Scratch Game Design

Our teacher had us critique each others games. We critiqued them in a sandwich style format: compliment, constructive criticism, compliment. User experienced influenced my game by setting the standards high. They commented what I needed to fix and I took that, leveled it up and applied it to my game. Their comments also helped because it gave me more ideas to put in my game. It helped me to add different ideas and make my game more fun.

Both of my games were really different. My chase game was more simple and easy. The code was not as complex as my platformer game. It seemed like my chase game was more "2d" and my platformer game was more "3d." I definitely had more experience when I created my platformer game so it turned out a lot more complex. My chase game just uses the arrow keys and my platformer game uses the arrow keys, space bar and it also has a gravity engine.

My best code was on my platformer game. This code was for my gravity engine. It definitely helped change my game a lot. One of the hardest bugs I had to fix in my game was getting the gravity engine perfect. I had to get it so it would float down slow and not keep on floating up when the space bar was pressed. I fixed this by researching about gravity engines and getting help from my peers. Hope you enjoy my games! :)

Invention Commercial

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For this project, our team set many goals. Some of the main goals we set were to get all of the audience engaged in our video, have them learn more, and get in the top 3 best video chart. While we were filming, we kept these goals in our heads. It defiantly helped to go over what we wanted to achieve during the production of our commercial. When we showed the video to our class, we definitely got them engaged. After the video, they gave us feedback that they learned a lot and loved our video. Our last goal was to get in the top 3 best videos, and we did. We got 2nd best video in the class, and that showed that our work definitely payed off!

I think our best team moment was filming our b-roll at the beach. We had a blast filming together and we really bonded. We got to put all of our ideas into one video that I think turned out awesome! We really focused on our goal and had fun filming. After we filmed everything, we went out and surfed. We all had fun together and really bonded. I definitely want to do this project again with my awesome teammates. :)

While we were editing, we all worked together. I did most of the cropping of the videos, Kali put the clips together and Blossom added the finishing touches. We put all of our ideas into one video and it was fun to make. We spent a lot of time making it quality work and engaging for the audience. I think it helps if we plan everything ahead and choose what jobs we each want do. If you set your goals before you start it will help achieve them in the end!

Composition Scavenger Hunt

P2T5_Composition_2015 from Kapaa Middle School MEDIA on Vimeo.

I think the most important composition technique
 in photography and videography is the "Rule ofThirds." Whether it is rule of thirds subject or scenery, they both are equally important. The rule of thirds is a powerful composition technique for making images more interesting and dynamic. It is perhaps, one of the most well known composition techniques. I think rule of thirds is important because it make the pictures more interesting and "alive." It also adds perspective to the picture.

I think the most difficult composition technique is "Unusual Angles." Unusual angles is the most difficult for me because I find it hard to come up with abnormal perspectives. You could take the image upside down or from behind an object. It is a great idea to practice your photography skills and put them to use whenever it is possible. Have fun with it, you can't mess up! It will make the image more exciting by changing the different point of view.

My teammates are Kalista Brigante and Blossom Novoa. They helped a lot with our project by adding fresh ideas and making our video as great as possible. We had many ideas that were impressive, and we blended them all together to make our video. In the beginning of our project, Kali and Blossom were absent. I did most of the shots by myself and with the help of Mr. Sanderl, my teacher. When my teammates came back, we edited it all together to make sure it came from all of us. Make sure you check out their blogs! :)

Cracking the Code

I do not think coding is a thing everyone needs to learn. Coding is very specific to computer work. Only certain jobs require coding. I don't think it is necessary to know if you have a job that doesn't include computer programming. Certain jobs like a chef, vet or surgeon might not need to know more than a basic knowledge of computer coding.

My first experience with coding was great. I had a lot of fun figuring out the problems and seeing how it worked. I liked how challenging and new it was to me. When you first learn how to code, you have to be patient. It takes a while to learn which way is which and how much you need do turn. It is good if you plan it out in your head before.

If I could design any program or game, it would be a medical game. Ever since I was little, I've been fascinated by medical material. I have always wanted to play a game where you could be in control of everything. The players gets to choose what kind of patient they work with, and what problem they assess. The game would have unlimited levels set at the players pace. After each round, the game will give the players a choice to watch a video or read a little about the category of medicine they just did. This game will give the players a chance to learn more about medicine.

