Ping Pong Trick Shots

Loving all the trick shots we see out there! AWESOME. We were inspired to try a few of our own.... check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=panYDH5m6RA

Week 3 EOC: My first Youtube Video for class

This was our test video for Intro to Web.  Amar, Ray and I conferred quickly once given the assignment, and decided a quick pan of the parking lot would serve our purpose and time frame; we had 30 minutes to conceive, shot, post and add captions to this test video, and post it to our individual Youtube pages as well as our blog site. We finished 2 minutes past deadline, and luckily Mr. Pinto was understanding. I held the camera, while Ray and Amar "directed" the shot. Once that was complete, I shared the video file from my phone with both teammates via email.  Ray added the captions and music using Youtube's built-in video editor. It was surprisingly easy to use. We were figuring out the process of uploading on the spot, and things went pretty smoothly. We now understand the steps of planning, executing, editing and publishing a short video. This will help us complete our Viral Video project, and hopefully we can ace the class!

Jason Gavin - Analysis of Healthcare.gov

Jason Gavin - Analysis of Healthcare.gov

Accessing the site was fairly easy, but once I was inside, shopping was confusing. Clicking “Find a Doctor” opened a new window, as did “Compare by Medication”. Directions for people with more questions was “click QUESTIONS in your left nav bar” but the actual button says FAQ. Then, when you dig into the myriad of plans available, (maybe 50 or more) they are spaced out alot vertically, so not enough fit on the screen and you have to scroll really far just to click on which ones to compare. You can only see three choices at a time because of excessive white space in each plan’s box.The site only lets you pick three, so you have to weed through dozens of plans only comparing three at a time.

I made it part of the way through signing up, but we’re short on class time. I was unable to make the site crash, but I found the layout kind of loose and unclear.

I’ve read articles and heard interviews about the site being problematic as traffic chokes it, and people aren’t able to join or log in. It seems like the design was never tested. If EBAY  or AMAZON can show me hundreds of items to shop through, and offer such vast search options and views to compare items or get more info, it’s hard to believe choosing your all-important healthcare plan couldn’t be approached with the same eye to customer navigation.

It feels like a case of “they meant well” but did not take the proper steps to prepare for the launch, like beta testing design and layout, as well as being prepared for the kind of traffic a statewide government program would attract.

Week One EOC: My Voice

I’m a professional Graphic Artist. I love the creative process; coming up with visual solutions for getting information to the public is both challenging and gratifying. After designing printed collateral for 20 years, I’m adding web and app design to my design arsenal, to offer clients a more complete source for their design needs. Today’s shoppers want information and access to products in a click, and I can help you provide that. A well-designed site will not only inform the public of what you have to offer, but also provide a means for your business to sell your item or service. Does your company have a presence on Twitter, or Facebook or Google? If you don’t, you’re missing out on some of the most powerful advertising tools available! I can help you ascertain your design needs and distill them into an engaging, informative platform. Understanding the many channels of advertising and social networking can give you more options than ever to get the word out about your company. Together, we can achieve growth and profit for your business.