Photo Illustration

HDR

Graffiti and Found Object

Merger

Photo Illustration

The Big Day

     The story is about a young man rushing to get to the love of his life on her wedding day to object. He sped across a long distance through winding roads and across train tracks in his Volkswagon Jetta so the wedding could be stopped. He got stuck behind every obstacle which caused him to shriek in distress then continue his trek to the church. The bride looked happy to be married to her fiancé until the awkward interruption.

Who: Bride Brooke, Fiance Lucas, and intruder Julian
What: Julian intrudes wedding
When: June 20, 2014
Where: Charlotte, North Carolina
Why: Julian does not want to be late
How: Travels with Jetta across state to stop wedding.


Julian Baker rushes to get to his best friend Brooke Davis before vows are exchanged. Glancing at his watch, Julian speeds through the countryside and into the city before making it to the chapel, where he is greeted with blank stares.

Julian promised Brooke to make it on time, which left everyone disappointed with his no show. Some were angry, some were sad, and others just felt the awkward in the moment.

Stuck behind trains and cars Julian screams in distress.

"I couldn't let Brooke down" Julian said. "But life sure wasn't making it easy"

Brooke definitely couldn't hide her shame as Julian barged in to the chapel.

"I begged him to leave early." Brooke said. "This day was so special to me, he shouldn't have even come inside."

But no one felt more anger than fiancé Lucas Scott.

"He ruined our wedding. Friend or not, Brooke didn't deserve this." Lucas scolds.

 In an attempt to please Brooke, dad John Davis even took the effort to push back the wedding 10 minutes.

"I kept the peace hoping maybe Julian would show up on time, but after staring at my watch for what seemed like a lifetime, I realized this wedding had to go forward." John Davis said.

Feeling defeat, Julian stood unable to speak in the foyer of the church.

"I didn't know what to do, all I could do was apologize and continue to support my friends no matter what." Julian said.

However, things look like they may pick up from here.

"He's my best friend."Brooke said, "We must always forgive our friends."

Preview Assignment

1.   In the tutorials that I watched and read, I learned how to create an iMovie and edit it. They showed how to start a new movie, place clips in it, edit it, and save it. You can change the length of each clip and add transitions, effects, and a title.
      In the example, the woman added lightning and a title with a colored background. You can edit each of these things to make it how you want. Some examples are fairy dust, ghost trail, lighting, etc. These effects can be subtle or change your whole story.

2. I knew you could choose a theme and that there were multiple clips that combined to make a final project. I used iMovie for the iPad for a project in eighth grade.

3. I learned you can add effects or a title and change the time for each clip.

4. I am concerned about finding a original yet interesting topic for the project. I also hope the iMovie will be easy to use and not confusing.

5. I am confident that I will be able to use an appropriate amount of effects and transitions without overpowering the story.

6. Some ideas I have would be focusing on my Grandmas illness or something more simple like a typical family weekend to the lake, park, etc.

Portfolio Analysis

1. Three Portfolios

First -Alyssa Schukar

B. Dark instances which deal with people’s everyday problems

C.–Not enough emotion

-Awkward switch from sad to happy through baseball photo

-Too depressing

 D. They liked the sweeping man.

-Also they liked the action of the photos

 E. I like how it focuses are hardships but wished the stories were      more connected. Some pictures felt awkward and random.

Second-Anthony Souffle

B. Emotional moments

C. Photographer didn’t show enough detail.

D. There was a story mixed with emotional pictures.

E. I like the different settings the photos take place in. They are all in different areas with different stories.

Third-Melissa Golden

B. Youth or Eldery problems/activities

C. Photo stories were unoriginal, unclear in story behind them, and objects blocking or distracting from subject.

D. Good portrait, Good emotion in up close photos.

E. I like the use of black and white and elements of composition used. Like balance and lines.

2. Dustin Snipes

·      A) Good color composition. Photographer stays with action and follows subjects

·      B) Some strengths were how he angled and photographed his action photos. Photos where everyone involved is doing something. Some weaknesses were the too much use of photoshop.

3.  To become the winner, the portfolios needed to show difference and not have a similar portfolio. They also needed a common theme yet with diversity. They must have a good use of editing.

