Quick Write

My story is the story of how me and my mother experienced the 9/11 attacks. We share our experiences and thoughts.

My subjects include my mother and I.
The beginning: starts off with how we woke up that morning of September 11th, 2001.
Middle: When the tragedy of the attacks on the first world trade center happened. And the continuing acts that followed.
Conclusion: How my managed to get home from work, when there was turmoil in the city.

Newspaper

Newspaper

Demographics
Create pie charts

yearbook spread

Caption Writing Intro

MARDI GRAS

Subject (Who): The North Side Skull & Gang
Verb: Parade
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016
Place: New Orleans

Identify the following information the following elements from the SECOND SENTENCE of the caption:

Why: For the wake up call for Mardi Gras
and/or
How:

ZIKA VIRUS 

Subject (Who): Health Worker
Verb: Fumigates
Date:Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016.

Place:El Angel cemetery in Lima, Peru

Identify the following information the following elements from the SECOND SENTENCE of the caption:

Why:to prevent Dengue, Chikunguya and Zika virus, 

and/or
How: By fumigation

ASH WEDNESDAY 

Subject (Who): A lay minister  

Verb: marks a sign of the cross on the foreheads of a Roman Catholic worshipper using ashes from burnt palm leaves

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Place: Paranaque city, south of Manila,Philippines 

Identify the following information the following elements from the SECOND SENTENCE of the caption:

Why: Because of Ash Wednesday in which  is used to remind mankind of their mortality. As seen with the Roman Catholics.

and/or
How:

GERMANY TRAIN CRASH

Subject (Who): A city employee 

Verb: stands besides wreaths in front of two trains that collided head-on 

Date:Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

Place: Bad Aibling, Germany

Identify the following information the following elements from the SECOND SENTENCE of the caption:

Why:
and/or
How:

BRAZIL CARNIVAL 

Subject (Who): People
Verb: Cool off off in water.
Date:Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016.

Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,

Identify the following information the following elements from the SECOND SENTENCE of the caption:

Why: as part of pre-Carnival celebrations 

and/or
How:

Men's Wear Magazine Cover

First Photoshop Practice

 

WEB

YEARBOOK

NEWSPAPER

Photoshop Notes

-Rename your image

-Make sure image is saved as .jpg at the highest image quality.

Save- you do not have yo rename the image at this point. Save often.

-STACKED TOOLS: tools that are stacked on each other. To access those tools you have to left click and hold down the mouse button.

USE COMMAND KEYSSSS

Command + = zoom in
Command - = zoom out
Command o = open
Command c = copy
Command v = paste
Command z = undo
Command, option, z = step backward
Command s = save
Command p = print
Command l = levels

Resolution Guidelines:
Yearbook = 300
Newspaper = 150
Web - 72

DP I = Dots
PP I = Pixels

To make an image black and white
Use GRAYSCALE
Image > Mode > Grayscale

WARM UP: SUPER TUES.

1) 155 delegates are at stake for the republicans in Texas.
2) 595 delegates at stake nationally for republicans.
3) 252 delegates at stake for democrats in Texas.
4) 1017 delegates are at stake for the democrats nationally.
3) They need 1,237 delegates.

Fave magazine cover

#15 Harper's Bazaar (April 1965)

This cover of Harper's Bazaar is a photograph of model Jean Shrimpton by photographer Richard Avedon. The cover of Shrimpton peering from behind a bright pink Day-Glo space helmet was designed by Art Directors Ruth Ansel and Bea Feitler. This photograph, with the Harper's Bazaar logo vibrating against it in acid green has been often reproduced as an emblem of the sixties.

MY CRITIQUE

I really like this cover because of the amount of eye contact. And also how its so simple and the makeup really represents the time in which this was taken, which is the 60's. I like the simplicity and also the weird aspect as the model is wearing a unique headpiece, which perfectly frames her face maintaining the attention on her. The lighting is perfect as the model is well illuminated and is seem in a crisp image. The cover lines are small which allows the viewer to maintain the focus on the model which I enjoy. 

Magazine essential parts

 Masthead: The name of the magazine displayed in a specific type face, is used on the contents page inside along with using it on the front cover of the magazine, and as a logo for advertising and branding purposes.

Dateline: Is the month and year of publication along with the price.

Main Image: Is a single image. The image is used in a classic way, the face is big enough to stand out on the news-stand, with the model making full eye-contact.

Model credit: When the magazine acknowledges the model on front page by saying their name in a caption, on the contents page.

Coverline: A couple lines on the front cover to capture the buyers attention to persuade them to purchase the magazine.

