Merger Preview

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

Yes, I am afraid i won't give myself enough space to create this photo.

2. Where do you think would be a great place to take this type of picture here on the Bowie campus?
Somewhere with a lot of space and a background that won't distract viewers from the main point of the photo.

3. Can you think of something creative to actually DO in the photo when you take yours?
Im not sure, maybe if i hung from something or if i was in a tree. Creating different levels will make the

 photo look a lot better.
4. Is there something you could wear that would help you when you do this photo?

Things like a hat or a jacket or something you can take off so that you don't look exactly the same

 in every photo.

HDR Preview

1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image?
Change aperture 
2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image?
Camera, tripod, and program to blend photos together.
3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image?
More detailed, looks more 3D and realistic.
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?
More detailed and enhanced

Examples:

Landscape Preview

1. Where is one place on the internet you might go to better prepare yourself for the location you are shooting at?

You could check places like google maps, and you cold look at the weather to make sure it won't interfere with your 

photos.

2. What is one app you might download to help you when trying to pick the best angle to take landscape photos?

Use the app Photographers Ephemeris

3. What is the biggest problem shooting with a zoom or telephoto lens?
You don't get the full effect of the landscape.One of the only times you should use a large lens is when you are taking 

a panoramic photo
4. Instead of using the HDR method you learned in my class, what is another technique the website suggest would be acceptable for compensating for sky and ground?

Use the ND grad filter for landscape photos.

5. List three things you should always carry in case of bad weather.

Cleaning clothes (for the lens)

Waterproof plastic bag

Microfiber towel for camera

6. Why would pre-scouting help you when shooting?

You can see all of the potential viewpoints and choose the best one for your desired picture.

7. Is subject or composition more important in landscape photography?

Composition is more important.

8. What is the suggested procedure to create simple, yet striking images?

Decide the main focus, add other aspects that won't distract from the main focus.

9. Why black and white?

If the weather is bad or the color of the sky isn't what you want it to be.

10. Why would you want to go back to a location you have already been?

You might be able to see something you didn't see the first time, and you won't waste time finding a new place 

and viewpoint.

Merger Photo

Opinion Writing

Have you ever wanted to rewatch one of your favorite movies but can’t find it in stores? Go to Netflix! Netflix is by far the best place to watch your favorite movies and TV shows. It first came out as a way to rent movies and have them shipped to your house. It later offered the option to stream movies from your own home. Netflix has grown more and more popular, now being known as the go-to place to stream your favorite movies and TV shows.

            

            It began as a place to stream movies that aren’t in the theatre anymore. It has evolved and became the most popular place to watch shows for a good price. Recently, Netflix has been releasing original movies and shows. Some of their originals are starting to become better than the other stuff they provide. A lot of them are directed towards teens. Teens take up the majority of the viewers on Netflix, making their originals very popular.

            One of their most popular films at the moment is a show called “On My Block” This show gives people a view of some of the things that happen in the hood. It shows how teens live and some of the things they have to go through in their own neighborhood. This show is very popular to teens. It is a really great show. Teens have been going crazy about this show, the season finally in particular. The ending had everybody “shook” They have been posting all over social media asking Netflix when they will release the next season. 

            Netflix now has people hooked on their website not just for the older movies they post, but also for their ground shaking originals. The originals are probably the most popular thing on their website. 

            

            There are other websites that are beginning to compete with Netflix. Websites such as Hulu and YouTube Red are starting to post original movies as well, but none of them have been able to top Netflix. Not only does Netflix have a better selection for regular movies and TV shows, but they also have the best originals out there.

            In conclusion, Netflix is the best place to watch your favorite movies and shows and is definitely worth the money. Everybody should have a Netflix account because they will get a lot of use out of it. I guarantee they will fall in love with it just like everyone else did. 

            

HDR

Portfolio Analysis

a. Name of photographer -


Jordan Murph
sports
lighting, angles, and context
dynamics and composition
The quality is good at the beginning but then it gets worse as the video goes on. This photographer seems lazy
a. Name of photographer -
Sam Adams
photo j
bad lighting, bad composition, no story behind it.
good angles and good contrast
I was confused on what the story was about. I think it could have been more put together.
a. Name of photographer -
Travis Haughton
sports
bad quality, no story, frame was too tight
lighting, different sports







b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -

d. List two things the judges like-

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?



b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -

d. List two things the judges like-

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?



b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -

d. List two things the judges like-

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?

he was too close to his subjects and a lot of them don't really tell a story.

a. Name of photographer -

Anthony Souffle

b. General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-

photo j

c. List three problems that the judges noted with the portfolio -

not close enough, no subject, not creative

d. List two things the judges like-

good story, good focus

e. What is your overall impression of the photographer? What did you like or not like?

