HDR preview.

1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image?
Use AEB and have multiple images at different exposures and then stitch them together. 

2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image?
A tripod, camera and HDR stitching software. 

3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image?
When a subject exceeds the camera's dynamic range. 

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?
to get a better dynamic range to have better low and high colors. 

Final Exam warm up

1. When will you shoot this assignment?

Next weekend and the following weekend. 

2. Where will you shoot?

I will shoot on my property and at my grandmother's ranch. 

3. What will you be documenting or telling your "story" about?

Either a day out or finally fixing my truck. 

4. What equipment needs will you have to get this finished?

My camera. 

5. Make sure to describe the process, by this I mean, where will you use the video portion, where will you use still images, where will your narration be, etc?

I will video my dashboard replacement final step and replacing my passenger side 3rd door. I will narrate both of those process. Still images will be included as transitions and throughout the video. 

Illustrator art

Damn Daniel back at it again with the white vans.

Female Motocross

Freshmen Letters given to Seniors. 

Info Graphic

Create pie charts

opinions story

A well known fact is that debate class is very torturous. Never sign up for debate class if you are not ready for an extremely high work load and ready to get judged a lot. 

Debate class is hard, and its a lot of work to be done and per my experience, is a pain in the rear to get done on time and make a decent grade all on top of 7 other classes that must be upheld. 

Some people may find debate class fun and engaging, but it is hard, long grueling work. It is not fun in the slightest because you argue, but in a boring format and the topics are strange and difficult to write about. Debate topics are rarely fun to debate about and is mostly political crap that nobody cares about. 

Debate coaches are cool people, but they run a terribly boring activity that isn't fun. 

The only form of speech giving in debate class that might be fun is impromptu speaking because the topics are strange and you have no prep time so speeches are improvised. 

Debate class is very hard because you need to think critically and extremely fast. It is heavily involved in writing and research. 

If a you are not a good writer or don't like writing or just simply think its boring, debate class should not be in your radar. 99% of the class is writing and it is simply not fun to write that many things about boring topics and the formats used for writing are confusing and strange, and are not for the weak minded. 

The research portion of the class is extremely difficult because you need to research boring topics and find a TON of evidence on said boring topics. It takes a very long time to find evidence and it is also very tedious to put the evidence and writing together in an acceptable format and a usable debate case. 

If you don't like being judged, debate class is not for you because you will be judged when you debate and the debates get pretty heated as some students are very passionate about the boring stuff you must learn about. 

Per my experience I would not recommend debate class unless you are very smart and willing to do a ton of work. Also, you must be good at confusing formats and topics and debate forms. I struggle in debate class with the debate styles and formats as it is quite difficult to debate and be good at it. Debate is a challenging class and it is not for the weak. It is tough and requires a lot of skill and patience. 

Opinions

First, go check out this website. It has some great ideas for the opinions writing segment of this six weeks.

http://poewar.com/having-your-say-writing-personal-essays/

Then answer the following questions in a new blog post titled 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?
be relatable.

2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
To be relatable

3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.

be relatable
take a strong stance
stick with the stance. 

Opinions writing preview activity

1. Who wrote the story?

The editorial staff. (Apple privacy story)

Granger Coats ( Drug dogs) 

Alicia Molina (Social media back at it again)

Fuaad Ajaz. 

Mia Barbosa. 

2. What is their story about?

Apple Vs FBI in locked iPhones. 

School policies in the code of conduct 

"Damn Daniel"

Beyonce and Black Lives Matter

The AP world history test 

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

That iPhones should be secured and not aces sable by the fbi. 

"So why does a place of education, whose goal it is to better prepare students for the world and promote the ideals 

of democracy take away students constitutional rights?"

The meme isn't dank enough 

"no one should be offend by a powerful woman using her position to defend and protect members of her race and culture."

"... I believe its a great idea to try."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

Yes

No

yes

no

no

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, 

then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

No

no

yes

no

no

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

yes

yes

yes

no

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

1) 3rd

2 3rd

3rd

3rd

3rd

Finally, answer the following questions:

A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.

Opinions pieces depend on the viewpoint of the writher and are objective. Hard news is all the facts and very subjective. 

B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?

It doesn't need them 

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?

Technology, school policies and 

Peer review

50 points for having at least 8-10 paragraphs (350 words)
25 points for having at least 5 quotes (you may give 10 bonus points if the quotes are done PERFECTLY as the example below looks - PUNCTUATION counts!!!)
25 points if the story is in inverted pyramid style (in your opinion)

Now let's pick out some stories to read. Go to the bowiephotojblog.blogspot.com and pick a class different than your own. Click on anyone's blog in that class. Read their story and give them a grade. How are we going to do that? On your blog, link their blog using the LINK button in the tools above. Below that break out their points:
Paragraphs 50 points

Quotes 24 points

Inverted Pyramid 23 points

TOTAL 98.  
http://katrinaphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com

Student of the month story

Justine Lockhart  has been awarded Student of The month at Bowie High School recently.

