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Sinbad Adjuik

Warrior Beyond the Veil

Warrior Beyond the Veil by Sinbad Adjuik is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Synopsis:

In first-person narration, I am a battle-hardened warrior abruptly pulled from a war-torn battlefield into an enchanted realm brimming with ancient magic, beasts, and forgotten power. My only goal is to return home—until the path forward forces me into far more. As I wander through mystical ruins, battle otherworldly foes, and confront memories of my former life, visions of my wife stir a longing deeper than survival.

In my darkest moment, a divine presence grants me clarity and strength. With a renewed purpose, I rise—not just to fight, but to protect this realm from an ancient evil. A final clash awaits against a towering dragon. My journey began with chaos, but ends with transformation: I am no longer just a warrior, but a guardian reborn.

Tools & Software Used

  • Premiere Pro – video editing and animation
  • Audacity and ElevenLabs – narration recording and audio balancing
  • Photoshop & Autodesk Sketchbook – original digital art
  • DALE E Image Creator – AI-generated fantasy imagery
  • Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash – public domain and Creative Commons images
  • YouTube Audio Library & Freesound.org – music and sound effects

I claim fair use for the use of one music track in this project (Midnight Trace by Jimena Contreras from the YouTube Audio Library).
This use qualifies under Category 1: “Commentary or Criticism” of the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video. The music was used in a transformative, non-commercial, educational context, layered with original narration and visuals to support storytelling tone and pacing. It does not compete with the original market value of the track.

Credits

Image credits:

man-singing-on-the-stage by Gioele Fazzeri on Unsplash licensed under Unsplash License

low-angle-view-on-person-wearing-costume-of-ancient-god by Amar Preciado on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Man in a Costume Made of Earth and Moss by Julio Menéndez on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Man in a Costume Made of Earth and Moss by Julio Menéndez on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Warrior Standing by Waterfall Edge by Erik Chistov on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Warrior Standing by Waterfall Edge by Erik Chistov on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence

Abstract Mobile Wallpaper by iamwymin on pexels licensed under Pixels Licence


forest-woods-nature-trees by Joe from Pixabay is licensed under the Pixabay License

forest-trees-woods-nature-outdoors by Reto Gerber from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

ruin-castle-middle-ages-dramatic by Dorothe from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

background-woods-ruins-night by Jim Cooper from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

warrior-viking-woman-medieval by HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

odin-viking-norse-god-valhalla by MythologyArt from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

viking-warrior-norse-nordic by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

barbarian-warrior-medieval by HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

dragon-warrior-battle-fight by MythologyArt from Pixabay is under the Pixabay License

AI-Generated Assets:

Warrior portrait, swirling portal, enchanted ruins: created using DALE E Image Creator And VideoMaker.

Prompts and edits by Sinbad Adjuik. All images are original AI-generated content created for this educational, non-commercial project.

Tool terms reviewed to ensure use complies with classroom fair use and Creative Commons guidelines.

Original Artwork/Assets:
All character illustrations digital paintings created by Sinbad Adjuik.
Tools used: Photoshop,Autodesk Sketchbook
License: Original work. All rights reserved. Used with permission of the artist (myself).

Audio credits:

Creature Roar 1 by jacobalcook onfreesound.org — Licensed Attribution under CC BY 3.0

BIG-REVERB-WARHORN.wav by newagesoup on freesound.org — Licensed Attribution under CC BY 3.0

Warcry Yarghh! – British Male by theuncertainman on freesound.org — Licensed Attribution under CC BY 3.0

MedievalCombatLoop.mp3 by Yap_Audio_Pr.. on freesound.org — Licensed Attribution under CC BY 3.0

Midnight Trace by Jimena Contreras from YouTube Audio Library License: Free to use, no attribution required

April 8, 2025 by Student Posts 0

Pursuit Of the Singularity

“Pursuit of the Singularity” by Sinbad Adjuik licensed by CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Video Editing Software: Capcut

