Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Action Prompt Shoot

A C T I O N   C O M I N G   T O W A R D S   T H E   C A M E R A

Ella practices her techniques on running. She had been preparing and improving for a few months for the big marathon that would come in June.

A C T I O N   A C R O S S   T H E   S C R E E N

Ella sets off on her two mile run late in the afternoon. She had been running the same route for the past 3 years.

P A N N I N G

Ella quickly sprints down the street at her personal finish line. She was practicing for track tryouts that will happen at the beginning of May.

C R E A T I V E   B L U R

The sun shines through the lush green tree. Many of those species of trees supplied the area abundantly in shades of green.




Friday, March 27, 2015

Sensory Overload

1. I think this statement is true and we can apply this statement to our daily lives because of our interesting and unique surroundings. I agree because many people value the things in a place compared the actual place. This makes me feel inspired because even a simple and colorful room can be turned into an infatuating picture.

2. I defiantly would love to visit this place and bring a camera because it is extremely colorful and very unique and I would try to capture the eccentricity.

3. For this, it would be a child biggest dream. Children find color and new, interesting things much more fascinating compared to adults.

4. My favorite one was the one of all the flowers, because personally I love nature and I find it how fascinating that all the colors can applied to nature like that in the picture.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Action Shots Warm-up

1. This relates to sports because it is a sports event and there are football players in the photo and when they win a game, it's traditional to throw water on the coach.
2. The shutter speed is high because the water is in focus instead of blurry.
3. Yes because it shows they have won. It could've been expected to happen since it is a sports tradition.
4. Knowing how to use a high shutter speed because the water is in focus and framing because there no other distracting things in the shot.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

News Values

C O N F L I C T

Monitoring Group Says ISIS Has Abducted 90 Christians in Syria

This is conflict becomes it explains the problems happening between ISIS and the rest of the world. It brings attention to readers because everyone is aware of the issues between the groups so it shows conflict in the world.


H U M A N   I N T E R E ST

Co-Pilot in Germanwings Crash Hid Mental Illness From Employer, Authorities Say
This is human interest because the plane crash happened very recently and is very popular  throughout our society and social media sites so when an article like this comes, up it appeals more to interest because it is a popular subject. It's also very dramatic and depressing.


N O V E L T Y

Stampede at Hindu Bathing Ritual in Bangladesh Kills at Least 10

This is novelty because it is very unusual to hear of a stampede of people. It appeals because of how rare it is and makes the reader want to continue and look more into it.


I M P A C T

Canada: Role Against ISIS to Grow

This shows impact because ISIS could and have affected our American society strongly. So when Canada is dealing with it, it can affect us because of our relative proximity to the problem.


P R O M I N E N C E


For Obama, Ghani Offers Hope of a Less Fractious Relationship

This is prominence because the article is talking about Obama who is very important and can affect our society. If it were someone who is not as powerful as the president, then it would not be quite as interesting for the reader.


P R O X I M I T Y

Walmart brawl leaves 1 dead, officer shot

This shows proximity because it is in America where we live, so we feel as if it can apply to us more. If the same exact story was in China, there wouldn't be as much interest because of the distance.


http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/03/22/wal-mart-brawl-leaves-one-dead-office-shot/25191099/


T I M E L I N E S S



Rebels Seize Key Parts of Yemen’s Third-Largest City, Taiz

This is timeliness because it didn't happen two weeks ago or even 2 days ago, it happened today. This adds interest for the reader because it is new and is not old news, no pun intended.



Saturday, February 21, 2015

The Lone Star Dispatch

Every year, a teacher of the year is selected for being the best teacher of the year. This year, Kimberly Shuttlesworth was selected. In this story, it summarizes how she feels about the award.
Who: Kimberly Shuttlesworth
What: Won the Teacher of the Year award
Where: Bowie High School
When: 2015
Why: Because she was an outstanding teacher and the students all appreciated her
How: By making a big surprise with balloons, flowers and lots of noise
Who was Quoted: Bree Zuberier, Kimberly Shuttlesworth, Henry Cardenas, Angela Traylor
Strongest Quote: "At Bowie there's a high quality level of teaching, so anybody could get it.'' Shuttles worth
Wanted to Keep Reading After 1st Sentence: Yes
Conclusion a quote or Statement: Statement

