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WELCOME TOTHE MEDIA MAKER SPACE
I AM DARIAN O’DONNELLI’m here to introduce you to The Media Maker Space: A space in the Westborough Public Library designed to foster creativity!
Who are you?Let me first offer a brief introduction about myself
ABOUT ME
◇ Basic Information○ Assabet Valley Graduate (Class of 2013) and
currently A Framingham State Undergraduate (Class of 2017).
◇ Currently work as: ○ Senior Video Editor for Westborough TV &
Staff Designer○ Freelance Photographer and Photo Editor○ Staff Photographer, Photo Editor, and
Designer, for Framingham State’s student run newspaper
MY AREA OF EXPERTISE
◇ I am a certified Adobe Associate in Adobe Photoshop CS6○ Focus on print materials
◇ Three year employee of WTV○ Focus on Video Editing, Video and Photo
Camera Work & Digital and Print Design
◇ Freelance Photographer for two years○ Focus on Portraiture & Photo Retouching
What is aMedia Maker SpaceLet me offer you a general overview.
General Information
◇ The Media Maker Space is located on the third floor of the Westborough Public Library
◇ �The purpose of the Media Maker Space○ is to offer anyone from Westborough or the
surrounding area a place to learn how to and to fully create their own media based projects!
What does it offer?
◇ �Backpack Journalist Kits○ �Consisting of a full HD camera, Microphone,
Lighting, etc..◇ �Photography Cameras
○ �Point and Shoot cannon models◇ �The Entire Adobe Creative Suite
○ �InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.◇ �The Entire Microsoft Office Suite
○ Powerpoint, Word, Excel
What if I don’t know how to use those programs or types of equipment?
◇ That is why we’re here!○ �Currently the space also offers training, either by
tutorial software, print materials, or one on one coaching, to offer patrons a comprehensive view of each program and/or equipment piece that we offer within the space.■ Information on outside software programs may
be available upon request!
How will this help my company?Allow me to tell you what the Media Maker Space can do for you!
How can this help me?
◇ When marketing a company there is nothing more important than a focus on personal branding.○ This allows you not only to make yourself
quickly recognizable but also assist in furthering your total outreach.
How do I create a brand?
◇ �The first step in creating your personal brand is to locate or create these assets○ Logos○ �Personal Color Schemes○ �Specific Fonts○ And Specific Images
○ �All of these assest should be applicable only to your brand, either individually or through combination
After establishing my brand
◇ There should be a general focus on promotional materials○ For example:
■ �Business Cards■ �Stationary (Envelopes/Letterhead)■ �Website Design■ �Flyers, Posters, Brochures■ �Portfolio Design
● �Print & Electronic�
■ �As well as any others you can think of!
How can I create these materials?The Media Maker Space offers an array of software for this very purpose!
What software should I use?
◇ For brand creation I am going to introduce you to
■ �Adobe InDesign
■ �Adobe Illustrator
■ �Adobe Photoshop
■ �Adobe Dreamweaver
◇ However, Please keep in mind these are not the only programs we offer. This is simply to provide you with a place to start!
Illustrator By Adobe
◇ Overview○ �Adobe Illustrator CC is the industry-standard vector graphics
software used worldwide by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography for all kinds of media: print, web, interactive, video, and mobile (Adobe.com).
◇ Possible Brand Uses�For the Creation of�Brand Logo
Various Materials that need to be repeatedly scaled in size
Photoshop By Adobe
◇ Overview○ �Adobe Photoshop CC is the world’s most advanced digital imaging
software, used by photographers, designers, web professionals, and video professionals. The app gives you the utmost power and creative control for 2D and 3D image manipulation and compositing, video editing, and image analysis.
◇ Possible Brand Uses�For the Creation of�Altered Photos for brochures, flyers, logo design, resume building. Advanced Typography General Graphic creation.
Indesign By Adobe
◇ Overview○ �A professional page layout application for print and digital
publishing, Adobe InDesign CC lets you design, preflight, and publish a broad range of content for print, web, and tablet apps. It offers precise control over typography, built-in creative tools, an intuitive design environment, and tight integration with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Flash Professional (Adobe.com).
◇ Possible Brand Uses�For the Creation ofBusiness Cards, Resumes, Flyers, Brochures, Anything and everything that is intended for print or electronic distribution.
Dreamweaver By Adobe
◇ Overview○ �Adobe Dreamweaver CC is the all-in-one visual development tool
for creating, publishing, and managing websites and mobile content. It’s ideal for web designers and web producers who want to easily create, publish, and manage websites and mobile content.
◇ Possible Brand Uses�For the Creation of�Digital Portfolio
Personal Website
I want to learn more!Let’s go over how to use the space!
I want to learn even more!
◇ Ready to experience the space for yourself?
○ Time in the Media Maker Space is always given to those that request appointments first!■ To schedule an appointment just use our online forum located
under the Media Maker Space tab at westboroughlib.org!
○ Rather not make an appointment?■ No problem! Space is also available on a walk-in basis! However,
walk-in slots are not always available
When to visit
◇ Currently the Media Maker Space is open○ �Monday, Tuesday & Thursday – 4:00pm– 9:00pm (Last walk-
in at 8:00pm)○ �Friday – 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Last walk-in at 5:00pm)
◇ Keep in mind○ Anytime the space is open to the public a
staff member will be present to assist you with anything that you may need!
ANY QUESTIONS?
MEDIA MAKER SPACE INFORMATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Phone: �(508) 871-5292Email: [email protected] Website: westboroughlib.org
Phone: �(508) 309-2269Email: [email protected]
CREDITS
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