Rule of 1/3rds!
Finally!
I feel like we're getting to the nitty-gritty, technically stuff now. The things I wanted to learn. Discovery method of learning is tiresome, I don't come to a class to be told to go explore. I want to learn HOW to explore, or guidelines to follow.
./too used to IB.
At least now I won't be considering dropping photography at the end of term1, and go do drop in IB Art (which only has 6 people... sad, I know) or IB Bio (which apparently the teacher isn't very good at teaching).
And.... DRAWING ON THE BOARD: SO FUN.
especially exchanging messages with the SY8. They're fun people. : )
Friday, November 18, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
T1B14: Composure
So there was a lesson today.
Sadly it took about an hour, and the class is maybe some 75 ish minutes.
15 minutes to take photos...on a rainy day? I'll pass.
But geez, I never thought I would be ever doing another self evaluation with the 'knowledge' and 'learning' again!
I wonder if I can just pull out TOK notes on the knowledge thing, and then debate that none of us has any 'knowledge'. We have 'information' but not knowledge.
I hope that works.
Sadly it took about an hour, and the class is maybe some 75 ish minutes.
15 minutes to take photos...on a rainy day? I'll pass.
But geez, I never thought I would be ever doing another self evaluation with the 'knowledge' and 'learning' again!
I wonder if I can just pull out TOK notes on the knowledge thing, and then debate that none of us has any 'knowledge'. We have 'information' but not knowledge.
I hope that works.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
T1B13: Waldo
Where's Waldo?
Hidden somewhere on this page!
(I lied, I can't be bothered to put a little waldo on the page... maybe some other time.)
Hiding waldo, yet keeping him visible is quite... fun.
I can either take a picture with low zoom, and put him somewhere not obvious, or take a picture of Waldo hiding, but zoomed right up to him and his hiding spot.
It's kinda fun, only that the tape sucks and kills waldo's colour quite a lot. : <
Hidden somewhere on this page!
(I lied, I can't be bothered to put a little waldo on the page... maybe some other time.)
Hiding waldo, yet keeping him visible is quite... fun.
I can either take a picture with low zoom, and put him somewhere not obvious, or take a picture of Waldo hiding, but zoomed right up to him and his hiding spot.
It's kinda fun, only that the tape sucks and kills waldo's colour quite a lot. : <
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
T1B12: War Photographer
I was not there for the entire length of the film, but I got the basic gist of it.
I had expected this Photographer to go with the soldiers, and photograph the fighting as well as the tragedies caused by wars. In my head, I had already associated him with Ed Ou (a graduate from Churchill and is now a well-known photojournalist). Dr. Gabbott showed my TOK class his website: www.adventureswithlight.com
On there there are some shots of war actually going on. With guns a'blazing, as one might say.
The war photography thing, was not the kind I expected. It was more of a photography that mainly photographs the consequences of war.
I realize I only saw about half of the film, and thus not all of the photos were seen, but it should be the gist.
I'm impressed with the dedication some people have to go into war-torn and still waging war countries. It's something I could not do.
I had expected this Photographer to go with the soldiers, and photograph the fighting as well as the tragedies caused by wars. In my head, I had already associated him with Ed Ou (a graduate from Churchill and is now a well-known photojournalist). Dr. Gabbott showed my TOK class his website: www.adventureswithlight.com
On there there are some shots of war actually going on. With guns a'blazing, as one might say.
The war photography thing, was not the kind I expected. It was more of a photography that mainly photographs the consequences of war.
I realize I only saw about half of the film, and thus not all of the photos were seen, but it should be the gist.
I'm impressed with the dedication some people have to go into war-torn and still waging war countries. It's something I could not do.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
T1B11 - Fall.
It's a fun topic, but if it is due next class, the time is lacking.
If one does their assignment on Halloween, then they are, quite frankly, screwed for Halloween falls on Monday, the next day of class.
If it's not, then I wonder when it is due...
I really cannot think of anything 'Fall' like in the school, that I have not already taken a picture of, either for a previous assignment, or just because they were interesting. Like the trees, I've taken may pictures, from different angles, exposures, speed (although that was not the best idea), aperture and zoooooooooooom.