There was no story behind it which made it confusing. Good quality photos but the theme was all over the place.

Winning Portfolio

a. What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?

photographer captured subjects' emotions, captured pictures at lower angles, creative storyline.

b. What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?

The photographer had very clear pictures. He had interesting angles. Some things look staged, I would think of that as a weakness.

Contest Recap

a. Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner.

They look to see what story it tells and they see if it repeats. They throw out the interesting pictures to see if there is any bad ones. 

Infographics and Illustrator

Personal Essays

1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic?
When you write a piece, it should be something you are passionate about.

2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
Details draw readers in and generalizations draw readers out.

3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
A hook will capture the reader's attention. 
Make connections.
Personal perspective.

SLO Practice

1. D
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. On September 4th, 2017, 15 year old Juliana Waters visits Canada for the first time. She has been waiting for over a year for the chance to travel out of her country, and she is thrilled!

Final Exam Preview Activity

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

   I learned a lot of important information about iMovie. I have used it before but this was kind of a refresher on the basic use of it. I mostly learned about the basics of importing pictures and videos to iMovie.

   I also learned a lot about trimming videos. You have to trim your videos a certain way to get them at the length/content you want. Now I know how to import, trim, and personalize my iMovie videos.

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

I already knew how to trim videos.

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

I learned how to import videos and photos

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

That I won't finish it in time

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

Pictures

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

I don't know... I am very confused on what I should do.

Earthquake story

An earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay area Monday morning. The quake hit at 8:12 a.m. PDT.

A building housing McHenry’s Auto Supply partially collapsed, killing two people and injuring six others, according to  Jennifer Vu, a public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department. "Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families," Vu said.

Hayward resident Mike Beamer, whose apartment is across the street from McHenry’s, said he felt a rolling motion that lasted for around 30 seconds, with a big jolt in the middle of it.

“I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming started across the street," Beamer said.

Hayward firefighters used ropes to stabilize the auto supply shop, organizing a search of the building and capped a gas line after detecting a gas leak at the site.

The focal point of the earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale, was under the Hayward Hills, according to Penny Gertz, a scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park. Gertz called the quake a “strong one” and said it occurred on the Hayward Fault, which happens to run under the hills.

"Twenty-one fire personnel, twelve police and five American Red Cross workers responded to the building collapse, with some arriving within four minutes of the quake," Vu said.

Three out of the six people injured were hurt seriously enough to require hospitalization and were transported to Hayward General Hospital, according to Vu. She also said that no other serious injuries have been reported in Hayward.

"People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake," Gertz said.

Huntington Story

Janice Jones is 53 years old and lives in Barstow, California, according to California Highway Patrol press liaison Tammy Rye.

Rye said Jones was eating pork chops in the back of her motor home, when her dog knocked her 9 mm handgun off a seat. The weapon discharged when it hit the floor, and the bullet passed through Jones' leg and through the side of the vehicle, according to Rye. “It could have been worse,” Rye said. “The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.”

Jones’ dog was placed in the care of the Huntington Beach Animal Control officers.

"Jones was transported to Huntington Beach Hospital via ambulance and later was transported to Irvine Medical Center," Rye said. 

Jim Washington, a spokesperson for Huntington Beach Hospital, established Jones was treated at the hospital but gave no additional information.

"Jones was shot in the right leg around 10 p.m. Wednesday," Rye said.

The dog seemed to be underfed, according to Janet Ngo, one of the animal control officers, and had fresh cigarette burns on its forehead.

 “It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” Ngo said.

Ngo indicated that her office would try to file animal abuse charges against Jones.

"Jones doesn’t have a permit for the gun," Rye said. 

Rye said officers cited Jones for expired plates and the county’s district attorney’s office was considering whether to charge her for the gun accident. 

Student of the Month Story

Who- Claudio
What- Student of the month
When- 2/3/18
Where- Bowie
Why- Good grades
How- Hard work and dedication :)

     Bowie High School student, Claudio, was this month's winner of the Student of the Month Award, he is a sophomore who believes he won due to his hard work and dedication.
 
     On February 3rd, 2018, Claudio was given the student of the month award. He was given this award because he gets very good grades and he is an overall respectful, good student. Claudio is in all Pre Ap classes and works very hard to keep all A's. Seeking more information about his journey to winning this award, we turned to him and his community for help.
 
     Claudio says winning this award wasn't easy. "I worked day and night, no sleep, always on the grind," Claudio said. He says his goal wasn't to win, but to improve as a student.
 
     He claims it wasn't too hard to keep up with the work. "No, I focussed a lot in class which made the work pretty simple," Claudio is naturally a very hard working student, he believes learning is fun.
 