Part 2

1 .I agree with the judges on the photo of a girl rejoicing her tennis win. You can see the act of happiness without even having to see her face. the photo also has simplicity and includes the girl and her tennis racket which is all that is needed.

2. I do not agree with the judges opinion on the photo of a girl in an orange jersey jumping in the air. They state that the photo is basic, but I disagree. The photo shows a great amount of emotion and rules of composition including rule of thirds. 

Nut Graf

     A Nut graf is a second paragraph explaining the rest of the 5 W's and H that the first paragraph didn't cover. This adds additional information supporting what the first paragraph couldn't fit. This information is less important than the first paragraph.

Student of the Month Story

Who: Ashley Smith
What: Won Student of the Month
When: April, 2015
Where: Ted Selvidge High School, Austin, TX
Why: Dedication brings her to victory
How: Grades and extra curricular activities


Ashley Smith takes home a great Ted Selvidge High tradition and becomes April's Student of the Month during an election held in the courtyard.
 
Smith's rode to success was influenced by her parents, but most importantly her homeroom teacher. She can't only thank determination though, Smith also claims to being on Silver Stars and taking two AP classes.

Still striving for success, Smith believes there is always room to improve.

"It has given me the push to work harder" Ashley Smith states of the victory.

But her win was definitely not dull. Smith was presented the award in front of family, friends, and staff.

"I felt a rush of excitement!" Smith boasts.

The road to the award was anything but easy. Ashley places herself in higher level AP classes.

"I take two, English and Geography" Smith says proudly.

Afterward she spent the night celebrating the honor with some family fun.

"I went to Double Dave's Pizza with my family, it was great." The young student says with a smile.

However this excitement might be short lived. Smith has low hopes for adding this to her college transcript.

"It's an honor, but it won't get me ahead in life."

The future seems bright for young student who already has plans of success.

"I want to graduate from college and get a good job."

   

School Uniforms

-Principal
-Class President
-School Board

1. What influenced you to create the uniform policy?
2. How have students reacted to the news so far?
3. What will the uniforms look like?
4. Is there any freedom to how the uniform is worn?
5. Are the uniforms the same for every school?
6. When was this decision  made?
7. Who suggested the idea?
8. How have parents reacted to the news?
9. Was the vote unanimous?
10. What problems did you face before the uniforms?
11. Are the uniforms made revolving comfort?
12. How will you deal with the weather changes relating to the uniforms?
13. How did you announce the news to the students?
14. What are the consequences for those who don't follow the uniform dress code?
15. Will children be sent home if not in uniform?
16. Can the uniform policy be overruled or changed?
17. What events lead to this drastic decision?
18. Will teachers and staff have a uniform?
19. What problems were faced before and after the new policy?
20. Will there be any new changes to the schools?

Inverted Pyramid

Architectural Photos

Light  

Surrounding

Details

Shapes and Angles

Patterns

My First Interview

1. What is your biggest achievement?
Becoming Student of the year
2. How did you feel when you became student of the month?
I felt a rush of excitement
3. What advice do you give to other students striving to become student of the month?
Always turn in your homework and be on time to class
4. Has becoming student of the month changed how your peers see you?
No, they still see me normally. 
5. Are you in extra-curriculars?
Yes, Dance
6. Did you think think you were going to win before it was announced?
Totally
7. Do you feel deserving of the award?
Very much so
8. How has your  school life changed since winning?
It has given me the push to work harder
9. How informed were you of the award before winning?
My spanish teacher informed my class about it
10. What are the requirements for becoming student award?
You must have a 3.8 GPA or higher and be in at least one club
11. What help, if any, did you receive any help in becoming student of the month.
My homeroom teacher encouraged me and also my parents
12. What sports, if any, are you involved in?
Silver Stars
13. What are your goals after high school?
Graduate from college and get a good job
14. How important is this award to you?
It's an honor, but it won't get me ahead in life. 
15. What do you think impacted the decision the most?
My motivation and grades
16. Do you take AP classes?
I take two, English and Geography
17. How competitive are fellow students for this achievement?
Very competitive
18. How did you celebrate your win?
I went to Double Dave's with my family
19. How did your friends react to you winning?
They gave me candy and were very happy for me
20. What is your best quality?
My determination

Architectural Preview

Details: (Kunsthaus Graz)

This has details because it focuses on a small part of the building. It's zoomed in so you can see a section clearly. Now we are able to see each bolt that mends the structure together.

