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Heather Kwak

Looksmaxxing

Looksmaxxing. The male beauty standard.

I filmed all the videos myself on my iPhone 13. I used OpenShot as my video editor, Audacity as my audio editor, Canva for my credits and creating the social media app called “Looksmaxxing.” My audio was sourced from ccMixter and my images are from Pexels.

Audio Credits:

“Tradebare” by jaspertine (CC BY 4.0 on ccMixter)

“cdk – Finish Line (Stems)” by cdk (CC BY-NC 4.0 on ccMixter)

“Brace, Brace” by Robbero (CC BY-NC 3.0 on ccMixter)

Image Credits:

“Tattooed Muscular Man Posing in the Gym” by Marcus Chan on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“A Man Exercising at a Gym” by Franco Monsalvo on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Topless Man at Gym” by Marcus Chan on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Bodybuilder at Gym in Black and White” by Marcus Chan on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Shirtless Man Exercising at Gym” by Marcus Chan on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“A Muscular Man Exercising at the Gym” by Marcus Chan on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Man In Black Tank Top Lifting Barbell At The Gym” by Gleb Krasnoborov on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Dumbbells and a Jumping Rope on a Yoga Mat” by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Grayscale Photo of Black Adjustable Dumbbell” by Victor Freitas on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Muscular Man Lifting Weights at Gym” by Marcus Chan on Pexels, licensed under CC0

April 7, 2025 by Student Posts 0

work hard, play hard

“work hard, play hard” by Heather Kwak, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

I used OpenShot Video Editor and Canva to edit the videos, photos, and credit page for this project. I exported the project as a mp4 with the Video Profile set to HD 720p 59.94 fps (1280×720) and Quality set to High.

Audio Credits:

“B O S S P I D G E” by SO SHA (CC BY-NC 4.0 on ccMixter)

Photo/Video Credits:

“A Woman Eating Noodles while Looking at the Screen of a Laptop” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“People having Meeting in Office” by RDNE Stock project on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Close-Up Shot of Three Girls Lying on Picnic Blanket” by Polina Tankilevitch on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Women Lying Down over Picnic Blankets” by KoolShooters on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Tea Party” by Heather Kwak, CC BY-NC 4.0

“Women Drinking And Having Fun In A Party” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Fireworks At Night” by Pixabay on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Woman Sitting In Front of Computers” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Crumpled Papers and Sticky Notes” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Macbook Pro on White Table” by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“A Woman Alone In A Bar Looking At Her Cellphone” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“People In A Party Raising Their Glasses For A Toss While Confetti Are Falling” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Girls Gossiping in the School” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Woman Driving a Car” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“A Woman Reading A magazine While Having Coffee In Bed” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Man and Woman are Shaking their Hands” by Artem Podrez on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“A Woman Walking Outside Holding A Laptop And Coffee” by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels, licensed under CC0

“Two Women Dancing Playfully” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

February 26, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Health & Aesthetics Podcast

“Aesthetics Optimized, Life Enhanced” by Heather Kwak, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. Derivative of “White Flowers in Brown Glass Bottle” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0.
“Health & Aesthetics Podcast” by Heather Kwak, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Includes derivatives of “H O L D M E B A C K” by SO SHA (CC BY-NC 4.0 on ccMixter), “The face you are looking for no longer exists.” by dialtonee (CC0 on freesound), and “Answering Machine BEEP 1” by Beetlemuse (CC0 on freesound).

Description

This isn’t your standard beauty podcast. This is about pushing past the norm and achieving optimal facial aesthetics and overall well-being through strategic self-improvement. As your host, Heather, I will provide the legendary strats to enhance your appearance and boost your confidence through a combination of discipline, reputable skincare, and comprehensive health optimization. Learn how to enhance yourself, understand the science behind effective treatments, and embrace the power of self-improvement. If you’re ready to leave mediocrity behind and unlock your full potential, this is the podcast for you.

Sound Elements

For this podcast’s intro: I lowered the pitch of my voice recording. The background music is the electronic hardstyle track “H O L D M E B A C K” by SO SHA. I also used the voice clip “The face you are looking for no longer exists” and the sound effect “Answering Machine BEEP 1,” both sourced from Freesound. The purpose of incorporating these sounds was to create an exciting and motivational podcast designed to improve the quality of life for listeners.

Image Credits

Audio Credits

February 13, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Dog in the sun

Dog outside by Heather Kwak, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED
Melodramatic Dog by Heather Kwak, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED

My dog isn’t a fan of the cold, so putting a sweater on him is a must! I snapped a photo of him outside in the grass, and although it was a great photo of him, he could really capture the spotlight more with some editing!

The original image was a bit messy, with distractions like his shadow and uneven lighting. I adjusted the temperature to cooler colors and decided to use less contrast. I also made sure to crop the photo make him the focal point. I cropped the image using the “rule of thirds.” Instead of keeping him in the center, I positioned him at the top right intersection of the imaginary grid. This made him instantly more dynamic. Cropping also allowed me to remove his shadow and some of the distracting background.

The edited image is much better! He is definitely the main character now.

When looking for an image, I chose to look through pictures through my photo gallery. It was very easy to choose my pets as inspiration. This image looks even deeper now that it looks like he is looking out into the far distance.

January 29, 2025 by Student Posts 3

sleepless nights wandering

“Photo of Empty Underground Parking Lot” by Carl Newton is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Dodger” by Apoxode is licensed under CC by 3.0

This sound and image resonated with me because I wanted to capture the feeling of kenopsia, which is strongly linked to the atmosphere of liminal spaces. Liminal spaces, which are transitional places, often create a feeling of uncertainty and being disconnected. I was trying to recreate that sensation you get when you’re wandering alone, and everything feels a little off, or even nostalgic. It’s a hard feeling to describe, but it’s the one I get when I’m staring out the car window on a cool fall night, lost in thought, or when I’m walking around an empty campus at night with my music on.

This meaning is enhanced when you put the image and audio together as the audio brings the eerie vibe to complement the dark and spacious parking garage. When you put these together it can possibly recreate the feelings that I once felt before. There is a bit of an anxious feeling when looking at the picture and listening to parts of the audio. Especially because I hear a sort of footsteps and some kind of echo. The music isn’t too dark either because this feeling isn’t supposed to be scary. Its supposed to be comforting and reminiscent of those sleepless nights.

January 15, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Hello World

Hey y’all, my name is Heather Kwak. I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. I lived in Tallahassee when I was pursuing my bachelor’s degree in IT, but I moved back home after I graduated. I work at a local high school as an IT Coordinator. I am responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting for high school students and faculty, with a specific focus on iPads used by students

I have always been into some form of arts and crafts. I love painting with acrylic, drawing with charcoal, making Kandi cuffs, and using the sewing machine. I am excited to create videos in this class since I used to create animated videos using game characters from Maple Story as a child and have used programs like Windows Movie Maker and Sony Vegas.

I have two dogs at home named Junpyo and Khalifa. The photo on the right is a photo of Khalifa when she was a puppy. I also used to have a cat named Pumpkin and she is missed very much.

I am looking forward to learning about copyright because it has always been hard for me to wrap my head around it on my own when I was creating videos as a 12 years old.

January 9, 2025 by Student Posts 3