Friday, April 28, 2017

HDR Image

1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image?
we will be manipulating with the shutter speed and aperture setting on the cameras to create the HDR photos.
2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image?

a camera, tripod, and various computer software is needed for HDR photos
3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image?

people take HRD photos to show beauty in color and create a higher quality of their photos
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?

we can expect a higher quality looking photo, with more saturated color.




Thursday, April 27, 2017

captain phillips is a must-sea movie

The Film "Captain Philips"  directed by Paul GreenGrass is based on the story of Captain Richard Phillips experience of his ship being hijacked by a team of Somali pirates.

In the film the audience is taken on the journey of Captain Richard Phillips(played by none other than Tom Hanks) as he embarks on what he thinks is going to be another one of his sea voyages.As he is at  Sea his boat is taken over by a team of Somali pirates (Barkhad Abdi as Abduwali Muse, Faisal Ahed as Najee, Barkhad Abdirahman as Bilal, and Mahat M. Ali as Elmi) in search of money. The team of pirates hold the entire staff aboard the boat hostage, but Captain Phillips sacrifices himself to keep the lives of his staff safe.  The pirates oblige to Captain Phillips offer of just taking him instead of the entire staff and the pirates take him into a bunker boat and hold him captive...

The audience demographic for this film is young-grown adults do to its language,and use of violence.

Personally i think this story turned into a movie was executed perfectly from the actors, to moral of the story. I think that casting Tom Hanks was an extremely smart move because well everyone is a sucker for a Tom Hanks movie so it was going to earn a lot of profit. Through the whole movie everyone around me and myself were all engaged in the movie the whole time because of the thrilling and gruesome visuals.However the only thing i didn't like about "Captain Philips" is how much of a cliche it is when compared to other movies in it's genre of 'heroic action' typical plot of; hero is good, hero faces hardship,hero lives in the end.

Overall "captain phillips' is a great movie and id recommend seeing it.

rating:4/5 stars

CE 6.2

1. What are the new income tax brackets proposed by the Trump administration (hint there are three)? Page A1"White House wields sharp tax ax"
10%, 25%, 35%
2. What are the three biggest challenges facing the AISD school board according to outgoing Region 6 member Paul Saldana? Page A9 "Saldana opens up about resigning.."
Paul Saldana believes budgetary, enrollment and equity are the three biggest challenges facing the AISD school board
3. What are the five Austin-based apps to make your life easier? Page B5
Burro

SnapSitter
Tipcow
LawnStarted
Favor
4. Which teams have the top-3 picks in the NFL draft tonight? Page SE2 "It's all defense at the top of this draft"
Cleveland browns

San fransico 49ers
Chicago Bears
5. What is a ramada? Page SA3

a gazebo like structure that is made of wood and provides shade

LONG RESPONSE:

A sanctuary city is somewhere were immigrants can go to avoid conflicting with the government about possible deportation. Personally i believe sanctuary city are a great concept.Everyone deserves a place to feel. But with SB4 their will be no funding for the sanctuary cities,and allow officials in and invade the territory. SB4 will basically destroy the fundamental of the sanctuary cities and take away any form of safety net the sanctuary cities provided to immigrants.
Since we live in Texas and have a huge amount of immigrants we're going to see a huge decline in population and a lot more government officials than we would like.


Thursday, April 13, 2017

1.) Summarize what you watched and read about
i learned how the basics of imovie. editing videos is very important, and perfect one takes dont exist, so most videos we watch are edited.It takes along time to master the functions of iMovie.
Personally cropping, framing,arranging ,and voice over were the most relevant things i learned about. These steps will be the most helpful to my video. Transitions and photo placing will also be beneficial to my movie.
Framing is one of, or if not the most important part
2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained
its on mac products
3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.
how to do a voice over on imovie
4.) What are you concerned about with this final project?
learning to use imovie
5.) What are you confident you can complete early and have ready to use?
video footage
6.) If I asked you today, what do you think you will do for your video?
a video of my camping trip 

CE #6.1

1. What are the exact addresses of buildings that have been the focus of the Austin City Council for failure to provide acceptable housing standards for residents. Page A1"City my pay $600,000..."the buildings at 1127 and 1205 E. 52nd St.  
2. What is SB 6? Page B1 "Conservatives press Texas House to vote..."
SB6 is a law that will discriminate against transgender people ,counter acting against all the positive movements happening right now.
3. What is ArtStartArt? Page B5 "Austin startup aims to connect...."
artstartart is a place where art is sold around the country, it also teaches artists how to sell their work
4. Who were the winners in the NHP play-offs last night? Page C6 "Rangers, Penguins..." HINT: there were 5 teams that won games.

