Brooke and Addison
Author: brookeballenger19898ca866
One night at Red Rocks
The slideshow shows the experience of traveling to Red Rocks with friends for a night of house music featuring Cloonee. Rather than only focusing on the concert itself, the story follows the full progression of the night, including the drive up to Boulder beforehand, getting ready with friends, taking the party bus to the venue, and experiencing the atmosphere at Red Rocks. The photos and clips aim to show both the excitement of live music culture and the social experience that surrounds concerts for many college students.
I chose these photos and videos because they helped create a sense of movement throughout the story and reflected the atmosphere of the night. I organized the slideshow chronologically so viewers could experience the buildup naturally, starting with preparation and travel before reaching the concert itself. I used audio from an interview to make the slideshow feel more personal and immersive, while the music and text helped connect different parts of the story together. One thing I learned from the process was how important pacing is in a slideshow, especially when matching visuals with audio and music transitions. If I were to do another project like this, I would try to gather even more close-up and crowd shots to create additional variety in the final edit.
More Than a Game: How DU Celebrated a Championship Together
For my photo gallery I chose to do pictures from this past weekend when DU won the National Championship. Although I was neither at the game or a player on the ice, I had my own unique experience watching the game with my friends at a local college bar. I also was able to capture the celebration and the aftermath of the win as students flooded the streets, celebrating a moment that felt bigger than just a game. Through my photos, I want to capture not only the excitement and energy of that night, but also what it means to experience a major campus moment as part of a community. Even without being at the arena, the sense of school spirit, connection, and collective celebration was undeniable, and that shared experience is what I hope to communicate through this gallery.














