The Big Day

Story:
John wants to marry Lisa, and on his wedding day, Lisa is waiting at the church and John is driving down the road towards her. However disaster strikes when John is slowed down by a train and a slow RV. When John arrives at the church, Lisa is getting married, but instead of John, she is getting married to Tyrone. It turns out to be an ad for the Volkswagen car.

Who: The two people getting married are Nicole and Maurice, instead of the other guy
What: Carl tries to marry Nicole, but is late because of his bad car
When: It takes place during the whole day, but also in the morning
Where: Im guessing Germany because no one anywhere else drives Volkswagens
Why: He was late because of his bad car
How: His car was slow and he got stuck behind a train and a slow RV

Notes:
twisty road
middle of nowhere
probably minnesota
lol its Germany
i can see the Volkswagen logo now
hes nervous
she's getting married
boulevard…OF BROKEN DREAMS
dad is like heck yeah!
oh no an RV is slow
illegal driving
looks out the window
screams at the train
dad closes door
fasten your seat belts
Jetta VR6

NEW story:
About a year ago, Lisa and John met at the Austin Rally For Connected Persons. They start dating, and Lisa grows to love John. John gets his man pants on and asks Lisa to marry him. But when Lisa agrees, she secretly has her fingers crossed, invalidating the proposal. Lisa BETRAYS John and marries rich white guy LIAM PHILLIPS! When John arrives one minute to late at the wedding, he stands in disbelief as Lisa explains, she had her fingers crossed.

News Story:

Earlier this week John Richards was rejected at marrying Lisa Rouche-Metts, who instead married Liam Phillips. John and Lisa where dating for a while before the wedding. Liam was Lisa's coworker at her job, Burwinkel and Furke Lawyering Services Northern Massachusetts Division.

The wedding was supposed to happen at Saint James Jack Lawrence Faith Presbyterian Eastern Orthodox Roman Catholic Religious Latter Day Saints House of International Episcopal House of the Lord Our God Church(with a hint of Scientology), located at 11506 West Gernby Lane. The church was attended by both John, Lisa, and Liam.

John was deeply saddened after the events of the day, and he recalls feeling slightly suicidal. "My whole life revolved around Lisa. I don't know what life would be without her," said John after a tearful goodbye.

When Lisa was asked how she felt, she said that she had no feelings for John. "I just dated him for a bet, and I didn't really intend on marrying him," she said after she and her new husband Liam.

Liam reported that he felt relieved that that John didn't get her because he reports that John was abusive. "John would call her and ask her what she was doing, at 4 in the morning. He would set up cameras pointe at her window, recording her every move. He would hire people to follow her when she went into the restroom and wherever she went," said Liam, comforting a emotionally moved Lisa.

When accused of these crimes, John stated that he did in fact do some of these things. "I did set up cameras, but only to keep her safe. I also did track her, but again only to keep her safe," he repeated even after intense questioning.

John was eventually arrested for stalking and predation, and is currently in the Alan P. Waterman-Klienhart Restricted Observation Center for Displaced Individuals, part of the larger Federal Restricted Persons Observation and Tracking Organization, or FRPOTO.

Final Exam Preview Assignment

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

iMovie is comparable to the more advanced video editing software, Final Cut Pro X. iMovie can make in widescreen and standard format, and that affects the end result of the video. iMovie can control the frame rate, and mostly the standard is 20 fps. 

iMovie is standard with the Mac software, and you can get it for free from the Appstore. You can import files, export, edit the workflow, and split a clip. This tool is designed to be easy for the normal user to understand and use. 

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

I have never used iMovie before, I have however used MovieMaker and Premiere Pro.

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

I learned that there are templates that you can use to make trailer. Most of the other software I have used does not include this basic feature. 

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

I am concerned about the voice narration, because I ant it to be good. I will be recording at home with my Blue Yeti mic. 

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

I am confident that I can complete the narration because I already have a nice quality mic, and I know what I would like to say.

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

I am probably doing a shoot about Circle C greenbelt area, because I really need to get outside. 

