Procedures 

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For this project, my group and I wanted to take a different approach that other groups. We knew most groups would do late to class and signing out, and while yes those are vital procedures, bullying is a much more serious topic. We wanted to talk. about a topic that would be difficult to portray through film so we could challenge ourselves.

My role in this film was more story board and pitching ideas. I also made cameo in this film, as the person who sees her peer being bullied, and demonstrated how to report it. I feel like this was difficult to convey through such a short film and if more time allowed that it would tell the story in a more impactful way.

I feel that our group was very successful in casting roles and delegating tasks, everyone in our team found where they belonged and thrived. I think my personal strength would be story, and figuring out the shots that need to be implemented where.

I personally loved this project, and I feel like our teams videos really stood out compared to other groups. I loved my opening music. However, I feel that If I had to change something I would change the ending music and tie in more of a conclusion to understand that the bullies are leaving the student alone.

In conclusion, I really enjoyed filming and having the ability to come in touch with my love for film. Im really looking forward for the rest of this year, and my over all journey with Ecomm. I feel like this class really enhances my ability to view the world with a different perspective.

Interview Feature News Story

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The story that my group decided to feature was over the Northwest cheer team and their experience at NCA nationals. This project was supposed to be discovered in the classroom and fortunately enough I am a member of the ONW cheer team.

In the filming process, I was the director as well as the subject. Initially we had a different subject, however our subjects scheduledidnt correspond with when we needed to film so I was a last resort. It felt a little odd having so much control over this piece but I still incorporated all of my teams ideas.

Our pre filming process involved lots of location scouting. For our first subject it was difficult to find a relevant location that supported the story. However, our new subject allowed for us to work out a more efficient stage.

I was the subject as well as the director, I really enjoyed being in the piece I felt like I had more control over the over all tone of our piece. I loved directing and being able to make these final decisions.

My group did run into some technical difficulties with our audio. Considering this is our first time really working with audio our teacher didn't want us to waist time re-filming our piece. To make due with our situation we just completely did voiceover. For our entire interview. Not the most ideal situation but we managed to get through it to produce a mediocre video.

If I were to do something differently I would make sure we got our audio the first time around. Thats the only thing I felt that was missing from this piece and would improve it immensely.

I enjoyed the amount of B-Roll I had but I feel like I could've gotten some when I was actually cheering with a group rather than alone. I also feel like the outside clips really improved the impact of my piece, I would definitely keep those clips in.

In conclusion. despite every road block we encountered, this feature story really enhanced my comprehension for video. I am really looking forward to being able to film another feature news piece.

Watercolor Transfer Prints

Procedure

To prepare for this project we decided on two images we have edited in photoshop, and print them off. Next, we had to paint two pieces of cold press watercolor paper to fit our themes for the images. I did one with abstract blue and purple colors and one that was a rainbow ombre.

After this dried, we coated our image with a thick layer of mod podge. Next, we placed the image on top of our watercolor painting. We used a squeegee to remove all of the air bubbles to create a smooth surface for our image to transfer onto. After this process tries, you get your finger wet and begin to rub away the paper to reveal the image transferred onto your paper. After this step you are complete! Personally i really liked this project because got to experiment with my artistic side.

Printing Process

Relief Printing is the method of printing that consists of cutting or etching a printing surface. First, the artist will take a wood block and place a toning primer over the surface. Next, the drawing can be transferred onto the wood block by using an iron oxide or carbon transfer paper. After that, you decide what assets of the image you want to emphasize, or darken. You will use different sized tools to add different depth to the image. After completing this step, the image is ready to be printed. Black ink is rolled over the top of the image and then a baren is used to transfer this image onto a thin sheet of paper.

