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.