1) Feeling: never being satisfied with an explanation, always asking questions and trying to look at things from multiple perspectives (the other side). In Project two, we edited a short film and uncovered peculiar characteristics that our interviewee’s showed when asked, how many Facebook friends they have and how many of them are really their friends? Technological advancements have allowed us to reconfigure images to attract or appeal to certain groups. In project one, we were able to alter a narrative by embedding images within the text to create an entirely new story. Although both used different forms a media, a similar goal of reconstructing was made. We’re bombarded with ads everyday that use strategic techniques for aesthetics and facilitation for the audience. It is vital that we realize that everything we see is not in its original medium. We were shown a short clip on Youtube that depicts the truths behind these “perfect,” models that are displayed in magazines are in fact being photo shopped . It is crucial that our youth become aware of this false sense of beauty.
2) What is: I see this image and I am reminded that our society is far away from natural beauty. This term has become obsolete over the years with the technological advancements that have been made throughout the years. We live in a world that fails to see things in black and white and appreciate something for its true beauty. The sad reality is that the majority have come to except this because we do not question what is presented in front of our eyes. Instead, we continue living in a world full of false advertisements that create disillusions.
3) Morality: Decisions must be made to consider the ethical values involved with reconstructing images to sell. Obesity has become an epidemic in our country and unfortunately fast food chains continue showing attractive models eating their food. The greed of humanity is shown when money overshadows any ethical implications that these images can have on the public. A lesson in time is learned by not judging a book by its cover. Or can you? Cropping and recontextualizing images has become an art that many follow blindly, similar to the millions of Americans who use Facebook and are oblivious to the false personas they call "friends."
