Opinions writing preview activity

1. Who wrote the story?
           Ian Miller 

2. What is their story about?
         Apple slowing down old phones 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a 
 really good job of paraphrasing.
         "... to buy the newest and greatest Apple product, which, if you ask me, is truly evil." 

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?
          Yes, how slowing down old phones to make room for the new phones is pretty genius. 

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they ever go back and 
say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.
               No, it didn't seem like it. 

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

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

Finally, answer the following questions, you only have to answer these questions ONE time, 
not for each story.:

A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? 
Come up with at least three.
         Opinions are from the heart and are very, very truthful and typically can be changed while hard news stories are facts. 

B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?
          Because you don't want people getting offended over a little opinion. 

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?
           Shane Dawson being the queen of  YouTube, how Tater Tots are actually fueling anxiety and gun violence 

Merger Shoot 1 & 2

"Too Much Aubrie"  

"Way Too Much Aubrie" A Squeal 

HDR

1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image?            The same pictures taken at different exposure levels. 

2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image?            Camera(obviously) tripod and a photo blending software 

3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image?            Because they look really nice. Except one user on the "19 beautiful examples of HDR done right" said the photos look like cat vomit but he's insignificant in this class so his opinion doesn't matter. 

4. What can we expect to happen with the images once we merge them together, what will we see that we might not have seen with just one photo?              They'll become HDR. And we'll be able to everything the photos didn't show before. 

Pictures of HDR I thought didn't look like cat vomit.  

Merger Photo Questions

1. Is there something you see in the photo above that you think could be a problem when you take your photos? Look carefully.
            Shadows and lighting 

2. Where do you think would be a great place to take this type of picture here on the Bowie campus?
            Somewhere nice, maybe inside? 

3. Can you think of something creative to actually DO in the photo when you take yours?
           Sitting at a panic table and taking pictures of yourself talking to yourself so it makes it seem like you're not as lonely as you actually are. 


4. Is there something you could wear that would help you when you do this photo?
           I don't know, clothes? 
           

HRD Preview

Graffiti and Lost Objects

HDR Photo

Sports pictures

a. Name of photographer - Alyssa Schukar 
b. General focus of portfolio (photo, sports, stories, etc.)-Story of body issues. 
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -More depth and emotion, stronger singles, some of the pictures that "takes down the rest of them". 
d. List two things the judges like- The man sweeping with his hat, and the girl falling as her opponent carries on, winning.  e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?
             I liked it, but I do agree, the pictures could benefit a little more emotion.

a. Name of photographer - Josh Burnbaum 
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- stories 
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - More emotion, better focus and different angles                           
d. List two things the judges like- The one picture where the boobs were covered by tiny little patches of red feathers and the kid that made "the damn-est face". 
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? I liked the picture with the guy grimacing in a pool of plastic ducks

a. Name of photographer - Sam Adams 
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- stories 
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - composition, lighting, framing 
d. List two things the judges like- the picture with the girls ugly faces as a ball came towards them and silhouettes 
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?  

a. Name of photographer - Carlos Delgado 
b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- Stories 
c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio - The house keeper, cluttered pictures(no consideration for backgrounds) They like to exaggerate the colors and how HORRIBLE they are. 
d. List two things the judges like- The picture where the girl is smoking in front of her mom and the clouds. 
e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like? The stories behind the pictures. 

Winning Portfolio: Dustin Snipes

What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it? Color, composition, the fact that everyone is doing something.
What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses? The color, the 

Deciding the winner was a conflicting processes where the "judges turn on each other and start to eat our young" considering they all had different options. They do agree one "winner takes all" and clutter on most of the pictures. In the end, it's comparing "apples to oranges" and ultimately decide on Snipes.  

1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it.
           I do agree with the story behind events like curling and dog racing. 

2. Describe one photo that you DO NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong.

           One of the judges didn't like one of the pictures because the left wing was cut off and I disagree because I think the picture looked fine regardless of the "left wing" being cut off. 

statistics

Final Planning

1. When will you shoot this assignment?

                  This weekend. 

2. Where will you shoot?
           On 11th and Baylor Street at the graffiti 

3. What will you be documenting or telling your "story" about?
            Walking up to the graffiti and walking up the hill to see what's at the top. 

4. What equipment needs will you have to get this finished?
            A camera, and maybe some Dr. Pepper for motivation. 