Lockhart has won the award by being a good student and keeping up with her grades.

When asked how she has achieved this award, she explained how.

"I achieved this by sacrificing my social life and focus on school," Lockhart said.

When asked, her parents have been extremely proud.

"I am very proud and extremely joyous that my daughter has ben awarded the student of the month award," Lockhart's father said.

Lockhart is extremely proud of her accomplishment in getting the student of the month award.

"I am extremely proud of this award, it is like getting ice cream on a hot summer day," Lockhart said.

The Bowie High School principal has stated they chose Lockhart because she has been a role model for what the ideal student is.

"I am very proud of Justine's achievement and we chose her because she is the ideal role model of Bowie and we hope she continues to be," Principal Kane said.

When asked, Lockhart said it was awesome.

"Yes, it is very awesome."

Lockhart wanted to prove that being a nerd is cool and was successful in doing so.

"I wanted to prove that being a nerd is cool by being awarded for it and being successful in this award," Lockhart said.

This is Lockhart's first time winning the award, and she strives to win it again next month.

"Yes, this is my first time and its great, and I strive to win it again next month," Lockhart said.

Lockhart's peers are jealous of her award as they worked very hard and Lockhart still won the award.

"They are jealous because they worked hard and I came out on top," Lockhart said.

Lockhart's father wants her to win next month.

"I hope and pray my daughter wins this award next month as it is a very big deal and it would mean a lot to us," Lockhart's father said.

Principal Kane said that this looks good for Bowie.

"This award is very good for Bowie's reputation because when a person wins student of the month it yet again proves that bowie is a good school and well educates its students through good methods and continues excellence, Principal Kane said.

Nut Graf

    A nut graph is the second paragraph of a story that usually tells the story "in a nutshell". It can also contain information from the WWWWWH's not found in the opening paragraph.

    It is usually not long and is found mostly on stories, but it exists on hard news as well.

Inverted Pyramid.

School Uniforms.

Topic: School Uniforms

The school board has decided to create a district wide policy of enforcing school uniforms. Who would you need to interview to find out more information about this topic? What are some good questions to ask? (This is theoretical)

1. List three different sources you could interview for this topic.
A school security guard. 
The school principal.
The superintendent 
2. Create 20 questions you could ask each source and post them on your blog. It will be the same 20 questions for each, so you only have to think of 20 total questions.

What is your reasoning behind the decision on the uniforms?

What are some negative impacts associated with the uniform?

How might the uniform look like?

What are you going to do in the event that a student uprising occurs?

How do you think parents will feel about having to care for a uniform for their child?

Where will you hide in the event something terrible happens?

Why would you do something as big as require a uniform?

How will the policy be enforced?

Why are uniforms a necessity to education?

How will the students feel about this decision?

Would the students approve of this decision?

Would parents approve of this decisions?

How would you feel if you were a student?

What will happen in response to the decision?

How will you respond to the opinions in this decision?

What will happen in the schools?

How will it happen?

Why would the uniform be the way it is?

Are there differences in gender? 

Why would there be differences in gender? (if any)

My First Interview

Justine Lockhart

How do you feel about being student of the month?

Good, its a pretty big deal. 

How did you achieve this?

By sacrificing my social life and focus on school . 

Do you like this or not?

yes its a good honor for my future. 

What will you do with your newfound fame?

Try to regain my social life and make new friends. 

What do your parents think of your accomplishment?

They are very proud. 

Do you feel proud of yourself?

very proud because it has been my lifelong gaol. 

Why would you want to achieve student of the month?

to get into a nice college. 

Why do your friends thnk?

very little friends, they are proud.

Would you try to get it next month?

yes, who needs a social life.

Why would you try to get it again? (if you do)

yes

Do you approve of the decision of you being student of the month?

Duh,they  could not have made a better decision. 

Why is this important to you?

It is important because grades are my life.

Do you feel like you accomplished something?

I feel like i can accomplish even more in the future. 

Are you surprised to be the student of the month?

Not at all I'm very confident in my abilities. 
If you were striving to be student of the month, how does it feel to finally be it?

It feels like getting ice cream on a hot summer day. 

What do your teachers think?

they like it because they expected it 

Is it awesome?yes

How do your peers feel about you being student of the month?

They are jealous 

1st time?
Yes 1st time and i strive to do it again.