     Turner says he does very well in math class. "Claudio is a very dedicated student, he is always taking notes and always studying. He does phenomenal on most of the tests in this class," Mr. Turner says.
 
     After he won, Claudio noticed people started to ask for help and copy his work more often. "Yes, people ask me about all the work now and I just tell them to ask the teacher. I believe its okay to ask questions, but people seemed to just want the answers and not to learn."
   
 The next student of the month will be announced in March.

Nut Graf

Nut Graf is usually the second paragraph in a story. It tells the reader the most important information of the story.
It usually includes information that isn't included in the 5 W's. This paragraph tells the reader why they should read the story and why it is important.

Inverted Pyramid

School Uniforms

People I would ask:
1. Principal
2. Teachers
3. Counselors

20 Questions:
1. Do you agree with the new rule about school uniforms?
2. Why? ^
3. What do you think are some advantages to having uniforms?
4. What are some disadvantages?
5. How do you think the students will react to this new rule?
6. Do you think students will have trouble following this rule?
7. What issues do you think you will run into when this rule begins to be enforced?
8. Do teachers have uniforms too?
9. Why? ^
10. What gave you guys the idea to make this rule?
11. How do you think it will benefit this school?
12. What will your rules be on personalizing the uniforms?
13. Why? ^
14. How has this rule effected you?
15. Do you think this rule will be taken back?
16. How do you think this will help kids educationally?
17. Whats wrong with the dress code we have now?
18. Do you think the dress code was strict before the uniforms?
19. What are the consequences for breaking dress code?
20. What happens if some students can't afford their uniform?

Student of the month questions

1. Was it hard to keep up with your work?
Nah
2. Did you have any free time?
Definitely
3. What was the hardest part?
Not cheating off of people
4. What did you find easy?
Bad competition
5. What was your worst grade?
91
6. What did you learn from this experience?
I should be nice to get awards
7. How much time did you put into achieving this?
I worked day and night, no sleep, always on the grind
8. Do you think it was worth all the work?
Yes, because I got attention
9. What was your favorite part of this experience?
Meeting the people who give the awards
10. Did it make school seem easier?
No because peoples expectations were higher
11. Did people ask you for help with their work a lot?
Yeah
12. Are you proud?
Definitely
13. What grade are you in?
Im in 10th grade
14. Did you ever want to quit?
There were times, yes
15. What does student of the month really mean?
It means you're the best
16. How do your parents feel about your accomplishment?
They are very proud of me
17. What middle school did you go to?
Clint Small Middle School
18. Do you enjoy homework?
No
19. What is you favorite part of school?
Lunch time
20. what issues did you come across?
Winning was too easy.

Architecture Photos

   Details

  Light

  Pattern

  Angles and Shapes

  Surroundings

Architecture Preview #2

La Pedrera, Spain

Details



Lighting



Pattern


Angles


Surroundings



Atomium, Belgium

Details 


Lighting


Pattern


Angles


Surroundings


Sculptured House, USA

Details


Lighting


Pattern


Angles


Surroundings


Turning Torso, Sweden

Details


Lighting


Pattern


Angle


Surroundings




Stone House, Guimarães, Portugal

Details

Lighting

Pattern


Angle


Surroundings

Architecture Preview #1

La Pedrera, Spain



1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
Antoni Gaudi, and Josep Maria Jujol
2. When was it built?
Built between 1906 and 1912
3. Where is it located?
Barcelona, Spain
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
It is a public building
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
No
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
A rich couple had it built
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because i think it is really pretty and i think it is sweet that a married couple built it together. It is really pretty especially at night. It looks very old and I love that about it. I hope one day I could go visit this place.

Atomium, Belgium



1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
Andre Waterkeyn and Christine Conix 
2. When was it built?
It was built in the 1950s
3. Where is it located?
It is located in  Bruxelles, Belgium
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Public
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
It doesn't say
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
It doesn't say.
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because I think it looks very interesting and futuristic.

Sculptured House, USA



1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
Carles Deaton
2. When was it built?
1963
3. Where is it located?
Golden, CO
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Private Building
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
No
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
It was built off of the comedy, "Sleeper".
7. Why did you pick this building? 
I picked this building because I really like how the design looks. It is very modern and clean and crisp looking. I would love to live in a house like that.

Turning Torso, Sweden



1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
Santiago Calatrava 
2. When was it built?
2001
3. Where is it located?
Malmö, Sweden
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
You can visit it
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
No
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
It is apartments 
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because it looked really cool and I was interested in knowing how they built it to twist like that.

Stone House, Guimarães, Portugal


1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
Unknown
2. When was it built?
1974
3. Where is it located?
Moreira do Rei, Portuga
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Public
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
No
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
It is next to a wind electricity farm, but has no electricity
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because I was interested in finding out why it was built.