Tom Atwood

Lectures

Animation

In this lecture Tom Atwood explores the origins and history of animation and its evolution as a part of filmmaking.

Animation synced_1.mp4 from Tom Atwood on Vimeo.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Fall 2021.

Fake News

This brief history of broadcast news takes us from Edward R Murrow to "fake news" and, in less than 20 minutes, attempts to explain how we reached this current low point in journalism.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Fall 2021.

The Sound Era

Adding sound to movies revolutionized filmmaking and coincided with Hollywood's "golden years" leading up to World War II.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Fall 2021.

Influences of Sound on Meaning

Lecture for MC 301 (Advanced Audio Production) explores the characteristics of sound and how sound influences meaning, especially in audio production projects. Department of Mass Communications. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Spring 2021.

Influences of Sound on Meaning_website.mp4 from Kaleidoscope on Vimeo.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Spring 2021