The Big Day

Who- a best friend of the bride
What- the bride and the father of the bride don't want her to get married to that guy because he is disrespectful so they called the best friend of the bride to come and stop the wedding so that she doesn't have to marry him.
Where- a church in the middle of no where on a cloudy and rainy day .
When-suday afternoon
Why-because the groom is disrespectful and not a good guy
How- the bride, her dad, and her best friend set this up

A bride and a groom are getting ready for their big day in a church on the country side, on a cloudy and rainy sunday afternoon. Little does the groom know, the bride, Emma, her dad, Bob, and her best friend, James, have a plan to stop the wedding.

Emma didn't want to marry Mason, the groom, because he is a bad man and is very disrespectful to her and doesn't treat her right.  James noticed the behavior from Mason and told Bob about it. Bob wasn't happy with this, so Emma, James and him decided to come up with a plan to stop the wedding.

The plane was for Emma to get ready to be married and act like she is going through with it but during this time James will be racing over to the church in a Volkswagen to catch everybody by surprise and stop the wedding. Emma acts surprised but she really knew what was going on which is why she looked shameful when James showed up.

The Big Day

An ex boyfriend of the bride doesn't want her to get married to the groom. He is using a Volkswagen to get there as fast as he can to stop the wedding. The ex boyfriend experiences many obstacles on the way to the wedding like a slow trailer and a train but he gets there right when the wedding started. This commercial is showing that no matter what is in your way a Volkswagen can get you there on time.

iMovie

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

I learned how to use iMovie and what its features were. You can switch the order that  your videos play in my dragging them to where you want them. you can duplicate a video by right clicking it and clicking duplicate. iMovie is sort of like flash which is what we are using in DIM right now. 

 The event library is what allows access to the imported footage on your computer. The project workspace is where you actually make your movie. To start making your movie you need to click the create button that is represented by a plus sign and click the movie icon.

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

       I already knew what the playhead and timeline were.

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

       I learned how to add effects and text to make the movie good.

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

       I am concerned that I won't know how to use iMovie and that the movie won't be      good.

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

        I think I will have my photos ready to use for the movie.

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

      I think I will either do a day in the life of a dog or the progress of something.

Baltimore Riots

I think it would be really hard to take pictures of these things. I would not like seeing all the fighting and people throwing rocks at each other. I think that the photographers that took these pictures are brave. I think it would have been hard to watch this going on right in front of you and not being able to do anything about it. I would defiantly not want to take pictures of events like this. I think it would be hard to do and watch.

Portfolio Analysis

1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it.
I agreed with the judges on the picture with the guy in a rugby helmet. I liked it because it was in black and white, had his nose and mouth cut off focusing on the eyes and the guy has dirt on him. I think this tells a story.
2. Describe one photo that you do NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong.
I don't like the sumo wrestler photo, it has good composition but I think there where other photos that were better than that one.

Portfolio Analysis

a. Name of photographer -
     sam adams
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-
     people doing tricks on bikes and action photos
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -
     not telling a story
     people on bike not doing anything
     didn't get closer to the subject or cut out the cameras around him
d. List two things the judges like-
     silhouettes 
     the pictures that told a story and didn't have any telephone lines or "junk" in it.
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
     I think some of the photos were good but some of them weren't and I think that if the photographer told more of a story in his photos then it would have been better.

a. Name of photographer -

     Nick Adams
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-

     People mostly kids
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -

    focus

    lighting

    took photos that have been taken before.
d. List two things the judges like-

    silhouettes 

    originality of some photose. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
     I sort of liked some of the photos but I didn't like how they cut peoples heads off.

a. Name of photographer -

    Justin Mott
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-

    people struggling, people, black and white
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -

     some things weren't in focus that should have been

     using older tools

     cut someones head off.
d. List two things the judges like-

    tells a story

    has a point of viewe. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
     I liked their pictures and how they told a story.

2. Watch the winning portfolio critique (Dustin Snipes), and post the following:

a. What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
     everyone was doing something and the photographer was right up in the picture(in the football huddle)
b. What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
     he was close to the subject and had good composition, I didn't like the photo with the arms framing the person behind hime because the person in front was really blurry.


3. Watch the contest recap video at the very bottom.

a. Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner.
     They went through and looked at their favorites and decided which one had the best photos, composition, lighting, diversity, etc.

Student of the Month Story

Who -Nick
What -Student of the Month
Where -Bowie High School
When -5th period Photojournalism
Why -Good Grades and being on top of things 
How -announced on the speaker

beginning-

5th period during Nick's photojournalism class, the principle of Bowie High School came on the speaker and announced him as Student of the Month. When asked how did you become Student of the Month Nick said "I had good grades and I made sure I was on top of things". When he found out he said "I laughed and jumped up".