Rangers,Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and the bruins won
5. What would you like to do from the list of five this long weekend? Page D2 "The Long Weekend:Five things to do"
i would like to go to reggae fest

LONG RESPONSE:

President Trump has lost his positive connection with Russia because of his order to bomb syria this week. Russia wanted to be alliances with Syria ,and now trump has ruined their chance. Russia feels betrayed and now don't trust the united states.
I beleive the shift in the Russia&U.S alliance is because of Trumps selfish tendencies and not considering others when doing so. From my view on the betrayal and lack of trust Trump gave off to Russia these two nations will contiue to argue and be in disagreement with one another. 
With the recent reckless actions from trump lately his actions are going to directly effect us by sending us into a WW3.He has acted out negatively with no many nations lately and i beleive this one Russia is really pushing it over the edge, so i wouldnt be to shocked if it actually happened.



Sunday, April 9, 2017

Movie Prep

1. Who are the main characters you would expect to see in the movie, based on the real life events?
Richard Phillips, Abduwali Muse, and Najee. 

2. tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?

 i think this movie is going to be a film about a man going out to sea and facing hardships of invasions and the unpredictable tendencies of the sea.the captain will be held captive by the pirates and later be rescued.

3. Why was this story important?

 because it shows the hardships faced t sea

4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?

because The ship was loaded with cargo and relief supplies. 



1. List the five most important actors in the film.
Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Catherine Keener, Max Martini, and Faysal Ahmed. 

2. What is the movie rated?
PG-13

3. Who directed the movie?

Paul Greengrass

4. Who was the producer?

Michael De Luca, Scott Rudin, and Dana Brunetti. 

5. What awards did it win?

2.

6. How much did it cost to make?

$55 million.

7. How was it received by audiences?

89% of the audience liked it. 

8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?

it was an amazing film,and a performance by tom hanks 

Friday, April 7, 2017

Movie review preview activity

1. Name of the publication
timeout
2. Name of the writer
Michael McCullers
3. Grade or score the movie review on a 1-10 scale in your opinion
7
4. High Points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)
animation/family appeal 
5. Low points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)
plot
6. Quote a paragraph from the review that you think expresses the overall opinion of the reviewer about the movie.
 "The animation and sound effects are so superbly rendered" -Mark Kennedy

1. Name of the publication
TIME Magazine 
2. Name of the writer
Jordan Peele
3. Grade or score the movie review on a 1-10 scale in your opinion
9
4. High Points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)
Performances 
5. Low points of the movie (performances, cinematography, plot, etc.)
none
6. Quote a paragraph from the review that you think expresses the overall opinion of the reviewer about the movie.
 "He's made an agile entertainment whose social and cultural observations are woven so tightly into the fabric that you're laughing "-Stefanie Zackerk 

New leader takes first step
summary: After a year of having a fill in principle, JBHS has finally been given a new permanent principal;Mark Robinson.He has worked in education for 20 years, and has experience in being the principle in the Lake Travis district. With his impressive background in education Mark Robinson is confident in his job for next year.

Who? Mark Robinson 
What? is bowies new principle 
Where? Bowie 
When? This month
Why? He is becoming the principal of bowie. 
How? He was selected by the AISD board of trustees 
Who was quoted in the story? Mark Robinson, Brad Lancaster, Amanda Toon, Ruth Widner, and Susan Leos.
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "I think change is always difficult, particularly if the new leader is perceives as an 'outsider' at Bowie." - Susan Leos
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? No.
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote. 

Class of 2017 prom transforming into New York City
Summary:The class of 2017 prom will be a new york city theme help at the renaissance hotel in north austin on May 20th. The students and staff involved  in the planning process have been planning for the night since december, and can't wait to see it come to life.

Who?class of 2017
What?are having a new york themed prom
Where?the renaissance hotel 
When?may 20th 
Why?for the seniors to experience a high school tradition
How?planning
Who was quoted in the story?Carlyn Crow, Bridget alvarez, Deanna Delana
What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "To make sure there is fun for everyone were litteraly going to have pool tables, ping pong tables, air hockey,and foosball"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?no
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?quote

The never ending fight to stay on top
summary:christian moreno and Grace lemm look back on their seasons together. They reflect on their highs and lows. Grace is leaving the team and both christian and their coach talk about her impact on them. 

Who?Christian moreno and Grace Lemm
What?competing in wrestling 
Where?JBHS
When?the 2016-2017 season
Why?wrestling is their passion and they want to be the best they can
How? putting in their effort
Who was quoted in the story?Christian Moreno, Grace Lemm,Glenn Lewis
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?"were all family and we love eachother"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?quote

A tale as old as time re-imagined
summary:Disney has recreated yet another classic this time it is beauty and the beast. 
The opinion writer thinks its and amazing movie and a must see for all ages

Who?disney
What?brought the old tale beauty and the beast to life
Where?in theaters everywhere 
When?recently 
Why?to recreate the magical experience
How?technologies and good actors
Who was quoted in the story?nobody
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?no quotes
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?statement

Immigration laws getting out of hand
summary:
ICE has been out of control lately and deporting immigrants frequently. The opinion writer thinks its because of Trumps doing, and that it is unnecessary.

