Digital Blog #18 - FINAL

Stop-Motion Animation Project:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?

   I learned that you have to keep the camera really still and in the same position in order to get the proper frame. I also learned that it takes a LOT longer than you would think it would. Our 40 second video took over 2 weeks to make.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?

   We used molding clay, a small tupperware container, a box to hold the ipad, and notecards to display the instructions that were needed.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?

    I really liked the way it turned out, but I feel we could've help the instructions in the frame a bit longer.

   
   

Sumo/GIMP Project

1. What did you learn to do in this project?

   I learned how to how to use filters to create cool designs such as circles and swirls.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?

   I used materials like Kaleidoscope, Mosaic, Tiles, and many other things.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?

   I really liked the way most of them turned out. I like the colors I used and the filters too.

Scavenger Hunt:

1. What did you learn to do in this project?

   I learned how to get up close to objects and look at objects from a different angle.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?

   We mainly used a camera, but the "props" we used were things such as a fire hydrant, a tree, people, grass, and many more things

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   
   

   I really like a lot of the pictures that we got. I think they turned out really well with all the different angles and ideas we came up with.

   
   

Clarity Project

1. What did you learn to do in this project?

   I learned how to think of different background, angles, and distances to take pictures of the item from. It took a few days to do it, but it was fun!

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?

   I used an old oil can and a camera. I also used things such as plants, water, and art sculptures as background.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?

   I really like the way a lot of the pictures turned out! I liked how the colors around the oil can reflected off of the silver can.

Storytelling Project

1. What did you learn to do in this project?

   I learned how to go around and find images that made me excited. I also learned that taking a photo of something in order for it to tell a story is more difficult than it might seem.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?

   I used many things, such as my laptop, my cat, a clock, and other things.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?
   

   I enjoyed taking pictures of the things that made me happy. I think the pictures turned out really good, but I probably could've taken a few better ones.

Forced Perspective Project

1. What did you learn to do in this project?

   I learned how to create forced perspective by using things around me to make something seem smaller or larger.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?

   I used things such as a rock, a garbage can, a shoe, and my fingers!

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?

   I like some of the pictures, but I feel we didn't spend enough time on it in order to really think of some good ideas

Macro Project

1. What did you learn to do in this project?

   I learned how to take close up pictures and make them really clear at the same time.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?

   I used rocks to get close up photos of the cool designs, like fossils and random colors within the rocks.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out?

   I really like the way that these turned out! I think they look really cool with the wood background of the picnic table, and you can see almost ever detail in the rock.

Coloring Book Pages

1. What did you learn to do in this project?

   I learned how to make the back of a drawing white. I never knew how to do that before! I think that's really insane that it's that easy.

2. What materials/media did you learn to use?

   I used pen in order to make the lines really POP out so that Sumo Paint could recognize the difference between the grayish background and the black pen. I also used Sumo Paint in order to make the background white.

3. In your opinion- how did your project turn out (or is turning out?) I really like the way these turned out! They look like actual coloring book pages!! :)