Export Settings: 1080p, MP4

Image and Video Credit:

display-of-vintage-computers by Piotr Baranowski on Pexels, licensed under the CC0

classical-sculptures-in-dramatic-black-and-white by Pegah Sharifi on Pexels, licensed under the CC0

close-up-photo-of-skull by Mitja Juraja on Pexels, licensed under the CC0

close-up-photo-of-classic-computer by Viktorya Sergeeva on Pexels, licensed under the CC09140597/

hand-of-a-person-and-a-bionic-hand by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under the CC0

close-up-photo-of-a-prosthetic-arm by Yaroslav Shuraev on Pexels, licensed under the CC0

person-with-white-lightning-to-usb-cable by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under the CC0

White-and-brown-human-robot-illustration by Possessed Photography on Unsplash

woman-wearing-black-alice-band by Icons8 Team on Unsplash licensed under the Unsplash License

black-and-white-robot-illustration by Xu Haiwei on Unsplash licensed under the Unsplash License

white-building by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash licensed under the Unsplash License

a-close-up-of-a-hair-dryer-in-the-dark by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash licensed under the Unsplash License

a-black-and-white-photo-of-a-robot by Thierry K on Unsplash licensed under the Unsplash License

san-francisco-city-skyline-during-2020-labor-day-fires by Patrick Perkins on Unsplash licensed under the Unsplash License

silhouette-of-people-overlooking-san-francisco-during-2020-fires by Patrick Perkins on Unsplash licensed under the Unsplash License

woman-in-black-coat-standing-in-front-of-mirror by Museums Victoria on Unsplash

The World almanac and encyclopedia (1908) vintage icon from Wikipedia licensed under CC0 1.0

“Evil AI Woman,” by Sinbad Adjuik created with DALL·E (OpenAI) –

“Futuristic Cityscape,” Sinbad Adjuik created with DALL·E (OpenAI)

“a future where ai has taken over”, by Sinbad Adjuik created with SORA

Audio credits:

“DURDEN Electric Guitar Pack” by DURDEN on ccmixter licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0

“All spoken audio was generated by CapCut’s built-in text-to-speech, using my personal script.”

March 2, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Fit Science

Rationale Behind the Designs

I wanted to explore the idea of a fitness and science podcast, bridging popular exercise trends with the research behind them. My goal is to create a podcast that inspires listeners to live healthier while explaining how fitness impacts our bodies.

The sound design captures the lively energy of fitness with sounds like heartbeats and pouring water, while upbeat background music keeps the vibe positive and engaging.

For the album art, I chose a vibrant image of someone enjoying a fitness activity. The bright colors and dynamic lines reflect strength and vitality, and the bold, modern text aligns with the podcast’s fresh approach. I hope it gets everyone excited about this journey!

Credits:

Image Attributions:

Original Image: “Strong men doing Crossfit” by Alonso Reyes on Unsplash. licensed under CC BY 4.0

Derivative Image: “‘The Fit Science Podcast’” by Sinbad Adjuik, licensed under CC BY 4.0

Audio Attributions:

Voice:
“Narration by Sinbad Adjuik.”

Sound Effects:

Music:
“Positive Rock Holiday – bpm 120 loop” by DenKyschuk on freesound.org, licensed under CC BY 4.0

Ambient Sound:
“Little Interlude” by Seelengold on freesound.org , licensed under CC BY 4.0

February 17, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Fair Pay for All

Original Image: “Man Wearing Yellow Tank Top Standing on Brown Wooden Floor” by Flicker licensed under CC0

Derivative Image: “Article 23: Right to Work” by Sinbad Adjuik, licensed under CC BY

Editor Used: Canva.

February 10, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Riding To Freedom

“A Man Riding a Horse in the Middle of a Field” by Cemrecan Yurtman on Unsplash

“Riding To Freedom” by Sinbad Adjuik, licensed under CC BY.

