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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
HDR Intro
1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image?
You take a bracket of photos, each at a different exposure, and then blend them together to create a HDR image.
2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image?
a camera
a tripod
blending software
3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image?
If they want to capture a wide range of lights and darks they can take a HDR image.
4. What can we expect to happen with the images once we merge them together, what will we see that we might not have seen with just one photo?
In just one photo we may not see all the lights and darks in the HDR image we would see the full range.
You take a bracket of photos, each at a different exposure, and then blend them together to create a HDR image.
2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image?
a camera
a tripod
blending software
3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image?
If they want to capture a wide range of lights and darks they can take a HDR image.
4. What can we expect to happen with the images once we merge them together, what will we see that we might not have seen with just one photo?
In just one photo we may not see all the lights and darks in the HDR image we would see the full range.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Volkswagen Big Day
There is a man driving in a car, he is trying to get to a wedding and is late. We see him checking his watch and he is extremely stressed, everything that could happen to slow him down does happen. We also see snippets of a bride being prepared for a wedding and what looks like her father also checking his watch. Eventually the man gets to the church where the wedding is held and the bride is saying her vows to another man.
Who - A man and a bride
What - The man is late and the bride is getting ready to be married
Where - Roads and bridges, a church
When - A cloudy day, looks late morning or late afternoon
Why - He is a past lover that was going to marry the bride but never showed up so she is nervous that her new groom won't show up either
1st scene - A man driving through a winding country road, it is raining and cloudy and the man is stressed.
2nd scene - A bride prepares for her wedding, her bridesmaids are helping her with her dress as an older man looks on from a chair, she is smiling.
3rd scene - The car is now driving down a lane with a row of trees on either side, he his still stressed and it is still cloudy and drizzly.
4th scene - The man in the chair watches the bride.
5th scene - The car shoots past a broken country gate with a few trees.
6th scene - The bride twists her engagement ring around her finger and stares out the window, now not smiling.
7th scene - The man is still driving, he checks his watch.
8th scene - The man watching the bride checks his watch.
9th scene - The man in the car gets stuck behind another, slower moving car and has to slow down.
10th scene - The man watching the bride stands and holds her hands.
11th scene - The car is still stuck but then passes the slow car.
12th scene - the watching man strokes the bride's veil and looks over his shoulder.
13th scene - The car is seen driving next to the ocean and then over a bridge and through some green fields.
14th scene - The bride looks out the window worriedly.
15th scene - The man gets stuck behind a train and screams at it angrily.
16th scene - The watching man closes the camera out of the room with the bride in it.
17th scene - The car drives up to the church and the man runs in only to fins that the bride is marry some one else. He is surprised she is disappointed or embarrassed.
Who - A man and a bride
What - The man is late and the bride is getting ready to be married
Where - Roads and bridges, a church. America
When - A cloudy day, looks late morning or late afternoon
Why - He is a past lover that was going to marry the bride but never showed up so she is nervous that her new groom won't show up either. He is a brother that was not told about the wedding until a few hours ago. He was going to marry the bride 5 years ago but went into a coma, there bride moved on and he awoke, confused and tried to go back to the chapel to what he thought was his wedding.
Who - A man and a bride
What - The man is late and the bride is getting ready to be married
Where - Roads and bridges, a church
When - A cloudy day, looks late morning or late afternoon
Why - He is a past lover that was going to marry the bride but never showed up so she is nervous that her new groom won't show up either
1st scene - A man driving through a winding country road, it is raining and cloudy and the man is stressed.
2nd scene - A bride prepares for her wedding, her bridesmaids are helping her with her dress as an older man looks on from a chair, she is smiling.
3rd scene - The car is now driving down a lane with a row of trees on either side, he his still stressed and it is still cloudy and drizzly.
4th scene - The man in the chair watches the bride.
5th scene - The car shoots past a broken country gate with a few trees.
6th scene - The bride twists her engagement ring around her finger and stares out the window, now not smiling.
7th scene - The man is still driving, he checks his watch.
8th scene - The man watching the bride checks his watch.
9th scene - The man in the car gets stuck behind another, slower moving car and has to slow down.
10th scene - The man watching the bride stands and holds her hands.
11th scene - The car is still stuck but then passes the slow car.
