Prezi Presentation: Computer Animator

Shannan and I's prezi for computer animator.

http://prezi.com/yetzv5rs2dmg/computer-animator/

Flash Lessons

Flash Lesson 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea6B3L6P3gQ

Flash Lesson 2:

Grow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Wa-yJKUWg

Stretch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEQsIOnwgZs

Flash Lesson 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUF9Zy1nSIg

Flash Lesson 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8eWxXXeGPY

Flash Lesson 5:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX_zr8ycRc4

Concert Posters (Media Arts)

Re: In search for extraterrestrial life, here are the likeliest places to find it.

Scientists are becoming more convinced that there is alien life, and they say that there are several possible scenarios that could lead to their discovery:
- Mars. The planet has water undergroung and used to have even more water, which is key to life. Scientists believe that there's a good chance microbes would be living underground, even though they haven't found any evidence of this.
- Europa. The moon of Jupiter has radiation on the surface that would kill life. However, under a frozen ocean there is a chance that some type of microbes live in the liquid part below, perhaps near hydrothermal vents.
- Enceladus. The small moon of Saturn has supersonic plumes of gas and dust that shoot from its surface that could indicate it could have all-important liquid water.
-Titan. Saturns largest moon has liquid oceans, but they're most likely methane.
- On a planet outside our solar system. It is possible that astronomers using telescopes could detect an atmosphere on such a planet that could only be explained by photosynthesis or biological processes.
- On Earth. Scientists could fine life that came a board a meteorite or comet. They also could fine life deep in the sea or beneath Antarctica's ice, that is so unusual that it probably came from space.
- In radio signals. Scientists are scanning for alien transmissions from space.

I think if we were to find any aliens, they probably wouldnt be the small, big eyed, green things we picture. Probably more like small organisms like bacteria or something.... It's still an alien though, I guess. The one part about finding aliens on Earth kinda creeps me out. To think that there might be alien life on this planet is weird... However, if scientists discover new organisms, how would they be able to tell if its from another planet or has always been on this planet?

Re: Private spacecraft makes history as first to reach orbit, returns to Earth

For the first time ever, a private company has launched a spacecraft into orbit and then guided it back to Earth. The capsule that belonged to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), splashed into the Pacific on Wednesday afternoon. It was launched three hours earlier atop the company's Falcon 9 rocket. NASA ordered up the demonstration as a first step to handing over space station supply runs and astronaut rides to private businesses. Only governments had managed to recover spacecraft re-entering from orbit. SpaceX's spacecraft, called Dragon, circled the Eath twice before parachuting into the Pacific upon command.

I don't have much of an opinion about this, probably because there was little information in the article. However, I do think that its pretty cool that technology is advancing pretty fast. Who knows, maybe we'll soon be able to take a joy ride around the Earth.

Re: Canadian blogger gets bail in Iran

An Iranian rights group says a Canadian-Iranian blogger has been temporarily freed from prison on bail of about $1.5 million. Hossein Derakhshan is serving a sentence of more than 19 years as part of Iran's widespread crackdown on the media and web. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said Thursday that Derakhshan is expected back in prison in a few days. It's unclear who posted the bail. Derakhshan founded the first Farsi-language blog a decade ago and is often called the father of Iran's internet activism. In 2006, Derakhshan angered Iranian authorities by visiting Israel in what he called a peace mission.

The fact that he's in jail because of his blog is kind of ridiculous. I don't know much about whats illegal in Iran, but arresting someone for trying to promote peace and awareness is dumb. He shouldn't have to suffer for trying to make the world a better place, and whoever posted his bail definitely agrees with me.

Re: Parents blue after kids rack up big iTunes bills buying expensive game add-ons

"The Smurfs' Village", a game for the iPhone and other Apple products, was released a month aago and became the highest-grossing application in the iTunes store; but its free to download. Kelly Rummelhart of Gridley, Calif., stated that her 4-year-old son was playing on her iPad and racked up $66.88 in charges on her credit card without knowing what he was doing. Rummelhart had no idea that is was possible to buy things with real money inside the game. Apple introduced "in-app purchases" last year, which let developers use the iTunes billing system to sell items and add-ons in their games and applications. When the publishing company of the game "The Smurfs' Village", says purchases by children are "lamentable". When it realized what was happening, it added a warning about the in-app purchases to the game's description in the App Store, and it's updating the game to include warnings inside it as well.

