Final Week - Video

1. When I was a kid, I experimented with stop motion animation and made videos of my dolls. I want to currently make art films now. 

2. The quality would be better and it would be easier to control. 

3. Art film! Anything involving a kind of Wes Anderson approach. Overall I don't have a specific idea yet.

4. Having a scene were someone is admiring something or when you enhance on something. 

5. Instrumental music because I also might want to do a silent film.

https://youtu.be/Zo2DSLnjY08

Lay Flat Photography

1. Bird's eye view, Becoming the subject, Eye level, and Worm's eye view.

2. Bird's eye view is a higher perspective (above ground) view. Becoming the subject is a perspective from the main subject, eye level is a middle ground flat level, and worm's eye view is a below ground lower view. 

3. "it's all in the details" and "adding textures" is advised. 

4. A box with a skull on it and various assortments of food.
5. Many but it depends on how it's framed and the main subject. 

6. Art supplies on my desk, a painting, a book, a field of flowers. 

7. Trying not to have a distracting background and having an obvious main focus. 

Pictures I took: 

Write another review

1. The album 'Miss Anthropocene' by Grimes.

2. The author explains how the album has remarkable production and the overall product of the album is highly recommended for people who enjoy electronic pop music.

3. A musician from Canada who uses morbid electronic sound with morbid lyrics and imagery. 

4. The didn't use a scale, they said that they highly recommend it and that it is a very good album.

5. I pretty much expected what the review said.

6. No sir.

7. I thought it was a decent review but it could've been more specific.

Movie Review and Prep

https://www.mrqe.com/movie_reviews/trolls-2-m100130840
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/trolls-world-tour-review-1288640
1. Movie Review Query Engine
2. Justin Lowe
3. 6-10
4. Good life lessons, celebrates diversity, good animation, ext.
5. Predictable conflict, similar to the first movie, ext.
6."The helpful life lessons about diversity, tolerance and kindness that are delivered along the way are certainly worth repeating, but maybe not as incessantly as the filmmakers seem to believe."

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_invisible_man_2020
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-invisible-man/Film?oid=78237955
1. Rotten Tomatoes
2. Adam Mullins-Khatib
3. 8-10
4. Good jump scares, good plot, ext.
5. Predictable. 
6. "Ultimately, The Invisible Man makes for a pacey, if mostly predictable, reimagining of a classic Hollywood horror terror."

1. Terry Zwigoff.
2. Advanced Medien, Granada Film, Jersey Shore, and Mr. Mudd. 
3. It's based off an indie comic book written by Daniel Clowes and it's about teen angst between two unique teen girls who struggle with the real world.
4. It doesn't say specifically but I think it's based in the northern part of America. 

5. What is the movie rated?

7.3/10 on IMDb. 

6. Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich, and Russell Smith

7. Sadly no, but it was nominated for an Oscar based off of the screenplay. 

8. Seven million. 

9.Society likes the humor and story but some people got offended by the language used by the characters. 

10. Other reviews wish that the college application subject from the book would've been featured in the film (I strongly agree).
11. Thora Birch as Enid Coleslaw (The main protagonist) 
Scarlet Johanson as Rebecca (Becky) (Enid's best friend)
Steve Buscemi as Seymor (Enid's friend and potential lover)
Brad Renfro as Josh (Enid's male friend and partial crush)
and Bob Balaban as Enid's Dad

Newspaper Design #2

Newspaper Design #1

Motion Shot

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3

Photo 4 

Motion Preview

Wow

Car Raid Preview

1. Probably Serena's mom's car. But if worse comes to worse, I'll do my parents car.
2. Some time next week or in two weeks.
3. a. why did you purchase this car?
    b. how long have you had it?
    c. do you plan on getting a different car?
    d. do you wish that you would've purchased a different car?
4. Objects, smells, and the overall environment. 

