The big day

The story I just observed …
The bride was getting ready while a car raced down the road.  The guy in the car was going as fast as he could to get to the wedding. The guy was going so he could object to the wedding, because he loves her a lot.

• Who: Max, the man racing to the chapel 
• What: a man raced to the wedding because he seemed to be late 
• Where: In a church out in a country 
• When: On the "big day", the wedding day
• Why: all we know is that he went because he had to be at the wedding for some reason, and he was late because of all the impediments on his trip there 
• How: there where to many impediments or obstacles 

New story: 
It was a cold rainy day, when a guy raced through the country in a medium size silver car. At some points he raced through a forest type setting. On the way many things seemed to slow him down. The man wipes sweat off his forward because he is very nervous. The girl gets ready, puts the final touches into place, the others waiting for the wedding to start. The man races over a bridge, the bride looks out the window, looking out, seeming like she s longing someone or something. The man bursts into the door, interrupting the wedding, looks shoot through the air at different people. Obviously some feelings where felt. 


New story (with quotes);

The big day has come; Rachel and Mike where finally getting married. A man named max, the best friend of Rachel raced through the country side to get to the wedding. 
He was oh so late but thats because of the many impediments in the road. Max bursts in the door, while the couple are about to kiss. Feeling filled stares bounced about the room. 
The bride described that moment as " the best moment in her life, realizing that Max should be the one up here will me," (Rachel Green). 
Max suddenly dropped and a feeling over took him, he said "I thought today I was just going to see one of my friends get married, but today I realized as I looked into her yes that she was the one, I also wondered why this was the first time I realized this," (Max Golding) . 
The bride uncontrollably stepped down from the alter and ran and gave Max a hug. The audience faces dropped, one aunt said that "it was like a scene from a movie," (Nancy Grace). Another uncle describing the moment as "unbelievable, nothing like he has ever seen before," (James Kelly).
The next day the two starlight lovers went to vegas and got married. 

Final Exam Preview

1.) Summarize what you watched and read about - let's say 2-3 paragraphs of 3-4 sentences

I learned that to make a "iMovie" you first need to have a Mac (with iMovie),  a camera, and a cord to export the video onto the computer. First you need to open the iMovie program an plug the camera into the computer. Then load the footage into the computer.

Next is the time to start putting it all in a movie ready state. It is time to edit. You can drag and drop the different clips in the right order. Then you can select a clip and either delete it by pressing delete or you can copy and paste it which duplicated that footage. At this time you can also edit the tittle and credits, you can change the font, size, and shape. 

 

2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained

I knew how to export the video by using the cord as the website explained.

3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.

I had no idea to edit and now I have a good idea of how to.

4.) What are you concerned about with this final project?

I am concerned about the editing and which exact topic I am going to do.

5.) What are you confident you can complete early and have ready to use?

I am confident about finding time to take the photos.

6.) If I asked you today, what do you think you will do for your video?

I would do something that has to do with my family or nature. Specifically a routine, if I had to do something right now, right away. 

Portfolio Analysis - how judges pick winning portfolios and sports photos

Video #1

a. Name of photographer – Travis Haughton

b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Stories (Overcoming things)

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio – 1.Hate pictures of signs 2.Try to include all faces 3. Make sure your picture matches the caption

d. List two things the judges like- 1. Nice colors, angles 2. Not to busy backgrounds

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? I didn’t like how many kids there are, very redundant.

I did like the details he picked up, the different textures.

Video #2

a. Name of photographer – Carlos Delgado

b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Stories and sports 

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio – 1. No considerations for backgrounds 2. To heavy with levels. 3. Does not like the subjects looking straight into the camera

d. List two things the judges like- 1. The “story content” (good ideas) 2. Likes the simple background

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? The overall impression was good but the levels where a bit much. I did not like the all the editing, too much. I liked the ideas of the story as well, very thought provoking.

Video #3  

a. Name of photographer – Josh Birnbaum

b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Sports and stories

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio – 1. Wish you could see faces a bit better in places 2. Cropped weird in places 3. Needs to pace pictures through the “story” better

d. List two things the judges like- 1. Content is amusing 2. Likes how close or tight the people are in the picture

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? My overall impression was that he had good content. I did not like some of the awkward angles.. I loved the details and colors.

Winning portfolio critique (Dustin Snipes)

a.    What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?  Nice color composition Almost all the faces had emotion, everyone was doing something.

b. What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?

Strengths: Got right in with the motion, good color and angles Weaknesses: Some times things where a bit busy and we could see more of the pic to get more of the story

Watch the contest recap video at the very bottom.

a. Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner. The judges went through and picked out some with more emotion, less clunkers, picked out things that where not the “same feel”, and picking out pictures the were “tight” with different themes, picking something that “rewards diversity”, also picking someone who was a good editor.