For Riding To Freedom, I was presented with a captivating image of a cowboy riding a horse against a breathtaking sunset backdrop. The original composition was a testament to the beauty of nature, yet I saw an opportunity to enhance it by focusing on the horse and rider and simplifying the background.
The original image was quite dynamic, but the subject was lost in the vastness of the background. There was a lot of empty space above the rider, and the horizon line felt too high. The background elements, while beautiful, detracted from the focus of the rider and horse in motion.
By cropping the image, I was able to bring the horse’s action and the rider’s silhouette into sharper focus, while also simplifying the background by removing excess sky. This adjustment allowed the dynamic elements of the image to stand out more, particularly the striking halo effect created by the sun behind the horse.
I also applied the rule of thirds, a fundamental principle in photography and design, to give the composition a more dynamic feel. Instead of centering the subject, I positioned the rider and horse off-center, along the imaginary lines that divide the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically. This technique makes the image more natural and less static, enhancing the overall visual appeal.

February 2, 2025 by Student Posts 3

A Roar in the Jungle: The T-Rex Comes to Life

Dinosaur Roaring
Image Credit: “Dinosaur Adventure” by Dave Catchpole is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Audio Credit: dinasour roar by soundmast123 Downloaded from — https://freesound.org/s/504899/ — licensed under CC BY 3.0.

For this assignment, I knew I had to base it on my favorite dinosaur, so I chose an image of a Tyrannosaurus Rex from Dave Catchpole that perfectly captures the dinosaur’s fierce and powerful presence. To enhance this image, I paired it with the audio clip “dinosaur-roar.wav” by soundmast123, which adds an extra layer of intensity to the experience. The roar makes the image more dynamic and amplifies the feeling of being right next to this massive creature. Together, the image and audio transform what would have been just a visual into an immersive adventure; I imagine you’re in the Cretaceous, almost as if you’re standing in the path of this mighty apex predator. It is truly a sight to behold.

“A Roar in the Jungle: The T-Rex Comes to Life,” is adapted from “Dinosaur Adventure” by Dave Catchpole and “dinosaur roar.wav” by soundmast123. “A Roar in the Jungle: The T-Rex Comes to Life” is licensed under CC BY 2.0 for the image and CC BY 3.0 for the audio

January 19, 2025 by Student Posts 3

Byte-Sized Beginnings

Hello, everyone!
My name’s Sinbad Adjuik, and I’m here to take you on a quick trip through my journey from Ghana to Florida State University (FSU). Let’s call it “Byte-Sized Beginnings” because my story is rooted in technology and personal growth, and it’s not been without its challenges.
I spent a few years at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana as a Data Manager and IT Assistant. You know those jobs that make you wear a ton of hats? That was mine. From managing databases to troubleshooting tech glitches, I was always at the forefront of solving problems. That hands-on experience made me fall in love with user-focused tech solutions. It ignited a passion that continues to drive me today.
Fast forward to today, I’ve landed in Tallahassee, pursuing my MS in IT at FSU. It’s been a shift from campus in Ghana to the sunny streets of Florida(which is a relief because I can’t stand the cold). Still, my passion has stayed the same: finding ways to bridge the gap between people’s needs and what technology can offer. At Strozier Library, where I’m a Graduate Assistant, I’m sharpening my digital skills by diving into fascinating research projects. Libraries are like tech hubs in disguise, aren’t they?
Beyond work and school, I recharge with hobbies that keep my creativity flowing. I love 3D modeling there’s something magical about bringing digital designs to life. This hobby sharpens my technical skills and allows me to express my creativity. Gaming is another outlet, especially action RPGs (think strategy meets adventure). This helps me develop my problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. Oh, and if there’s a documentary on it, I’m watching it. The topic doesn’t matter; I’m always curious to learn something new. Fun fact: I wanted to be a vet as a kid due to my love for animals, but that gradually changed. I am still wondering why, but
My ultimate goal is to combine all these interests, tech, creativity, and storytelling, and build digital experiences that connect with people. Whether coding a project, creating digital content, or sharing what I’ve learned, I want to inspire and engage diverse audiences. I plan to achieve this by continuously learning, growing, and collaborating with like-minded individuals who share my passion for technology and creativity.
I’m thrilled and honored to be in this class with you all. I’m excited to see how we each bring unique stories and skills. Feel free to reach out on Instagram for a peek into my hobbies or on LinkedIn if you want to connect professionally. Here’s to learning, sharing, and growing together!

January 12, 2025 by Student Posts 3