found objects

hdr and merger photos

hdr:


merger:

hdr photography review

1. the camera needs to have an AEB function, tripod, and editing software.
2. tripod, software, and a camera.
3. hdr helps people capture unique photographs.
4. high dynamic range and colors and be able to take photos you cant take with a normal camera. this technique only works when combining multiple photos.

my opinions story

    In the society that we live in today, there is all sorts of judgement taking place whether we choose to believe it or not. Most people would like to say that they are judge-free and allow people to do what they please without having an opinion. However, that is never the case.

    Personally, I even find myself judging people before even knowing them, based on what they look like. Although, I try my hardest not to because I wouldn't want someone judging me based off things that don't really matter.

    I have also heard people talking about other people and labelling them as "this" or "that" just because of what they wear, or how they speak. Judgement can be vocalized, or simply be a mere thought in one's mind. Either way it's still there, and occurs all the time.

    What's even worse is this criticism happens so naturally, that we don't even realize that we're doing it. But why is it? Why does any of it matter? It's not like what other people appear to be, or decide to do, effects our personal lives. So why do we care?

    Most likely, we're bored and for some reason feel the need to make our negative opinions about other individuals public. By doing this, we're risking what we say about one another getting back to that person. Which can do damage to that individuals self confidence, whether they show it or not.

    Personally, when I hear something someone else said about me that I didn't take kindly, I try to ignore it and pretend like I don't care. Sometimes I genuinely don't, but when I do, it makes me wonder what I ever did to that person to make them think that of me.

   Words can hurt, and they definitely have hurt the people living in our society today. I don't think that we fully understand the power behind the words that we say. And maybe it's not even to that persons' face, but that doesn't mean they won't hear it from someone else.

    All this is going to accomplish is conflict between us. Let alone that it's un-needed conflict that could've been avoided if we had just kept our opinions to ourselves. But maybe some want to create conflict just because they have the intentions of hurting other. Which doesn't make sense to me. Why put someone else down?

    Judgement is a concept that's un-avoidable, but we can help it by not making our negative connotations vocal for others to know. For example, if you think something that maybe isn't the sweetest thought, don't say it out loud.

    Some people believe that one can be judge-free and completely not care about what others do, and accept everyone. I think that's just the dreamed reality compared to the quite opposite true reality. As much as I'd love to think that the society we live in today was completely and whole-heartedly accepting.

    But that doesn't mean I don't think that that reality can be achieved. I 100% think that we can change, and stop giving dirty looks at what we think isn't normal, because who are we to say what is and isn't socially acceptable.

    The first step is for us to just learn to love the diversity that we have all around us. Embrace the different personalities, styles, people, etc. and make good with what we have. Because no, it doesn't matter about what you wear, or how you look, but the content of character.

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final exam preview activity

http://knowledge-innovation.wikispaces.com/Basic+Skills+for+iMovie

1.  iMovie is an app that lets people make videos from their apple phones. It is very simple to use and there are many different options to chose from. People can add titles, filters, special effects, soundtracks, and other things too.

iMovie for iOS and macOS are specially made so that people can start editing on their phone and can switch to work on their iPad. You can transfer the video from iPhone to iPad from anywhere, regardless of wifi. After creating the movie, people can watch it anywhere, even their apple tv. The app also has great quality, making it funner to watch the videos.

2. i knew that imovie was for editing, creating, videos.
3. i didnt know there was special effects
4.im concerned about my theme
5. im confident that ill learn how to use the site easily
6. i would probably photograph something outside of school

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH14696?locale=en_US

1. This website goes deeper into detail than the first website I used. This website describes specifically how to adjust certain things while making the video. For example, it explains how to use the clip trimmer with pictures. I like how this website explains in detail how to use trim, but it doesn't explain many other things which I was curious about.

With the trim option, a person can cut out certain parts of the video that are unwanted or unneeded. With this option, you can extend audio or the video itself by selecting trimmer and dragging corners of selected frames/parts. an editor can make the video shorter, longer, take out sections, and edit the audio to make the clip more interesting for the viewer.