5. Make sure to describe the process, by this I mean, where will you use the video portion, where will you use still images, where will your narration be, etc?
            Narration/video first, then the images. 

My Opinion Story

Imagine yourself scrolling through YouTube. Outlandish thumbnails pass your eye, and nothing seems to pop. You see Markiplier and consider it, but rather growing tired of his content. And just before giving up, you spot something from the corner of your eye. "Trying Dumb Summer Life Hacks!" in all caps. A man is shown sitting in a blanket of actual chip backs, barely staying afloat above the water. It's Shane Dawson, a popular YouTuber. You think to yourself, what a queen, and click on his video immediately. And suddenly, you understand why love is so valued.
           The first time I witnessed the hilarity of Shane Dawson was on YouTuber's React--which he doesn't do anymore--and his charm, low-self esteem issues and commentary has burrowed a place in my heart where he rules like the queen he is. There's something about him that makes every single word he utters so relatable and gut-busting hilarious. His comedy is an even whole of self-deprecating and egoistic. And for that, I just think he's a total queen--and so does his 12 million subscribers.
             One example of why Dawson deserves just a royal title is the fact that he is a perfect specimen of what it feels like to be/used to be overweight with low-self esteem. He recently made a video where his boyfriend, Ryland Adams, wears a fat-suit to experience what Dawson felt throughout high school. During part 2 of the video, Dawson begins crying and sappily explains that what he has been through isn't a laughing matter, and no one should undergo his past. From what I gather from all of his books and videos, it's clear he is afraid of gaining weight, which is tethered to old, tormenting memories. After he had uploaded his video, comments swarmed him via YouTube and Twitter, praising him for his truthful speech and how relatable he is in weight.
              If you dig deep beyond the surface of Dawson's past, you'll see some reports of offensive mistakes that he deeply regrets. What he did was nothing to discus about now, but he has "owned up to the mistake he's made" and no longer expels them into his videos. Hatred towards him is like fireworks. Loud, useless and over before it even starts. Just two months ago, Dawson found a hate video about him and invited the hater to his house to discuss over the hater's, Bobby, fiery dislike to Dawson. Now, they are friends and even share Dawson's channel.
              He has inspired so many people after his coming out story, maybe three or two years ago. He had a steady relationship with Liza Shwartz before breaking up, but maintaining their friendship. He began a fond affection with Ryland Adams, and are currently dating. Apparently, he has inspired a lot of people with his coming out video. Unlike a lot of other YouTuber's, Dawson came out as bisexual. "There's hasn't been a lot of bisexual coming-out videos..." Says Dawson in one of his videos.
             One of my personal favorite "characters" he plays is bluntly titled, "the Queen character" and is widely just as popular as "Shananay". The Queen character appears a lot throughout his videos and usually constants of him being conceited, but with a sprinkle of comedy over his words. The character got its own video, titled, "Burning my Play Button" where he played it throughout the entire video. Briefly, a Silver Play Button from YouTube arrived for his 11 million subscribers report and he acted very posh and worthy. It was hilarious, and unforgettable.
              Another side to this opinion is that Shane Dawson is just another partially gay YouTuber, and frankly there are many other YouTuber's with the same situation as he and it wouldn't be fair to crown him as The Queen of YouTube when there's many other YouTubers worthy as well.
               My solution is that maybe if the fans are passionate enough for Shane Dawson, they could chip in and buy him a beautifully golden crown embezzled with diamond and rainbows and present it to him as a present. Sure he has a crown, but it is, after all, a cheap plastic tiara that has broken because of his "fat head".
           In conclusion, Shane Dawson in a complete and utterly reliable Queen with inspired fans and comedy that is executed perfectly. 

Architecture Prompt Shoot

Detail 

Lighting

Shape and Angles 

Pattern

Surroundings 

Earthquake Story

McHenry's Auto Shop, and eight others, were victims of an earthquake. The Auto Shop was partially destroyed and two killed. It happened at San Francisco Bay on Monday morning around 8:12 AM PDT.

The apartment from across the Auto Shop, resident Mike Beamer, says he felt  "rolling motion that lasted for about 30 seconds". He was eating breakfast at the moment when he had dove under the table. During an explosion transpiring outside, a cement chuck flew through his kitchen window, making the scream distinct. 

The quake was apparently 6.4 on the Richter Scale and the core was in Hayward Hills. Penny Gertz creatively called it, 'the strong one'. 

