The feedback that I got on my proof of concept mainly surrounded adding audio and specifying visuals. For visuals, slowing down and letting viewers grasp the theories and ideas I am saying, and adding more b-roll to slow down the visuals and not overwhelm viewers. For sound design, I got feedback suggesting that I don’t …
Monthly Archives: November 2025
Filters to Normalization of Hyperreal Versions of Self
This article reviews research on how social media beauty filters affect adolescent girls’ body image and further their psychological well-being. Filters that specifically smooth skin, make eyes bigger, slim faces, and other attributes, combined with other filters that modify bodies to create a slim waist, are popular among girls who are concerned with their appearance. …
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Barbies to Stereotypes
This author talks about how certain toys and advertisements can communicate specific gendered messages to the children playing with them. Barbie dolls as an example, teach young girls what femininity is “supposed” to look like, and they are trained from a young age to appeal to those definitions. These toys don’t just reflect societal norms …