                                                               Lights: (Kunsthaus Graz)

This represents light because the glow is peaking out from the structure near the top left of the photo. Light is also used to reflect off the mirror which makes up the entire building.

                                                              Pattern:(Kunsthaus Graz)

This shows patterns through lines on each side of the photo. A symmetrical zig-zig  runs through the wall and window. A line also runs along the ceiling which corresponds with the lines which frame the women sitting down. Circles are also a common theme on the floor. 

Shape:(Kunsthaus Graz)

This represents shape because it shows not only the curve of the main part of the building,  but also shows another cylinder which is another section of the building. Also circles are repeated as lights throughout the structure.

                                                       Surroundings:(Kunsthaus Graz)

This shows surroundings by having the Kunsthaus Graz shown in half the picture while part of the surrounding city takes up the other half. You can see all the way back into the mountains while getting many other buildings including a tall prominent building. The sky is reflected on the building. 

Warm up: iPhone Photos

1. My favorite photo is of a smiling, little boy playing in the water. The water is splashing around him, and the photo is in black and white.
2. No, because they capture such high speeds and have high definition for just an iPhone.
3. The apps must have greatly affected the photo because these photos look nothing like a regular photo taken on my iPhone 5s.
4.
-Use rules of photography
-Take pictures of interesting subjects with interesting colors. Also have spontaneous emotion in each photo.

Select 5

Atomium:

1. Andre and Jean Polak

2. 1956

3. Laeken, Belgium

4. It is open to visit by the public.

5. There is no information on the cost to build

6. The structure represents an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times. 

7. I picked this building because it was built into a shape I've never seen before. Its fully functional and you're able to go into the top sphere. I would like to visit this building in the future and do the activities available. 

Nautilus House:

1. Javier Senosiain

2. 2006

3.Mexico City, Mexico

4. It's a private home to a family

5. N/A

6. The family wanted to be closer to nature an built their home based on a shell.

7. I chose this building because it is shaped like a shell and incorporates many bright colors. Its also unique in that it's separated into chambers like a real shell and also has many amenities based around nature. 

Kunsthaus Graz:

1. Built by a team of architects (White Cube)

2. 2003

3. Graz, Austria

4. It is open to the public.

5. N/A

6.The architects wanted to unite the historical setting to the Urban district.

7. I choose this because it had an interesting shape with spikes through the top which I found out were windows. I would want to visit here because it's a museum with a twist which can interest a younger audience. 

Sculptured House:

1. Charles Deaton

2. 1963

3. Colorado, USA

4. It is privately owned.

5. Sold for 3.8 million

6. The architect wanted a house unlike the other "rectangle" houses of the 1960's

7. I chose this building because I had seen it on a television show about insane houses. It was also used in a movie which was high grossing. It's shaped differently and is in a hidden, serene forest area.

Nord LB Building:

1. Behnisch

2. 1997-2002

3. Hannover, Germany

4. Open to public

5. 244 million

6. This building serves as an eco-friendly tourist destinition. 

7. I like how this building has other sections elevated in off the main structure. It is not a certain storied building because it's almost as if different buildings were just added together and held by thin stilts. It looks beautiful when lit up at night. 

Sports Photos

 

Forward: After waking up late, Renata runs to catch the bus. She ate dirt in an embarrassing fall on her way to the bus stop.

    

Sideways: Practicing her skills for the track team, Renata runs during free time in class. She didn't have athletic clothes, but she made the most out of practice time. 

Panning: With seconds until the bell, Renata makes a speedy attempt to make it to class on time. She barley beat the buzzer as she leaped into the portable. 

Blur: Surrounded by fallen leaves, a lone tuft of grass sits under a tree. The surrounding plants had died due to lack of water underneath the shadow of a large oak tree.

Warm Up Blog

1. I agree with the statement because a space isn't important until it's personalized. This way it tells a story unlike normal "pretty" photos. These photos are also visually interesting and have more things to analyze.
2. I wanted to take my camera to many of the places because the colors were so vibrant.
3. I think it would be fun because the article says all the kids play with each other in the aisles and everyone is close together.
4. My favorite photo is the flower shop. There are so many bright colors completely surrounding the woman aside from her small desk space. There are mostly greens and pinks.

