Claire Wageman

Learning new things and sharing the results.

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Sorry for the wait! Here’s the Pizza Box Project from my Advanced Typography Class! Maybe it’s time for a slice...

Who wants some Za?

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How have you been...?

The UCD’s program is really tough on time management and that meant that I wasn’t able to post stuff here like I wanted to.

But now that break is about to begin, I can finally do just that! Expect final projects and other stuff to show up here soon!

Happy Holidays, everybody!

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My second and last part of my Photography Finals!

This was a really good project!

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My first part of my Photography Finals!

The second one is coming right up...!

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Imagine taking a picture and cutting it into a million pieces. Or taking many pictures of a single subject and then putting them together to form a broken, disjointed and almost abstract composition. 

That is the work of Sir David Hockney, a photographer who worked the style way before digital rendering and Photoshop ever came along!

It’s like you’re creating a puzzle out of photos!

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Dale Carnegie: A Read Worth More Than The Paper It's Printed On

I was going to post more principles from Dale Carnegie, but then I realized that I was probably just spoiling the whole book for others; I might even go back later on and delete those posts...

So, instead of posting the words of wisdom, I will just post a review about the whole of the work itself.

I can't tell you how much of an eye-opener Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" really is. It's engaging, heartwarming, and easily provides you with some true advice about yourself and people. Despite being written over 30 years ago, the book is still selling and is recommended by marketing officials, PR personnel, and to many other types of people in the world.

I can see why now.

So, if you're in a bookstore and see this book, I suggest you buy it; it may not even cost more than $10.00 (My pdf was free; thanks, Professor Wascovich!), but keep in mind that the information inside it is priceless and has the potential to serve you well. All you have to do is read it for yourself and then you'll see why.

The final thanks goes to the late Dale Carnegie for writing this book; I salute you, good sir.

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Smile: A simple principle from Dale Carnegie

Another principle from Dale Carnegie. And honestly, it's simple enough to do yet so easily neglected by people. Here it is.

Smile.

A smile can brighten anyone's day. If they can't do it, maybe you could share one of your own? Try it, but make sure it's sincere and honest; no one likes a fake grin and are sure to be offended by something so sheepish.

And who knows? Maybe your smile can bring another smile to another person's face and a ray of sunshine in a dark place.

Smile!

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Another Word From Dale Carnegie

Do you think you’re interesting? 

Do you think other people are interesting?

If you answer only “yes” to yourself, then it’s going to be fairly hard to be liked by anybody while you’re here on this earth. 

A sort of continuum from the 3rd Principle of Dale Carnegie, if you’re interested in others, you’re more likely to make friends that way than talking about yourself.

It’s hard not to ingratiate your own ego or talk about your own life, but keep in mind that some people are more than willing to open up to you if you’d just hear them out. Even saying “hello” to a person you see everyday can make the difference between “See you tomorrow” and “Want to come with me to my sister’s wedding?”

I love how polite courtesy and saying “please” and “thank you” can open up so many doors.

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The second attempt at a Panorama Photo.

Sometimes, its easy to give up. Other times, you gotta punch the persistence and keep at it! 

At least, that’s what I’ve learned from Professor Wascovich and Photoshop, which can be a total (insert NSFW word here). Keep in mind, technology is only as good as those who use it...

...Or can understand it, for that matter.

Never give up on projects!

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The first attempt at a Panorama. 

Note: When taking pictures, make sure your camera is ready for the sun exposure and that you should always review lectures before trying to create a spin on a professional’s work; it will save you time!

Originally, it seemed near impossible to do this on Photoshop, but perhaps that was just the Macs being a little whacky? It’s either that or some bad karma was in the classroom that day...

I’d like to thank Professor Wascovich for trying his hardest to show us how to make a panoramic photograph in Photoshop!

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Thanks to some stuff that was going on outside our house, I decided to try out some Andy Goldsworthy-style compositions inside. 

Keep in mind, Mr. Goldsworthy is a MAJOR photographer who takes mainly organic material, whips it into a precariously-doomed-to -fail/fail design of his choice, and then, if it’s still standing, photographs it before its inevitable destruction!

It was a real joy to attempt some designs. The latter are two photos I have of the purple flowers I picked before placing them in two separate drainage ditches near the house. 

If you love nature and determination, I recommend watching the Andy Goldsworthy documentary “Rivers and Tides”; you won’t regret it!

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I missed a portion of the Spring Break assignment, so to make for it, over the week at my family’s home, I went on an excursion through the pastures and private property with permission from other parties.

Thanks to Dad for showing me some areas of the family ranch I’d never seen before and appreciation for the wildlife pictured is credited to the availability of the Wallace family and third parties.

Once more, thank you Professor Wascovich for allowing me to make up for the lack of Spring Break photos!

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The 3rd Principle of Dale Carnegie

More from Dale Carnegie!

Ever want someone to do something that was beneficial to both parties, but it was something you wanted them to do? It's not easy, especially when they see only you getting what you want.

The solution is the 3rd Principle of Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People".

"Arouse in the other person an eager want".

What's that? Stop thinking of your own selfish want and find out what the other person wants! You want your kid to go to school? Show them what they could learn that will benefit them or that they'll enjoy (Like a kid learns how to finger paint in school, not by staying at home!).

Remember that it's all about helping the other party; keep that in mind when trying to get your kid to eat vegetables or getting that promotion.

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Andy Goldsworthy: "Rivers and Tides" movie review

So I watched a documentary on Andy Goldsworthy titled "Rivers and Tides". I highly recommend it; this is a guy who can create splashes of color, waves of organic streams, and other objects from the material that nature is ripe with.

You just have to start looking.

Go forth and Google! Or Bing, or whatever...

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Man has dreamt of flight since antiquity, but levitation is just as good! 

The hardest part is drawing a shadow for the floating body; not as easy as it looks... These were taken on a tripod with a Canon Rebel; I doubt my phone camera would have been able to take better pictures, though the idea it is worth experimenting. 

Don't fall...!

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At long last, I'm a triplet...Thanks to Photoshop!

It looks hard at first, but once you understand the process, it's like breathing. 

Thanks to Professor Wascovich for teaching me how!

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Could've sworn I uploaded this a couple weeks back. If I did, then I'll probably delete this post later.

Behold the power of having a perfectly symmetrical face, all thanks to the powers of Lightroom and Photoshop. Thanks to Professor Wascovich for teaching me the process; make sure to check out his tumblr!