Even thought of doing a comparison shot, with one tree still green, and another red.
I went outside to take it, since it was the only shot I could think of. I flipped the camera 'ON', and pressed the shutter.
Nothing happened.
I tried again, and again.
Same result.
Then I actually looked at the LCD... and realized my battery had died. I feel so stupid right now, not charging my battery for a good 2-3 weeks... I didn't see it go to 1 bar of battery, so I assumed it was okay.
Guess it wasn't....
Should have brought my charger, or own a back-up battery. Bleh.
Now I'm not going to get anything. My weekend is booked full, from 9am-9pm. Really praying for the assignment to not be due Monday.
If one does their assignment on Halloween, then they are, quite frankly, screwed for Halloween falls on Monday, the next day of class.
If it's not, then I wonder when it is due...
I really cannot think of anything 'Fall' like in the school, that I have not already taken a picture of, either for a previous assignment, or just because they were interesting. Like the trees, I've taken may pictures, from different angles, exposures, speed (although that was not the best idea), aperture and zoooooooooooom.
Even thought of doing a comparison shot, with one tree still green, and another red.
I went outside to take it, since it was the only shot I could think of. I flipped the camera 'ON', and pressed the shutter.
Nothing happened.
I tried again, and again.
Same result.
Then I actually looked at the LCD... and realized my battery had died. I feel so stupid right now, not charging my battery for a good 2-3 weeks... I didn't see it go to 1 bar of battery, so I assumed it was okay.
Guess it wasn't....
Should have brought my charger, or own a back-up battery. Bleh.
Now I'm not going to get anything. My weekend is booked full, from 9am-9pm. Really praying for the assignment to not be due Monday.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
T1B10 - Langara Golf Course
It was cold.
I was unprepared for it, and dang do my hands sting.
1 shot/minute rule... was not followed here.
I just took shots that looks nice. Though after a while, the trees and scenery became normal, and less that 1 shot/minute was taken.
Then I came to deletion, and deleted many, many shots.
I'm kind of left with 48, even though I spent slightly more than an hour in there...
Whoops.
I was unprepared for it, and dang do my hands sting.
1 shot/minute rule... was not followed here.
I just took shots that looks nice. Though after a while, the trees and scenery became normal, and less that 1 shot/minute was taken.
Then I came to deletion, and deleted many, many shots.
I'm kind of left with 48, even though I spent slightly more than an hour in there...
Whoops.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
T1B9 - Triangles.
I'm guessing the point of this assignment was to find things we normally don't see.
Like finding triangles in squares, or triangles in letters.
But I don't think that worked out quite as planned, the 20 shot requirement kills off most of the creativity. 20 shots are simple. Especially when there are tons of obvious triangles in the school. I have 30~, and that was only from the first floor and outside.
But if it wasn't for creativity, and just for the lulz as we look for triangles... then that was a horribly boring class.
I'd rather do that 'Garden' assignment, but I know it's cloudy, dark and a bit rainy outside so I'll deal with it.
Like finding triangles in squares, or triangles in letters.
But I don't think that worked out quite as planned, the 20 shot requirement kills off most of the creativity. 20 shots are simple. Especially when there are tons of obvious triangles in the school. I have 30~, and that was only from the first floor and outside.
But if it wasn't for creativity, and just for the lulz as we look for triangles... then that was a horribly boring class.
I'd rather do that 'Garden' assignment, but I know it's cloudy, dark and a bit rainy outside so I'll deal with it.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
T1B8 - Shadow.
Was my nickname at Elphinestone for Pre-IB camp.
That sure brings back unwanted memories. :/
Today really was a fine day for shadows. The sun was out, and there were no clouds to trample on our shots. Though this makes me wonder what happens when the block switch comes in and we become the last, or second to last blocks. I just pray that when that time comes, we don't get weather oriented assignments.... :/
Shadows are fun to play around with, though there isn't anyone I know in the class that is a 'friend'. Everything becomes better with more people. The more they merrier, they say. Unless you're out on a date, then the less, the merrier.
I should really bring my adapter to class... then I wouldn't have to upload them at home. Albeit I doubt the school's Internet's ability to upload...