Five American Red Cross workers, 12 police officers and a team twenty-one fire staffs quickly arrived on the scene within four minutes. 

Two out of the six people were found dead and the rest were injured. They are being held in the Hayward General Hospital. 

Huntington Story

Around Wednesday, 10 PM, a woman's vengeful dog somehow shot her as she was enjoying her pork chop. The bullet entered Janice Jones's leg, and two inches from the gas tank. She'll survive, safely tucked away in the hospital.
     
It's reported that Jones abused the dog, Tombo with cigarette burns and was malnourish. She is being filed for animal abuse, as she should be.

As well as animal abuse, her RV's license plate was expired and lacks a permit for a gun. She is not the luckiest person alive, but frankly deserve what has been aimed to her.

SLOw QUIz PRActice

Caption: Courtney Suel (left) and Lesia Bridges navigate a flooded Aquarena Springs Drive in San Marcos on Tuesday. One gauge in the city recorded nearly seven inches of rain.

A. Conflict
B. Human Interest
C. Impact
D. Proximity

2. In the following, which news value is most clearly represented in the caption below?

Caption: Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday in Nogales, Ariz: "This is a new era. This is the Trump era. The lawlessness, the abdication of the duty to enforce our immigration laws....are over."

A. Prominence
B. Human Interest
C. Impact
D.Proximity

3. Which of the following is an example of a present tense action verb?

A. painted
B. gets painted
C. paints
D. getting paint

4. What is the most wrong with the following headline?

Headline: Big win

A. The date and the place
B. The background information
C. The lack of a verb
D. The lack of a subject

5. What information is missing from the first sentence of this caption:

Caption: On Wednesday, March 13 senior Sarah Smith captures the flag.

A. The date
B. The location
C. The name of the subject
D. A present tense verb

6. What information is missing from the second sentence of this caption:

Caption: On Wednesday, March 13 senior Sarah Smith captures the flag in the annual senior games event held at Bowie High School. Smith lives at 10405 Johnston St. in Austin.

A. The date of the event
B. A present tense verb
C. Background information about the senior games
D. The name of the subject



7. 

A confused woman walked down the red carpet as excited fans snap pictures of her. A man accompanies her looks on encouragingly. 

Questions About Summarizing?

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

sentences

          The basics and processing of how to import video clips and attaching them together o make a movie or a longer video.                                                                                                       2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained

          It makes movies and videos. 

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

         Waveforms. 

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

          Nothing at the moment. 

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

           Nothing. 

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

           Probably a hike with my friend or something, I don't know. And if all else fails I'll

be one of those typical cooking videos. 

Huntington Story

Who: Janice Jones
What: she was freaking shot in the leg by her dog
When: 10 p.m Wednesday
Where: Probably California
Why: The dog wanted revenge agains its owner
How: Somehow discharged a gun at her leg like how does a dog do that?


Wednesday night at Huntington Beach, California, a woman eating in her RV was shot by her very own dog. The dog was malnourish, for revenge against her and her fresh cigarette burns that marked his forehead. It has been reported that Janice Jones, the victim of the dog's fierce revenge, lacked a permit for a gun. She is healing in the hospital with no additional information detailing her case. And now, the dog can sleep soundly, knowing he had shot fear into the heart of his vile heritor. 

Nut Graf

The Nut Graf is a style of writing. Also known as Nutshelling, the Nut Graf(graph) is more favoring narrative writing then others, and answers the five known W's of a typical writing method. The Nut Graf will most likely begin the third or fourth paragraph, to explain and hook the reader.

Inverted Pyramid

Wow.