Student of the Month is an award that the teachers and administration decide on and give to one student each month that has had the best grades, attendance, attitude, etc. during that month. The teachers and principle make sure that the student of the Month have all of those qualities and stays on top of things much like Nick. When they say who the award goes to the principle announces it on the speaker so that the whole school knows who it is.

The Student of the Month usually has a favorite part, these vary depending on who it is awarded to.

"My favorite part is being recognized by the whole school," student of the month, Nick, says.

Some people think student of the month is a great idea, but others don't like it at all.

"I think it is a good way to motivate students to do good in school," says Nick.

Being student of the month has many advantages but it also has its disadvantages.

“People come to you when they need help, but I also have a lot of expectations,” Nick says.

Being student of the month can be exhausting because you have to keep your grades up and set a good example for other students.

“It takes a lot of effort and studying,” Nick states when asked what being student of the month takes from him.

 Some people take this award seriously and some think it is stupid.

“Being student of the month is an honor, and it looks good for college,” says Nick.

Nut Graf

A Nut graf is something that tells the reader why the story is important and why it matters. It also describes the point of the story. The nut graf transitions the beginning of the story into the rest of the story and describes how the beginning connects to the rest of the story.

The Nut Graf is what tells the reader why they should care about the story and why they should read it. It helps to show what the story is about and why it is important.

Student of the Month

What is it like being the student of the month?

"it feels pretty good"

How did you become student of the month?

"I had good grades and I made sure I was on top of things."

What does it take from you?

"It tool a lot of effort and studying"

Why or why not do you like being student of the month?

"I do like it because it shows how hard working I am."

What honors do you get being the student of the month?

"It looks good for college."

How did you find out you were student of the month?

"They announced it on the speaker"

What is your favorite part of being student of the month?

"Being recognized by the whole school."

Why or why not was this an accomplishment for you?

"It shows that I am a good student."

What are some ways you are being treated differently?

"I am getting more respect."

Have your grades improved since being student of the month?

"My grades have always been good."

What do you have to do to become student of the month?

"I have to try hard and really persevere."

What are your responsibilities as student of the month?

"I have to be a good student and don't misbehave."

What do you suggest to the future student of the month?

"I would let them know that it is an honor."

When did you find out you were student of the month?

"I was in my 5th period Photojournalism class."

What did you do when you found out you were student of the month?

"I laughed and jumped up."

What do you think about student of the month?

"I think it is a good way to motivate students to do good in school."

What are the advantages to being student of the month?

"People come to you when they need help."

What are the disadvantages of being student of the month?

"I have a lot of expectations."

What is the worst thing about being student of the month?

"Having a lot of expectations."

Do you take being student of the month seriously?

"Yes."

School Uniforms

sources
*principle
*students
*Assistant principle
Questions
1.Who decided on enforcing uniforms?
2.Why are they enforcing uniforms?
3.What caused them to want uniforms?
4.What do you think about uniforms?
5.Do you think uniforms are a good idea? why or why not?
6.How do you think the students will react to uniforms?
7.What will the uniforms look like?
8.Will you allow students to have colored hair?why or why not?
9.If the students don't wear their uniform, what is the punishment?
10.When will the uniforms get enforced?
12. What will the difference be between the boys and girls uniforms?
13.How long will the uniforms last?
14.Will students be able to wear whatever they want to school dances?
15.How will the students have to fix their hair?
16.Is there any other things being enforced besides the uniforms? if so what?
17.Do you think that having uniforms will reduce bullying?
18.Why or why not do you think that school uniforms will improve attendance?
19.How much will the uniforms cost?
20.What kind of shoes will the students have to wear?

inverted pyramid

Student of the Month Interview

1. What is it like being the student of the month?
2. How did you become student of the month?
3. What does it take from you?
4. Why or why not do you like being student of the month?
5. What honors do you get being the student of the month?
6. How did you find out you were student of the month?
7. What is your favorite part of being student of the month?
8. Why or why not was this an accomplishment for you?
9. What are some ways you are being treated differently?
10. Have your grades improved since being student of the month?
11. What do you have to do to become student of the month?
12. What are your responsibilities as student of the month?
13. What do you suggest to the future student of the month?
14. When did you find out you were student of the month?
15. What did you do when you found out you were student of the month?
16. What do you think about student of the month?
17. What are the advantages to being student of the month?
18. What are the disadvantages of being student of the month?
19. What is the worst thing about being student of the month?
20. Do you take being student of the month seriously?

Sensory Overload

1. The last sentence of the story says

"I believe that more and more, we are defining our environments not as the spaces themselves, in terms of the buildings or architecture, but rather by the objects and devices that we buy and surround ourselves with. ... I would like that message to carry through universally," Seymour said.