Action Preview Assignment

1. This photo is included because it shows a winning moment of pride for a team and their coach, most likely after the last game of the season.
2. Shutter Speed is the time it takes for a lens to close for the amount of light that is let in. This was fast.
3. This is a key moment for the team because it is a fun exchange between "family". This was planned by the team while the coach was not expecting it.
4. There is balance between the two players and the coach on the opposite side to even it out. The water frames the coach.

Newspaper Page

Newspaper Practice

News Values

Timeliness: http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2015/02/24/world/middleeast/24reuters-mideast-crisis-syria-un.html?ref=world&_r=0 ("Rights Group Calls for U.N Arms Embargo on Syria Over Barrel Bombs")
 The article expresses an extremely new story considering this was posted 15 minutes ago. The event lasted years up to January 15, 2015.

Proximity: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/21/world/americas/canada-attack-suspect-is-now-charged-in-3-killings.html?ref=americas ("Canada Attack Suspect is now charged with 3 killings")
The article revolves around a Canadian event. The paper was published in New York a little distance away.

Prominence: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/world/middleeast/monitoring-group-says-isis-has-abducted-90-christians-in-syria.html?ref=world ("Monitoring Group ISIS has abducted 90 Christians in Syria")
This is the most important in my opinion because it's the spark of a genocide on religion. There is death the top of the hate pyramid which is involving multiple countries.

Impact: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/world/americas/as-cuba-shifts-toward-capitalism-inequality-grows-more-visible.html?ref=americas (" As Cuba Shifts towards Capitalism, inequality grows more visible")
This effects Cubans who grow more aware of the situation in their government. The article uses persuasion while also informing about the inequality for Cubans in there drastic change.

Conflict:  http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/world/asia/refugees-are-pushed-to-exits-in-pakistan.html?ref=world ("Refugees are pushed to exits in Pakistan")
The conflict is afghanistan innocents against terrorists. Also against the government forcing them to leave even if it's for their own safety.

Human Conflict:  http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/world/africa/as-tourism-sags-on-kenyan-coast-terrorists-could-lure-the-unemployed.html?ref=world (" A Catch 22 in Kenya; Western Terrorism…")
This effects people emotion because terrorism is a sensitive subject and can be incredibly dangerous or fatal.

Novelty: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/24/world/europe/ap-eu-germany-measles.html?ref=world (" Toddler dies of measles in Berlin")
This interests me because i believed measles were eradicated or unlikey to get. Also, this could possibly spread and become something much bigger and effect more people. I like to learn about diseases and biology.

Yearbook Spread

The Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4

Front Page: Cancer Diagnosis Doesn't stop Gomez

Beloved theater teacher Roberto Gomez fights battle with cancer with support from family, friends, and students. After going in for surgery to remove a tumor near his heart, he waited a short two months to recover before going back to teach tech theatre. Not only did close friends respond after the surgery, but so did ex-students and and multiple communities supporting Gomez through the tough time.

Who? Roberto Gomez
What? Supporting Gomez after tumor surgery
Where? Austin
When? Nov.7 and months recovering
Why? They are friends/family/ex-students who appreciate Gomez
How? By showing support through internet and reaching out
Who was quoted? Lauren Gomez (daughter), Rachael Gomez (wife)
The main sentence did make me want to keep reading.
The conclusion was a statement.

Student Life: Dirty clothes making a difference in community for special need students

In order to help special needs kids with confidence, social and work skills, the life skills department has been helping the kids by letting them work. They go to Clifton, Gatti Town, and use the washers at school to help themselves and others. By doing this, they grow as an individual while showing others they are just like any other young adult.

Who? Special needs children
What? Letting kids work and learn new skills.
Where? School, Clifton, Gatti Town
When? Every day at school
Why? To help them grow into a successful, confident adult
How? By taking them to work at school and off-campus
Who was quoted? Steven Kane, Wayne Johnson, Rachel Smith
The main sentence made me want to read more
The conclusion was a statement.