Main cover line: This is a very large cover line that is really the juicy detail that's really going to capture the buyer's attention.

Selling line: Short, sharp description of the title's main marketing point 

Bar code: Standard bar code used by retailers. Will often include publication date and price. 

Left Third: The left third of the magazine cover is vital for sales in shops where the magazine is not shown full-frontage. The title must stand out in a display of dozens of competitors. The start of the masthead is important here, as are short cover lines that are easy to read

For my portrait piece Im going to be using my little brother as my model. And Im going to be taking a picture outside in front of the highway.

                                    I love this picture because of the setting. Its impacting.
                       SELF PORTRAITS

I love this picture because of its simplicity and her eyes seem to see me.

I like this picture because it captures the fashion of older times.

FORMAL PORTRAIT

I Like this picture because its very deep and shows a soldier in his attire.

I like this portrait because its so effortless how her beauty is caught on camera. 

                   CASUAL PORTRAITS

I like this portrait because the woman looks put together and beautiful just sitting in a plain living room. Which adds to the essence of old time living rooms. 

I like this picture because it displays culture along with raw emotion. It is a very deep picture.

ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITS

I like this picture because it tells a story. By how a person interprets it. I also like the setting in which the child is in.

Experiment with Lighting

Another element of randomness that you can introduce to your portraits is the way that you light them. There are almost unlimited possibilities when it comes to using light in portraits.

Side-lighting can create mood, backlighting and silhouetting your subject to hide their features can be powerful.

Candids: Being Unobtrusive

You may want to make photographs of people going about their business—vendors in a market, a crowd at a sports event, the line at a theater. You don't want them to appear aware of the camera. Many times people will see you, then ignore you because they have to concentrate on what they are doing. You want the viewers of the image to feel that they are getting an unguarded, fly-on-the-wall glimpse into the scene.

A self-portrait doesn't have to be of your face

—the image of two hands holding a camera says a lot about the photographer who shot his own portrait. You can also aim the camera down your body from eye level.

                                                                       Balance 

Academics/Community Service

                                                                  "The Story" 
The photograph displays a young lady in what looks to be a hijab. It leads me to believe she may be following islamic beliefs. I believe in this day and time theres a lot of speculation of the islamic religion, due to the recent world events. People are having negative biased opinions towards people who follow this religion. In my opinion I believe this picture depicts someone who wants to be heard. Who doesn't want to be judged by what she wears and especially who just wants to be understood. This picture is more than meets the eye with all the emotion displayed on this young lady's face. 

"Action and Emotion" 

I believe that the this picture captures the interesting aspect of school labs. This picture perfectly captures the excitement of the students as this experiment takes off.

Reflection

Many of my problems resulted from a busy background. As there was too much going on and the viewer gets distracted from the subject in view.



I found myself trying to think about how to place my camera to fully accomplish the following component rules. For example when I had to take the picture for lines. It was very hard to position the camera to only get the floor leading to my subject. As i didn't know where to turn to avoid the busy background.

                                                                   Merger
I believe I followed it well as the merger is clearly in view.

My subject is the curly haired teen, smiling at the camera. she is wearing a black sweater. 

Yes the viewer can clearly see who the viewer is while at the same time see the merger.

I believed I did a good job as the merger was clearly in view. 

                                                                 simplicity 
I followed the rule well. As the background has nothing and all you see is my subject.

My subject is a window that has different lines.

The viewer can clearly see the window is the subject.

This picture displays lines and could be used for lines but my pitch black background really makes it stand out for its simplicity. 

                                                               Balance

I believed I followed this rule fairly well as there is two subjects in my photo, but the distracting background takes a toll on my complete success.

The subjects are the woman and man dress in policemen attire. They are facing away from the camera with their backs towards the camera. They as walking in unison.

It is clear to the viewer that there are two subjects.

I believe that the photo pertains other photo compositions and is not simply just a balance photo. I believe for next time I will zoom in so only my two subjects are in full view so the distracting background does not get in the way. 

                                                                                Lines
I followed it slightly well as there is too much going on and the view gets lost figuring out which rule I am trying to use.

The subject is the girl with the pink sweater, black leggings, and brown boots. She is standing on a square where lines meet on the floor. 

 I believe the viewer gets a little too distracted with the background of this photo and it takes them a while to focus on the subject in picture.

I believe I could have done better by trying to eliminate the view of the distracting background and focused on getting the lines from the floor leading to my subject. 

                                                                      Framing 

I followed the rule well as the subject is clearly framed buy windows in the background.