The Dispatch Issue #4

A. "New Internet Filter Identifies Students in Need of Support"
      1. Kevin Schwartz, Tracy Spinner, and Nicole Hepburn. 
      2. "We meet with students all the time and then get them help and then we also have the Vida                   Clinic on campus which is private therapy and it can be expensive."  
      3. Yes, it made me intrigued to know more about the security for the devices at Bowie. 
      4. A quote.
B. "The Rising 'flex' Culture Changes Customers Purchases"
      1. Ethan Ramirez, Riley Hughes, Vincent Nguyen, and Jaqueline Gonzales.
      2. "I prefer to purchase investment pieces, so basically items that will appreciate in value over                 time."
      3. Yes, it made me want to understand what 'flex' culture is.
      4. A quote.
C. "Student Band Builds a musical Empire"
       1. Ava Neilsen, Frankie Caballero, and Lucas Caballero.
       2. "I've always been surrounded by music growing up and to bring other people together who                    love music the way I do, was what my goal was."
       3. Yes, it made me want to learn more about this local band.
       4.  A quote.
D. "Track Team Trains for a Season of Competition and Victory"
       1. Rey Torres, Ashley Salas, and Jacy Lim.
       2. "When your times start to improve throughout the season and you become better and faster                  which is really what makes it all worth it."
       3. Yes, it made me more interested in the track team.
       4. A quote. 
E. "Youth In Demand" 
       1. Malaika Beg, Rachel Chambers, Jake Stachura, and Kem Magor. 
       2. "It's so easy to put blinders on and just think about what you are doing next weekend or which              person is having a party."
       3. Yes, it made me more invested in youth activism. 
       4. A quote.

3. 1. The one of Ana Nielsen singing because she looks very vulnerable and beautiful. 
    2. Some of the Big Fish ones, they could've been interpreted differently. 
    3. Probably the one for the band because the environment looks fun and unique.
    4. Overall it was well done, but some of the lighting on certain ones could've been better.

4. 1. The addiction one because it's funny and amusing.
    2. The Rick and Morty one, because it could've been interpreted better. 
    3. The artist should've add more personality and excitement to the sketch, as a Rick and Morty fan,          I would be more enthusiastic about the new season. 
    4. They're solid, but they could've had more character. 

Sports Current Event

1. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/sports/basketball/what-time-is-kobe-memorial.html
2. "Kobe Bryant's Public Memorial Service is Today" 
3. A memorial was proposed in honor of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the other people who have passed away on the flight. 
4. Arena, venue, athlete, N.B.A, ext. 
5. Fashioning, privy, undeterred, ext. 
6. A feature story, because it appreciates and recognizes the people that have died alongside of Kobe in his death.  
7. 1. He won with 60 shots on his last win.
2. His team last won 60 points.
3. He has played for 17 years
4. Lebron James, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, Alex Caruso, ext. 

Sports Exploration Activity

1. Football
2. The Seahawks
3. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson made the cut into the top 15, landing at No. 14. Top players: Marshawn Lynch, Earl Thomas, Doug Baldwin, Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman, and . Russell Wilson. 
4. In 2019, the Seahawks have won 11 games and lost 5. The Seattle Seahawks last made the playoffs in 2019, when they lost the Divisional Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 18 times in their 44 seasons. The UEFA Champions League had the highest prize money pool at 1.3 billion U.S. dollars as of 2019. 
5. The important rules for football are fair scoring, not getting 10 yards for 4 downs, and if you drop the football then the defensive team recovers it. 
6.

the beautiful game	the game of football
lose possession	let the other team get the ball
break	run with the ball towards the other team's goal away from the main group of players
backheel	kick the ball behind you

7. Some examples of Football cliches include statements such as:“We're taking it one game at a time.", “He's a student of the game.”, and “He's a real gym rat.”. Ways that one can modify these statements is saying "We're trying are best", "He really knows how to play that game", and "He gets a lot of exercise done". 

8. It is critically acclaimed that Tom Brady is one of the greatest American football players of all time. He was born in San Mateo California. He graduated the college of Michigan. He's always played for the patriots. According to the last press release from the Patriots in the 2018 campaign, Brady holds 54 NFL records. 2. He holds the record for Super Bowl appearances (nine), Super Bowl victories (six), Super Bowl MVPs (four).

Magazine Cover #2

Magazine Cover #1

Portraits and Self Portraits

 

Free Write #3

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10DkHZahILb0l0z1WVqpd315pqLdJVBAS4w-FXriy4mQ/edit

Illistrations

Infogram

Pie Chart
Infogram

Magazines Part II

An Image Based cover is very simplistic and pays attention to the main focus. An Illustration Based cover is a cover that is self illustrated. A Type Based cover is a cover that is mainly made of words. And lastly a Concept Based cover is a cover that revolves around a concept or main subject.  