News: Varsity cheer wins first at state

Bowie's varsity cheer team takes home first place at the state championship (UCA). It was their first time entering yet they still won, after winning regionals also. They have been practicing for months leading up to this challenging routine.

Who? Varsity cheer squad
What? Winning UCA
Where? South Texas
When? January 25, 2015.
Why? Proceeded after winning regionals
How? Practicing for 5-6 months
Who was quoted? Brandon Hertel, Rylee Barrios, Ervin Knight
The Main sentence made me want to read because i know people on cheer team
The conclusion was a quote

Sports: World Champion hits the target

Junior Brooke Landry wins world championship and becomes highest ranked female knife thrower in the world. She has been practicing since the age of 5 and competed in the world championships three times, winning first place all three years. She is considered expert level and enjoys every second of the sport.

Who? Brooke Landry
What? Wins world championship and becomes highest ranked female knife thrower
Where? Contest
When? Since the age of five
Why? She enjoys it
How? Practicing with her dad and instructor
Who was quoted? Brooke Landry, Mike Landry
The main sentence slightly intrigued me
The conclusion was a quote

Entertainment: Trivia Crack Craze

The app Trivia Crack spreads throughout Bowie getting kids addicted. It tests their intelligence with 6 categories. You can play against  your friends battling it out to see who's "smarter". Many kids were hooked on the game as soon as it came out while others downloaded it months later with the same reaction.

Who? Students
What? Getting hooked on app Trivia Crack
Where? Bowie
When? Throughout last couple months
Why? It's a fun game that challenges you
How? Tests knowledge of 6 basic topics while allowing to battle friends
Who was quoted? Nicole Zahorik, Minh-Thi Nguyen, Yellena James, Nick Aganos, Marco Moreno
The main sentence made me want to read more
The conclusion was  a quote

Commentary: North Korea opening new film studio

A couple of hackers attacked the Sony Company releases the film "The Interview". There was tons of controversy around the film due to the moking of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un. Some people believe this was a true hacking causing Sony to lose an estimated 90 million, while others think it was a staged hoax for publicity.

Who? Sony Company
What? Hacked causing "The Interview" to be leaked
Where? Throughout american web
When? End of 2014
Why? Hackers causing terrorism attack or possibly a widespread hoax for fame
How? Hackers infiltrated The Sony Company
Who was quoted? None
The main sentence interested me
The conclusion was a question


1. My favorite photo is the main photo for "Evita takes the stage" on the entertainment page
1A: I like this photo because it captures the emotion in action. Also the shadow in the back looks interesting.
1B: Rule of thirds, Lines

2. My least favorite photo is second photo on "School wide science fair competition held" Showing a girl presenting her project
2A: The photo shows no rules of photography and looks almost posed

3. I would want to be assigned to Sports because you get to watch the games and interview the athletes. Also there are many different sports to write on and different achievements that the athletes win.

4. I think the strongest photos were the photos taken of Evita featured in Entertainment and Photo essay. The weakest was the News category.

Other High School Newspapers

1. My favorite newspaper cover is Westsidestory. I like how it focuses on a single picture and has a very neat design. Also the gold in the Title matches the school colors.
2. The cover that first caught my eye was Hi+Life because of the bright colors of the flags and the blue background.
3. My favorite headline is "What you don't get to see" by The Oracle. This interested me because it was very mysterious and claimed to have information i don't know about which makes me want to read it.
4. There is no stories on my favorite cover, just one headlines.
5. Some covers focused on one picture to cover the entire page while others focused on text.
6. Almost every newspaper has their title as the largest text either at the top or bottom of the page.
7. These are similar to the newspapers from around the world however most school newspapers focus on pictures over texts.