Students talk about how relationships effect their lives. Students quote the pros and cons of dating in high school. But in conclusion, ones in a relationship believe that they can learn many valuable lessons from dating.
Who: Students of Bowie
What: How Relationships effects their high school experience
Where: Bowie
When: Current Time
Why: Because dating teaches lessons with its pros and cons
How: Relationships grow as people age and mature through high school
Who was Quoted: Anna Ambrosino, Ethan Long, Alejandro Garcia
Strongest Quote: "I think high school relationships are learning experiences where you figure out the qualities you like and don't like..." Alejandro Garcia
Wanted to Keep Reading: Yes
Quote/ Statement: Quote

Bowie Marching Band travels thousands of miles to London, England. They came in order to perform in the London New Years Day Parade. The whole experience was a once in a lifetime oppurtunity and everyone in the band will never forget it.
Who: JBHSOPE
What: Played in the London New Years Day Parade
Where: London
When: New Years
Why: Because the band was invited to perform for the crowds
How: an invite from England
Who was Quoted: Ty Harmon, Lauren Aman, Linda Garza, Jessica Stachew, Grace Larner, Kylie Dougan
Strongest Quote: "The whole process of getting to be in the parade and the entire gratification of that comes with being so recognized across the globe is totally worth it." Kylie Dugan
Want to Keep Reading: Yes
Quote/ Statement: Quote

This article covers how the soccer team has just started. It explains how it is going and how it is expected to go. Throughout the story, quotes explain their opinions about how they think their progress and success is going.
Who: Bowie Boy Soccer Players
What: How the soccer season is going so far
Where: Bowie
When: During the Winter (winter sport) 
Why: to inform the students how their current soccer team is doing
How: getting statements and opinions from the soccer team
Who was Quoted: Ryan Logan, Cash Cavitt, Chandler Thompson
Strongest Quote: "I definitely want them to make playoffs, get to a regional tournament and just to find a way to overall plat consistently every time." Ryan Logan
Want to Keep Reading: Yes
Quote/ Statement: Quote

A new game called trivia crack becomes very popular all over the country including at Bowie. It is a game to test your knowledge and outsmart your friends. Students explain how fun and addictive it is.
Who: Students at Bowie
What: Trivia Crack
Where: Bowie
When: Beginning of 2015
Why: because it is an addictive game
How: play against friends and get quizzed on educational things
Who was Quoted: Nicole Zahorik, Minh-Thi Nguyen, Yellena James, Nick Anognos, Marco Moreno, 
Strongest Quote: I belive its addicting because one of the main goals is to out smart your friends and once you start you can't stop" Nyugen
Want to Keep Reading: No
Quote/ Statement: Quote

The author explains how graffiti is always considered vandalism but in austin, it's art. Although some people would disagree as if it is right or now.But either way, Austin is full of colorful and unique forms of creative art.
Who: Austin Residents
What: Growth of graffiti
Where: Austin
When: currently
Why: because artists want to be able to express themselves in public
How: Even with people disagreeing, artists continue to color the streets
Who was Quoted: no one
Strongest Quote: no quotes
Want to Keep Reading: Yes
Quote/ Statement: Statement

This story goes into depth about the new law enforced in Texas. It states how driving is a free from cell phone environment. The author explains the new policy and how people feel about it.
Who: All people of Austin
What: a new policy enforcing that no cell phones are allowed while driving
Where: Austin
When: Beginning of 2015
Why: in hopes to prevent less reckless driving and accidents
How: putting the idea into action and making it a policy
Who was Quoted: Marielle Lopez, Lauren Guillette, Stacy Stacher
Strongest Quote: "I am for the hands free policy... It promises to be a successful way to prevent a lot of texting related accidents..." Stature
Want to Keep Reading: Yes
Quote/ Statement: Quote

1. My favorite photo was of Ms. Shuttlesworth because of the colors and it captures a lot of emotion and shows the happiness that she was feeling. The rules that are evident are leading lines and cropping. 

2. My least favorite photo was the girls softball photo. I felt like the background was too busy and distracting her hand is somewhat blurry. 

3. I would've chosen the story about the marching band going to London since I went on that trip and it would be fun to write a whole story when you are there so there is a lot more emotion and truth put into it.

4. From a 1 to 10, I would give it a 6 or a 7. Many of the photos were very strong but there a few that were rough because of bad cropping, looking crowded and many other factors.