My First Interview

Student of the Month Interview:
1. What does, "Student of the Month" mean to you?  
           I was recognized. 
2. What does it feel like to know your parents are super proud of you? 
          Feels like they really believe in me. 
3. Did you plan this from the start of the school--like you woke up one morning and thought, I'm going to be the best student this school has ever witnessed! 
             No. 
4. Or did it kind of occur suddenly because you're naturally gifted at being awesome? 
           Yes. 
5. What does it take to be Student of the Month? Like did you save the principal from a burning building? Rescue a litter of kittens under the school as a hoard of spiders crawled towards them? 
         Dedication. 
7. Are you noticed in the hallway as the best student ever?
          Yeah, sometimes. 
8. Were you aiming to actually be Worst Student of the Month but instead did something so miraculous you were granted as just Student of the Month? 
         No? 
9. Is there a reward for Student of the Month? Or is it just the feeling to know you work is finally recognized as worthy enough? 
           A sticker. 
10. Does your mom brag to their coworkers about you?
         Sometimes. 
12. Who's more proud: your parents or yourself?
         Myself, because I'm proud that I made it this far. 
13. Is this how you wanted to be recognized?
          Yes 
14. Are people nicer to you?
         The same. 
15. Does Bowie look differently knowing you practically own it for a whole month?
           No.
16. Is there any special privileges for being Student of the Month? 
         Just being noticed a lot. 
17. How much/long/frequently do you study? 
            An hour or two of studying, then after some free time. 
18. During your prized Month of being the best student, and you keep up your awesomeness do you think you can achieve Student of the Year? 
          Yes, maybe? 
19. What about Student of the Generation? Everyone will look up at you in your book tower of knowledge that condemns the ignorance away from your astute glory. 
           Definitely not. 
20. Honestly, do you think the fame will get to you?
        No. 

Who - Student of the Month: Donovan
What - Interview with Student of the Month
Where - Here in Photojournalism Class In James Bowie High School, Austin Texas
When - Wednesday
Why - To understand the reasoning behind being chosen as the best.
How - Interviewing him. 

Interviews(School Uniforms)

School Uniforms:

My math teacher, Ms. Cayer who is really sweet and I feel like she'd have some killer points for no-uniform
My Biology teacher, Mr. Damien because I'm sure he has something to say about uniforms(and some tacky joke that he expects is funny but probably won't be)
And lastly, probably Madame Mccoy because she used to live in France and I'm sure she has something to say. 

Questions 
1. Have you worn uniforms when you were in school?
2. Have you ever thought of wearing those anime uniforms, because those look really confusing to wear and leaving nothing to the imagination.
3. If schools that don't have uniforms but only for gym, would kids that take gym have to wear uniforms or no? 
4. What's better? Individuality or community? How does that apply to clothes?
5. What are you getting out of enforced uniforms?
6. Do you think kids will rebel against this and go on strike?
7. Is implying uniforms because of the hoopla circulating around female's and their clothing choices? 8. Where do you see this uniform concept going? 
9. Do you think all schools will have uniforms? 
10. What's your reasoning behind uniforms?11. Is there a positive outcome from uniforms?
12. What about a negative outcome?
13. Do you think maybe schools shouldn't worry over uniforms but instead how to help students from their mental illnesses and potential school shooting? 
14. Would your uniforms be assigned clothing--like strictly navy blue cotton button up shirt with exactly tan shorts that go slightly, like two inches below the knee--or just color uniformed like navy shirts and tan shorts?
15. Will teachers wear dress code? We can't have them show creatively and individuality. 
16. Can schools with uniforms have passes for certain achievements were a student has one day of no uniform? 
17. Will boy and girl uniforms differ and look the same?
18. Can uniforms help (anti)social anxiety/manners? 
19. Cults have uniforms. Is school going to be a cult now? 
20. If you could, would you still wear uniforms to work? 


Student of the Month Interview:
1. What does, "Student of the Month" mean to you?  
2. What does it feel like to know your parents are super proud of you? 
3. Did you plan this from the start of the school--like you woke up one morning and thought, I'm going to be the best student this school has ever witnessed! 
4. Or did it kind of occur suddenly because you're naturally gifted at being awesome? 
5. What does it take to be Student of the Month? Like did you save the principal from a burning building? Rescue a litter of kittens under the school as a hoard of spiders crawled towards them? 
7. Are you noticed in the hallway as the best student ever?
8. Were you aiming to actually be Worst Student of the Month but instead did something so miraculous you were granted as just Student of the Month? 
9. Is there a reward for Student of the Month? Or is it just the feeling to know you work is finally recognized as worthy enough? 
10. Does your mom brag to their coworkers about you?
12. Who's more proud: your parents or yourself?
13. Is this how you wanted to be recognized?
14. Are people nicer to you?
15. Does Bowie look differently knowing you practically own it for a whole month?
16. Is there any special privileges for being Student of the Month? 
17. How much/long/frequently do you study? 
18. During your prized Month of being the best student, and you keep up your awesomeness do you think you can achieve Student of the Year? 
19. What about Student of the Generation? Everyone will look up at you in your book tower of knowledge that condemns the ignorance away from your astute glory. 
20. Honestly, do you think the fame will get to you?