Broadsheets:
-The Registar
-The Granite Bay Gazette
-The Merionite

Tabloids:
-East High Spotlight
-Stang
-Echoes

Newsmagazine:
-The Globe
-The Crimson Connection
-Verde Volume 16

Headline: Words at the set head of the passage to introduce or categorize a story
Subheadlines: Additional headline that comes immediately after the main headline
Lines: Something arranged along a line in a row or series
Boxes: Type of frame in a border
Photos: The photograph
Teaser: A tease that makes someone want to look at the magazine
Flag: A device, symbol, or drawing typically resembling a flag, used as a marker.
Folios: An individual leaf of paper of parchment numbered on the recto or front side only, occurring either loose as one of a series or forming part of a bound volume
Captions: Text accompanying a photo
Stories: News report of any length
Bylines: Line in newspaper naming writer
Jumps: Used to continue a story on another page
Story Dividers: A partition between two stories
Infographics: A visual image used to represent data or information
Masthead/Staff box: The title of a newspaper or magazine at the head of the front or editorial page

Front Pages of the World

1. My favorite newspaper cover was The Bakersfield Californian. I liked how the picture was the largest thing on the page. Also the headline was in color.
2. My favorite headline is Sam Smith Shines. This interested me because i watched the Grammy's last night and I'm also a fan of Sam Smith.
3. There are 4 headlines which introduce the stories and tell the page number where you can read more.
4. They always have one main photo and story and usually text and smaller stories off to the side.
5. Some texts have one bolded headline while others have multiple bolded headlines. There are also some newspapers that have photos that are similar in size, while some have one main picture.

King Pica Spread

Yearbook Introduction

Everything yearbooks should have:

1. A Theme
2. Legible Fonts
3. Catchy Title
4. Good Color Scheme
5. Good Captions
6. Interactive Student Survey/ Question
7. Sports Section
8. Elective Section
9. Action shots
10. Fun school events
11. Senior Section
12. Achievement Section
13. Student Quotes & Opinions
14. Section for each academic subject
15. Prom
16. Every Student Featured at Least once
17. Parent Shout out Pages
18. Hard Cover 
19. Year
20. School Name
21. Awards (best dressed, most athletic, etc)
22. Class Photo
23. Separate School Photos by Grade
24. Staff Section
25. Index and Table of Contents

1. Front and Central
2. Little Rock Central High School
3. They have similar fonts for each title page
4. 4 Sections
5. Football Court/Prom & Homecoming
6. Yes, there is an index
7. Yes
8. Yes, on the back of front cover
9. 2553
10. Arkansas

Magazine Cover Review

-I looked at "Into The Wild" created by Jordan Young.
-I liked how the title started off sideways then became upright in a much bigger and bolder text. I also like the neutral colors she used because the photo itself isn't bright.
-I think she could maybe move the text/captions off the subjects face in the photograph so she's not covered.
-The picture and the large text caught my attention. Also the way that the wire frames her eyes was interesting.
-There is a barcode.
-The barcode did make the it look more "magazine-like" and kept it from looking like a poster or flyer.
- I know this is a portrait because the girl in the photo is not the blogger. Also she is behind a wire and it would be hard to get positioned in a crouch behind the wire on a timer.

Prompt Review & Magazine Cover

http://clarissephotoj.blogspot.com/2015/01/prompt-shoot-3.html?showComment=1421182387418#c3032403199882467610

-I like her photo for "pause" because the sky is one bright color in contrast to the dark branches which cover most of the photo in different shapes and directions.

-My least favorite photo is her photo for "connected". I don't think there is anything super intriguing about the photo because it is quite plain and has no clear subject.

-I like her concepts for "pause" and the "end". I also like the colors in "pose" and "pause".

-I think they can improve on using rules of photography.

-I think they did the best job portraying "pause" because it's different than other pictures I've seen for that prompt. The nature feel gives me a peaceful, serene feel which is almost like a "pause" on life.

-I think "pose" matched the prompt the least because a flower cannot move or pose. When I think of posing I think of humans making faces or planned movements, this flower was "caught off guard" in a way.

5 Websites

First Website:


http://petapixel.com/2014/12/19/disorienting-beauty-spiral-staircases-old-abandoned-buildings/

On this website I read about a photographer who takes pictures of spiral staircases. He takes time to find a perfect staircase in order to capture it's beauty and disorientation. He takes the photo from the very top.

I learned that the angle is very important in creating a whimsical look to the photo.

1. I picked this photo because of the spiral effect and colors. It's very bright and looks like it was very elegant at a time when in use.
2. Lines are present
3. Christian Richter



Second Website:


http://www.rachelsussman.com/oltw/

This website shows environmental objects over 2,000 years old. The photographer worked with biologists and traveled the world for this project.

