1. What manipulations to the camera will you need to make to create an HDR image? Change the exposure level by varying the shutter speed/appeture combinations.
2. What equipment will we use to take this type of image? A camera(with an Auto Exposure Bracket), a tripod, and a HDR photo-blending software.
3. What is the reason someone might take an HDR image? You may want to take a HDR image so that you can have a higher definition image with more contrast and an overall better resolution.
4. What can we expect to happen with the images once we merge them together, what will we see that we might not have seen with just one photo? We can see more definition.
Monday, May 9, 2016
CE 6.1
1. 56% of people rejected prop 1.
2. They are planning to allow a license holder to carry a semi-automatic handgun on campus, with a chambered round f ammunition.
3. They believe it is a bad place to hold him, because it is a less secure prison and is in a territory controlled by El Chapo.
4. Petcube is a smart camera that allows users to watch their pets in real time, and talk and play with them remotely using laser pointer.
5. Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby.
I use Lyft often when I am going around town, because I don't have a car of my own, and the city bus won't necessarily take you to the exact location you want. I found that it was a good experience, because the drivers are usually very friendly. Ride sharing is definitely a good thing for the Austin Community, because it is a safe way to get home if you are stranded somewhere. I think that a taxi company is much more expensive, and they usually take much longer, because they are not always in the area. With Lyft, the longest you may have to wait for a ride is 15 minutes (at least in my experience). Although I love using Lyft, I believe that it needs to remain safe. That being said, they should be held to very strict safety regulations. Although I haven't experienced an unsafe ride, I have a friend who was picked up by a driver who was under the influence, and because there was no way for Lyft to see something like that, the situation couldn't be prevented. My friend ended up calling another ride and reporting the driver, but she doesn't know if the driver was fired or not. Lyft needs to be held responsible for their drivers, along with other ride sharing companies. They need to keep the passengers/customers safe, and ensure that nothing bad happens. This is why, even though I am an avid user of Lyft, I am glad that Prop one was rejected, because if Lyft isn't ready to make their rides safer, they shouldn't be allowed to operate.
2. They are planning to allow a license holder to carry a semi-automatic handgun on campus, with a chambered round f ammunition.
3. They believe it is a bad place to hold him, because it is a less secure prison and is in a territory controlled by El Chapo.
4. Petcube is a smart camera that allows users to watch their pets in real time, and talk and play with them remotely using laser pointer.
5. Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby.
I use Lyft often when I am going around town, because I don't have a car of my own, and the city bus won't necessarily take you to the exact location you want. I found that it was a good experience, because the drivers are usually very friendly. Ride sharing is definitely a good thing for the Austin Community, because it is a safe way to get home if you are stranded somewhere. I think that a taxi company is much more expensive, and they usually take much longer, because they are not always in the area. With Lyft, the longest you may have to wait for a ride is 15 minutes (at least in my experience). Although I love using Lyft, I believe that it needs to remain safe. That being said, they should be held to very strict safety regulations. Although I haven't experienced an unsafe ride, I have a friend who was picked up by a driver who was under the influence, and because there was no way for Lyft to see something like that, the situation couldn't be prevented. My friend ended up calling another ride and reporting the driver, but she doesn't know if the driver was fired or not. Lyft needs to be held responsible for their drivers, along with other ride sharing companies. They need to keep the passengers/customers safe, and ensure that nothing bad happens. This is why, even though I am an avid user of Lyft, I am glad that Prop one was rejected, because if Lyft isn't ready to make their rides safer, they shouldn't be allowed to operate.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
It's Aboat a True Story
The riveting thriller Captain Phillips has been a smash hit in box offices. The captivating plot (based on true events) about the kidnapped captain Richard Phillips (played by Tom Hanks) has audiences on the edge of their seats. When the Somali pirates Abdul Muse and Ali Aden Elmi (played by Barkhad Abdi and Faysal Ahmed) take over the Maersk Alabama shipping boat, no one knows quite how the story will play out. Throughout the entire movie the audience roots for captain Phillips, and are absorbed by the movie. Director Paul Greengrass keeps the audiences attention with his unique film style. The fact that this movie was filmed on a real ship makes it even more interesting. This PG-13 movie is best for those who enjoy realistic action and suspense.
I would give this movie 4/5 stars, because although it was extremely entertaining, the development of the characters was very lengthly.