If I was one of the parents who had a child spend this much money on app purchases without them actually being aware of it, I would be mad at the game too. And also the fact that the purchases are like, $60 for something that helps you in a game. It should be at most $5. Atleast the app is trying to warn parents and hopefully their children about the purchases.

Re: Baby mice produced from two males

Scientists in Texas have created baby mice from two males, which raises the possibility that double father offspring could someday repopulate vulnerable species. This advance could even help same-sex human couples have children carrying both parents' genes. The researchers first cloned a mother mouse from a  male. The female carried the male DNA then mated with another male. Therefore, the offspring had the same genes from two males. The authors of the study called their findings "a new form of mammalian reproduction" and suggested that "it may also be possivle to generate sperm from a female donor and produce viable male and female progeny with two mothers."

I think these advances in science and biology are pretty amazing. It'll definitely help same-sex marriages become the norm in the US and Canada, which to me is a good thing.

 

Re: Accused teen music hacker issues apology

A German teen under investigation for hacking into the computers of Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson and other top recording artists for their music, has apologized. "I'm sorry for everything I've done - I never thought it would go so far. We were only interested in the music," Deniz A., told Germany's Bild newspaper in an interview that was published on wednesday. In a letter that was published in Bild, the 18-year-old says he is ashamed and "did not thing about the consequences." Him and his 23-year-old accomplice apparently earned more than $13, 000 from selling the rare tracks online. This raised the suspicion of a Kelly Clarkson fan, who informed the singer's management. They then reported the illegal sales to the authority. They young man are also accused of blackmailing Kesha with an explicit photo. Formal charges have yet to be filed but Duisberg state prosecuter Rolf Haferkamp said he expects the probe to be completed soon.

To be honest, I don't really think he's that sorry. He's probably sorry he got caught. However, I don't think they deserve to rot away in jail, because no one got hurt, they didn't discriminate against a race, and they didn't make anyone lose their livelihood. Their only intention was to make some money.

Re: Willow Palin in Facebook hot water for using gay slurs against schoolmate

Willow Palin is now facing some controversy for using homophobic slurs against a school mate who criticized her moms show "Sarah Palin's Alaska." She supposedly called the boy "so gay" and a "faggot". The gossip website TMZ.com picked up on the meltdown, which has now raised questions about the media spotlight that's so often upon children of political families and about the role of social media in modern-day politics. Feminist website Jezebel.com defended the younger Palins by saying "We have to feel bad for [them]. They didn't ask for their notoriety, and though the financial and publicity benefits are copious, it probably doesn't make up for that glaring spotlight and the fact that they're made to answer for their mom's choices." However, Dallas Lawrence, the managing director of digital public affairs at Burson-Marsteller, strongly disagreed by saying "Sarah Palin opened the door for media scrutiny of her family. You can't ask for anonymity or privacy out of the one side of your mouth while at the same time having a reality show, a book, Fox News appearances and one of your daughters on 'Dancing With the Stars'. She invited this attention and it's ultimately up to her to make sure her family is ready for prime time."

I don't agree with the way Willow handled the situation. Calling someone "so gay" and a "faggot" isn't the way to go. However, Willow is a teenager, and those words tend to be present in many teenagers vocabulary. I think the media made it a bigger deal then it was supposed to be. Yes, she's under constant media attention and should be careful of what she says due to this, but she didn't ask for media attention. Her Mom did.

