The video opens with close-up shots of a pair of heels and a wooden cross on the wall to set the scene and imply the main character is a Christian woman. Shots of the singer appear out of focus at first, representing the haziness of her thoughts. She is seen holding a bible with a 1940s picture of a soldier, indicating the time period. A low angle shot shows her looking worried outside a doorway, creating mystery. Flashbacks show her happily with a partner on a bike, contrasting with her current state. A close-up of her bare back in her bedroom feels intimate. Finally, she is seen heavily made up looking out a window, suggesting she is getting ready to go somewhere formal.
The video opens with close-up shots of a pair of heels and a wooden cross on the wall to set the scene and imply the main character is a Christian woman. Shots of the singer appear out of focus at first, representing the haziness of her thoughts. She is seen holding a bible with a 1940s picture of a soldier, indicating when the story takes place. A low angle shot shows her looking worried outside a doorway, creating mystery. Flashbacks show her happily with a partner on a bike, contrasting with her current state. A close-up of her bare back in her bedroom feels intimate. Finally, her makeup in a window shot suggests she is getting ready for something formal.
The document discusses how a music video production followed conventions from Taylor Swift's music videos in its lighting, props, costumes, locations, actors, editing, and makeup. Specific shots and elements were modeled after videos for Taylor Swift songs like "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "22" to match the conventions of a real country pop music genre product. The lighting was soft like Taylor's to show emotion, props matched genre expectations, costumes and bedrooms were similar to Taylor's videos, and makeup emphasized lips to suggest innocence.
This document analyzes and compares the album covers of Taylor Swift from her debut album to her most recent release. It discusses how her style has matured over time while still maintaining some consistent elements. For example, her shoulders are often bare, she doesn't make direct eye contact with the camera, and she uses the same font for her name. The document examines themes, costumes, backgrounds, and other design elements to understand how Taylor's image and branding have evolved as her target audience has grown older.
We took pictures at our first location shoot, a classroom, which was chosen because it required certain actors and props. Extras were used in the music video for "You Belong With Me" to clearly show the artist and setting in an American sports game through costumes and body language. To appeal to a young, urban audience, the artist was dressed casually in white jeans to portray innocence but in a modern style.
This magazine advertisement is for Taylor Swift's album "Red". The largest text is the album title "RED" with Taylor's head above it, relying on her image to identify her existing fans before reading the text. It's not until the bottom that it reveals "Red" is the title of Taylor's new album, showing she is an established artist. Taylor's serious facial expression and body language where she is not addressing the camera gives the impression of voyeurism and a private moment. The natural lighting implies Taylor is being herself and honest with fans. Some argue her shorts and posture showing curves appeals to an older audience or male fans through feminine sex appeal or the male gaze.
This document compares magazine advertisements for Taylor Swift's album "Red" and a new artist's debut album "Red". It analyzes design choices for both, such as photo effects, positioning of text and images, and use of color. Key differences noted are that the new artist's ad features "child-like and playful" photo filters to portray a cartoon-like style, their name is placed with the album title to immediately connect the two, and they use direct eye contact and a playful expression to pull in the audience rather than Taylor Swift's more serious expression. Both ads feature the artist in feminine poses and incorporate sale information in a red strap line at the bottom.
Leadership & the Art of Mindful ListeningDaron Larson
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The document discusses mindful listening and attentional fitness training. It notes that only 31.5% of employees in 2014 reported being engaged at work, with 51% not engaged and 17.6% actively disengaged. Mindful listening practices like hearing, seeing, and feeling exercises can help improve self-awareness, self-regulation, and attention. Tips are provided for low-stakes listening practice, focusing on facial expressions and gestures, noticing emotional reactions, and verifying ordinary sensory perceptions.
The r2mr mental health safety training program, designed for tri-service agencies, aims to foster a supportive work environment, enhance organizational culture, and promote mental wellness among employees. It addresses various mental health conditions and teaches coping mechanisms to manage distress associated with work-related stressors. The program is essential in combating stigma and improving overall mental health awareness and support structures within the workplace.
The document provides information about a Mindful Leadership Programme taking place in London from September 5-7, 2016. It lists the trainers Louise Chester, Jenni-elise Toulson, and Daniel Stane. The programme enables leaders to enhance performance and well-being through mindfulness techniques. It includes mindfulness training, leadership strategies, mental strategies, and energy strategies over the three days. The programme aims to help leaders develop focus, self-awareness, and people awareness to better lead themselves and others.