-Kevin
That sure brings back unwanted memories. :/
Today really was a fine day for shadows. The sun was out, and there were no clouds to trample on our shots. Though this makes me wonder what happens when the block switch comes in and we become the last, or second to last blocks. I just pray that when that time comes, we don't get weather oriented assignments.... :/
Shadows are fun to play around with, though there isn't anyone I know in the class that is a 'friend'. Everything becomes better with more people. The more they merrier, they say. Unless you're out on a date, then the less, the merrier.
I should really bring my adapter to class... then I wouldn't have to upload them at home. Albeit I doubt the school's Internet's ability to upload...
-Kevin
Friday, October 14, 2011
T1B7 - Macro.
I love macro.
But 40 is a bit too much (I think). I don't find everything that can be taken in macro, appealing. The appealing shots are quite few, thus having one take multiple shots of boring, bland things. Like the usual flowers, trees and plants.
Having a dSLR for macro is kinda harsh if one doesn't have a macro lens... Especially if your aperture only goes to 5.0 with room light, and 5.5 with dimmer light. Only outside do I get 3.5 (max), but when I do get 3.5, it's quite literally facing the sun and the light kills it.
I dislike having a bigger depth of field, having a smaller one, in my opinion, is much prettier, and gives a bigger sense of mystery. Especially when you can only barely make out a shape, and then start to guess what that shape was, giving the picture a store for itself.
-Kevin.
But 40 is a bit too much (I think). I don't find everything that can be taken in macro, appealing. The appealing shots are quite few, thus having one take multiple shots of boring, bland things. Like the usual flowers, trees and plants.
Having a dSLR for macro is kinda harsh if one doesn't have a macro lens... Especially if your aperture only goes to 5.0 with room light, and 5.5 with dimmer light. Only outside do I get 3.5 (max), but when I do get 3.5, it's quite literally facing the sun and the light kills it.
I dislike having a bigger depth of field, having a smaller one, in my opinion, is much prettier, and gives a bigger sense of mystery. Especially when you can only barely make out a shape, and then start to guess what that shape was, giving the picture a store for itself.
-Kevin.
T1B6 - Action.
I hated the time this assignment was given.
On a collab day = less time
When it's raining = can't go outside.
And the task is to take pictures of action.
Action usually happens outdoors.
Damn it.
Richmond is also quite an inactive city, I spent 2-3 hours at Minoru park looking for people who were running, jumping, whatnot. :/
Never again.
On a collab day = less time
When it's raining = can't go outside.
And the task is to take pictures of action.
Action usually happens outdoors.
Damn it.
Richmond is also quite an inactive city, I spent 2-3 hours at Minoru park looking for people who were running, jumping, whatnot. :/
Never again.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
T1B5 - Self Timer
It's difficult to do this assignment, just because I dislike taking pictures of myself.
For me, it feels awkward.
Even more in a public area, and if people can see me. That's why most of my pictures are taken in places where barely anyone would walk by when class is in session, excluding photography students.
I'm glad it's done now, time to move on.
Move on to the park. I think I'll do it tomorrow or on Monday, since I'm quite busy on Saturday and Sunday.
For me, it feels awkward.
Even more in a public area, and if people can see me. That's why most of my pictures are taken in places where barely anyone would walk by when class is in session, excluding photography students.
I'm glad it's done now, time to move on.
Move on to the park. I think I'll do it tomorrow or on Monday, since I'm quite busy on Saturday and Sunday.
T1B4 - Flash.
Generally I have an inhumane hate for flash, mainly because it ruins more shots then it makes them better.
The sharp lighting that only hits the places closest to the camera, and forgets the rest is blinding. The ruins the beauty of a shot through it's sudden unbalanced exposure.
Though for indoors, flash is usually a necessity for me because my camera doesn't have high ISO settings to be able to detect light in dim places. Thus, flash becomes useful.
Though 9/10 times there's a person in the shot, he/she will have red eyes. Very annoying.
The sharp lighting that only hits the places closest to the camera, and forgets the rest is blinding. The ruins the beauty of a shot through it's sudden unbalanced exposure.
