Music Genome

1. Upload your movie to your blog. [If you have trouble with this, check to see that you exported it in the correct format. You can also upload it to YouTube and embed it into your posting to save time.]

2. A) Identify your chosen musical genre & B) say why you chose it.

I choose the Jazz because I was able to blend the music easier. Also, I didn't know a whole lot of Jazz. 

3. Describe your process...how did you go about finding your songs and information?

I went by finding everything throw youtube, Kinder, and other sites.

4. What different kinds of technology did you use to compile your project? [Web tools, Mac tools, etc...]

I used Garage band for the first time, practically. I didn't know you could blend music.  

5. What are you good at...what went well for you in this project?

Matching the music with the video.

6. With what did you struggle on this project...what was difficult for you?

Mixing the videos most definitely. 

7. Did you decide to use still slides? Why or why not?  [If not, how did you convey your information?

Yes I did because I used it to explain the instruments that are used in Jazz.
8. For what other classes, situations, uses could this type of project be adapted?  

I actually just use it in my Literature class.

9. What new techniques or technology tools did you use in this project that you've never used before?  Be specific.

I used the Volume adjuster in the project to amplify certain music. 

10. How did your project use the transformative property of borrowed images, music, and information to comply with the Copyright Law of 1976?[...not just that you cited the information, etc., but how did you transform the music, information, images, etc.?

I use the project for educational purposes.

11. Would you do another project like this on your own? Why? Why not? 
Yeah, well i'm already doing it for my sister graduation party, and I thought it was awesome when it was done.

PND Culture Movies Reflections

1. Upload your movie to your blog or embed it from YouTube. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XSNPa_KC6s

Earlier you had the opportunity to grade your teammates on the storyboard portion of this project. Now you will be examining your own performance as a team member.

2. Remember to copy and paste the questions into your blog as you answer them.
Answer the following questions about yourself:

A. To what degree did you work toward team goals? (Please explain your answer) 
Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement
I think I did a good portion of the project because I helped get videos, photos and did recordings with Sarah. I would rate myself as very good or good.

B. What specific tasks and duties did you perform as a member of this team?
I helped get footage, recording with Sarah, and I also got videos from other students and teachers.

C. To what degree did you offer your gifts, talents, and time as a member of the team? (Please explain your answer) 
Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement
During my advisory I would go around and ask people for interview. Also Mackenzie, Jordan, and I went around the school taking photos. So I would rate my self as very good or good.

D. To what degree did you take action as a member of the team? (Please explain your answer) 
Leader, Very Active, Somewhat Active, Had to Be Told What to Do
Well when I was siting there in the group I asked Sarah what else she needed done. So I guess I was somewhat active.

E. What makes you most proud about your movie and why?
I was happy about the project because if I was an incoming freshman I would be really excited to be part of this school and traditions. I also learned a lot about this school that I didn't know before.

F. If you were going to make any changes to your movie, what would they be?
If I could have changed one thing about the movie it would have to be it needed more humor and smiles. A lot of the interviews were bland and boring.

1. Upload your slideshow as a movie to your blog posting. [If you have trouble with this, check to see that you exported it in the correct format. If it is still too big, re-export in a smaller format. You may also choose to upload it to YouTube and embed it on your blog.]

2. What tools and techniques did you use to create your podcast?
In this project I used many editing tools such as blur tool and the retouch button. I also had to change some of the colors in the pictures.


3.  How could you use a project like this in other classes?
I could use this in other classes by explaining history, religion, and even Physical Education.


4.  In the “real world,” how could podcast projects be used (In what careers/businesses, etc.)?
By explaining the set up of a building and how the building will work.5.  In this project, what did you get good at doing?

6. What was the most difficult part of the assignment?
Recording my voice and timing. Putting the whole thing together so it worked and flowed.

7. How did your project use the transformative property of borrowed images, music, and information to comply with the Copyright Law of 1976? 

[...not just that you cited the information - citing is not enough...tell me how you transformed what you've taken into something new, etc., Howdid you transform the music, information, images, etc.?

I used photos and music, but I used it an a judgement case.

8.  Would you do a project like this on your own?  

I would do it on iMovie because I can do it already

9. If you were going to make any changes/improvements on your podcast what would it/they be?  ...and why?

I would make the audio work, and not repeat itself.

In my project I used all my own pictures in this presentation. In my picture I used a lot of photos of my swim team and I because I love to swim. It is practically my life. I also used food around my house. I put these into my presentation because I love food. Then I added money because I love to go to the mall and shop whenever I get the chance, and I also added pictures of my pets, family, and friends because they are a major part of my life. In this project I learned how to make a movie in iPhoto. Before this project I thought you could only make movies in iMovie. The skills I used were the retouch button and I also used the cropping button. At the hospital before they built the new building they had to show pictures of what the building was going to look like, and how each floor of it was going to be designed, so this is a way to used this technique in present day jobs. Personally I like doing projects that require you to become more involved rather than you relying on the internet. The only thing that isn't mine was the music that was preloaded into the computer, but this is for educational purposes.

Charity Letter & Mail Merge

I choose AMGEN as my charity. I choose this company because they gave money to the Japanese people who have experienced great forces of nature. In my first paragraph I grabbed the attention of the audience by saying that the Japanese have suffered and they need help. In this project I learned how to make a contact list in which would merge into the letter. I used different kinds of font to make a signature for my name. I also learned how to use the mail merge process because before this I had no idea what this thing was. The easy part of the project was writing the letter. The hardest part was the merging of the two documents. I realized the night after I had done this project my mom said she was proud of me because she said that she did this project on a daily basis. I did learn that you people use this project at working jobs across America.

M&M Reflection

A template is a design, style or pattern in which a page is designed. In order to make this project I used the autosum button on the tool bar. I also use the toolbox. The toolbox helped me size and shape my font into perfection. I also used the "Charts" button to help make the pie chart. I also learned how to make a picture become transparent so that you may see the other picture behind it. In this project I learned how to use the autosum button. Before that I had no idea what that button was for and now I know why it is there. I also learned how to make a pie chart on the Mac. In my project I added the characters to the project because they are a very important part of the of the company. I also added the collection of M&M to the project to not make it so boring to look at. You might need an excel spreadsheet to show how much your company has gained or loss in profit. It also can be used in the hospital to show the progress on a patient.

First Blog Posting

In this class I hope to achieve a better understanding of what my computer can and cannot do. I want to learn this so I don't get frustrated with my computer and yell at it. For the grading portion I would probably want you is through email and NetClassroom.

I chose this picture because I swim and I love water.