Star rating:
1-plot is uninteresting, not captivating, little development or conflict
2-actors depict parts poorly, plot is uninteresting/doesn't go anywhere
3-good plot, actors portray characters well, conflict is somewhat interesting
4-very entertaining, actors create a realistic character, audiences are captivation
5-Plot is extremely captivating, audience is caught up in the movie, conflict is riveting
I would give this movie 4/5 stars, because although it was extremely entertaining, the development of the characters was very lengthly.
Star rating:
1-plot is uninteresting, not captivating, little development or conflict
2-actors depict parts poorly, plot is uninteresting/doesn't go anywhere
3-good plot, actors portray characters well, conflict is somewhat interesting
4-very entertaining, actors create a realistic character, audiences are captivation
5-Plot is extremely captivating, audience is caught up in the movie, conflict is riveting
Monday, April 25, 2016
Captain Phillips
1. Who are the main characters you would expect to see in the movie, based on the real life events?
I would expect Richard Phillips, Somali pirates, other crew mates, Abduli Muse.
2. Briefly, in 2-3 paragraphs, tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?
The plot of the movie will be Richard Phillips and the rest of his crew depart from Salalah and are expected to arrive in Mombasa, but their ship is attacked by pirates from Somalia. Phillips is captured by the pirates, and is held hostage, meanwhile the crew sinks the pirate speedboat by continuously swinging the rudder on their ship. Then as the pirates begin to board the ship, the crew locks themselves in the engine room. Then they overpower a pirate and hold him hostage so that the other pirates will let them go. Then the crew will drop a lifeboat overboard so that they can meet with the pirates and exchange hostages (phillips for other pirate). Then the USS Bainbridge and the USS Halyburton come to save the crew, and give them a armed escort to Mombassa.
3. Why was this story important?
This story was important because it showed an interesting conflict that many people were not aware existed.
4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?
The pirates tried to take the ship in order to take whatever goods the Maersk Alabama had.
1. List the five most important actors in the film.
Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Faysal Ahmed, Catherine Keener, Michael Chernu.
2. What is the movie rated?
PG-13
3. Who directed the movie?
Directed by Paul Greengrass
4. Who was the producer?
Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca.
5. What awards did it win?
6. How much did it cost to make?
$55 million
7. How was it received by audiences?
Many people liked it (7.9 stars: IMDb)
8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?
They liked it as well, and thought it was "an unexpected thriller".
I would expect Richard Phillips, Somali pirates, other crew mates, Abduli Muse.
2. Briefly, in 2-3 paragraphs, tell me what you expect the plot to be in the movie, based on the real life events?
The plot of the movie will be Richard Phillips and the rest of his crew depart from Salalah and are expected to arrive in Mombasa, but their ship is attacked by pirates from Somalia. Phillips is captured by the pirates, and is held hostage, meanwhile the crew sinks the pirate speedboat by continuously swinging the rudder on their ship. Then as the pirates begin to board the ship, the crew locks themselves in the engine room. Then they overpower a pirate and hold him hostage so that the other pirates will let them go. Then the crew will drop a lifeboat overboard so that they can meet with the pirates and exchange hostages (phillips for other pirate). Then the USS Bainbridge and the USS Halyburton come to save the crew, and give them a armed escort to Mombassa.
3. Why was this story important?
This story was important because it showed an interesting conflict that many people were not aware existed.
4. Why did the pirates try to take the ship?
The pirates tried to take the ship in order to take whatever goods the Maersk Alabama had.
1. List the five most important actors in the film.
Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Faysal Ahmed, Catherine Keener, Michael Chernu.
2. What is the movie rated?
PG-13
3. Who directed the movie?
Directed by Paul Greengrass
4. Who was the producer?
Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca.
5. What awards did it win?
6. How much did it cost to make?
$55 million
7. How was it received by audiences?
Many people liked it (7.9 stars: IMDb)
8. What did other movie reviews think about the movie?
They liked it as well, and thought it was "an unexpected thriller".
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Free Write
I rush across the heavily crowded downtown street, feeling people grunt as I attempt to push past them. I get glares and annoyed glances, but I don't care. I'm twenty minutes late to my first day as an accountant for a new firm. Lately I've been trying to kick the habit of being chronically late, but nothing seems to help. I pressed snooze on all four of my set alarm clocks, and sat in my bed while I was supposed to be getting ready. It wasn't a surprise, my being late, it just was.