Re: 3 Ottawa men charged in teen's shooting death

Ottawa police have charged three men in connection to the recent murder of Yazdan Ghiasvand Ghiasi, a 16 year old boy who was found bleeding from a gunshot wound near China town this past Monday. The three men were arrested on Tuesday and are scheduled to appear in court this Wednesday. His death, which is not believed to be gang-related, is the 10th homicide in 2010 for Ottawa. A friend of the Ghiasi family called the teens death "unjustifiable"and that the family is struggling to understand why it happened. "He was so friendly and so close to everybody … everyone that knew him, loved him, and is going to miss him forever," they said.

It's horrible when a person is murdered, but its especially horrible when a child or teen is murdered, because they didn't get to experience all life has to offer. I hope the men who were arrested spend the rest of their life in jail, because they definitely deserve it.

Re: The secrets of the dead

Photographer Jack Burman has created a new book entitled The Dead, which contains a collection of pictures of the dead. Actual preserved dead bodies. He says, "In the presence of the dead, I'm in the presence of a life that has completed itself in a way that I haven't, in a way that none of us has." The images remind us that the dead, which were handled by artists and scientists, are the ultimate vessels of humanity- that we who are alive and looking will one day become the thing at which we gaze.  Burman adds much to their presentation and admits that he sometimes works six inches from the corpse alone. He uses his pictures to relate stories and attempts to grasp life. For Burman, these images evoke the mysteries of life that photographs are able to contain.

I read the comments that were attached to the article, and a lot of people were saying that taking pictures like this was disrespectful to the dead and it takes away the persons dignity. I don't entirely disagree with this, but I'm more on the side of expressing yourself artistically and following what inspires you no matter what other people think about it. I think if Jack Burman was actually posing the dead bodies then it would really take away their dignity. However, he's just taking pictures of preserved dead bodies in their current state. Although I'm not to keen on looking at pictures of real dead bodies, I respect Jack Burman for doing what he loves and not letting other people stop him.

 

Flash Animation Assignments

Sponge Balls:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaAh5a2CrH8

Walking Stick Man:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLaddrvdBAw

Morphing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoqPvlAoz_w

Car driving through country:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBwk1seCbtY&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1

Re: A Teacher Tried to Ban Student-Brought Pencils and Pens in School

Wendy Scott, a teacher at an elementary school in Massachusetts tried to ban pencils and pens that were brought from home in her classroom. She sent out a letter to all parents saying that students would no longer be allowed the bring writing implements to school. Pencils would be provided for students in class and any students caught with pencils or pens after November 15th would face punishment for having materials that could potentially be weapons.The first word that popped into my head when I read this article was...

Really?

A pencil or a pen is considered a potential dangerous weapon? How? If an elementary school kid were to stab someone it would go like, a milimetre into the skin. Sure it would hurt, but it wouldn't be lethal. And what's the difference between a pencil/pen from home and one from the teacher? The only way a kid would turn a pencil/pen into a weapon would be if they had an angry fit, and I'm sure they would probably find something else in the classroom that would do better damage, like a stapler or something. Next thing you know clothes will be banned because they could be used to "strangle someone". I think the only thing I learned from this article is that some people make no sense.

Photoshop (Media Arts Class)

Re: Are We Digital Dummies?

I recently watched a documentary on how the world now revolves around technology; more specifically, blackberries or smartphones. People are constantly on their cell phones, laptops and desktops, playing games, texting, e-mailing, facebooking and many other things. We've become lost in our cellphones, and we're barely aware of our surroundings anymore. We now multitask and have trouble focusing on one thing for more than half an hour.Our attention is split between our cellphones and our work... Essentially, technology has made us dumb. Am I a digital dummy? Probably. I'm on facebook for more than a few hours a day and I text constantly. However, I have the ability to put my phone down and log off facebook for however long I need without the thought of it being on the forefront of my mind. I don't have a problem talking to people in person too. I wouldn't totally blame technology for this impact on humanity. It's partially their fault for letting their cell phones and computers take over their life.

