Manifesto 2.0

After having read my original manifesto for this class, I found many aspects of it that I would change. Though the language was actually quite beautiful and poetic in my opinion (just kidding, I’m full of myself), the substance of what I originally stated as opposed to what I have actually done is entirely different. I stated in my original manifesto that I would make poetry, new Japanese animation, and create mystery and science fiction works. Well, up to this point, I have failed to do any of that. After learning, studying, reading, and being indulged in the beauty of this course, I came to the realization that those were not my areas of expertise. Rather, I found that the increased video technology through Windows Movie Maker and other various tool as Photoshop, etc, were the tools of my designs. These designs have been videos primarily. I have also focused more on web design and informational approaches (such as the copyright site). My original suspicions of this course mainly revolved around the idea that I thought I would have to submit various "textual" works (as in other creative writing courses), but just on a computer. I was oh so wrong. Digital writing is a completely different, and more entertaining, field of creative writing. The options are unlimited, and you have so much more room to decide what you want to do, and how you want to do it. I would say that my original manifesto, as stated articulate and poetic, was fun to read, but lacked substance. I now say that I cannot give a specific example of what my works will be (especially the final project), because the options are unlimited. Having never been in a class such as this, I did not realize the vastness of options within digital writing. From here on out I will use all the tools and techniques I have learned throughout this class and relate them to my final project. The final project is the bulk of this class, and I plan on giving it my all. Effort, time, thought, prayer, workshops, etc, will all be used to help complete my final project. I’m thinking of doing a “choose-your-own-destiny” type story, somewhat like George Shry did in his group project. But I would like to add some animation, as well. I’m not saying this will be my final project, but it is a small possibility. Ultimately, I feel that my ideas for produced works have changed completely, and have taken a 180 degree turn in regards to substance. I did not produce any of what I originally set out to do, but I feel the work I have produced has actually been more suitable to my style of creative “writing.” Thus, I failed to accomplish what my manifesto stated I would do. I apologize.