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Alexander Bowman

Reaching the Finish Line

“Reaching the Finish Line” by Alex Bowman is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Reaching the Finish Line is a story about a dedicated triathlete training for their first Ironman race. The story follows the highs and lows of their training journey, from early morning swims to grueling bike rides. It’s told from the athlete’s point of view, capturing their inner dialogue and the physical and emotional challenges they face along the way.

The voiceover was recorded by me, using Windows Voice Recorder. The majority of video clips were taken from Pexels.com, but some others were taken from Pixabay.com. The song that I chose to include, I found under the Motivational section of UpBeat.io’s website. I also chose to use an audio clip from Freesound.org of a crowd cheering at the start of the race. Similarly to my other assignments, I used DaVinci Resolve with YouTube export settings to edit the audio and video clips together into a cohesive story.

Video Credits:

“Shoes Laces Tying” by Evagd02 is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

“Man Walking Outdoors” by Kampus Production on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Swimming Pool, Swimmers, Swimming” by xat-ch is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

“Man Riding a Bicycle in a Road” by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Man Riding a Bicycle” by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels licensed under CC0

“A Sweating Man Resting on the Bench in the Locker Room” by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Close-Up View of Man’s Face With Sweat” by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Boy with Bruises on Hands and Face” by Cottonbro Studio on Pexels licensed under CC0

“A Person Massaging His Leg” by Kindel Media on Pexels licensed under CC0

“A Man Taking A Rest On The Gym Floor” by ShotPot on Pexels licensed under CC0

“A Man Running In The Beach Shoreline” by Pressmaster on Pexels licensed under CC0

“27.01 – Corrida de Reis 2024 @Bruno Leão D” by Banco de Imagens SEL-DF on Pexels licensed under CC0

“People Running In A Race” by Dale Phelps on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Marathon Runner in Tropical Setting” by Eduardo Holanda on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Close up of Checkered Flag” by Philip Wels on Pexels licensed under CC0

“A Man Running on the Sidewalk” by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels licensed under CC0

“A Man Checking His Pulse Rate After Exercising” by Kampus Production on Pexels licensed under CC0           

“A Man Walking Besides An Abandoned Railway” by Honye Sanges on Pexels licensed under CC0

“A Man Walking On The Lakeside Water” by Artem Podrez on Pexels licensed under CC0

Music Credits:

“Nature” by Hey Pluto! is Licensed under Uppbeat Content License

Sound Effects:

Crowd Cheering – Soft Cheering 2.wav by GregorQuendel was Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

April 8, 2025 by Student Posts 0

Otherworldly Journey

“Otherworldly Journey” by Alex Bowman is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

This video was created using DaVinci Resolve, with YouTube export settings.

Image Credits:

“Planet Asteroids Space” by Boris_JJ is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

“Rocket launch, Rocket, Take off ” by WikiImages is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

“Space shuttle, Rocket, Lift-off” by NASA-Imagery is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

“Rocket launch, Rocket, Take off” by WikiImages is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

“Universe Sky Stars” by Geralt is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

“Eclipse Sun Space” by AstroGraphix_Visuals is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

“Stars, Galaxy, Space” by WikiImages is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

Video Credits:

“A Woman in a Space Suit” by Video Kickstarter on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Immersive Sci-Fi Scene with Astronaut Animation” by Unending Visuals on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Rocket Flying” by Pixabay on Pexels licensed under CC0

“The Sun Illuminating Earth’s Surface” by Ingrid North on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Rocket Launch during Night Time” by Pixabay on Pexels licensed under CC0

“White Smoke of a Space Craft” by Pixabay on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Launching of White Space Shuttle” by Kindel Media on Pexels licensed under CC0

“Astronaut Looking at Galaxy” by Pixabay on Pexels licensed under CC0

Music Credits:

“Remain” by Random Rab licensed under is Licensed under Uppbeat Content License

March 3, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Money Matters

“Money Matters” by Alex Bowman, licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal

Description

The Money Matters podcast breaks down personal finance into simple, bite sized steps to help you take control of your Money – This episode will cover the power of compound interest, and why it’s often called the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ and how you can take advantage of it today.