Re: Opinion: Don't Follow Your Dream

Apparently, a lot of damage has been done to childrens work ethic as a result of the seemingly harmless saying "follow your dream". They expect their dreams to be handed to them on a silver platter, when really acheiving one's dreams takes time and hard work. People who achieve success in their fields didn't just have a dream. They sacrificed and actually practiced at whatever it is they want to do. The idea of preparing oneself for excellence has somehow disappeared. The world is full of people who have dreams but no plans, desires but no talent, talent but no work ethic. The only advice author Harrison Solow had was "Don't follow your dream. Do what it takes to earn it. To achieve it. To be worthy of it. Because if you don't, it will never, ever, really be yours." Before reading this article, I never gave much thought to how lazy this generation really is. To just think having a dream will take you there is pretty dumb. You really do need to chase after it and do whatever it takes to obtain it. Loafting around and just cruising through school isn't going to get you a Bachelors Degree in History. Harrisons opinion of the matter is pretty obvious, and I agree. Don't follow your dream. Earn it.

Stop Motion Animation: If The Heart Fits

Youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkTcscE083E

Storyboard:

Re: To 3D or not to 3D?

There was some talk about the last two movies of the Harry Potter saga to be in 3D. Part 1 of 2 for the final installment was in talks, but will remain 2D. Many felt disappointed in this, as 3D adds to the boxoffice, with 3D movies making more than 2/3 of their revenue. However, the star of the movies, Daniel Radcliffe, feels delighted in the news, as he says in an interview, "If any film doesn't need a gimmick, it's these ones, and that's for me what 3D is. For me, 3D adds nothing to the story." Producer David Barron explained that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 of 2 would not be in 3D because filmmakers did not have enough time to convert the 2D film into proper 3D. "We lavish a huge amount of attention and care on the 2D version, the normal version of the film. We were just not prepared to throw off what you might call some half-assed version just for the sake of trying to generate more money," he said. Although Part 1 will not be in 3D, Part 2 will most likely make the conversion to 3D, as its set to be released next June. I agree with Daniel Radcliffe, as I think that 3D adds nothing to a film. Before almost every movie was 3D, 3D used to be a fun thing that you barely got to witness. Now it's a bit overrated. Converting the Harry Potter films into 3D would ruin it a bit for me. The films are different in themselves and they don't need 3D to make them get noticed.

HT Portfolio Project

Re: Glee's GQ cover shoot: playfully saucy or wildly inappropriate?

In the article Glee's GQ cover shoot: playfully saucy or wildly inappropriate? Lee Ferguson addresses the controversy surrounding the "inappropriate" photoshoot taken by Glee stars Lea Michele, Cory Montheith and Dianna Agron. The controversy surrounds the girls stylized highschool vixen personas. Many are disappointed that the magazine has chosen pictures that depict characters from a teen-themed series in sexualized poses while the Parents Television Council insists that the photos "border on pedophilia". I think pedophilia is way far off, as Lea Michele and Dianna Agron are in their twenties, and Cory Montheith is almost 30. I think that everyone is blowing this way out of proportion by saying that these photos will make teenage girls feel like they have to be sexualized in order to be desired. Being a teenage girl myself, these photos don't make me feel like that. Girls who do feel like that however, won't feel like that because of these pictures. There's many other reasons why teens would feel like that, and the Parents Television Council should focus more on that than of pictures of legal age actors in a photoshoot. However, I do think that a lot of this controversy could have been avoided if the photoshoot didn't take place in a highschool.

Re: 3D TV on a slow boil

In the article titled 3D TV on a slow boil, Peter Nowak addresses the current underwhelming reaction of consumers to 3D TVs. Television makers are now hoping that 3D TVs will become a hit this upcoming holiday season. He says that about only 2 percent of all flat-panel televisions in North America were 3D. High prices, a lack of content and the need to wear glasses have all contributed to the consumers lack of desire to buy. However, some manufacturers are addressing this fact and lowering the price of the TVs and even including a Blu-ray player and two pairs of glasses. Television manufacturers are now relying mostly on Hollywood studios to create proper 3D movies so buyers will be more attracted to 3D TVs. The signals from studios, however, are mixed. The release of Avatar on a 2D disc disappointed many Television makers as they had hoped its release in 3D would sell more TVs. Manufacturers are being optimistic about the situatuion and believe that 3D TVs will make up about 41 percent of all sets sold in 2014. To be honest, I think purchasing a 3D TV right now would be quite dumb. Most TV shows can't be shown in 3D and unless you watch every single 3D movie that comes out, 3D TVs hold little purpose. I think people are waiting until the technology develops more and becomes more affordable. Until then, TV manufactueres will just have to face the fact that most people can't afford 3D TV's and the people who can don't really need them.

