Website Header

This header contains images of cartoon televisions standing in front of an old tv set and a clip art of a tv set sitting on the tv set’s ledge.  These images were chosen because they represented the topic of my website without drawing too much attention to specific networks, streaming platforms or specific series.  It’s basic yet still had a pop of color and personality.

I combined the images using Pixlr editor.  I used free-tranform to make the clip art smaller and bit it onto the ledge of the tv set.  I added a gradient on all four sides to round out the edges as well as make the color of the tv set go with the cartoons and clip art.  I also changed the color of the cartoon televisions to match the theme colors of the website and the clip art.  The cartoons were originally orange, yellow and red but I felt they were very harsh and overbearing for the website itself.  I decided to go with a purple and teal color scheme in order to not draw too much attention yet still bring character to the site.  They also express the idea that this website is for the underground of television series.  For a site that reports on more mainstream shows, they might include photos from popular shows or logos for Netflix or NBC.  This header is a bit quirky and unique which I think goes really well with the purpose of the site.

The background image was taken from “Tv set” by Machintoy from flickr (licenced CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) and the clip art was taken from “Tv icon” by Hullernuc from Open Clip Art Library (licenced CCO 1.0).  I decided to use the “Tv set” photo because the website said it was good to used if I sited them properly and was using it for non-commercial purposes.  I decided to use the “Tv icon” clipart because it can be used under public domain and therefore it’s available me to use for any purpose that I need.

First blog post

In a world where the same five or six shows are the only ones people seem to want to talk about, there are many of equal or better quality that are forced to take a back seat.  Though these mainstream shows may be good quality (after all why would so many people like it otherwise?), that doesn’t mean that they are the only programs worth watching or keeping up with.  There are so many that are kept in cold and forgotten about.  They are left undiscovered and unappreciated and this leads to many programs to be cancelled well before they should have been.

found this image while googling “tv networks”

This website aims to preserve the shows that go unnoticed and to shed light on those in trouble of ending too soon as well as keep those that are gone from being forgotten.  Whether it be shows that were cancelled too soon, shows on the verge of cancellation, shows premiering on lesser known networks, shows that are brand new and don’t have notoriety yet and shows that are just being ignored by the mainstream media.  We aim to inspire people to take a chance on a show that needs it and to broaden their horizons on television in general.

found this image on seniortv.com

Through reviews on these mostly unknown series, seasons, casts and posts regarding subjects ranging from why these shows are failing with the public to comparisons to mainstream programs, this website was created with the intention to give people perspective on programs that they have yet to discover as well as to give people ideas on what they can watch next.  Whether it be they’ve finished a series or are waiting for their favorites to return from hiatus.  We want to encourage the public to explore a variety of genres over a multitude of networks, to take a interest in television beyond what the media says is worth watching and to discover their next show to binge.