The subject is a blue milk carton, from the company TruMoo and is as stated on the carton, Chocolate flavored.

The subject is clear in view and is the only subject in sight. The viewer clearly knows the carton is the subject.

I believe this photograph was perfect as it is clearly obvious that the carton is being framed meaning I accomplished my goal.

                                                                       Rule of Thirds
 I followed the rule well. Except there was distraction in the back with an another in individual in the hallway. 

The subject is the the young lady facing with her back towards the camera. She has short black hair with streaks of green. 

She is fully in focus and the viewer can clearly see she is the subject.

I believe I accomplished this rule well I would only take away the person in the back to have the focus mainly on the subject. 

                                                                       Merger

                                                                    Framing

                                                           "A" Symmetric Balance

Lines

                                                                  Rule Of Thirds

                                                                      Simplicity

n the picture we are presented, we witness an older male. His hair seems to be grown out and grey which adds to the theory that he’s an older fellow. He is standing on a sidewalk. He is wearing a sweater and camouflage jacket. He seems to be tired but not grumpy.

He is found on a median on the road. He is seen holding a sign asking people to hear his voice. He took advantage of his time with this person to show his passion and his will to better himself and find a better life.

He is very enthusiastic about what he wants to do. How his life story shows his passion for radio and how all you needed was a voice. His voice captures your attention at how crisp and clean it sounds. You can tell he had worked hard on his voice and had practiced it for years. He seems very excited somebody finally decided to ask him about his life.

I believe he is worthy Ted Williams is a worthy subject matter for a feature story because of his passion and unbelievable voice. Everybody ignores the homeless people but they are the ones have the most unbelievable stories to tell. Ted’s story was a story of passion for what he does and wants to continue doing. His story also showed his downfall to drugs and alcohol and how he has surpassed that stage in life and is ready for a new life. His story is sad but hopeful and it gives the reader hope for a talented man who lost his way.

Three details I found interesting was the outpour of work he received, how something so simple as showing talking to the right reporter was going to change his whole life. Also the fact that when he would stand on the side of the road, all he wanted people to do was listen to his “God-given gift of voice.” And also how he was passionate to continue his work and sure enough a miracle came his way.

My top 10 songs I loved in 2015

1. Kendrick Lamar- Alright
2. Calvin Harris & Disciples- How deep is your love
3. Alicia Keys ft. Drake- Unthinkable (Remix)
4. Drake- Jungle
5. Jhene Aiko- Promises
6. The Weeknd- In the night
7. Mos Def- Travellin' man
8. Dirty Sanchez ft. Capital Steez and Rokamouth- Maxwell
9.J-Cole- No Role Modelz
10. Roy woods ft. Drake- Drama

2015 in Review

Local News- top stories of 2015

http://austin.blog.statesman.com/category/top-stories-of-2015/

The stories that impacted the district in 2015. The biggest being the infamous memorial fluids that left many communities in ruins. 

World Events: most significant world events in 2015

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/12/world-events-news-2015/421545/

The most significant world events that impacted the world in 2015. The most prominent being the Saudis intervene in Yemen.

Famous people we lost in the year 2015:
http://www.cnn.com/specials/world/obit-2015
The ones we grew to love and were heartbroken at their tragic loss. Windlell Middlebrooks who I grew up watching as my favorite security guard on the popular kid tv show "Suite life on deck" tragically passed this year and I was impacted.

The biggest celebrity news in 2015:
http://www.wonderwall.com/news/the-biggest-celebrity-news-stories-of-2015-33235.gallery
The news that had us wanting to know more in regards to public/celebrity figures. Number 1 being Bruce Jenner's transformation into Caitlyn Jenner.

Top entertainment news of 2015:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/top-10-entertainment-stories-2015-article-1.2469249
The top entertainment news that had people on their toes. From Bruce Jenner (Cailtlyn Jenner) to the controversial scandals, 2015 was quite a year.

Top photos of 2015:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3165347/Picture-perfect-20-striking-images-chosen-best-2015-far-Instagram-users.html
The photos that enticed us throughout 2015. Because after all a picture means a thousand words. My favorite is number 15 in which a man is seen dancing with a huge pyrenean Mountain Dog. I found it was a heartfelt picture that showed the love between man and his dog companion. 

The biggest songs of 2015:
http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-songs-of-2015-revealed__13270/
The songs we couldn't get enough of and sang along to all throughout 2015.
Uptown Funk being number one on this list and for me too as I would loudly sing along to this song on the radio.

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