I found a picture a small group of kids. i then found some games that are widely recognised. Using photoshop i merged these games into the picture so it appeared that the kids were going to use the games. To me this picture represents games...i think it is pretty self explanatory...monopoly and Xbox...they are games.

Week 8

Today we have been asked to compare 3D messengers with traditional instant messenger programs. I looked at Active Worlds which is a 3D chat environment. We had to choose a nickname and then I was put into a video game like screen where I could walk around and talk to people, I could also swim and give some physical gestures such as waving. I was able read what other people were saying as little speech boxes were above their characters heads.

This was the first time I have ever used a chat room that is like a 3D computer game. I found it interesting and intriguing. Its really a different experience when compared to traditional messengers.

Traditional messenger is only word focused and isn't as visual. Although you have a nickname and can have a display picture, you don't get to walk around and explore the environment. You also cant see other peoples conversations.
MSN is a commonly used form of socialising, but it is a more one-on-one conversations, as you chose the particular person you wish to speak to and employ into a more private conversation as other people cant see your conversation.

The Internet has many forms of interaction and this new form of 3D realities is just another advancement in technology. It makes you wonder what will come next, as the possibilities seem to be endless.

This task reminded me of the lecture on Virtual Reality. Virtual worlds are becoming more and more popular as the internet expands and grows. Virtual Reality is an extention of out imagination that has been made possible with thanks to....the internet!