I chose this image because it represents a project I personally created and edited, which makes it an example of original digital media.
Source: Original work by me
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)
GIFs are considered animations because they use multiple frames played in sequence to create movement. I chose this GIF because I thought it was a funny representation of realizing how much work needs to be done in a short span of time.
Source: Giphy — https://giphy.com/gifs/moodman-animals-dogs-doggo-FY8c5SKwiNf1EtZKGs
License: Giphy License (used according to Giphy’s Terms of Service)
I chose this sound because it’s simple, natural, and clearly demonstrates how audio can be shared and reused legally through Creative Commons licensing. I used the URL from the Freesound website to embed this audio because Google Sites would not allow me to upload the audio file directly. Embedding the link allowed me to include an audio example.
Source:
Source: Bansemer, Freesound
https://freesound.org/people/Bansemer/sounds/118464/
License:
License: Creative Commons 0 (CC0 – Public Domain)
(2303) Social media’s impact on your mental health - YouTube
This video is an example of digital video media that combines visuals, audio, and narration to explain a topic. I chose it because it breaks down how social media works in a way that’s easy to understand and relatable. I chose this video because it explains how digital media and social platforms work in a way that actually makes sense. A lot of the things mentioned are stuff I see online all the time but never really think about. It helped connect what we’re learning in this unit to real life and how I interact with media every day.
License: Standard YouTube License