“Money Matters Intro” by Alex Bowman, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

Image Credits:
“Money Matters” by Alex Bowman, licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal

Lined Doodle Banknotes by Mich Cervantes is Licensed under PixaBay Content License

Photo of Alex was taken by Tabitha Weinstein.

“Money Matters” was created using Canva

Audio Credits:

Money Matters Intro by Alex Bowman, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

Handling money (Bills) by contadordehistoriascast was Licensed under CC0 1.0

cha ching.wav by creek23 was Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

February 17, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Who am I?

“Zebra Butterfly” by Alex Bowman 2.3.2025 CC BY-NC 2.0

It’s amazing how much cropping an image can completely transform its meaning, altering the viewer’s perception and response.

Take for example my first image, a beautiful butterfly, enjoying a flower, on a sunny day. An image like this, may depict a serene moment, with an ever so delicate butterfly. Given this picture alone, the viewer would likely admire the butterfly and move on, not questioning what else is contained in the original photo.

“Curious Cat” by Alex Bowman 2.3.2025 CC BY-NC 2.0

Conversely, focusing solely on this kitty cat’s intense gaze, a completely different image is born. A sense of the animal’s predatory instincts engulf the photo leaving the viewer wondering what lies just outside of frame. Cropping like this, is a powerful tool in visual storytelling because it controls what the viewer sees and, just as importantly, what they don’t.

Finally, the complete image, containing the full context behind the shot. When shown in full, the image may depict a moment of curiosity, with the cat gently observing the delicate butterfly. The simple act of framing highlights how context shapes interpretation, proving that what is left out of an image can be just as powerful as what is included.

“Brown cat looking on black and white butterfly” by Cai Long Yu. 2.3.2025 CC BY-NC 2.0.

February 3, 2025 by Student Posts 3

A Castle in the Hills

Alcázar of Segovia
“Alcázar of Segovia” by Ángel Sanz de Andrés, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Sunrise (feat. zikweb)” by Ben Blohowiak, Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (4.0)

When I was looking through pictures for this assignment, I couldn’t help but think of a trip that I took last summer. During my vacation me and my Girlfriend had the privilege of visiting all over Spain. One of my favorite stops was at Alcázar of Segovia (pictured above), which is a medieval castle located in the city of Segovia, Spain. The castle itself is built upon a crag of rocks, intertwining the natural creations of Mother Nature, with bricks made by human hands. We spent a few hours at the castle and the surrounding area, however given the chance I would love to go back and explore the never ending hallways further.

I chose this audio because I felt that it perfectly encapsulated the feeling of seeing the Alcázar of Segovia for the first time. A sense of awe, and majesty, at the marvel of human ingenuity, constructed into the mountainside. I appreciated how this audio used a variety of different sounds to weave together a narrative. Hopefully, by listening to this track, and viewing this image, you can have an idea of how I felt when I first laid eyes upon the castle.

Terms of Use: “A Castle in the Hills” by Alexander Bowman is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)

January 19, 2025 by Student Posts 2

In a Galaxy, Far, Far Away

Who am I? My name is Alexander Bowman, I am a born and raised Tallahassee native (go Noles!). Currently, I am in my last semester, pursuing a Master’s in Information Technology (IT), here at FSU; before that I was completing my undergrad also in IT. I am currently working as an IT Technician at TMH, however I am hopeful to break into IT Auditing, after I graduate come May. This semester is going to be especially busy for me, as I attempt to finish my degree ahead of schedule and balance working full-time.

When I’m not at work or school, I’m often out for a run. I am training for the Tallahassee Half Marathon in February, which I will be running with my Father. This will be my first time participating in a race that is over 13 miles, so I am very excited to complete it. I also enjoy other outside activities like Tennis, and Pickleball. One of my favorite places to go here in town, is the ForestMeadows tennis complex off of Meridian road.

I am excited to learn more about Digital Media, both personal and professional throughout the course of this semester. I am especially excited to create these weekly posts, and to see what other’s will have to share. Here’s to an amazing Spring semester!

January 11, 2025 by Student Posts 3