Photo

1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it. – The photo is a blurry shot of a red bobsleigh going down the white tracks. I agreed with the judges about the bobsleigh photo, it was a bit too blurry which distracts a lot.

2. Describe one photo that you do NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong. – The photo is the girl on a track team getting attacked by a goose. I do not agree with the judges when they talked about the goose photo. Although the photo is amusing, the photo is not the best it could have been so much better.

Nut Graf

1. In journalism, a nut graph is a paragraph, particularly in a feature story, that explains the news value of the story. A Nut graph is  the paragraph that explains, in a nutshell, the point of a story.
   The nut graph lets readers know why an article was important or significant enough that it had to be written, published and read.
   
   

Student of the Month Story

Who: Camille Seminet ( 9th grade) 
What: Student of the Month Award 
Where: Bowie High school 
When: April 15, 2015
 Why: Camille earned her award by working very hard and on bad days she pictured the ultimate goals and looked passed obstacles, keeping her head up.
 How: Camille kept her grades perfect (straight A's) and was on varsity everything. 

T h e  S t o r y:

On April 15, 2015, a student at James Bowie High school, Camille Seminet, won the Student of the Month Award.

Of the 3,000 students Camille was chosen because she kept her grades perfect (straight A's) and continued to make varsity everything. She earned her award by working very hard and on bad days she pictured the ultimate goals and looked passed obstacles, keeping her head high.

When asked why she thinks she recieved this award, Camille says " because I make straight A's, I try my best at everything, and I have confidence," Camille Seminent. Semminent has been inspired by many to reach this goal, she says, "My father winning back in '82 and the positive influence from my peers and teachers have greatly influenced me and my goals," Camille Seminent.

Principal John Johns presented the award to Camille last Thursday at the Award ceremony. The Principal said "student of the month awards are only given to students that uphold outstanding achievement," Principal John Johns. Camille's parents were also very proud of her. They said " Camille makes us proud in many ways, she is the light in our eyes, what she does never surprises us," Nicole and Max Seminent.  Camille is very close with her counselor who thinks Camille is perfect for the award. Counselor Nona May said, " Camille is a well rounded student who embodies the true spirit of the Bowie Bulldog.

Camille wishes to inspire many others to reach their goals. Semminent said " The most important piece of advice I can give to others, to help them reach there goals, is to always be confident and try you best at everything, never give up," Camille Seminent.

The next award will be given on May 30, 2015.

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School Uniforms

~ Student uniforms

1. Why do students need uniforms?
2. Do you think students need uniforms?
3. What are some advantages of having a school uniform?
4. What are some disadvantages of having a school uniforms?
5. Are teachers super strict over the dress code (uniform)?
6. Which gender is more affected by these rules?
7. What does the uniform look like?
8. Are there differing uniforms for different grades?
9. Can you wear any accessories?
10. What is your least favorite part about it?
11. What is your favorite part about it?
12. How will uniforms help the students as individuals?
13. Will this make the school look better?
14. How will uniforms improve school (over all) ?
15. Do teachers have uniforms as well?
16. What will happen if students do not follow the dress code
17. What do the parents think of this idea?
18. Why should the school control what the students wear?
19. How would school uniforms look to colleges?
20. Would uniforms help the students feel socially equal?

Architecture Shoot

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A N G L E S  A N D  S H A P E S

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My first Interview

~ Student of the month award

1. Why do you think you are the student of the month?
I think I am student of the month because I am on varsity everything and I make straight A's.

2. Is there any reasons why you think you might not qualify?
  I feel very qualified.

3. Do you think you deserve this award?
Certainly, I feel very qualified.

4. Is there any one specific that helped you achieve this award?
I would like to think my peers and teachers for positive encouragement.

5. What was the most important piece of advice you can give to the next student of the month?
Try you best at everything and be confident.

6. Are your friends and family proud of your award?
My family and friends are very proud of my award.

7. Do people treat you different?
People do not treat me different. 

8. Have any extra circular activities helped you achieve your goals?
Being in varsity everything defiantly helped me achieve my goals.

9. How does receiving this award feel?
Receiving this award feels refreshing, it feels good to be noticed by my environment. 

10. Are you proud of yourself?
I am extremely proud of my accomplishments. 

11. Where you expecting this award?
Yes I have been expecting this award because I have been aiming for this.

12. How hard have you been working yo achieve this award?
I have been giving it 100% everyday of my life, since the womb.