2. i knew imovie had a trim option but it explained how to use it
3. i didnt know you could change the audio
4. im concerned about the audio/voiceover
5. im confident i can make it interesting
6. i would probably take pictures of everyday events

opinions writing peer activity

immigrations laws getting out of hand

1. Who wrote the story?

editorial

2. What is their story about?

immigration laws

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

presidents view them as "bad hombres"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

nope

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

they mainly think its bad

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

yes

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

3rd person

Finally, answer the following questions:

A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.

hards news has evidence while opinions have little to none

B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?

hard topic to capture

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?

sports, student activity

betsy de vo unfit to serve as u.s. secretary of education

1. Who wrote the story?

reagan wallace

2. What is their story about?

people and their opinions on this individual

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"unfit education leader" betsy isnt right for the job

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

no

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

no they were very direct

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

yes

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

3rd

our great tree is worth saving

1. Who wrote the story?

ian miller

2. What is their story about?

second best tree in atx at bowie

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

direct "this tree has been apart of bowie since the first years"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

no

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

no

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

1st

going above the norm for college

1. Who wrote the story?

jake brien

2. What is their story about?

college

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

yes, "college is the defining moment of our lives"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

nope

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

they were clear, they talked about college positively

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

1st

importance of physics class

1. Who wrote the story?

abby ong

2. What is their story about?

why physics is important

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

clear. "physics should definitely be taken"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

yes

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

they were kinda wishy-washy

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

1st

sports portfolio evaluation

Runner up Videos

1. Alyssa Schukar
2. people in their environment
3. shot from a distance, same lense, same feel
4. contrast of colors in some photos, peoples emotions
5. I liked many of them but they were basic

1. Nick Adam
2. kids and adults unique moments
3. out of focus, no story, lots of cropped images
4. the eye moves throughout the picture
5. I really like most of the pictures because they were interesting

1. Carlos Delgado
2. paralyzed woman
3. boring colors, not interesting
4. good backgrounds, nice clouds
5. most of them were too much alike but i liked some

Winning Portfolio Critique

The judges liked most of the pictures and enjoyed the story of almost all photos.
I thought peoples' emotions in the pictures were great. I didn't like that some photos were blurry.

Recap

Process: Look at portfolios, delete worst pictures, critique the better pictures, and chose the top photos

Parts 1-6

I agree with the judges about the first photo. I think theres nothing great ,or that stands out, about it and it's blurry. It's a picture of a man in a red sled.

I disagree with the judges about the picture of a girl with a goose. They thought it was pretty good but i think thats its plain and nothing i havent seen before.

nut graff

Definition: A paragraph, usually the most important one, that describes the value of the story, what the reader will talk about.

peer review som

http://juliannasphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/student-of-month-story.html

Paragraphs - 40 pts
5 quotes -  40 pts
Inverted pyramid - 10 pts
Extra Credit? - 10 points

student of the month story

Who: A student that was chosen as student of the month.

What: Chosen as student of the month.
When: Last week.
Where: Bowie High School.
Why: Chosen as student of the month because of politeness, attendance, and grades.
How: The principal announced it on the speakers.


Last week, Riley Hughes was chosen as the student of the month by the principal and teachers. This was announced over the innercom in the beginning of first period right after the pledge. The student of the month is chosen based on grades, attendance, and teacher recommendations.

It is important for many students in High School because it increases their chances of getting into college. Only 8 students are chosen every year as student of the month, so it is very competitive.Students that achieve this need to be highly recommended by their teachers, have good attendance, good grades, and need to be involved with many school activities.

Riley hughes was picked out of hundreds of students as Student of the Month. "She is a great student and it's not surprising she was chosen," Susan Leos, interim prinicpal, said. Many of Riley's peers also agreed that she was one of several students that would definitely deserve to be selected.

"There are many students here at Bowie. The characteristics that Riley obtains, is what we want at our school" Interim Principal Susan Leos said. Leos thinks that it is rare for students to be so committed and that she is proud of Hughes.