12th scene - the watching man strokes the bride's veil and looks over his shoulder.
13th scene - The car is seen driving next to the ocean and then over a bridge and through some green fields.
14th scene - The bride looks out the window worriedly.
15th scene - The man gets stuck behind a train and screams at it angrily.
16th scene - The watching man closes the camera out of the room with the bride in it.
17th scene - The car drives up to the church and the man runs in only to fins that the bride is marry some one else. He is surprised she is disappointed or embarrassed.
Who - A man and a bride
What - The man is late and the bride is getting ready to be married
Where - Roads and bridges, a church. America
When - A cloudy day, looks late morning or late afternoon
Why - He is a past lover that was going to marry the bride but never showed up so she is nervous that her new groom won't show up either. He is a brother that was not told about the wedding until a few hours ago. He was going to marry the bride 5 years ago but went into a coma, there bride moved on and he awoke, confused and tried to go back to the chapel to what he thought was his wedding.
Monday, April 27, 2015
iMovie
1.) Summarize what you watched and read about - let's say 2-3 paragraphs of 3-4 sentences
iMovie has three parts, the view screen, the clips bin, and the time line. The view screen is used to view your video, the clips bin is for storage of clips and photos and the time line is where you can view what order your clips will be in and where additional sounds will be added. You can view clips easily by clicking on them and you can view the time line in either time mode or clip mode.
To put together your movie you can drag clips and pictures from your clips bin to your time line, you can zoom in and out to view more or less of your movie. To capture film you can switch iMovie to capture mode, as the camera plays each start and pause will create a new clip for you to organize in the time line. You can edit clips and the orders they are in easily but dragging them or going to edit at the top of the screen.
You can add and edit titles by clicking on the edit button. The titles will be put over the video unless over black is clicked. You can also add subtitles. To add effects you hit the editing tab and select the effect you want along with the clips you want. To export you first save your project, then go to export to set your settings and share your movie.
2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained
I already knew that you could add effects, but I didn't not know how to add them.
3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.
I learned how to add effects and how to export.
4.) What are you concerned about with this final project?
I am not very concerned about anything.
5.) What are you confident you can complete early and have ready to use?
I think that I might be able to take my photos/videos early if I decide what to do
6.) If I asked you today, what do you think you will do for your video?
I think I might take a photo of my shoes every day as they get dirtier.
I might do a story where I follow my friends to the park and take photos of us hanging out.
I might go to one of my friend's soccer games and take photo's of that.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Student of the Month Story
Who - Michael Huerta
What - Student of the month
Where - Bowie high school
When - This month, April
Why - He had the best grades and attitude
How -
What - Student of the month
Where - Bowie high school
When - This month, April
Why - He had the best grades and attitude
How -
Student
of the Month, it's something many students at Bowie High School strive for
and this month the dream became a reality for Michael Huerta. This
month Huerta stood out to teachers and fellow students alike with his good
grades and positive attitude.
Studying
hard and going out of his way to be kind all month, Huerta has certainly earned
his title for this April. this is the first time that Huerta has earned this
award this year but he also earned the award in his freshmen year of
2013.
"We're
all really proud of Michael." Huerta's brother, Adam Huerta told us,
"He works really hard at home and at school, he really deserves this
award."
Huerta
lives at him with his mother, father, and three brothers.
"I always try to set a good example for my younger brothers,"
Huerta said when we asked, "And I try my hardest to make my mom, dad, and
older brother proud."
"Michael
was an obvious choice." Huerta's Chemistry teacher, Josh Powel told us,
"He works tremendously hard at everything and he always comes to
class with a good attitude. It's no surprise that he has been chose for
this award twice."
Most of
Huetra's peers and teachers say the same. “He is outstanding in everything he
does, including his extracurricular band activities,” Band director Alex Hesako
says, “Not many people can keep up with grades as astounding as his alongside
the rigorous practice schedule he has to keep up with for band.”
“I use
flashcards to remember important information and make sure to highlight
important parts of my notes.” Huerta said when we asked him how he studies, “I make
sure to ask the teacher what part of the information I need to be focusing on
so I make sure I get it down.”
Portfolio Analysis
a. Name of photographer - Travis Haughton
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Genetic condition/ Deafness? Children?