My Humorous Monologue

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I have learned many things from this project. Some were easy to grasp, and others were not so easy. Here are a few key elements that I have learned from this project. I have learned how to use iMovie correctly. I have learned how to write a humorous monologue, and I have learned how to film great visuals. These are all important because they contribute to our future.

Padding is the space before and after your audio. This is important to have because if you don't have it, it could cut off part of your voice. If you are saying something important, you need to make sure your audience hears it all. Padding is also important for editing. When you edit, you need space to change anything unpleasing.

My main weakness for this project was finding good b-roll. B-roll is the extra footage to help support your project. This was hard because it needed to add too the monologue, not take away from it. My strength on this project was editing. Editing was the easiest thing for me because it was fun and I got to be creative with it. This project takes time, so make sure you are prepared!

Comedy Writing

Sense of humor is an important character trait because it shows many things about you. It shows that you don't take life too seriously and that you have a funny side to you. It also helps to release stress and lighten your spirit. I believe laughing is one of the best things in life. If you have a good sense of humor, it will help you and the people around you to "loosen up".

There are many tips to help write a humorous narrative. Some are easy and some are not so easy. Here are five of my tips that might help you to write a humorous narrative. You should have a set idea in your head. Once you have this set idea, you can grow off of it and it becomes easier to write the narrative. Humorous narratives don't happen overnight, so it's a good idea to take your time. Make sure your narrative is appropriate for all of your audience. You don't want to offend anyone with your narrative. Test your voice. Practice your narrative in different tones and choose which one fits. Try your humorous narrative on people! You want to make sure it makes people laugh. Don't forget to have fun with it!

My comedic monologue is about braces. I got my braces about five months ago. So far, I have had a "great" time with them. People always come up to me and ask what I think about my braces. Of course they are annoying. You always have food stuck in them and you have to brush many times a day. But they are also fun. I believe my comedic monologue is funny because some people can relate. Even if you don't have braces, you could still imagine the good and bad of them.

Motivational Poster

Our Motivational Poster consists of 6 layer and 3 design requirements. We need 2 text layers, one for our Manifesto and the other for our Personal Quotes. Then, we need 4 image layers, 3 symbolic images that represent who we are, and 1 portrait of our face. For our design requirements, we need to kern both text layers, use a triadic color scheme and have visual balance. Last, we need to use our blending options on our text layers and adjustment layers on our 4 images.

First, I gathered my personal quotes, manifesto & 4 photos and put them into Photoshop. Then, I kerned my text until I was satisfied. Next, I used my triadic color scheme to change the color of my images. Then, I used the other 2 colors from my triadic color scheme to outline and shade my text. Last, I fixed anything I wasn't satisfied with and saved my work.

The biggest challenge for me is kerning. Kerning is the biggest challenge because it takes a while to get it the way you want. You could improve this by planning out what words you want to stand out and what words you want to be normal. Also, you should give yourself a bit of time to edit it and get it to meet your expectations.

Personal Manifesto

Hey everyone! I'm Wailana, this is my new blog and I hope you enjoy it! Five interesting and unique facts about me are: I love to play music and volleyball. I love to go to the beach and surf. I love to sketch in my free time, and I love to travel to different places. I love to be active and play sports because I can do it with my friends. Also, I love to draw and travel because you learn something new every time.

Live life to the fullest. Never give up. Do what makes you happy. Love and be loved. Try, try, and try again. Appreciate. Spread Aloha. Keep calm. Don’t judge. Embrace your life’s passion. Believe in yourself. Find your courage. Go for it. Listen more than you speak. Travel to unknown places. Do what you love. Inspire. Be yourself, be kind, be grateful. Love always. Choose to be happy. Live your dream. Focus on what you want. Give 100% everyday. Never stop doing what you love. This is your life, live it.

My manifesto relates to you because it was made with my heart. Everything that I wrote is what I believe I have to do to live life the way I want to. The feeling of accomplishing something is great. We need to do what we love and accomplish our goals. Everyday, us as people, learn something new. It doesn't matter if it is big or small, or if you care about it or not. These memories make life, and we shall never forget them.