Composition Scavenger Hunt

I think that the most important composition technique is rule of thirds. It is important because it makes a video or photo appropriate for almost every shot. Also, you use it for videos, interviews, photos, and almost every other type of image. Another reason rule of thirds is important is to evenly space an image or video.

Rule of Thirds Subject

I think the most important composition technique is rule of thirds subject, because you need it to make an appropriate interview or photo. It can be difficult to nail this technique because you may not know exactly where to place the subject. Another reason it can be hard is because of lighting, background, or distractions that could make the subject, not be the subject anymore.

My favorite technique was contrast in content because it really makes the subject stand out. I think that my team did a good job of shooting this one because it was really focused. Also, the shot includes my two favorite colors: neon orange, and bright green!


I have two team mates on my team that helped me. My first team mate was Talia Washington, she has black hair, brown eyes, and she is very good at filming and editing. She added a lot of cool special effects, and helped film and edit. My second team mate is Lani Alo, she has brown hair, brown eyes, and she is very tall. Lani filmed certain shots, and helped edit the project. I filmed some of the techniques, and narrated other ones. I also helped create the text layovers and chose the fonts!

Cracking the code

I don't think that everybody should learn code. I think this because for some people it isn't valuable. Some people might not be into computers or learning about technology, and that is their choice and preference. It could be valuable for them, but other things could benefit them more. For others, I'm sure coding is very valuable, especially if they want a future in technology. It is another opportunity for jobs and more experiences such as collages, scholarships, and more.

My first experience with coding was just a few days ago. My teacher talked about it first, then we dove into our first lesson. We went to a website that we would play games on and learn how to code. For me it was challenging, but do-able. The hardest thing for me was figuring out which way to turn. Right or left? I've never been good at that stuff.

If I could design any program or game I would create a program that could schedule your day perfectly and tell you when to leave your current location in order to arrive to your new destination on time. It would factor in traffic, road work and everything else! It would tell you when to go to sleep, when to wake up, when to use the bathroom, and much more.

My Humorous Monologue

McGinnisA_Comedy from Kapaa Middle School MEDIA on Vimeo.
So far, I've learned a lot during this project. For one, I have learned how to edit in iMovie and how to film using a DSLR camera. I will continue to learn more creative ways to edit my comedic monologue in iMovie by learning how to add music, transitions, text layovers, and more cool effects. I struggled with focusing the camera, but I got much better.

It is very important to add padding at the beginning and ending of your clip. This is because if you don't, your audio or clip could be cut off. It could ruin your entire clip, and cause you to have to reshoot it if you don't have pad and if it gets cut off. It's always a good idea to add padding for those reasons.

One of my strengths was editing in iMovie because after the tutorial, I got the hang of it really fast. I like to edit and add effects because it's something I can do well. I also find editing fun and a great way to test creativity. One of my weaknesses was filming. It was hard for me to get focused clips and hold the camera steady without filming shaky clips. I overcame my weakness by asking for help from my classmates and teacher. I overcame this weakness, but it was difficult because i had to reshoot numerous clips.

Hope you enjoy!
-Asha:)

Comedy Writing

I think that sense of humor is an important trait because it will help you make people comfortable around you, and not make situations awkward. It is also something that makes your personality more fun and more exciting to be around. It makes you seem more capable socially, and maybe better for certain jobs or careers.

Five tips for writing a humorous narrative are for one, using a fun tone of voice to keep the audience entertained. Another one is using good body language to show that you are comfortable and confident (even if you aren't). Third is to try to not laugh too hard at your jokes, and just focus on making the audience laugh. Fourth is to use proper volume so that you're not yelling at the audience, but they can still hear you.

My comedic monologue is a story of Lani and I preforming a dance routine at the Kauai county fair, and crashing. It's amusing because we failed and everybody was watching. It was embarrassing, but I think that other people could find it funny.

Motivational Poster

Here we go starting off the new year with a new and awesome project!  We are making a motivational poster, Our layer requirements we need a total of four images. Three of those four images are photos that symbolize yourself, and the last one is a profile photo of you. We are also required to have two text layers. One of the two will be your manifesto, and the second one should be your personal quotes. For the design expectations all text must be kerned to create visual balance, leaving no empty spaces. You also must have a triadic color scheme withe one dominant color and two accent colors. We are required to use blending options for our text layers, including drop shadow, bevel, emboss, stroke and outer glow. Another requirement is using adjustment layers for our images, including levels, exposure, curves, and color balance.

How did I make a Motivational Poster?

First, I took a photo of myself, and three symbolic images of my choice. I imported them to my computer, then photoshop. I also Added my text layers which consisted of: my personal quotes and my manifesto. I then kerned the text using adjustment layers and effects. When I finished my text layers, I moved on to my photos. I chose my triadic color scheme, added that to my text, then put an effect on my photos to alter the colors. Last, "command S" and we have our finished motivational poster!

What was my biggest challenge?

I think my biggest challenge was proper kerning. I didn't have a lot of practice with this, and I wasn't very confident in my skills. I didn't do so well with adding text layers, and fonts to make a visual appealing final product. I overcame this by asking for tips and ways to improve, and I think that I did a pretty good job in the end. I think that I could improve this by practicing more, and also trying to stay calm and not stress about it.

Final Product

Image layers

Text Layers

Personal Manifesto

An interesting fact about me right now is that I live in Hawaii, and go to Kapaa Middle School. I am also a swimmer, and I love to surf. I like to go on hikes and go to the beach with friends and family. I also like to. Another interesting fact about me is that I love chocolate. I also like to play volleyball.

Love your life, and love yourself. You can push through rough times because you are strong. Do a lot of what you love, and try your hardest always. Learn something new every day. If you don't like it leave it. If in doubt paddle harder, and don't be afraid. Whatever makes you happy is what you need to more. Surf more, charge more! Wake up with a smile on your face. If you have to do something, do it right and try your hardest. Stay positive. Give yourself a break and have a good time. Dream it, wish it, do it! Don't worry about anything and love what you do!

 My manifesto applies to my readers because we probably share some of the same interests, so they could relate easily. Maybe some of my readers also surf, so they could understand what I meant by "If in doubt, paddle harder[...]." Another way readers can relate is just by understanding what I mean, because almost everyone can relate to one statement that is in my manifesto.

Asha's Summer

Summer

This summer was super fun for me! I started by going to Oahu for a invitational swim meet. I went with my friend Sadie, and my mom. I had a blast with my swim team, and had some killer pizza while I was there. My friends placed in some of their events, but I didn't. Even though I didn't win or place in any of my events-I had a good time!

When I got back from Oahu, I was home for about three days until I went to Bali in Indonesia. I was staying in Seminyak first, then we went up to Ubud. It wasn't my first time in Bali, so I knew some pretty fun surf spots. I surfed at Kuta beach in Seminyak, and it was super fun. I'd surf there almost every morning for a week, but I also went to Echo Beach, and surfed a spot called Canggu. The food in Bali was amazing, my favorite dish was called Nasi Gorang, which was like fried rice with fish chips. Bali was really fun and I can't wait until I go back next summer!

When I got back from Bali, I had about three days to surf and relax before I started Junior Lifeguard. Junior Lifeguard is a summer program encouraging kids and teens to be active and to learn about water safety. In junior Lifeguard, we do swimming, running, paddling, and beach flags. At the end of the programs, we have an island competition. At the island competition, I placed top three in everything, and it was super fun! After the island competition, we traveled to the Big Island, Hawaii, to compete statewide! Kauai won first place and we killed it! I won the run swim paddle, and our team won in a ton of events. We all had a great time.

Sadly, summer has come to an end. Looking forward to next year though.