10 Things About Me Photoshop Collage

Re: Amazon wins fight to patent "one-click" technology in Canada

In the article Internet retailer Amazon wins fight to patent "one-click" technology in Canada, states that the website has won the battle to patent it's online payment system in Canada, which allows shoppers to make purchases with one click. The court decision protects Amazon's "one-click" technology from being illegally used in Canada. The technology allows the customers billing information and credit card information to be on file, resulting in them to only click once. The court ruled that Amazons payment system is a "business method" and is patent in Canada. My opinion on the matter isn't very clear to me, as I have never used Amazon to purchase anything and don't plan on using it in the near future. However, I could imagine how some people may find this a personal breach as all their important information is on record. I don't think it would be a big deal to give out that kind of information, as the site is supposed to be safe. If anything did happen, you could take legal action.

Re: Facebook Apps Breach Privacy

Supposedly, ten applications used by Facebook are transmitting users personal information to dozens of advertising and Internet tracking companies, says the article Facebook Apps Breach Privacy. The breach also includes those who set their profiles to private and in some cases the apps provided access to friends' names. A Facebook spokesperson declared a statement saying that the company would introduce new technology to contain the breach. Facebook has already taken immediate action to disable the applications that have violated their terms and claims that most apps are independent software companies and not Facebook. I am not surprised that this happened, because there are so many apps you can use on Facebook. It's sad that people use applications and don't realize that they're information is being posted to advertising companies, especially people who are actually trying to be safe on the site. Facebook has been pretty controversial regarding the use of personal information, but the fact that their actually trying to do something about the breach means that Facebook isn't a bad site, there's just glitches, like any other normal site.

Re: Oscars: Maintstream genres get a little breathing room

In the article titled "Oscars: Mainstream genres get a little breathing room" by Susan Wloszczyna, she explains how more of the mainstream movies may earn a spot on the nominee list for the Oscars. For Documentary, Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story, was seen as the most likely choice for the documentary category, even though it didn't spark as much passionate debate as Farhenheit 9/11 in 2004. For Animated Feature, Pixar's UP seems likely for the spot, as critics loved it and the box office made millions. For Tech-Loaded Blockbuster, of course James Cameron's Avatar would be a more than likely choice, as long as it lives up to its hype. Foreign Language Film would  be The White Ribbon by Michael Haneke of Germany. Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds take the spot for Action Thriller. The Hangover was seen as the years best comedy, however its sex farces have never been an academy favourite, so It's Complicated would probably take the spot. As this article was from a year ago, reading this article was a little weird. As I (and everyone) knows that Avatar definitely lived up to its hype, and then some. I would agree with the articles choices for the movies, as I adored UP and I would assume Capitalism: A Love Story would be good, as I have seen Farhenheit 9/11. Although I definitely think that the academy should get past its hatred for sex farces, as The Hangover was a lot funnier than It's Complicated.

Photo Composition Assignment: Photo 6

In this photo of a flood in a town in China, there is contrast among the black and white buildings, which naturally draws your eye to them. Also, it is balanced formally, as the buildings are roughly the same height and the water is at the same level.

Photo Composition Assignment: Photo 5

This photo of Female North Korean Soldiers marching during a military parade are balanced formally, as each outer row of women are the same size. There is also pattern among the marchers.

Photo Composition Assignment: Photo 4

The bird cages make this photo of Pat McKeefrey make repairs to his bird shed balanced formally. With the light background, the black silhouette of the cages and the birds stands out, adding contrast.