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Intaglio printing is describe as the opposite of relief printing, in that the printing is done from ink below the surface of the plate. The ink is rubbed into the indentions then, the printing surface is wiped clean. To start this process, a tool called a roulette is used to start adding dimensions to the artwork. The purpose of this is to use different patterns and a variety of tone into the picture. Etching involves having to have lots of polishing and cleaning to the surface. Next you would need to apply a "ground" onto the image. Once it has been prepared with a ground, the smoking process begins. Where the coal is absorbed onto the image. Next, you will scratch at the all black surface to reveal the underlaying copper. The copper parts will be actually transferred onto your final result. After carving the image, you will begin a process called "etching". This process eats away at the bare copper revealed through the coal. Now, you image is ready to be printed. Ink is evenly distributed, and then a dampened sheet of paper Is placed on top of the image. The last step is that it is ran through the press with high pressure.



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Lithography Printing  

is the printing process based off of the root word "lithos" meaning stone. This method is using the immiscibility of water and oil. First, the artist must use a greasy substance to draw the image on the lithographic stone. Next, the stone is chemically treated to establish the areas where water goes. One the drawing is established into the stone, you can replace the oil with any preferred color of ink. Other materials such as greasy pencils and crayons are used to create dimension and depth into the drawing. These materials are numbered, and the higher the number the more grease they contain. The greasier the utensil the harsher the line will become. This can be removed by taking this like razor blades or sand paper to remove the grease. Next you apply Gum Arabic to establish the whites in the image. After this you wash the image with lithotine. 
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Reflection 

In conclusion, my favorite printing method is relief printing. This is due to the fact that this is the method that makes the most amount of logical sense to me. I also feel like this method is the simplest and I would do exceptionally well with it.

Personal Narrative Panorama 

For Spring Break of 2018, my family and I decided to take a vacation to Gulf Shores, Alabama. It is located on a beautiful beach bordering Florida. We decided to take this vacation because they offered many handicap accessible things that allowed my disabled sister to have fun on this excursion as well.

While I was there, I made sure to capture as much as I could. I personally find traveling so inspiring and interesting to see a different lifestyle. We spent some time at the beach, the environment there was absolutely beautiful. I also took advantage of the beautiful scenery at a place we visited called Alligator Alley. It consisted of stunning trees and greenery, very contrasted from the beach. I also visited a dolphin boat tour which was absolutely unreal.

Overall, I loved visiting Gulf Shores. It wasn't a too high profile spring break location so I didn't feel overcrowded. It was a nice and relaxing weekend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My family and I are planning to visit again next summer so it'll be warmer and we will be able to take advantage of the beach. I loved that my sister got to be included in this, I could tell she really enjoyed this trip.

Reflection

I enjoyed being able to go back to these amazing memories and combine various images to create one image to capture the whole feeling of the trip. I included aspects from every part of the vacation. I even overlaid water and rock textures in the sky. I also overlaid greenery from the Alligator Alley, and added alligator skin over the building. I took advantage of the quick selection tool in this panorama, as well as the shortcut command J. Overall, I feel much more confident using photoshop.

Pop Art

We were assigned to take a photoshoot of an assigned partner, and transform them into a pop art inspired look. My partner was John Wallace, a unique boy one might say. From the photoshoot I made sure to get various shots in different positions. The first step I took was cutting John out of the picture using the quick selection tool, and using the shortcut command e to bring him to his own layer. Next I changed the background to a city scape, much more exciting than the Olathe Northwest Court yard. I was inspired by Warhol Arts repetitive imagery, his spontanious shapes, and his playful outlines. I used a variety of warm and cool tones to enhance the undertones in the background image. The combination of the inspiration Warhol Arts gave me with the personality of John Wallace complimented each other perfectly for pop art.

Photoshop Challenge 1

For this project we were assigned to take an image of a man and transform him using nature, or cityscapes. I personally love photography and editing photos, so I used images I took when I travelled to Gulf Shores, Alabama. I wanted to combine the water and nature aspect with the city buildings and the Ferris wheel. I actually created a purple hue over the building in order to be cohesive with the blue undertones of the Ferris wheel. In the background I put the bubbly water background, I thought it was detailed enough to add character to my image yet not take away from the cityscape. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this assignment and it strengthened my confidence in photoshop.