Banner Analysis

We had a couple of great images to choose from for our blog header. We narrowed it down to one that Kelsey had taken this last fall at a University of Oregon football game. This picture, before we edited it down, had rows and rows of student fans cheering. Some spots however showed empty seats and seated alumni fans. After importing the photo into Photoshop, we were able to target a group of student fans who were cheering and making the “O” symbol. We also cropped out the empty seats and less actively participating alumni fans.

The final photo that we achieved is great because it displays the school spirit. Also students are wearing Oregon apparel, demonstrating what school they represent. The expression on all their faces tells a story of happiness. With all of them yelling or holding up the “O” symbol, it is a representation of people from different backgrounds coming together and supporting the University of Oregon. The colors of the banner, turned out excellent. Fans are all dressed in green, yellow and black, with the “O” on several hats.  The shape of the banner, using the 8 inch x 1.5 inches turned out well. We were able to get a close-up of facial expressions, while packing the rest of the frame with other fans in the background. Spacing for the header is good, it fits well in the page and it provides enough visual to keep you interested while not overwhelming the writing.  Overall it turned out to be an effective banner and represents the spirit of the University of Oregon.

Analyzing: Addicted to Quack

Addicted to Quack is a blog site formed from Sports Blog Nation that is used for the University of Oregon athletics. Sports Blog Nation was founded by Tyler Bleszinski, when he launched Sports Nation in late 2003. It is managed by a 2002 graduate from the University of Oregon, whose name was not mentioned. The layout of the site is fairly simple to navigate through; it has photos and videos which not only make it visually interesting, but also easy to use for people who aren’t computer savvy. With this blog site, you can link it with your Facebook page, to make it easier to check out current information that you want to follow.  Addicted to Quack will give you current information with what’s going on with sports at the University. Providing you with the scores, schedules, and blogs about what is in the news for various sports. Another thing to notice is that fans are able to write blogs, and post pictures. Making it a more interactive site, where fans feel like their voices can be heard and shared amongst other fans. It brings all sports fans who like the Oregon Ducks to a neutral place where they can stay current on information; in a way create an online community for alike fans.