Photo Composition Assignment: Photo 3

This photo of a Uzbek woman and her son, reflected in the broken mirror of their house, adds contrast to the light background of the mirror and the damaged house remains. Also, a lot of texture is added with the cracked mirror and broken debris.

Photo Composition Assignment: Photo 2

This photo illustrates formal balance, as the deer and the tennis net pole are on opposite sides of the photograph. Also, there is size, because although the deer and the net make it balanced, they are different sizes.

Photo Composition Assignment: Photo 1

In this photo of a plastic factory explosion in China, there is an evident level of depth. It is balanced asymmetrically, with the burning building on one side, people and smoke on the other and then a small building in the middle. The destroyed building pieces on the ground add texture to the picture.

Re: Photoshop Mobile App for iPhone

This brief article tells its viewers about the new iPhone app for photoshop. Users who already own the photoshop program will be able to obtain the photoshop app for free, which will enable photo sharing and data back-up, which will save them valuable space. Vice president and general manager of Consumer and Hosted Solutions at Adobe says that iPhone users will be armed with the tools to document life's unexpected moments, make them look perfect, and then re-live them with friends and family. Since there is literally an iPhone app for everything, it does not surprise me that there is one for photoshop. If I had an  iPhone, I would definitely enjoy the photoshop app. I think it would be really convenient to edit and share photos right as you take them, without having to upload them all to a computer, then edit them, and then post them to Facebook.

Re: What the web will look like in 5 years

Google CEO Eric Schmidt was interviewed at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo Orlando 2009 and explained his vision of the internet in 5 years. He tells the thousands of CIOs and IT Directors what different aspects will shape the future web. Some highlights he talked about include the domination of chinese language content, broadband well above 100MB in performance and content pointed more towards video. One aspect he mentioned grabbed my attention: teenagers are the model of how the web will work- they jump from app to app to app seamlessly. I agree with this statement. I believe teenagers are really the ones who understand computers and the internet the best, because they're growing up with this technology. It's not something new thats being introduced to them at a late age like most adults. If the internet is molded around how teenagers use them then it would be right to say that it will be the best its ever been.

Airbrushing: Brad Pitt

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Airbrushing: Jake Gyllenhaal

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Picture of Jake Gyllenhaal, airbrushed by me using many tools on Photoshop. 

Re: What's Legal Youtube: Fair Use vs. Copyright Laws

In the article What's Legal Youtube: Fair Use vs. Copyright Laws, the line between fair use of the site and copyright laws is examined. It is stated that a video or song that is recent is not allowed to be posted on any website without permission from the copyright owner. The only time a video/song can be posted without permission and still be allowed is when the copyright expires or when the video/song is used for educational purposes. If it is used without permission then legal action can be taken and the music company can sue for piracy and jail time is possible for anyone who is convicted. I believe that this law is pretty dumb. If someone posted a song on youtube, then they would really just be promoting the song by giving other people the ability to listen to the song and decide if they want to download it or buy their CD. I think if the person who posted it actually says that it was their song/video, when it clearly isn't, then legal action should be taken and their account should be disabled. However, if the person who posted the video gives credit to the music company then it should be fine. The fact that music companies don't allow this is just another way for them to make more money, not to "preserve the rights of it's work".

Re: Online Hate

In the article titled Online Hate, the website Media Awareness explores the ways in which online hate is used. They examine the line between hate speech and free speech and provides insight when trying to safeguard children and teenagers. They mention how hate speech goes against the law, and is a criminal offence to "publicly incite hatred". They explain how hate sites are usually formed and how you can tell what a hate site is and what isn't. Most important of all, they help you respond to online hate if you've been a victim of the offense by contacting the internet service provider, reporting online hate to the police, file a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commision, etc. I have never been a victim of online hate, however I feel like this article has prepared me for if and when I do encounter it. What they had to say about the matter was very intelligent and helpful, and would be a great resource to those who are victims of online hate.

Magazine Cover 2 - Femme

Magazine cover I created by using a photo found on google images and then putting text on it.