The image of a cover an really emphasize words or phrases. As people, we are very driven by visuals; so it is in our nature to have the image guide us along side the words. Images are the base while words are the details and layers of a piece. 

My Favorite Cover

 

"Pops of bright red are at the top, middle, and bottom of this L’Insensé cover. The red balances and ties the masthead, model and issue theme together and interestingly works to draw the viewer’s gaze to the model’s eyes."

This is my favorite portrait because of the colors and the values. The use of the bright rouge lipstick adds a contrast to the person's complexion while also making her eyes stand out. Seeing as the title of this magazine is "Africa", I feel that the use of this lipstick is intentional to emphasizing the women's complexion. The background also helps pay the viewer pay more attention to the main focus (the women). The position that the model is in reflects beauty and innocence. Another thing about this cover is the fact that the words on the cover match the same color as the rouge lipstick; which makes it stand out even more.

Best Covers

1 Formal 
2 Informal
3 Environmental 
6 Formal
7 Informal
8 Formal 
9 Informal 
13 Formal 
15 Informal 
16 Environmental 
17 Formal 
18 Formal 
24 Informal 
25 Informal
26 Formal 
27 Informal 
29 Formal 
30 Environmental 
31 Formal 
32 Informal 
33 Informal 
34 Informal 
35 Environmental 
36 Environmental 
37 Formal 
38 Formal 
39 Formal 
40 Informal 
41 Environmental 
42 Environmental 
43 Formal 
44 Informal 
46 Formal 
48 Formal 
49 Informal 

Magazine Tips

1. An eye catching color pallet 
2. Visually appealing details
3. Easily readable 
4. Worth reading/ investing in 
5. Nostalgic of things that trigger familiarity 

Portrait Photography

1. Frame Your Subject: 'Framing is a technique where by you draw attention to one element of an image by framing it with another element of the image.'
2. Alter Your Perspective: 'Most portraits are taken with the camera at (or around) the eye level of the subject. While this is good common sense – completely changing the angle that you shoot from can give your portrait a real WOW factor.'
3. Hold Your Camera To An Angle: 'Horizontal and Vertical framings are not the only options when it comes to shooting portraits. While getting your images straight can be important in when shooting in these formats holding your camera on a more diagonal angle can also inject a little fun into your images.This type of framing can add a sense of fun and energy into your shots. Just don’t ‘slightly’ do it or you’ll have people asking themselves if you might have mistakenly held your camera crooked.'

I like the first image because of the color pallet and the personality of the background. I love the second image because I can relate to the person in the image as an artist. Each of these images expresses the persona personality very well.





I admire these self portraits because of the position that each of the people are in along with the outfits and accessories used.





I admire the human essence in these pictures. The top one seems human while the bottom comes off as innocent.


For this project, I want to shoot the image of someone else. I want to shoot in a unique and light friendly environment with a less distracting background. I will try my hardest to pay attention to the background and lighting when it comes to this piece. My idea for this project will involve abstract makeup and possibly flowers and accessories as a prop. I find that face paint and abstract makeup makes me feel like the artist, and the subject is my canvas. It depends on the mood I'm in, but I hope to achieve the kind of aesthetic appeal that I imagine.

Prompt Shoot Two

happy.

metal.

bowie.

square.

Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO

1. The face or upper body. 
2. the smaller the Aperture the larger the depth of field, the higher the Aperture the smaller the depth of field.
3. The lower the aperture, the more likely you will blur out the background noise. The higher the aperture, the more likely you will enhance the main subject with the background. 





1. Shooting in a higher ISO allows a more clear image by making it harder to create a blurry image. It would be good for both occasions but it depends.
1. 2.8,4,5.6,8,11,16,22.


1. a. I would use a faster shutter speed to reflect the proper lighting.
b. I would use a slower shutter speed to increase the brightness of the setting.
2. The following settings are fast, slow, and long. Fast shutter speed allows a mid action shot that can capture somethings very quickly. Slow shutter speed allows more lively action and movement into an image. Long shutter speed is similar to Slow shutter speed, yet it works better in a darker setting. 

