April 2010
1 post
Dillon Carter's Reflection on Transvespionage
The great thing about this blogging exercise was that it was something very unique and unexpected for a web design class. The creation of a exquisite corpse story for the web was definitely an enjoyable change of pace from learning about the early history of the internet. I was lucky enough to be one of the first directors with Sagan and establish the groundwork for the story, which I must say...
March 2010
13 posts
Jim's Thoughts about Transvespionage
Overall, I think that this project was a very interesting and creative opportunity, but ultimately suffered from lack of organization. I think had we written each script the day before, then allowed the directors and photographers to work from that script the next class period it would have made not only the photos, but the storyline flow a little bit nicer.
I do think that this was an...
Creation of Transvespionage
The process of creating the exquisite corpse was interesting and a lot of fun. There were many times where the creation of the blog became a little confusing, but this very fact made the blog more interesting to review and read. I enjoyed acting out scenes that were written by my peers. That was a way for us all to bond and interact with one another in a way that I don’t believe we would...
Kate's Reflection on Blogging
I found the blogging experience with Transvespionage to be pretty chaotic. It was a fun way to spend a class period, but it wasn’t very beneficial in this case. The changing of roles every time created a lack of order in the story and left the directors and writers somewhat confused most of the time.
The specific story we created as a class wasn’t great — it was sort of a...
Carolyn Maynard's Transvespionage Response
Overall, this was an interesting experience. I think with better organization the final product would have had a stronger impact.
The process we used to make “Transvespionage” worked in the beginning, but as the story progressed alot of us became disconnected to the story and no longer knew what was going on. We may have been able to avoid this confusion if we all read it as a class...
Jon Becker's thoughts on Transvespionage
Well, things got pretty crazy pretty quick.
I started off somewhat in the drivers seat as a writer on the first day, and thought that we had some pretty ridiculous things going on. We took the director’s input, and created an extra cheesy plot-line, with extra cheesy dialogue, and unbelievable characters. From there, things got even crazier, and at the end the story line was a million miles...
JJ Caro del Castillo thoughts on Transvespionage
Working on transvespionage blog was a lot of fun because every time we had different directors and actors, which in my opinion gave it a twist to the story. Working in this blog like this gave it an unpredictable factor to the story and I think that was the fun factor in this experience. I think that our work was very creative, you can tell that there is a big blend of ideas put together along the...
Sagan Newham's Opinion on Transvespionage...The...
The entire process of making Transvesionage was nothing short of delightful.
At first I felt very skeptical about how the finished product would transpire. Especially being the one of the first directors, I felt sentimental towards the beginning idea. Pickle and I developed the idea and had our own ending to the story. As we would find out, other participants had completely different ideas,...
Blog Reflection (Karl Strasen)
I think this blogging exercise was tough because everybody was required to do every position. Being the photographer wasn’t too bad. But then when it came to writing, I was totally stumped and it wasn’t my strong suite. I completely dreaded having to direct at first, but once I eased into it I started to feel more comfortable. So this exercise demanded an ability to adapt and be...
Michaelene's Comments
This blog was a lot of fun and something different for the class to participate in. The best part would be how we all switched roles - each of us getting a chance to write our own part of the story one day then taking photos or directing the next. I did feel, however, that the storyline had become rather random by the end. It was funny to read through but it’s fairly easy to get lost in...
Class blogging experience
The experience was definitely a positive one, it just needed far more collaborative direction as the blog continued. Instead of the directors and writers being expected to figure everything out and tell everyone, maybe it would have helped if we all sat together before everyone went off and did their separate jobs to discuss possible plot, rely on the director to settle on the final duties for...
Charli's Thoughts on Blogging
Overall, I felt the class blog was a good experience. Being new to blogging, it was good to learn what the capabilities of a blog are. Since we used a rotating director, writer, photographer the possibility of creating a quality blog was pretty unlikely. As we were constantly changing parts, it was hard to stay caught up with the story. In the beginning it was a lot easier to follow, but as the...
Annie Fenimore's Thoughts on the Blogging...
Although I did find the experience to be fun in terms of creativity with a very “exquisite corpse” sort of approach, I do not think I would partake in the experience twice.
The main problems that I feel made the project very difficult was the lack of structure regarding plots that would help future directors continue the story and the general lack of due dates/direction. The...
Jeff Greco's Thoughts on the Blogging Experience
Working on “Transvespionage” was a whole lot of fun, despite the fact that there were numerous discrepancies in the writing, directing, and photography. The reason for the discrepancies is simply that there were different directors, writers, and photographers for each blog post, which means that there were new creative minds working on the development of the story each week. Even with...
February 2010
8 posts
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As the blood began to form a stale stink of hate in the lives of Nineteen and Hoover, a relief gave way. Nineteen-“Babe, you know, they’re dead….they’re all dead. Our secret is still safe, love.” Hoover-“Yes, Sugar Tits…you’re right. You’re always right….And damn, that’s why I love you.” The moment is broken by a passionate kiss between Nineteen and Hoover. As Nineteen wipes the sweet scent of...
Numba 6
Shanna, feeling guilty about betraying her comrades, Lynn and Dara decides to return to the safe house and apologize to them.
She walks up to the front door and knocks on the door.
No one answers….
She turns the knob….
It’s locked.
She looks around and sees a loose brick and without thinking she throws it into the window closest to the front door.
Shanna attempts to climb through the window...
Blog Post 5
BEGIN SCENE
Hoover: Damn it 19! You let them get away! Now everyone is going to know about our secret Transvestite Love affair!
19: Calm down, bubbles. I’ve already got a plan to fix this.
Hoover: What are you going to do?
19: Do you remember what happened to the Olsen twins?
Hoover: Yeah…
19: Let’s just say the Olsen twins will seem normal after I’m through with...
Day 3
Shanna makes it to the safe house and sits at the table, grinning. Agent #19 and Hoover had planned their plot to perfection! Her phone vibrates in her pocket. Another text.
Shanna: (Reading aloud) Gab transformed. Transvestite in possession. Call contact.
She starts to dance – getting “Low” with Flo Rida. Getting herself under control, she grabs her phone and dials a number. Lyn answers...
January 2010
5 posts
Day 2
Dara: You should be close now. If my blueprints are correct, the closet should be down the hallway you’re in and to the left. No don’t screw this up. I’ve put too much time into this not to care if we fail, so keep a low profile.
Shanna: (Keeping a low profile) Sounds good. We’re right next to Hoover’s beloved drinking fountain.
Guard: (Thinking to self) La Di Da Di Da! What a wonderful...
Scene 1, Draft 1
Transvespionage
1. J. Edgar Hoover
2. Charli Hoffman - Disgruntled former agent - Dara Bethers
3. Annie Fenimore - German Spy - Lyn Zulauf
4. ??? - Hoover’s advisor/friend/gay lover? - Rod DeBarr
5. Kate Dekker - Gabriela Carrell
6. Jay Hollyfield - Shanna Tutino
(Phone conversation)
LZ: Hello
DB: Who is this?
LZ: Think back to 1937. Prague? Ring any bells?
DB: Why you dirty...