HDR preview

1.  You will need to take the same photo with different shutter speeds. Then stitch them together.

2. Camera with AEB, tripod, HDR merging software.

3.  HDR photos just have really good color and lighting. If you're a landscape photographer for example, you'll want to do some HDR photography because it'll look the best.

4. The photo will probably show more difference between light and dark. It'll have good contrast.

Infographic Assignment

Statistics of World War 2
Create bar charts

This is my infographic. Let's see if it works.

Opinion part 2

Questions

1. One idea i got from this part is that I don't have to write about something that is a big deal to everyone. I just have to write about something that I care about.
2. I'm not going to have a personal story in my essay. I'm just going to make a point.
3.  a. I'm going to write in first person.
     b. I will try not to make my essay a complete rant.
     c. I will try not to barrage the reader with facts.

Essay

       Star Wars is a big part of me. I've grown up with all the movies. I love the original, prequel, and the new trilogy. But there's a part of me that is not in support the new creation of the new movies. This series is iconic to lots of people and I don't want to see it tarnished. 

       My opinion is not going to stop Disney from making more movies. The last main series film, The Force Awakens, made over 200 million dollars in the box office. So there's obviously a demand for new movies. If Disney was to stop making these movies, it would be like throwing money into a giant fire. So unless people stop watching these movies (which they won't), we'll never see the last Star Wars movie. I think that's a shame.

       I think Star Wars is ready to be remembered, not anticipated. It's nearly been killed off before. The series had some closure, but then Disney came around. They brought Star Wars back from the dead. I'm not saying that Disney did the wrong thing. People want more Star Wars and will continue to buy tickets to every movie. I'm one of those people. However, there seems to be no end in sight for Star Wars. Disney is just going to pump out more movies. I just think the series deserves to retire and become more than a way for Disney to make money.

       So far, Disney has done a pretty good job with the Star Wars series. Critics and fans alike have praised the films. This is all well and good but I don't want to give Disney a chance to screw it up. Disney is not flawless. They'll mess up one of these movies eventually and people aren't going to be happy. There's still resentment over the prequel films and it's been nearly two decades since The Phantom Menace.  With Disney making a new Star Wars movie every year for seemingly forever, they’re going to something wrong and are going to get trashed for it. I don’t want to be around for this. Disney has done a good job with Star Wars, Marvel, and I’m sure they’ll do great things with other properties. But I just don’t want Disney to mess up.

            Star Wars has left behind a legacy that I doubt any franchise will top. It’s beloved by many, and known by all. The original six movies have made millions and continue to make money to this day. I know this essay won’t convince the corporates at Disney to stop making new Star Wars movies. Why would they? Milking the Star Wars franchise is probably one of the most successful ventures Disney has had. But, as a fan of all things Star Wars, I ask Disney to stop. It’s had its time. Let another movie take the world by storm.

Imovie tutorial stuff

1. On the first website I visited I learned about the very basics of Imovie. I learned about what all of the main elements are of the main editing screen. I learned that you can easily change the aspect ratio and frame rate if needed.
    On the second website, which was the apple support page, I learned about the several editing tricks Imovie has to offer. To be entirely honest, I already knew most of this stuff because I have used Imovie a lot before. But I used this website to refresh my memory.


2. I already knew that you could take audio from videos and use it for other things in your movie.

3. I learned the line that goes vertically through the frames on the main editing menu is called a playhead.

4. I'm concerned about taking the individual photos. I just want to make a movie without any creative limitations and this is certainly a creative limitation.

5. I'm confident that I'll be able to finish this early.

6.  I'm probably just going to take a look at myself and the way I interact with the world.

Opinion Piece writing preview

1. Immigration laws getting out of control
1. Who wrote the story?

Assuming one of the editors because this is an editorial.

2. What is their story about?

The ICE and Trump deporting not allowing illegal aliens.

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

"Trump is able to act on these hateful stereotypes." (Talking about deportations.)

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

Not really if I'm being honest.

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.

They were pretty solid. They firmly believe that Trump is acting hatefully towards immigrants.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

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

Third

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.

1. Hard news is completely factual while opinion pieces give the perspective of the author.

2. Opinion pieces can be in first person while hard news is not.

3. Opinion pieces can be biased while hard news should not be.

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

The pictures don't really add anything to the stories while they would be for hard news.

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

1. Politics

2. World Events

3. Really anything. It's good to get everyone's perspective.

2. Betsy DeVos unfit to serve...

1. Who wrote the story?

Reagan Wallace

2. What is their story about?

Betsy DeVos and how she's not qualified to be Secretary of Education

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

"I don't believe (DeVos) is prepared to lead a country's education system."

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

Yes this writer did.

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.

They were solid of their opinion. She believes that DeVos is not qualified.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

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

First

3. Our great tree is worth saving

1. Who wrote the story?

Ian Miller

2. What is their story about?

Saving the big tree in the middle of the courtyard.

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

"In my opinion, it's absolutley worth the price to save (the tree)."

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

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.

They were not wishy-washy about their opinion. They love this tree.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

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

First

4. Going Above the norm for college

1. Who wrote the story?

Jake Brien

2. What is their story about?

The difficulty of getting into college.

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

"It seems that getting into college is not only a hefty price to pay, but also requires the utmost diligence and perseverance from high school students." 

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

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.

They kinda were. At first it seemed that the writer has a problem with how hard it was to get into college, but then said it was a good thing.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

no.

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

Third

5. Importance of physics class

1. Who wrote the story?

Abby Ong

2. What is their story about?

Why physics is an important class.

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

"I believe all students should take it regardless of endorsement or future career choice. 

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

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. 

They had a solid opinion. The writer believes everybody should take physics.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No

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

First.

Peer Review SoM

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)


Mckade's Story: http://mckadehendleyphotoj.blogspot.com/


Paragraphs- 40 pts

Quotes- 25 pts

Inverted Pyramid- 20 pts

Extra credit- 5 pts

SLO practice

1.  d

2. a

3. c

4. d

5. b

6. c

7.   On April 17, Justin Trudeau and Sarah Smith met in Ottawa to discuss Canada-India relations. There have been more meetings between the two countries the past few months.