My Humorous Monologue

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Our latest project that my GT class is working on is Comedy. We are making our own video on our joke. During this project, I have learned quite a few things. Some of those things are.... of course how to write a joke. I learned how to use IMovie a little better. And all about punchlines for your joke. I also learned a different grading criteria, and what is needed for each grade. Lastly, I learned how to import in IMovie and how to create different folders to be organized to know which is our folders that hold all are video clips and all of the things we need to edit.

In this project, I've learned a filming technique, called padding. Padding is basically the space between the start of your video and the space between the end of your video. It helps if you say "rolling" when you first click the button to start recording and you count to 3 in your head then say "action" so that the person your filming knows when to start speaking. At the end of the video, you would say "cut" a few seconds after their done speaking so they know you've ended the video. Padding you clips is crucial because if you don't wait a few seconds before and after your fiming, it can get cut off and you wont be able to hear the very begining and end of it. 

 

In this project there were weaknesess, strengths, and way to improve. Some places that I had a little trouble doing is filming with bad lighting, when I first filmed the lighting was a little dark. But, I did re-filmed with better lighting and it paid off! Another weakness is my time limit, I had to cut some parts out so it was more closer to the time limit. Since, I am a advanced student I knew how to do a lot more things than last year. Some of my strengths are adding my affects and the audio. Also, getting different filming angles so my video is a bit more appealing. Some ways that I could of improved is mabey some of my shaky shots. Overall, I think I did pretty good according to the class critique.

Comedy Writing

Are next project that my GT class is starting is comedy writing and comedic performance. In comedy we need to have a sense of humor. You may know a few people that already have a sense of humor that just comes naturally. Sense of humor is an important character trait because you can have the ability to laugh at others and their jokes. Most people with a sense of humor can be very outgoing. Having a sense of humor can also help people out, if they are feeling sad or angry you can say or do something funny and it would most likely cheer them up.

In this project my class went over some tips for writing a humorous narrative. Some of those tips I learned are one, to make sure you know that your narrative is actually humorous or funny, you can do that by sharing with others and if they laugh then you know that your narrative is funny and accurate. Second, you can think of a narrative that you actually experienced that you thought was funny so it makes sense. My third tip is too have expression while your sharing your narrative, that will help the audience have a feeling of how funny your narrative is. My fourth tip is the setup of your narrative like, your punchline, make sure it makes sense so the audience gets an idea and understands. My last tip is too make sure your visuals make sense as well, it will help the audience understand your narrative more.

My comedic monologue is about my sister, and how we make trouble to each other. And how she comes at me like a bull when I make trouble to her, but when I do the same I don’t come and attack her. Also, when I tell my parents on her she’ll get like a “stop” or a cut it out” but when she tells on me I get yelled at, after I’ve just gone through my sister attacking me! And it’s hard to fight back because I am laughing so hard because she makes like she’s a gigantic bus coming at you or when a cat gets in that position where it’s saying it’s going to attack or come at you. I think my comedic monologue is funny because you can just imagine this little girl just coming at you like a bull and attacking you because you were making trouble to her. And it's funny because I'm getting beaten up by my little sister! In my video you would probably get a better idea of why it's funny because it will show you what actually happens. I also think my narrative is funny because I'm here like "what.... wh...why!?" because I get yelled at and when I tell on her its like nothing. I came up with this idea for my narrative because it happens to me at least everyday, well the attacking part. To conclude, I hope the my audience thinks my narrative is funny and enjoys my video.:)

Motivational Poster

The current project that Mr. Sanderl's GT class is working on is are Motivational Posters. For this project there are several requirements that we need to have in our poster. Those requirements are that we need to have two text layers which is our Manifesto and our Quotes. We need to have 4 image layers which is our 3 symbolic pictures along with our portrait picture. For our design requirements, we need to have Kerning on all text layers so that every space is filled.  Next, is our triadic color scheme, that is 1 dominant color that is balanced with 2 other accent colors. We also need are visual balance which is a equal measurement of different elements divided into a design. Lastly, we need blending options on both text layers as well as are adjustment layers on our 4 images.