When I finally make it to the office building, I had to stop and get a badge so that I could get in the elevator and go upstairs. This only resulted in me being more late.
"Usually they ask you to come in earlier." A female security officer tells me. I stare blankly at her for a moment, analyzing the coffee stain on her shirt. She notices me staring, and immediately attempts to cover it with her arm.
"Anyways," she coughs, "I can't find your badge. You will have to wait for us to print off a new one"
I sigh, and roll my eyes. At least now I will have an excuse for being late. "Very well then, thank you." I say smiling. Why does this always happen to me? I turn away from the security desk and try to find something to do while I wait.
I decide to make my way across the lobby towards the espresso machine. I glance down at the message on my phone, its my boss, asking why I haven't showed up yet. Of course, I tell myself, making a bad impression on my first day. As I respond with an apology and excuse for being late, I feel scalding hot coffee hit the front of my white blouse. Cursing under my breath, I attempt to find a napkin to prevent the large stain that will soon grow. In the raging chaos, I don't bother to stop and question where the coffee came from, Im only concerned with how to get it off. When I realize all hope is lost, I look up to yell at whoever just cost me my new blouse. My eyes connect with a tall man with dark brown eyes in a navy suit. He looks at me slyly and shrugs.
"Excuse me." I grunt angrily as the man turns his back.
"You're excused Aria."
My head whips back to look at the man. He called me by my name... I quickly rewind the situation that had just played out, and I realized, I never told him my name. Before I can say anything to him, the security guard calls me over and hands me my badge.
"Thank you." I say quickly as I look at the badge. 'Aria Cano' it says in block print. I walk to the elevator, and look around one last time for the man, and then swipe my badge. The screen turns red, and reads 'Access denied'.
"But they just gave me this thing..." I say aloud.
"You're swiping it the wrong way," a familiar voice behind me says."Here, let me."
I turn around to look at the man again, and before I can say something he takes the badge out of my hand. He slides it with ease, most likely because he does it every day. I automatically assume he is an employee of the company, but I don't bother to ask. His presence makes me uncomfortable, the way he acts like he already knows everything about me, and everything that is going to happen. On someone else it would come off as cocky, but on him, it is slightly admirable.
The elevator door opens, and the man slips inside along with me. I press my floor number, and turn to ask the man for his, but I see another number is already lit up.
"So how has your morning been so far?" the man asks.
"Good, but there was this one weird guy who followed me into the elevator." I joke.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." He laughs.
"Its alright." I say. I want to ask him his name, but I don't know how. He is extremely intimidating, and an attempt at a conversation seems pointless and would most likely be one-sided.
"My name is Elijah." He speaks up. I look at him and tilt my head, as if changing the perspective could help me figure out what this guys deal is.
"Well I would say mine, but you already sorted that out." I laugh uneasily.
"Again, sorry about that." He replies.
The elevator dings as it comes to his floor. The door begins to open, and the elevator is flooded with light. Before my eyes can adjust, I realize that Elijah is pulling me out of the elevator with him. I try to fight back, but he persists. When I reach my bearings I realize that we are no longer in an office building, we are in the middle of an open field, with green grass and vibrant skies, nothing like the bustling D.C. I was just in. I am taken aback by my new surroundings, and I have to catch my breath to avoid losing my mind.
"Would you like to come on an adventure with me Aria?" Elijah asks.
When I finally make it to the office building, I had to stop and get a badge so that I could get in the elevator and go upstairs. This only resulted in me being more late.
"Usually they ask you to come in earlier." A female security officer tells me. I stare blankly at her for a moment, analyzing the coffee stain on her shirt. She notices me staring, and immediately attempts to cover it with her arm.
"Anyways," she coughs, "I can't find your badge. You will have to wait for us to print off a new one"
I sigh, and roll my eyes. At least now I will have an excuse for being late. "Very well then, thank you." I say smiling. Why does this always happen to me? I turn away from the security desk and try to find something to do while I wait.
I decide to make my way across the lobby towards the espresso machine. I glance down at the message on my phone, its my boss, asking why I haven't showed up yet. Of course, I tell myself, making a bad impression on my first day. As I respond with an apology and excuse for being late, I feel scalding hot coffee hit the front of my white blouse. Cursing under my breath, I attempt to find a napkin to prevent the large stain that will soon grow. In the raging chaos, I don't bother to stop and question where the coffee came from, Im only concerned with how to get it off. When I realize all hope is lost, I look up to yell at whoever just cost me my new blouse. My eyes connect with a tall man with dark brown eyes in a navy suit. He looks at me slyly and shrugs.
