Author: Sophia Garsik
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Creative Graphic Posters for Congress, The Band
Recently, I’ve been working with Congress, The Band to create a series of graphic posters designed for their social media feed and stories. Each design focuses on showcasing key event details while capturing the band’s unique energy and visual identity. Using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Canva, I transform photographs provided by the band’s photographers into…
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Promotional work for LJPK business center
During my time at TV Stars Media, I had the oppurtunity to help promote the opening of the LJPK Business Center, as a creative hub for content production. Our goal was to promote the center’s opening and showcase it as a workspace available for other entrepreneurs to rent. This project…
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Behind the scenes at TV Stars Media: Promoting a local attorney
Website Development I contributed to crafting a professional website designed to reflect the attorney’s expertise and credibility. Using WIX, we were able to display Mr. McClean’s career and get him the recognition he deserves! This involved working closely with Tyrone to ensure the site was user-friendly, visually appealing, and organized…
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Creating Captivating Promotional Videos for Restaurants
I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Marabella’s on a promotional video campaign tailored for their social media platforms. The goal was clear: create a vibrant, polished, and fast-paced video that highlights their signature dishes and captures the energy of their dining experience. To bring this vision to life,…
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Designing a DJ Logo: Tips and Techniques
I was recently approached by a friend launching a DJ business to create both a logo and a motion graphic to display during live performances. Utilizing Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Artlist.io, and DaFont, I delivered two unique animated concepts: Modern, High-Impact VisualThe second version leans into a refined, bold style. I used vibrant…
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Creating Engaging Commercials for Social Media
I recently created a mini commercial for Nino’s, crafted specifically for their TikTok and Instagram. The idea behind the video was to highlight the restaurant’s lively vibe and mouth-watering dishes, while still capturing the elegance that sets Nino’s apart. When creating a client profile, I typically start with setting a…
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Enhancing Classroom Accessibility: ECU’s Approach
Last semester, we filmed a video about the importance of accessibility in the classroom. We interviewed for students on their favorite accessibility features and how ECU accommodates them. Watch here as we highlight the ways East Carolina University prioritizes their students needs. All interviews shots were filmed in our campus…
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Faculty Spotlight- Dr. Marylaura Papalas
As part of the production team on one of my first studio shoots, I gained valuable insight into the workflow and technical setup required for professional video production. Under the mentorship of my manager, I was trained in: This experience gave me a foundational understanding of video production and deepened…
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Effects of Social Media: Conference Paper
Course: Writing About MultidisciplinesSemester: Fall 2024Focus Area: Media Studies & Mental Health In Fall 2024, I completed a course titled Writing About Multidisciplines, which emphasized cross-disciplinary research and academic writing. As part of the course requirements, I was tasked with selecting a topic related to my major and producing a mock conference paper presenting…
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Alone in Iceland
This project was a deeply personal endeavor, filmed and edited entirely on my own during a solo trip to Iceland in October 2024. While traveling, I had the opportunity to capture a variety of striking visuals that reflected both the landscape and the experience of independent exploration. Through this process,…
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