2. It's wiser to use this setting in an average environment. The image can have less noise and be softer. 
3. It can be good with ignoring 'motion blur'. It can be hard to use when capturing the proper lighting. 

2. 1 second, 1/60 second, 1/4000 second. 
3. 100,200,400,800,1600,3200,6400,12800,25600.

Photoshop

Photo Manipulation and Ethnics

A. What are some of the main points you read about in the website above regarding manipulating images?
People have easy access to many programs that can manipulate images. Thanks to the internet, anyone can get access to these programs along with tutorials on how to use them. From this, it can be harder to trust the images that we see.
B. What is the philosophy of newspapers like the Washington Post and the New York times regarding image manipulation?
Newspapers like this manipulate images in a way that would be seen as more 'appealing' to the public eye. They manipulate images to make things appear as more attractive or better.
C. What do you think are acceptable things you could do to an image and not cross the line unto an unethical manipulation?
As an editor or photographer, one could believe that a ethical way to be a photographer is to set rules and limits that would make realistic images for the public eye. 
D. 
The most unethical thing about this image is the fact that they photoshopped an African American man into the background of this game to make the audience look more 'diverse'. Not only is this a lie to the public but it's straight up ignorant that they tried to not make the crowd 'not white'. 
E. 
This image over exaggerates the appearance of OJ Simpson. Personally I think he's cruel but this kind of stuff is fairly common in the media. Personally I still think it's bad to over exaggerate a person like this but I honestly don't think that it's the biggest deal. 

2019 Recap

This image created a very devastating and melon collie setting. From the purpose of the image, it is well reflected through this grotesque image.



 I felt that I genially relate to the message of this image. The image is very compelling and the since the background is dull, it makes the legs stand out more.



This image captures a very piercing setting while also capturing the purpose of these peoples acts very well. The image fits the description of the image very well.

 
1. I believe that the best song that was released in 2019 is 'Are We Still Friends' by Tyler, the Creator off the album Igor. This entire album features many experimentations with genres such as soul and R&B. This album absolutely contrasts with Tyler's previous works from the past, and with this album he was able to mature his career. The thing that makes 'Are We Still Friends' one of the best songs of 2019 is the remarkable productions and vocals and samples from the iconic soul musician from the 70s Al Green. Personally, this song changed my life and it definitely touched me as a work of art.

2. Personally, I wasn't able to see many movies from 2019. As far as I know, 'It Chapter Two' is a pretty well done movie. As far as I know, this is the best movie that I've seen of 2019. The camera work and the graphics were remarkable and the story line was more similar to the book then the first movie. This movie ended the 'It' series pretty well. Overall it was a very solid film and I highly recommend it to any horror film admirers.

3. I am not fully aware of what the worlds most important news article, but personally I would say that this is one of them. On April 10th 2019 Nasa captured a successful image of a black hole using the Event Horizon Telescope. It is located in the Messier 87 galaxy 500 million trillion km away from Earth. This article is important because this event will go down in history and it will be forever known as an iconic moment.

4. I would say that the most important person is actually society itself. Throughout many moments in 2019, citizens of the world were able to achieve many remarkable things. All though their are many disagreements within our selves, their will always be a way out of them. With out the adaptations of our society, we wouldn't be as advanced as we are today. As time continues, we will grow as a collective.

5. I would say that one of the most captivating entertainment stories would involve Kanye West's journey with god. With the album 'Jesus is King' being released in 2019, Kanye becomes more open with his perspectives on christianity. Judging by his partially atheist past with albums such as 'Yeezus', many fans were shocked on the matter. This possibly isn't the largest entertainment story of 2019, but it was very large when it was out in the open and it still is for Kanye to this day.

1. I remember on December 26 2019, my family came to the conclusion to get a dog. Her name is Beatrix and she's a french bulldog with 10 months of age. I will remember that day for the rest of my life.

2. I hope for 2020 to be the year when I get my license and hopefully a stable job. And if possible, I would love to become an artist that does partial commissions or has art displayed in galleys.

3. I'm looking forward to turning 16 and gaining more responsibilities and looking forward to my future.