I learned that the oldest things don't share anything in common. One plant may be from the coast while another is from the desert.

1. I picked this photo because it shows one lonely tree that was able to survive despite having few neighbors. 

2.  This photo has simplicity in the plain sky against the tree. 

3. Rachael Sussman 

Third Website: 

http://blog.ted.com/2014/10/07/how-to-create-a-killer-timelapse-with-joe-capra/

This website is about a photographers experience of time lapsing. He answers questions about why people are drawn to time lapse while also explaining how to get a good time lapse. 

I learned to get just 10 seconds of video you need about 240 individual photos. 

a. In the video there were multiple areas with bright colors and tons of movement in a sped of time-lapse. 

b. The video was made by Joe Capra. 

c. The video is about the time lapse of Rio de Janeiro. He choose places that capture the lively-ness of the city and spent weeks just trying to pick put the right music for the video. 

d. I learned colors work well when dealing with these videos because the speed causing intereting streaks of light to look at. 

Fourth Website: 

http://petapixel.com/2014/08/25/approaching-problem-style/

1. This website listed rules to help in creating  style that helped to create a mood and emotion that keeps the portrait artistic and showing skill.

2. I learned that it's best to use things that interest you.

3. 

a) I choose this photo because it's in black and white which was different from the others on the website.

b) There are lines in the stairs and rail that leads to the girl. Also, there is repetition of stripes. The stripes are found on the stairs and on the subjects skirt and undershirt. 

c) The photographer isn't obviously listed but we can assume it's possibly Robin Walker.

Fifth Website: 

http://petapixel.com/2015/01/01/projector-brought-forest-turns-nature-glowing-wonderland/

1. This website is about how people brought projectors into a forest to illuminate the 3-d elements in nature creating a light show. 

2. In the video, I saw different parts and creatures of nature with light patterns projected on to them causing illuminating and motion effects. 

3. The video was mostly created by a photographer named Tarek Mawad and an animator named Frederick Van Schoor. The music/sound etc is credited to more people at the end of the video. 

4. I think the story was just giving life and color to a dull area.

5.  I learned you can project and focus on certain areas of different sizes

Prompt Shoot #3

Footprint

Connection

The End

Pause

2014

This is one of my favorite photos because Beyonce is one of my favorite artists and both artists are powerful performers

This photo interests me because he is surrounded by abandoned houses and choose to continue to live in isolation.

I like this photo because the streak is so bright against the sky. It also reminds me of a shooting star.

1. Best song of 2014: Take Me To Church-Hozier.
This is my favorite song because it has a sound unlike other popular hits. Its very haunting while still being catchy. Also, in the music video, there is a sad storyline meant to bring attention to gay rights, which i think is very positive. This story makes the song meaningful and emotional instead of solely to entertain ( however its still very entertaining)

2. Best Movie of 2014: The Heat.
When this was in theaters i saw it twice. It is so funny and i actually could control my laughter in the theatre even after the scene ended. It had original jokes and two talented and hilarious actresses. I think it had good contrast between the two which created a very feel good character development.

3. The top News story of 2014: Ferguson
This is the top news story because i had the strongest opinions toward this subject. I kept myself the most updated on this because of how mad the situation made me. I didn't agree with how anything was handled and felt like i needed to know what was happening 24/7. This situation ended up spawning more conflict which i also have strong opinions about.

4. Most important person of 2014: Beyonce
Beyonce is important because of how successful she is. She had a baby and also surprise dropped an album that still hit number one and stayed at the top of the charts. From the songs she created iconic sayings and top hits. She was also able to keep her fame and success still after all these years. She has performed at the Superbowl halftime, the VMA's, met the royal family, etc.

5. Biggest Sports Story of 2014: Ray Rice
Even though I'm not too into sports, this story was big enough even for me to hear about. Even though he showed domestic violence by punching and dragging his fiancé out of an elevator he was simply only suspended and may return to the NFL. This caused such an uproar for the Ravens and the player himself.


1. Over the holidays I was given my great grandmothers ring as a present.
2. My news years resolution is to take better care of my body by eating healthier and staying fit. This also includes managing stress.
3. Im looking forward to spending christmas 2015 with my family who lives in California. I rarely see them and can go to Disney with them.