Though for indoors, flash is usually a necessity for me because my camera doesn't have high ISO settings to be able to detect light in dim places. Thus, flash becomes useful.
Though 9/10 times there's a person in the shot, he/she will have red eyes. Very annoying.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
T1B3 -POV
The change from medium to high is barely noticeable. The only difference is that it seems tilted down (if the object is below).
Sometimes I didn't shoot one object, but a wall with lots of objects at the different levels so each picture may not seem to be linked, but they are.
I think I may have a bit too many for each. But overkill is always better than underkill.
Sometimes I didn't shoot one object, but a wall with lots of objects at the different levels so each picture may not seem to be linked, but they are.
I think I may have a bit too many for each. But overkill is always better than underkill.
Monday, September 26, 2011
T1B2 - lolvideo.
Seen it before. You have already showed it to me back in grade 9 in MY/SY (whatever it was officially called in gr9). It's a well thought ou film that's basic message is "Your body is amazing" and then provides multiple examples.
But there's not much learning, or new knowledge. The only facts that they give to you are the cones that detect green, red and blue. Theres no talk about the neurons that fire, or the system and howt h neurons work. The only thing that I heard was "your body is amazing because it can do _____". That's great and all, but it's not really informative.
The CGI body with the muscles and stuff was really distracting, I understand they couldn't film the firefighter scene because of darkness and smoke, so the body was acceptable, but the other scenes were just unessecary and horrible.
But there's not much learning, or new knowledge. The only facts that they give to you are the cones that detect green, red and blue. Theres no talk about the neurons that fire, or the system and howt h neurons work. The only thing that I heard was "your body is amazing because it can do _____". That's great and all, but it's not really informative.
The CGI body with the muscles and stuff was really distracting, I understand they couldn't film the firefighter scene because of darkness and smoke, so the body was acceptable, but the other scenes were just unessecary and horrible.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Photography 11: T1B1
Back to MY-style titling.
Confused about how to blog though, or what to even blog about.
Today we took a few minutes to introduce the project, then set us free into the school to shoot.
Though I couldn't find any classes with people that I knew that had:
1. A teacher that would let me.
2. Lots of people I didn't know to not feel embarrassed at weird.
Also, I have IB camp from tomorrow to end of the week, how I'm going to hand in the homework is going to be a pain in the rear end.
Confused about how to blog though, or what to even blog about.
Today we took a few minutes to introduce the project, then set us free into the school to shoot.
Though I couldn't find any classes with people that I knew that had:
1. A teacher that would let me.
2. Lots of people I didn't know to not feel embarrassed at weird.
Also, I have IB camp from tomorrow to end of the week, how I'm going to hand in the homework is going to be a pain in the rear end.
Monday, April 11, 2011
207.
i'm cheating again lol.
24 days without a blog!
i'm dedicated.
i keep foregetting to post about my haircut.
i hate it.
i keep forgetting things on wordpress.
i guess they go here.
e_e
i'm forgetting something, but fuck it. idc.
24 days without a blog!
i'm dedicated.
i keep foregetting to post about my haircut.
i hate it.
i keep forgetting things on wordpress.
i guess they go here.
e_e
i'm forgetting something, but fuck it. idc.
Friday, March 18, 2011
183.
Sigh. The more I read mangas by Seo, the more I feel I'm missing out on a HUGE part of life.
Though, I think I have kind of left this before. Maybe around last year? Yeah, when gaming became incredibly boring, and I was bored to tears.
It feels like that now.
With school gone, I don't have much of a hobby to keep me busy.
Sure, I like art, music and photography, but I'm not the type to draw randomly, try to create music or walk outside with a camera.
I'm just not like that.
Sure, I can BE like that. and I have quite a bit of ideas that I have stockpiled over the years, but I just...can't see myself actually doing that.
I can't get into a working mode without there being some sort of deadline, time frame, or just someone telling me to start working. =\
Suddenly, I find myself inadvertently feeling jealous. Jealous at the people who have what that I want, the people who can get it but choose not too, and the characters in harmen/romances (harmen? i don't even know if it qualifies for that, maybe just romance) mangas. They get one, then lose it in about 20-30 chapters because they have their 'fatal flaw'. Most of the time it is just that they are stupid, or a natural gigolo. Sigh.