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -
They wanted more in the photo, a wider frame
Bad quality
Some photos look staged
d. List two things the judges like-
Baseball photo is different
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I like the way he uses lighting but I think some of his work is blurry or is bad quality
a. Name of photographer - Carlos Delgado
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -
Faces aren't in photo
Color is weird
d. List two things the judges like-
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I like that they try to get real emotions but often their subject gets lost in the background
a. Name of photographer - Jordan Murph
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Sports
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -
Two copies of the same situation
No subject
Too postcardy
d. List two things the judges like-
Different
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I liked most of his photos because of the good imagery and color but I don't like his posed photos.
a. What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
Good focus
Action in the photos
b. What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
I liked the framing in a few of the photos but also some of them I think would have been better if they had been cropped a little smaller.
a. Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner.
They shared ideas and thoughts amongst themselves and made decisions everyone agreed on.
1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it.
I agree with the judges on the photo with the big wave and the surfer falling from his surfboard at the top.
I think that if the photographer had wait a second before taking the shot and cropped a little closer the photo would have been better.
2. Describe one photo that you do NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong.
On the photo with the bobsled I agree with the second judge but not with the first. The first says that there is not much going on but like the next judge says there is motion and good framing and I really like the attention the bland background gives the bright red sled.
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Genetic condition/ Deafness? Children?
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -
They wanted more in the photo, a wider frame
Bad quality
Some photos look staged
d. List two things the judges like-
Baseball photo is different
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I like the way he uses lighting but I think some of his work is blurry or is bad quality
a. Name of photographer - Carlos Delgado
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -
Faces aren't in photo
Color is weird
d. List two things the judges like-
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I like that they try to get real emotions but often their subject gets lost in the background
a. Name of photographer - Jordan Murph
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Sports
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -
Two copies of the same situation
No subject
Too postcardy
d. List two things the judges like-
Different
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
I liked most of his photos because of the good imagery and color but I don't like his posed photos.
a. What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
Good focus
Action in the photos
b. What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
I liked the framing in a few of the photos but also some of them I think would have been better if they had been cropped a little smaller.
a. Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner.
They shared ideas and thoughts amongst themselves and made decisions everyone agreed on.
1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it.
I agree with the judges on the photo with the big wave and the surfer falling from his surfboard at the top.
I think that if the photographer had wait a second before taking the shot and cropped a little closer the photo would have been better.
2. Describe one photo that you do NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong.
On the photo with the bobsled I agree with the second judge but not with the first. The first says that there is not much going on but like the next judge says there is motion and good framing and I really like the attention the bland background gives the bright red sled.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Nut Graf
The nut graf is the second paragraph in your story and it is the part of the story that explains the main information and tells your reader why the story is relevant to them. In this paragraph you have to convince the reader to keep reading as well as entertain them without spoiling the end of the article.
The nut graf also serves as a transition, the lead and the rest of the story need to fit together seamlessly and it's the nut graf's job to ensure that it does. The nut graf may also include supporting material to show the readers that the information is important.
The nut graf also serves as a transition, the lead and the rest of the story need to fit together seamlessly and it's the nut graf's job to ensure that it does. The nut graf may also include supporting material to show the readers that the information is important.
Friday, April 17, 2015
School Uniforms
The school board has decided to create a district wide policy of enforcing school uniforms. Who would you need to interview to find out more information about this topic? What are some good questions to ask? (This is theoretical)
1. List three different sources you could interview for this topic.
The leader of the school board or some members of the school board, A student in the district, A teacher in the district.
2. Create 20 questions you could ask each source and post them on your blog. It will be the same 20 questions for each, so you only have to think of 20 total questions.
1. List three different sources you could interview for this topic.
The leader of the school board or some members of the school board, A student in the district, A teacher in the district.
2. Create 20 questions you could ask each source and post them on your blog. It will be the same 20 questions for each, so you only have to think of 20 total questions.
- What do you think of the new policy?
- When did or does this policy come into play?
- How well do you think this policy will go over with the students?
- What are the uniforms?
- Will uniforms be provided?
- How strict do you think this new policy is?
- How much do you think these uniforms will effect your life?
- How strictly will you enforce this new policy?
- What are the punishments for not complying to this policy?
- Would uniforms be different for male and female students?
- Will uniform's be the same year round?