13. Do you know many people who have achieved this award?
I know Zachary Stenburg and and Kate Henry.

14. Was it worth it ( all the work) to receive the question?
It was not really worth it because nothing really changed in my life, but thats not gonna stop me.

15. When you where having a bad day, how did you keep going and work on receiving tho award?
I got through a bad day by picturing the ultimate goal and looked past obstacles.

16.  What inspired you to reach for this goal?
My father inspired me to be student of the month because he was one back in '82.

17. How important is this award to you?
Being student of the month is 50% important to me.

18. Does this award help you achieve your future goal(s)?
This does help me achieve my goals because it is something I will refer back to, to motivate myself.

19. What was the best thing that resulted from this award?
The best thing that resulted from this award was the acknowledgment of my peers. 

20. Do you think this inspired other people to work harder?
This defiantly inspired others because I am there goals now. 

Warm Up - I Phone Photos

1. 

2. To me, most of these photos look professional.
3. For this photograph, apps did not really affect it. 
4. (1) Have patience (2) Make sure it is focused 
5. 

Architecture shoot preview 2 - what you will be shooting

DETAIL:

This is detail because you can see every little pebble on the house. This picture shows the beautiful details of the house.

LIGHT:

The light shows all the natural aspects of the buildings because it emphasizes the rock.  The light travels through the building lightning different parts and shadowing different parts, to make everything pop.

PATTERNS:

The patterns of the circles going diagonal brings you down the picture, as well a the gravel line. The shapes magnify the effects of the repeated circles along the picture.

ANGLES AND PATTERNS:

With this photo the circle shapes are magnified. The photographer  looked at the photo and took advantage of the very cool and interesting shapes.

SURROUNDINGS: 

The surroundings for this photo blend in with the building.  Although it is dark and such there is harmony throughout. 

Architecture Preview

Habitat 67, Canada

1.)The architect is Moshe Safdie.
2.) Built in 1967
3.) It is in Montreal, Canada
4.) It is a private building because people live in it, but you can see it from outside. 
5.) It cost $140,000 
6.)It was created to be a housing complex.

Nautilus House, Mexico



1.) Architect is Javier Senosian.
2.) Built in 2006
3.) It is located in Mexico, City.
4.)It is a private building because it is a home, although many people drive by it. 
5.) There is no info on much it cost.
6.) A young family with two children from Mexico City were tired of liven in a conventional home and wanted to integrated to nature.
7.) I choose this building because, 1st of all, the amazing shell shape and 2nd of all all the  beautiful colors. I also love the look of how integrated it is with nature, I love this idea. The shape just makes you  just want to smile, which is important to me. Also I just love how unique it is. 
   

Stone House, Guimarães, Portugal 

1.) Since this dates back pretty far, there is no exact Architect. 
2.) Built in 1974 
3.) It is located in Portugal.
4.) It is a private building, currently owned by Victor, although he has has some very "curious" passer buyers. 
5.) Could not find price 
6.) The house was built as a family's rural retreat.
7.) I choose this one because its like none I've ever seen. I have always wondered what living in a rock was like, honestly, I mean if varies do we we got to try it. I also think its very beautiful, and blends right in with the country side. It has so much originality and its just plain cool, I think its amazing. 

Krzywy Domek (The Crooked House), Poland

1.) It was designed by Szotyńscy & Zaleski. 
2.) It was built in 2004 
3.) It is in Sopat, Poland.
4.) It is a public building, you can visit it.
5.) No info. on how much it cost. 
6.) It was created for business purposes. 
7.) I picked this building because it reminded of Alice in Wonderland. I love the shape and the feel, make you feel like a kid again. I also love the shape, especially for business purposes. 

Kansas City Public Library, United States

1.) I could find the architect info.
2.)  established in 1973
3.) Kansas city, United States
4.) You can visit it,  it is a library.
5.) It does not tell us how much it cost to build. 
6.) The building is created, because they needed a library. 
7.) I picked this building because of the amazing concept. I love the colors and how huge the actual books were.  The concept and colors led you to it and makes you want to read. 

Action Photos

1. Action coming directly at the camera

Strador Jackson sprints across the court yard so he is not late to class.  He is a student at bowie high school , he is on the honor role. 

  2. Action moving across the plane of the camera at a 90 degree angle

Strador is running across the courtyard to show students the correct running form. Strador made the track team and is number one on the team. 

3. Panning 

Strador sprints accrues the hallways running from a friend, they are playing tag. Playing tag was one of his favorite pastimes.

 4. Creative blur

The front of bowie high school glistens in the sunshine. Bowie is very old however it is a high achieving school.