"She is so sweet and committed to her work in my class. I always see her going at it, getting things done," Math teacher Mrs. Dobrenel stated. Mrs. Dobrenel was not surprised when Riley was selected Student of the month. She was delighted to hear it and congratulated Hughes at school.

Overall, most students and administrators admitted that Hughes deserved to be elected as student of the month. She works hard to get good grades, she works well with others and has high respect for her teachers. If a student wants to be the next student of the month, Riley is a great example of what they should try to accomplish academically and attitude wise.

slo review

1. Timeliness - the newness of the facts. 
Proximity – the nearness of a given event to your place of publication. 
Prominence – the “newsworthiness” of an individual, organization or place
Impact – the effect or consequence of an event on the audience. 
Conflict – the meeting of two or more opposing forces. These forces can be physical, emotional or philosophical.  
Human Interest – the drama the surrounds people involved in an emotional struggle.
Novelty – the attraction people have to unusual things and events.

1. c

2. a

3. c

4. d

5. b

6. c

7. On May 6th, a Saturday, Maya and Nala Khalid walk down the red carpet for a Canadian parade starting at five in the Canadian Hall. This parade has gone on for over three decades and has always been a big celebration.

inverted pyramid

student of the month interview/my first interview

assignment 2

20 questions

-how much effort do you put into your school work?
all of my effort, i work my hardest.
-how many hours do you spend studying?
at least three hours a week, depending if theres tests
-how much time do you take on homework?
as long as it takes to do it right
-do you do all the extra credit you can?
sometimes
-how much do you interact with your teachers?
as much as i need
-are you good at communicating with them?
yes
-how do you stay focused?
music helps me stay focused
-how many hours of sleep a night do you get on average?
6-8
-how are your grades?
high b's and a's
-do you do any extracurriculars?
yes
-what do you struggle with?
staying focused on one thing
-what could you use more of?
study time
-how did you get student of the month?
working hard
-how well do you interact with your peers?
very well
-how do you treat others?
with the respect that i myself want
-how do you treat your teachers?
w high respect
-why do you think you received student of the month?
im a good student
-do you think you could work or improve on anything?
yes, study more
-do you have any free time?
yeah
-do you take up any tutoring offers?
only when i think i need it

school uniforms

assignment 1

1.
- principal
- head of school board
-head of the district dress code

2.
-what is appropriate for school specifically in your opinion?
-how is the dress code decided?
-how long did it take to create our dress code?
-are there any changes you would make?
-how strict are you on the policy?
-do you think that the limited dress prevents students from expressing themselves?
-do your students agree with the dress code?
-how is it enforced?
-do students often break it?
-how are uniforms beneficial?
-how are they not?
-how many people decide and make the dress code?
-are there any disagreements?
-why is the dress code the way it is?
-do uniforms cost money?
-do students have any say in the dress code?
-how is the dress code portrayed?
-what are the consequences for breaking dress code?
-do teachers influence dress code?
-is there any student input?

sports/action assignment

1. i think that this statement is becoming more and more true. i partly agree with it, because as generations progress we just wanna take pictures of objects with our phones and cameras. this more so than enjoy the act of being there in that place, but to have a photo as proof. id want to take pictures and capture the moment, yes. however, i would only take the necessary shots, and get good photos as my passion. all the while enjoying me being there in the presence of it all.

2. personally i wouldn't want to go there with my camera to take pictures of this place. it's not really appealing to me, but it does not lack in interesting factors or brightness. while this set up is cool, i don't find it to be that interesting to me.

3. im betting that a child of a worker would love to see and be around this place. its bright, fun, colorful, and i can totally see a kid enjoying this place.

4. my favorite photo in this bunch is the one with all of the flowers. its very bright and full of different types of floral design. although it's easy to have your eyes wander because of all the colors and shapes there is to see. overall it's a very pleasing picture to look at.


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architecture preview assignment #2

sculptured house, usa

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habitat 67, canada

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eden project, uk

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turning torso, sweden

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cubic houses, netherlands

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