2015 Culture and Diversity

The theme i plan to use is one of varying colors and ideas. We wont stick with the same design and background for the entire yearbook. The layouts should be different and the feel from each page should represent, to the best of its ability, different cultures ranging from American all the way to Japanese. No culture should be left out. I think this theme would make a majority of the student body happy. In order to do this, students should submit ideas and concepts, maybe even drawings, of what they want to be on the pages. We will then gather and group together similar ideas onto pages to compile a diverse and aesthetically pleasing yearbook.

 

I like this top image the most because the contrasting colors create a sense of fighting sides. The balance between chaos and cramming students do between tests and the relaxed state from grades that are posted or the moment of relief students feel.

http://imgarcade.com/1/yearbook-cover-themes/

http://jabarri2.deviantart.com/art/Cardinal-Yearbook-Cover-258102489
 
I think this design works well because it uses words to describe an object while representing the image at the same time.











http://imgarcade.com/1/creative-high-school-yearbook-covers/

I like this design because it creates the sense that when you open it, it will let you relive the moments that had passed you by too quickly in the moment. This give a sense of security knowing your memories will always be captured.

Steve Johnson

I liked the TED talk that we watched because it is true. Good ideas do not come from the isolation of an individual most o f the time. Good ideas appear from individuals collaborating and sometimes just talking trash to each other. I think he is right that coffee shops are a boost to innovation.

Experience making Film

I had a great time working in my group for this final video. The most difficult part was the amount of time we were allotted. We had so many different ideas but did not have the proper amount of time to fulfill them all to our expectations. The best part of filming in a group is the fun that we had. Although our video only contained a small blooper at the end, we have a vast amount of outtakes.

Team Video

https://vimeo.com/114146059

My How To Video

https://vimeo.com/112532227

The Gap

I understand what he talks about when he discusses the gap between art that is mediocre and disappointing, to the art that astonishes and is everything you want it to be. Right now I am currently in this stage. My art work is mediocre and is slightly disappointing. I think every artist or creative minded person needs to see this video. I don't care if they are already accomplished or not, they will be able to relate to this struggle in their career and help others to continue as well.

Onward to the Edge

I found the video to be interesting. I already knew of this video though because I have seen the one called, "We Are All Connected". I find them useful because it becomes a rhythm in your head that becomes very easy to understand and remember.

Green Screen Editing

The most challenging part about using green screen would probably be trying to eliminate the green screen completely from the video. Also keeping my transitions in there. I discovered (at the last minute) that once you move he video around, it disregarded the transitions that I placed. The easiest part would have to be creating the sequence and sizing the videos or image to be large enough for the film. The most surprising part about working with green screen would have to be the fact that it can be used to place anything in the background, from images, to other videos.

Angle Practice- Kami Clark, Steven Nguyen, Griffen Witzel

My Video

I will film it using my phone and plan to do a close up recording for my video until near the end. At the end I plan to do a wide angle. This applies only if I am able to get my friend to assist in my video. I will be recording it at work this weekend when I am on break. I am going to get my boss's son to perform the steps while I film it.

Video Editing

What I learned about video editing is how to create smooth transitions, include music, and how to create text during a slide.I found creating a fade on the music would be the hardest. If you do not have the line in the correct spot, it will be silent or not sound like you want it to. The easiest would be shortening or extending a slide of media.

First Video Edit

Story Board

6 Feet Under

I understand that not all work is done in the moment or all in digital from. It is made by making sketches. Not just one sketch or idea either. Multiple ideas with multiple possibilities. Sketches are the brainstorming aspect to an idea. A rough draft if you would. This is what is a baseline for a final product and is essential to creating a great end product.

Indiviual Web Idea

I plan to do a "How to" video and think I am going to create it over these three topics.
1. Crazy Legs on Skates
2. Performing a Lob in tennis
3. Easy Pranks

Web Unit Feedback

The most challenging part about our web unit would have to be when we had created our website. The process of having correct scripting in the intended place and in the correct style. The easiest part however was adding the actual content into the web page and saving it in one central location with outside links. The most rewarding part about the unit was the completion of our website. I was very excited to see that I had created a functional website. It is the happiest I have been in any class here. I will continue to improve my web skills. I have already planned to take digital imaging and software based courses.

Cool Robots

Id make a robot that would grab the remote for paralyzed people and to assist in difficult task such as entering the closet to get clothes. This would help paralyzed people to live every day lives without such a hassle an struggle to feel the same.

My Final Website's Progress

Video Comment

I don't think Happy Birthday should be copyrighted. Happy Birthday is a song that gets sung annually in every household, unless unspoken of in such home, for the celebration of another year alive. Its not just fun and games, but a way of celebrating being alive for another year on the Earth.

I would definitely get a self driving car so I could take naps and do other things while on my way to places. It would help cut down on time spent driving and allow time for other tasks such as studying, homework, emailing a friend. It seems like it would help relieve some stress from your life.