The Mindful Mediator: How to Stay Neutral in Conflict ResolutionDyan Williams
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This document discusses the importance of neutrality for mediators in conflict resolution. It defines neutrality, impartiality, and objectivity for mediators. Neutrality means having no bias toward either side or preference in the outcome. It is difficult for mediators to remain neutral because everyone has inherent biases. However, cultivating mindfulness through meditation can help mediators stay neutral and create the conditions for productive mediation. The document advocates that a mindful, neutral mediator approaches each situation with care, curiosity, appreciation and respect rather than fear, enmity, arrogance or rejection.
George Mason University - Mindful leadership Summit 11 21-14MindfulLeader
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This document outlines George Mason University's plans to become a model well-being university. It discusses defining well-being as vitality, purpose and resilience. Initiatives include well-being learning communities, a partnership with Gallup to measure well-being and provide strengths assessments, and developing curricula and programs to build resilience for students, faculty and staff. The goal is to positively impact retention, engagement, graduation rates and quality of life through cultivating knowledge and skills for thriving.
Taylor Swift's album covers show her progression as an artist over time:
1) Her first album portrayed her innocence with a natural look to attract young fans.
2) Her second album showed more confidence with wind in her hair but she remained somewhat mysterious.
3) By her third album, she wore a purple ballgown dress and more makeup to seem grown up but still appeal to fans.
4) Her fourth album featured a dramatic change with dark eye makeup, different hair, and a bold font to signal a new direction.
Leadership & the Art of Mindful ListeningDaron Larson
油
The document discusses mindful listening and attentional fitness training. It notes that only 31.5% of employees in 2014 reported being engaged at work, with 51% not engaged and 17.6% actively disengaged. Mindful listening practices like hearing, seeing, and feeling exercises can help improve self-awareness, self-regulation, and attention. Tips are provided for low-stakes listening practice, focusing on facial expressions and gestures, noticing emotional reactions, and verifying ordinary sensory perceptions.
The r2mr mental health safety training program, designed for tri-service agencies, aims to foster a supportive work environment, enhance organizational culture, and promote mental wellness among employees. It addresses various mental health conditions and teaches coping mechanisms to manage distress associated with work-related stressors. The program is essential in combating stigma and improving overall mental health awareness and support structures within the workplace.
The document provides information about a Mindful Leadership Programme taking place in London from September 5-7, 2016. It lists the trainers Louise Chester, Jenni-elise Toulson, and Daniel Stane. The programme enables leaders to enhance performance and well-being through mindfulness techniques. It includes mindfulness training, leadership strategies, mental strategies, and energy strategies over the three days. The programme aims to help leaders develop focus, self-awareness, and people awareness to better lead themselves and others.
The Mindful Mediator: How to Stay Neutral in Conflict ResolutionDyan Williams
油
This document discusses the importance of neutrality for mediators in conflict resolution. It defines neutrality, impartiality, and objectivity for mediators. Neutrality means having no bias toward either side or preference in the outcome. It is difficult for mediators to remain neutral because everyone has inherent biases. However, cultivating mindfulness through meditation can help mediators stay neutral and create the conditions for productive mediation. The document advocates that a mindful, neutral mediator approaches each situation with care, curiosity, appreciation and respect rather than fear, enmity, arrogance or rejection.
George Mason University - Mindful leadership Summit 11 21-14MindfulLeader
油
This document outlines George Mason University's plans to become a model well-being university. It discusses defining well-being as vitality, purpose and resilience. Initiatives include well-being learning communities, a partnership with Gallup to measure well-being and provide strengths assessments, and developing curricula and programs to build resilience for students, faculty and staff. The goal is to positively impact retention, engagement, graduation rates and quality of life through cultivating knowledge and skills for thriving.
Taylor Swift's album covers show her progression as an artist over time:
1) Her first album portrayed her innocence with a natural look to attract young fans.
2) Her second album showed more confidence with wind in her hair but she remained somewhat mysterious.
3) By her third album, she wore a purple ballgown dress and more makeup to seem grown up but still appeal to fans.
4) Her fourth album featured a dramatic change with dark eye makeup, different hair, and a bold font to signal a new direction.