To complete this Motivational Poster, I had to go threw a lot of different steps to get the final product. The first thing I had to do to get started is get my Quotes and my Manifesto ready to be kerned. I first got all my words together and placed them where I wanted across the page. The goal for the kerning was to make sure that the text filled up all the space and so that the spacing is even and has no holes. So, I tried my best to that before I did anything else. Next, I had to get my symbolic pictures and my profile picture in photoshop. To do that, I went to finder and opened all my pictures in photoshop. I then, used my move tool to move all my pictures so that there was visual balance as I made sure to hold down shift! It took a little while and some help to place everything so that it looked good. Next, it was time for the fun part!....Text layers. I went to the triadic color scheme and chose the colors I liked. I went back to photoshop and put all my text layers on like stroke, bevel and emboss, outer glow, inner glow, and drop shadow. I also arranged the colors from my triadic color scheme on the color overlay. Now that I had my text layers done I had to do my adjustment layers on to my pictures. I went to layers, adjustment layers, and added color balance, levels, curves, and exposures. I also tried my best to make the adjustment layers match my color scheme so that it looked a little more pleasing, yet still colorful. Finally, after I was satisfied with what I had, I made sure I had all of the requirements needed and saved it and turned it to the server folder.

Going threw this project, I have faced some challenges. It wasn't easy! Some of those challenges were doing the adjustment layers so that it would match my text perfectly! It was a little hard because you have to adjust it the way you want and they didn't have the exact colors I needed, but I tried my best so that it would match. Another challenge I faced was were to place my pictures. I needed to have visual balance so that it would be even still in a pleasing way so, I asked Mr. Sanderl for help and the problem was solved! The last challenge I have faced was just recently when my class had to take screenshots of are text layers with no effects and are pictures with no effects. When I opened my photoshop document the layers disapeared and I couldnt take screenshots of those seprate layers so, I asked Mr. Sanderl what to do and he said "to either take screenshots of what happened or to redo it", I chose to explain. What happened was the layers were merged or combined into one and I could get them to be seprate so, down below I have pictures of the layer seprate to show you that the layers were not seperate and a picture of when I saved it because I might of saved it the wrong way. But, I do have a picture of the final product to show you how it turned out. I also could of improved on a couple things in this project, like adding a little more exposure on the adjustment layers and I could of made my kerning a little better. As you can see at the bottom line the kerning is a little off because the leters are very close together and theres not that much even space. Overall, I was satisfied with what I had at the end and bummed that I could screenshot the seperate layers. I enjoyed doing this project.:)

Personal Manifesto

Well, sad to say summer is over but, at least its a brand new school year! I am so glad to be in this GT class again. Everybody has things that are interesting and unique about them. Somethings that are interesting and unique about me is that I love to play soccer and I love helping others. I am a very respectful, independent, and creative person. I love hang out with my friends and family and I also enjoy going to the beach. I always try my best in everything I do and give it my all. Lastly, I always try to be positive and look for the best.

The first project that my GT class will be working on is Manifesto. My creative 2015-2016 Manifesto is.... always LIVE life to the fullest, LIFE is to SHORT, APPRECIATE everything around you, have FAITH when things aren't the best and be GRATEFUL when things are going right. Be POSITIVE when life gives you every reason to be NEGATIVE. Do your BEST in EVERYTHING you do, give it your ALL. NEVER GIVE UP. Do what you want, just make sure it makes you HAPPY.

Manifesto is like a statement of words that describe your personal goals. There what you try to strive for everyday. My Manifesto applies to my readersWhen others read my manifesto I want them to feel inspired and get motivation to set their own goals to strive to the top. I also want them to try follow what my manifesto says. I want them to understand what I'm saying and know what it means. To conclude, I think my manifesto will hopefully give my readers some inspiration and

I: Five interesting/unique facts about your current self

B: Publicly declare your creative 2015-2016 Manifesto

C: Explain how your manifesto applies to your readers

Music Videos Rock!