Magazine Cover 1- The Photographer

Magazine cover I created using a handful of photos found on google images. Each photo was edited in a different way by me, and then moved to one document where I added text.

Re: To Deal With Obsession, Some Defriend Facebook

In the article "To Deal With Obsession, Some Defriend Facebook" by Katie Hafner, Hafner explains how some teenagers deactivate their Facebook to help break the habit of using it for hours a day. With studying, finals and college applications, teenagers are finding themselves overwhelmed with trying to balance school and Facebook. So, many teenagers "defriend" Facebook in order to cut down their use and focus on other, more important things. Many found this having a positive impact on their school performance, and were able to finally open an internet browser without automatically typing in Facebook. I, being a user of Facebook, wouldn't call myself obsessed with the site. Although I automatically type in Facebook when I open an internet browser, I can balance the amount of time I spend on Facebook and the amount of time I spend doing school related activities and work. I don't need to check my Facebook everyday, and when I do go on Facebook it's usually only for a short period of time.

Re: Portfolios 101

In Nancy Hill's article Portfolio 101, she goes over the most important notes on how to make the perfect photography portfolio. She creates an easy to read system on what to do, highlighting points on presentation, purpose and audience, selecting images and much more. Each paragraph provides helpful hints on all the aspects of a photography portfolio, like "clearly define your purpose for assembling a portfolio" and "present your images in a logical order". Although photography is not what I plan to build a career in, I still found Nancy Hill's article very organized and helpful. If I was planning on becoming a photographer, Nancy Hill's article would definitely be the first thing I take advice from.

Just My Type Photoshop (Lesson 14)

My name edited on photoshop using the warped text tool.

Give Me a Sign Photoshop (Lesson 13)

Adding Copyright Photoshop (Lesson 12)

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Picture of asian water lillies found on Google images. Photoshopped using the text tool.

Re: Photoshop Ethics

In the article titled Warning: this unrealistic image has been Photoshopped, Jaqui Cheng addresses the controversy surrounding photos that have been edited beyond realism using Photoshop. She talks about how in America, almost every photo has been edited in some way. However, in France, lawmakers are concerned about the effect that Photoshopping has on body images, especially those of adolescents. A member of the French parliament, Valerie Boyer, has proposed a new law that would require edited photos to have a warning so that veiwers would be aware that the image was not authentic. I strongly agree with Boyer's proposition, as I believe too many people's body image suffers because they compare them to enhanced bodies of women who have unrealistic bodies in the first place.

Re: Cutting Slumdog Millionare

In Larry Jordan's article "Cutting Slumdog Millionaire", Jordan re-caps his interview with Chris Dickens, the man who edited the iconic movie, Slumdog Millionaire. He explains how Chris was very enthusiastic with his answers about how he edited the movie and how certain scenes moved him. Chris also talks about how difficult it was to craft the film from its original 3 1/2 hour length to 120 minutes and still manage to maintain the integrity of the film. Chris' life was practically all about Slumdog Millionaire. I enjoyed reading this article, as I love to know about all the work that goes into making a movie, especially one like Slumdog Millionaire.

Putting a Picutre in Your Text Photoshop (Lesson 11)

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Picture of the northern lights found on Google images. Edited with the horizontal text tool.

Meld Layers to Create Motion Photoshop (Lesson 10)

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Picture of a full moon over water found on Google images. Photoshopped using the magnetic lasso tool.

Gaussian Blur Filter Photoshop (Lesson 9)

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Picture of a sky and fence found on Google images. Photoshopped using the Gaussian blur effect. 

Creating a Sketch Photoshop (Lesson 8)



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Image of a woman surrounded by birds found on Google images. Photoshopped using the blur tool.

Creating Art Photos Through Symmetry (Lesson 7)

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Image found on Google images. Photoshopped using the transform and crop tools. 

Black and White Meets Colour Photoshop (Lesson 6)

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Photo found on Google images. Photoshopped using the Lasso tool and converting to black and white.