Who?ICE 
What?is being way more harsh since president trump was elected
Where?all through the US and mainly in border states
When?currently
Why?the government believes that immigrants are unnecessary and are taking advantage of the united states
How?
Who was quoted in the story?nobody
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?there were no quotes used 
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?statement

Helping care for homeless pets
summary:luisa quinchia volunteers at austin pets alive in hr free time.she enjoys the act of helping animals and it makes her happy that shes making a difference in an animals life and enjoying herself at the same time.

Who?luisa quinchia
What? volunteers to help homeless animals
Where?austin pets alive
When?in her free time
Why?it makes her happy
How?she knows shes making a difference in a life
Who was quoted in the story?luisa
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?"my favorite part about volunteering is knowing the fact that im putting time into something thats important to me"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?yes
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?quote

Bowie officers  SRO's, and hall monitors: What exactly is their job?
summary:despite her tendencies of constant dress coding elaine mcbrearty's job is more than that, officer andy padgett is more than just the man who wont let you out of the parking lot, and officer covington are trying to keep the environment safe.

Who?elaine,andy,officer covington
What?do what they need to do to keep students in line with the rules
Where?JBHS
When?during school hours
Why?to maintain a well kept school
How?enforcing the rules
Who was quoted in the story?elaine, officer covington, and andy
What quote was the strongest in your opinion?"we like the communication and positive interactions"
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?no
Was the conclusion a quote or a statement?quote

Photography...
1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper?the one of andy laughing
1A. Why is this your favorite?i think it reveals a side of him not always seen
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident?view point, and rule of thirds

2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper?the one of officer cheney
2A. Why is this your least favorite?its boring,small, and blurry

3. If you were a photographer on staff, which event/photo assignment would you have liked to do for this issue? You will need to look through the entire paper and see the topics covered and decide which one you think would have been fun.
the one about the wrestlers
4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points.6/10. the photographs matched the topics, but there was nothing special


sports current event

UT catchers shows they can also hit
link: UT catchers show they can also hit

summary: The team catchers in texas are overall showing progression in hitting in baseball. They aren't the best right now but they showing progression.

jargon: RBI-runs batted in

adjectives: best

underwhelming
respectively

Recap


Name of players involved: Michael McCann, and Taylor Ellsworth





Tuesday, April 4, 2017

sports exploration activity

1. Choose a sport to research: (Football, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, etc.)
swimming
2. Identify your favorite team or athlete for your sport. Search the Internet and find a picture of mascot or photo of the athlete. Save the image to your student folder. Make a new folder called “Sports Exploration” in your student folder to save all of your files for this project. (10 points)
USA 2016 olympic swim team (mens)
3. Find the most recent rankings for one team or athlete. Include a list of the top 5 teams or athletes for your sport.
-Michael Phelps

-Ryan Lochte
-Nathan Adrian
 -Ryan Murphy
-Cody miller
Base your rankings from an official ranking for your sport (like Hollinger Power Rankings). Not your opinion. (20 points)(based on 2016 olympic relay)
1.Michael Phelps
2.Ryan Lochte
3.Nathan Adrian
 4.Ryan Murphy
5.Cody miller

4. Provide a summary of one team or athlete’s season performance. The summary should include the following:

1. Wins, losses (5 points)
ranked #1 before the 2016 games, and ranked #1 leaving the 2016 olympic games
2. Did the team make playoffs? If there are no playoffs, name the major tournaments that your team or athlete competed in? (10 points)
ranked #1 amongst all the other countries 
3. Who won the top prize or top tournament for your sport last year? (5 points)

Michael phelps won 5 gold medals at the 2016 games, more than any other swim
5. List three important rules for your sport. (10 points)
-dont dive in before the buzzer

-dont touch the bottom of pool
-make legal flip turns turns
6. List three examples of jargon for your sport and explain what they mean in words non-sport followers could understand. (10 points)
-DFS -a false start in a race

-DPS- how far one stroke gets you
-IM -individual medley (swim every stroke back to back)
7. What is an example of sports cliché associated with your sport or athlete? What is another way you could say it without using a cliché? (10 points)
he's tall and lanky, he's must be a swimmer

swimmers eat alot
8. Name an athlete who is a legend for setting records for your sport? Provide a brief biography about the athlete that
Michael phelps was born and raised in baltimore maryland and since the age of 16 has been dominating the swim world. Phelps has became the most decorated olympian of all time with 4 olympic games.Phelps is now a retired swimmer as of the 2016 olympic games and now helps coaching around the country.
• birth place
baltimore, maryland
• school attended

university of michigan 
• teams played for
north baltimore aquatic club
• records set

-most decorated olympian of all time
-worlds most olympic gold medals