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We are finally starting to film are music videos! So far, my team and I have been doing a great job on working as a team and staying on task! My teammates are Kyler Arruda-Sukehira, Daileen Barton, and last but not least, Cara Griffin. We have all been doing something to stay on task for this project. Kyler has been are main editor and has helped us film some scenes that he's not in. Daileen has also helped film and she gave us the song idea too. Cara is mostly in all the shots because she's Paul Walker and she has really been a big help, she also printed are production plan for us which made are lives way easier! Overall, each person on my team has been great contributors!

I think that are music video shots are somewhat creative and I do have some of my favorite parts. Personally, my favorite part is where me, Daileen, and Kyler are laying on grass while Cara is circling the camera around us to get this really cool effect. I feel that part gives us the feeling of loosing someone because not only the b-roll but, the part of the song that we are playing it in. I think my audience will enjoy most parts of the video but there's theres just one part that I think will blow their mind! That part is where I am looking up at Cara or "Paul" and I start to smile and have a flashback of a happy moment that I had with the lost one. I think my audience will enjoy this part the most because it's the only part in the video where theres smiles and happiness and I think that everyone wants happiness.

Sadly, this will be my last project and my last blog post of the year. So far, I have learned a whole handful of things. One of our goals for our Music Video project was to include what we learned this year. My music video shows what I learned this year by the different filming techniques we learned, are editing skills, and last but not least, are hard work that we put into this. Mr. Sanderl always said "finish with the best quality". Overall, I had a great year and I think that making music videos is a great way to end off the year!

 

Lyrical Livelihood

Mr. Sanderls GT class is starting music videos. We are going to get into teams and make are own music videos! Im really excited because for this new project because I think we will have more freedom and that way we can be more creative and unique. To start, all songs make me feel a certain way. My favorite song lyrics makes me feel really happy and awake. These song lyrics make me feel happy and awake because of its beat and what they are saying in the song. Music that makes me feel happy and awake is my favorite kind of music because it just changes the way I feel and react. I also like music that I can relate to, that way I can understand the song overall.

My team and I picked the song "See You Again" by Furious 7. We picked it because it was dedicated to the famous Paul Walker and we think that it's a song that everyone knows and loves. We also like that it is really touching and it makes us have feelings. The beat to it and the way it is created is really awesome. In the beginning, It starts off slow and sad but then it goes into a rap or a more fast beat, and I think that it makes the song better and one of a kind because usually most songs have just about one feeling or beat. Overall, I just think that this song is really cool and perfect for a music video!

I think that every song has their own meaning or "visual story". Our song is more on the sad side and is kind of depressing in a way. The "visual story" that our music will tell is about missing someone who mabey has died or just when your missing someone in general. If you didn't know Paul Walker passed away recently and that's what this song is about. Our music will also tell you that its okay to be sad or depressed at times and that you should be strong. Lastly, our music would also tell that you just have to think of the good times you had with that person when your feeling down. To wrap up this post, I think that this project is going to be really fun and is a great way to end off the year!
Musician:Wiz Khalifa

Our Animation Story

 The latest project that Mr. Sanderl''s GT class is doing is animation. We have been working on these animation videos with are teams. Each video has its own focus statement that tells one persons story on the team. Our focus statement is "Taylor Defends Herself" and this story is based on my experience or story. Our focus statement tells my story because I have had experience in bullying before and it's something that is not good at all and my team and I think that this would help people realize that they should make an effort to stop bullying and to realize what it does to us and how it makes us feel.

Our goal for our animation video was too make it so that 5th graders can understand it. Bullying is something that everyone knows about so they should be familiar with this. They also could of had experience in bullying and could relate to this. The lesson are audience will learn is to not be afraid to stand up for yourself and to not bully because this makes us feel down and upset in the inside and to learn that there is nothing wrong with telling people how you really feel. Our audience will learn this by hopefully getting really touched by the video and overall just learning that bullying is not good.

During this whole project my team and I have been through some ups and downs. We would get frustrated and tired. But we also had those moments where we laughed and had a good time. Some of the worst moments we had as a team was getting on task and finishing our work. Eventually, we had gotten are work done and I would always try my best to get everyone on task. Some of the best moments as a team that we had is that we were always able to have fun and to figure things out together, mostly every time were together we are having a good time. Another "best moment" that we had as a team is that we were always able to work together. Overall, I think we make a great team!