What do you think about this statement?
  I think that this statement is saying that people are too focused on the objects and devices that they don't pay any attention to the architecture or buildings that those things are in.
Do you agree or disagree?
  I agree that some people are like that but other people aren't. Some people like to look at the architecture or the building.
As an aspiring photographer how does this make you feel about your photography?
  This makes me feel like I need to pay more attention to whats on the outside of the store rather than the inside for photography.
2. When you looked through the images, did you want to visit this place and take your camera?
  I think it would be cool to visit this place and take pictures.
3. What do you think it would be like to be the child of someone who worked at this place?
  I think it would be kind of cool because you would get to hang out at the market all day and play with the stuff there.
4. Describe your favorite photo to me.
  My favorite photo is the one with all of the flowers in it. I like it because it is interesting and really colorful.

Learning How To Interview Step One

sources
*principle
*students
*Assistant principle
Questions
1.Who decided on enforcing uniforms?
2.Why are they enforcing uniforms?
3.What caused them to want uniforms?
4.What do you think about uniforms?
5.Do you think uniforms are a good idea? why or why not?
6.How do you think the students will react to uniforms?
7.What will the uniforms look like?
8.Will you allow students to have colored hair?why or why not?
9.If the students don't wear their uniform, what is the punishment?
10.When will the uniforms get enforced?
12. What will the difference be between the boys and girls uniforms?
13.How long will the uniforms last?
14.Will students be able to wear whatever they want to school dances?
15.How will the students have to fix their hair?
16.Is there any other things being enforced besides the uniforms? if so what?
17.Do you think that having uniforms will reduce bullying?
18.Why or why not do you think that school uniforms will improve attendance?
19.How much will the uniforms cost?
20.What kind of shoes will the students have to wear?

Architecture Shoot

Patterns

Angles and Shapes

Light

Surroundings

Details

Architecture Shoot Preview 2

detailed

This is a detailed picture because it is up close up. It also shows some detail in the building.

light

This is a light picture because the light is shinning from behind the building. It is also light because the light makes the photo more dramatic and interesting to look at.

patterns

This is patterns because the bars on the side of the building create a pattern. The bars repeat all the way down the building creating the pattern.

angles and shapes

This is an angles and shapes photo because the building is not at a right angle. The building is turning, it is not a right angle making this an interesting photo.

surroundings

 This is a surrounding picture because it shows the surroundings of the building. It shows the buildings and the sky around the Turning Torso.

architecture preview

Sculptured House, USA

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
      Charles Deaton
2. When was it built?
      It was built in 1963
3. Where is it located?
      It is located on a mountain in Jefferson county, Colorado  
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
      it is on private property so you cannot visit the actual house.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
      there isn't anything on how much it cost to built but it does say that it cost $1.5 million.
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
     The building was featured in the 1973 movie called "Sleeper".
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
     I picked this building because I thought it looked interesting. I also thought it looked and I   
wanted to learn more about it. I found out that it was is a movie called Sleeper and that it        was built in 1963 by Charles Deaton. I thought the inside of the building looked really cool too and I liked how it was colorful.

Krzywy Domek, Poland

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
     Szotyńscy & Zaleski
2. When was it built?
     2004
3. Where is it located?
     in lower Sopot, Poland
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
     yes you can visit it.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
     I couldn't find anything on how much it cost to build it.
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
    The building was first on the list of the 50 strangest buildings in the world.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
    I picked this building because i liked the way it looked and thought it looked really cool and weird. I thought this building looked like it would be in a Doctor Seuss movie. I think it is cool that it is a shopping center, a restaurant and has offices in it. I thought this building was interesting and i wanted to learn more about it.

Turning Torso

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

   Santiago Calatrava
2. When was it built?

   2005
3. Where is it located?

    Malmo, Sweden
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

    You can visit it, it has apartments and a lounge/spa area.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?

    it cost around $220 million

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

     it was selected as a landmark for the new development.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

    i picked this building because I thought it was cool how it was twisted. I also thought it was interested how it was called Turning Torso. I thought it was cool how it is the second tallest residential building in europe. I think the building looks really cool and it is really tall. I like how it has apartments and a spa.

Strong National Museum of Play

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

   CJS Architects
2. When was it built?

     It was established in 1969 and was open to the public in 1982
3. Where is it located?

     it is located in Rochester, New York
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

      you can visit it.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?

    i could not find anything on how much it cost to build.
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

    the Strong National Museum of Play is devoted to play
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

    I picked this building because I thought it looked and sounded interesting and fun. I think it would be fun to visit the museum and see what it is like. I thought it would be interesting to learn about it. On some of the reviews it said that is was just as fun as an adult as it is for a kid to go.

La Pedrera, Spain

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

Antoni Gaudi

2. When was it built?

  1906

3. Where is it located?

  the province of Barcelona

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

  you can visit it

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?

  I did not find any 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 built for the married couple, Roser Segimon and Pere Milà

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

  I picked this building because i thought it was interesting and i thought it looked really cool. I thought it was interesting how it had holes and different sculptures on the roof. I wanted to know why is was built and other interesting things about this building. I thought it was really big, especially for a house. I learned that it was built for a married couple and that you can visit it but you have to make reservations to do it.