Portfolio Analysis

Justin Mott
Stories, traveling pictures
Going out of focus intentionally, not showing full faces, bodies, and quality of portfolio could be better
Photos where of good quality, judges liked point of view
These photos where alright, but definitely not the best. Sports photography is so over saturated already, there are a lot of them out there





Carlos Delgado
Stories
Judges did not like the photo stories at all, thought the color choice was not the best, and the captions where lacking
Judges did however enjoy the angles that he took at, and the humorous soccer picture
Some of his pictures where alright, especially the soccer one, but most of his pictures where probably subpar quality





Jordan Murph
Sports and Stories
Judges said needed more detail, discard posed action shots, and acquire more full face images
Judges noted nice emotion in some photos, and nice composition
Jordan I thought was a better photographer, because in the beginning he left a lot of his pictures really strong, but it did taper of towards the end. If he could focus, then there could be some really great shots.





Dustin Snipes
His composition, angles, and especially moments
I agree with the strengths the judges mentioned, because most of the pictures were framed, and Dustin has a great eye for pictures and there are really no weaknesses I can see

I agree with the judges in Part 5. The judges really like the picture with the girl and the goose in Part 5: Best Student Image and I can understand why because I think the composition is really good and I think it was cut just right.

I disagree with the judges on one of the student image photos. It is the one at a baseball game where the dad is tossing his daughter into the air and I think it is an amazing photo because the dad and daughter are a silhouette against the very colorful night sky. The judges just didn't think it was a good photo at all.

Nut Graf

A nut graf is the second paragraph in a feature length news story, frequently use to convey the purpose or newsworthiness of the story. It is often used to hook the reader and keep the reader interested. Many editors would say that the nut graf is the most important part of the story.

Nut grass are incredibly important, and they are often the difference between a good and bad story. They are the most memorable and put the story in context. Nut grafs are not easily identifiable, and vary wildly from story to story. Just as nut grafs provide context, they must be used in context.

Student of the Month Story

Who - Jessica , grade 9
What - Student of the Month recipient, April 2015
Where - James Bowie High School
When - April 20, 2015
Why - She was voted SotM because she is very smart and studies a lot
How - She got the most votes out of the entire freshman class, a total of 184

Jessica, a freshman at Bowie High School, received the SotM award April 2015 for her dedication to schoolwork and studying. She worked for most of the school year on this achievement, and says that it boosted her self esteem. A total of 184 freshman voted for Jessica, and she says it made her realize how smart she was.

Although it says Month, it is actually awarded once a year. Traditionally, the SotM winner helps out after school to tutor those in need, free of charge. 

Usually the feeling of winning SotM brings extreme satisfaction and joy. "It felt pretty good, like being Harry Potter, the Chosen One," said SotM Jessica.

However, some opponents of Jessica voiced different opinions. "I believe that the election was a fraud," said Aaron Gornsbleson, who received 178 votes. 

Supporters of Gornsbleson claim that Jessica and her friends skewed the election by exchanging the boxes where the votes where held with ones that had more votes for Jessica. "I saw Lane Lornewallis and Amelia Welsche-Green snooping around school with large boxes," said Durk Cresswelle, a prominent Gornsbleson supporter. 

Jessica maintains her SotM validity, claiming that Gornsbleson frequently lies. "Aaron invited me to the  Kiker Spring Festival 2 years ago and never showed up. When I confronted him on this, he denied involvement and just ignored me," said Jessica. 

When the administration was contacted about this, they declined comment. "Unfortunately due to the sensitive nature of the election, I cannot disclose any information regarding voting systems," said Steven Kane, principal of Bowie High School. 

Most of the student body was happy with this years SotM election. "They make it very fair and open," said Brian Salgadoreno, a freshman who voted for Jessica.

The SotM award was started 10 years when James Smith got a perfect GPA 4 years in a row. “James was a great guy,” said his science teacher, Mr. Rynolds.

The SotM award consists of a plaque that the winner can hang on his or her wall. “We make it ourselves,” said Mrs. Drosslerz, Honors Art teacher.

The design consists of a large disk made of hardened clay taken from nearby soccer fields. “We help out by digging up the clay every year,” said Mr. Rochersby, soccer field manager.

The Student of the Month is selected the first Tuesday of every April. 

