Wednesday, April 11, 2018

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. 












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Friday, April 6, 2018

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. 

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

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. 
















Monday, April 2, 2018

Sunday, April 1, 2018

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.