- How much do these uniforms cost?
- Will uniform's be the same for every school?
- If not what might be some differences?
- Who will decide what these uniforms look like?
- Will students be allowed to have a say in the uniforms?
- Do you think the uniform should include a skirt?
- What effect do you think this might have on the student body?
- Have the uniforms already been decided on?
- Will students be required to wear these uniforms to things such as football or basketball games?
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
My First Interview
Why do you think you were chosen as student of the month?
I have very good grades and am very involved in school.What advice do you have for other students?
Work you're hardest, don't stress out and just be yourself around others.How did you get to be where you are now?
I worked hard in all my classes and joined extracurricular activities.How do you keep your grades high?
I often go to tutoring in the mornings and do home work durning lunch.How much time do you spend working on school work or studying per week?
I spend about 15 hours outside school.How do you balance a social life and school work?
I make sure my school work is all done before I hang out with friends.How does your family feel about your accomplishments?
They are very proud.Have you done well in school all your life?
Yes I have.How much sleep do you get weekly?
About 30 hours per week.Do you plan to go to college? If so which ones?
I do want to go and I want to go out of state but I am unsure exactly where.Do you do any extracurricular activities? If so what?
Yes, I am in band.How do you balance these activities and school work?
We are given times to work on home work and I always get it done.How do you stay motivated when working?
I just remember that I have to try and do my best in all of my work.Was there someone to help you stay motivated?
Yes, my best friend Michelle helps.Which subject do you think is your worst?
EnglishYour best?
Chemistry or the sciences.How often do you hang out with friends?
2-3 times durning each week and about the same on the weekends.What do your friends think of your accomplishment?
They are very pround, they always told me I could do it.Do you have a boy/girlfriend?
NoHow do you study?
I use flashcards and highlight important parts of my notes.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Architecture Shoot Preview 2
Guggenheim Museum |
| Details- Here, we are close to the building, directly under some of the arching overhangs. This photo helps give up the feel of swirling metal and glass that arches over and falls back down in gentle curves. |
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| Surroundings- In the background of this photo we can see the city buildings and lights that amplify the modernistic feel of the building and sculpture. The glowing pathway and the metal buildings make it seem like you're seeing into the future. |
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| Angles and shapes- This photo clearly captures the crazy, rolling shapes of the top of the building. In this photo we can see the darks and lights that define the curves of the building that give it it's shape. |
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| Patterns- In this photo the photographer captures the pattern of light on the water and the layered pattern of the building. I think the building has clear pattern here but the photo also captures the pattern of the buildings surrounds that leads us to the building. |
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| Light- I think this photo shows the way the light from the sunset lays across the reflective surface of the building. The tiles reflect the light of the sun back into the camera and show the way the light interacts with the building. |
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Architecture Preview
Guggenheim Museum, Spain
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
2. When was it built?
3. Where is it located?
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
No
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
This building is very visually interesting. The sleek metal and glass of the building draws your eye and the way it is positioned on the water creates a beautiful reflection in most photos. When I saw the building I wanted to know what kind of museum it was and I was curious.
Krzywy Domek (The Crooked House), Poland
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
2. When was it built?
3. Where is it located?
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I picked this building because of it's strange shape. The name alone is very interesting but the shape of the building is intriguing. The curves and bends of the outside make you wonder what it's lie inside and what the purpose if the building is.
La Pedrera, Spain
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
2. When was it built?
3. Where is it located?
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
It was created as a place for culture and art.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question?
From the outside and the inside this building is very interesting. Most of the other buildings have a modern feel, and that can be really cool, but this one has a sort of rural feel to it that is really intriguing.
Kunsthaus Graz, Austria1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
Sir Peter Cook and Colin Fournier
2. When was it built?
3. Where is it located?
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I picked this building because of its peculiar shape. When I first looked at the photos I thought it looked like a giant frog. When I saw the lights on the night photo, with different shapes and all, I was compelled to do it.O
Nord LB building, Germany
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
Behnisch Architekten
3. Where is it located?
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
2. When was it built?
3. Where is it located?
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I picked this building because of its really blocky shape, it would have been hard to built safely, I think and the tube-ish walkway is very interesting. I really want to visit this building just so that I can walk through that tube, I think I would be half terrified and half amazed.
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