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Inverted Pyramid

My First Interview

1. What grade are you in? 9th
2. How is the Student of the Month found? It felt pretty good like being Harry Potter the Chosen One
3. How long has Student of the Month been going on? The passed 10 years
4. How many people where you competing against? Against the whole freshman class
5. Do you get anything for being Student of the Month? I got a certificate and a silver metal
6. How has Student of the Month affected you? It made me realize how smart I truly am 
7. What will you do with the rewards? I will be hanging them on my wall
8. How did Student of the Month become a thing? There was a student with a high GPA and they decided to honor him
9. How many people vote on this? Each class votes for their own 
10. When where you informed of your victory? Last Tuesday
11. What are the rules for entering the contest? GPA of 3.2 and not be a jerk
12. What do you attribute your success to? My parents, Queen B, and my teacher 
13. What kind of things do you like to do with your free time? Take photos and dance 
14. What kind of hobbies do you have? Photography, golfing, and drawing
15. Are you a super academic student? I truly am 
16. What are your pans when you get out of school? I hope to be an archeologist 
17. What do you want to be when you grow up? An archaeologist 
18. Was the competition hard?  Yes it was very hard
19. Would you suggest this race to others? I would suggest this race to others
20. What are you going to do now with your fame? I am going to help tutor the people who are struggling

School Uniforms

1. The principal, superintendent, PTA president, school board members, or teachers

2. 20 questions

1. What are some of the requirements for the uniforms?

2. Why are uniforms now being implemented?

3. Is this going to positively affect students?

4. Which grades will be required to wear uniforms?

5. Will uniforms be provided by the school?

6. What will happen to students who do not follow uniform?

7. When will these changes take affect?

8. In which schools is this being implemented?

9. Will the uniforms be required every school day?

10. Will the uniforms be required at school sponsored events?

11. Will parents be able to opt out of uniform wearing?

12. Who on the school board vote for this decision?

13. Will the existing dress code still be in place?

14. Is this decision based on any recent events?

15. If parents cannot afford to buy uniform items, will they be provided?

16. Will there be a uniform policy for teachers as well?

17. When should parents go if they have questions about this decision?

18. Will uniforms be required by people not in AISD but on an AISD trip, campus, or event?

19. Will this decision expire or is this permanent?

20. Are uniforms currently required in any schools in AISD?

1.Student of the Month Interview

Architecture Shoot

Surroundings

Angle

Patterns

Details

Light

Architecture preview 2

1.

This represents details because it displays the close and comfy feeling the two houses have, and it shows the angles. The three houses are connected, and this picture shows all of the intricate details. 

2. 

This represents light because the light falling in between the windows shows the angle and the reflections of the other houses. This picture shows off the uniqueness and specialness of the Cubic Houses.

3. 

This shows off patterns because the houses are arranged so that they appear as a pattern when viewed on the same angle. The picture shows how the houses are angled, as this is the most important feature. 

4. 

This shows angles because the tri-biangle shown here displays the most important and most prominent selling feature of the Cubic Houses. With the loads in the background, and the windows looking down, this is a though provoking image detailing the intricacies of the Cubic Houses.

5. 

This shows the comparatively old fashioned surroundings of the Cubic Houses. The surroundings are a stark contrast to the modernistic appearance of the Cubic Houses. 

Iphone Photos

1. My favorite photo is a picture taken at the ground with a large red umbrella above the cameraman. The umbrella is red, which makes him look like he is bleeding, or like shot in the head, or super gross.

2. One of the things that you have to understand about phone cameras is that megapixels matter. However, megapixels are not all that it takes. The iPhone 6 camera is only 6 megapixels, however the Galaxy counterpart, Galaxy S6, has a 16 megapixel shooter. HDR mode cam help with this, and it was probably helped with this photo. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, which can improve the quality of photos. 

3. There are certainly apps that people use to improve the quality of images. Some might use artificial HDR or other affects. Just because it says taken by a phone camera doesn't mean that it used the default  camera .

4. USE HDR MODE! If you don't know where or what this does, then is is usually in the camera settings. On Android, you can edit the camera quick settings. However on iOS,  there is a toggle on the top of the camera settings. 

5. Here are 2 example photos taken with HDR and without. 

A photo taken with HDR in the outdoors using my phone 

With HDR

Without HDR

Action Shoot

Motion Blur

Running Perpendicular to Camera

Blur

Running Directly At Camera