"Excuse me." I grunt angrily as the man turns his back.
"You're excused Aria."
My head whips back to look at the man. He called me by my name... I quickly rewind the situation that had just played out, and I realized, I never told him my name. Before I can say anything to him, the security guard calls me over and hands me my badge.
"Thank you." I say quickly as I look at the badge. 'Aria Cano' it says in block print. I walk to the elevator, and look around one last time for the man, and then swipe my badge. The screen turns red, and reads 'Access denied'.
"But they just gave me this thing..." I say aloud.
"You're swiping it the wrong way," a familiar voice behind me says."Here, let me."
I turn around to look at the man again, and before I can say something he takes the badge out of my hand. He slides it with ease, most likely because he does it every day. I automatically assume he is an employee of the company, but I don't bother to ask. His presence makes me uncomfortable, the way he acts like he already knows everything about me, and everything that is going to happen. On someone else it would come off as cocky, but on him, it is slightly admirable.
The elevator door opens, and the man slips inside along with me. I press my floor number, and turn to ask the man for his, but I see another number is already lit up.
"So how has your morning been so far?" the man asks.
"Good, but there was this one weird guy who followed me into the elevator." I joke.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." He laughs.
"Its alright." I say. I want to ask him his name, but I don't know how. He is extremely intimidating, and an attempt at a conversation seems pointless and would most likely be one-sided.
"My name is Elijah." He speaks up. I look at him and tilt my head, as if changing the perspective could help me figure out what this guys deal is.
"Well I would say mine, but you already sorted that out." I laugh uneasily.
"Again, sorry about that." He replies.
The elevator dings as it comes to his floor. The door begins to open, and the elevator is flooded with light. Before my eyes can adjust, I realize that Elijah is pulling me out of the elevator with him. I try to fight back, but he persists. When I reach my bearings I realize that we are no longer in an office building, we are in the middle of an open field, with green grass and vibrant skies, nothing like the bustling D.C. I was just in. I am taken aback by my new surroundings, and I have to catch my breath to avoid losing my mind.
"Would you like to come on an adventure with me Aria?" Elijah asks.
CE #6.1
1.Harriet Tubman is supposed to replace Andrew Jackson.
2. Texas teachers union is suing over a new evaluation system that ties teachers' scores to student performance on standardized tests.
3. Eight people have died in flood related deaths.
4 . The main focus of this story is the westlake students.
5. Change the upholstery, rugs, lighting, and paint.
I believe that this is outrageous, the individuals living in Flint should not have had to go through this, and had these officials not covered up the lead poisoning, it is possible that the situation could've been absolved sooner. I was previously aware of the situation in Flint, but I did not know that they had finally discovered who was responsible in covering it up. The people who were aware of the ongoing hazard should be fined. It is preposterous, others should not have to suffer because of individuals who lack the courage to speak up. I believe that everyone who took part in provoking the crisis should be held responsible to the same extent, because even if just one person had spoken out, it could've prevented a lot of damage that was done. The individuals responsible failed their city, and didn't have the towns best interests in mind, and that is unacceptable.
2. Texas teachers union is suing over a new evaluation system that ties teachers' scores to student performance on standardized tests.
3. Eight people have died in flood related deaths.
4 . The main focus of this story is the westlake students.
5. Change the upholstery, rugs, lighting, and paint.
I believe that this is outrageous, the individuals living in Flint should not have had to go through this, and had these officials not covered up the lead poisoning, it is possible that the situation could've been absolved sooner. I was previously aware of the situation in Flint, but I did not know that they had finally discovered who was responsible in covering it up. The people who were aware of the ongoing hazard should be fined. It is preposterous, others should not have to suffer because of individuals who lack the courage to speak up. I believe that everyone who took part in provoking the crisis should be held responsible to the same extent, because even if just one person had spoken out, it could've prevented a lot of damage that was done. The individuals responsible failed their city, and didn't have the towns best interests in mind, and that is unacceptable.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Turn a picture into a painting
Extra Credit: Photo into a picture Source:https://nppa.org/spotlight/14557
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