Especially Seo, his art makes me want to try to experience it for myself, and hell, sometimes they have the same thought patterns that I have. It's kinda creepy.
Yamato. Haruto.
I'm so jealous right now.
Even of that one-shot character, Half and Half - which I read a while ago.
A Town Where You Live, eh?
Yeah, I wish you'd stay in this town. Stay long enough for me to come back, and see.
Kimi no Iru Machi.
-Rem.
Though, I think I have kind of left this before. Maybe around last year? Yeah, when gaming became incredibly boring, and I was bored to tears.
It feels like that now.
With school gone, I don't have much of a hobby to keep me busy.
Sure, I like art, music and photography, but I'm not the type to draw randomly, try to create music or walk outside with a camera.
I'm just not like that.
Sure, I can BE like that. and I have quite a bit of ideas that I have stockpiled over the years, but I just...can't see myself actually doing that.
I can't get into a working mode without there being some sort of deadline, time frame, or just someone telling me to start working. =\
Suddenly, I find myself inadvertently feeling jealous. Jealous at the people who have what that I want, the people who can get it but choose not too, and the characters in harmen/romances (harmen? i don't even know if it qualifies for that, maybe just romance) mangas. They get one, then lose it in about 20-30 chapters because they have their 'fatal flaw'. Most of the time it is just that they are stupid, or a natural gigolo. Sigh.
Especially Seo, his art makes me want to try to experience it for myself, and hell, sometimes they have the same thought patterns that I have. It's kinda creepy.
Yamato. Haruto.
I'm so jealous right now.
Even of that one-shot character, Half and Half - which I read a while ago.
A Town Where You Live, eh?
Yeah, I wish you'd stay in this town. Stay long enough for me to come back, and see.
Kimi no Iru Machi.
-Rem.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
182.
Sometimes you're really selfish, I hate that about you.
You talk about everyone, but me.
And it's like you don't really care, I'm only there so you have someone to talk to.
Sometimes I wonder "Why am I doing this still?"
Really, I don't even know why, I probably stopped liking you already, no matter how cute or innocent you may be, I'll probably stop.
And I probably won't even say anything. You can just go on without knowing.
Hah.
Don't be so conceited and think it's you.
Gosh.
sidenote: i just realized that people read this. people who i didn't even know... e_e
-Rem.
You talk about everyone, but me.
And it's like you don't really care, I'm only there so you have someone to talk to.
Sometimes I wonder "Why am I doing this still?"
Really, I don't even know why, I probably stopped liking you already, no matter how cute or innocent you may be, I'll probably stop.
And I probably won't even say anything. You can just go on without knowing.
Hah.
Don't be so conceited and think it's you.
Gosh.
sidenote: i just realized that people read this. people who i didn't even know... e_e
-Rem.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
181.
You piss me off.
SERIOUSLY.
All you do is ask me for stuff.
'do this'
'tell me that'
your excuse is 'we're friends right?'
Well, treat people like YOU want to be treated you little bitch.
You don't do anything for me, you're really arrogant you know that?
It's so annoying that I don't even want to talk to you anymore. Geez, every single damned time you talk to me it's "CAN YOU DO ____ " for me?
I feel like I'm being used as a tool these days, and that really pisses me off.
I seem to be finding that I am the type to hate people who don't do their own work. There should be no excuse to not do homework, unless you can't read english, then you shouldn't even be there.
Getting HELP is okay, but asking for ANSWERS is not.
unless i'm feeling overly generous, I probably won't.
but if it's in person, I don't have the courage to tell you no.
>_>
*sigh*
No actual references are made to events that happened today, except for you being a total lazy bastard. It's one fucking link, go search for it, don't make me do your shit.
and it's a fucking challenge for gods sake, do it yourself.
-Rem.
SERIOUSLY.
All you do is ask me for stuff.
'do this'
'tell me that'
your excuse is 'we're friends right?'
Well, treat people like YOU want to be treated you little bitch.
You don't do anything for me, you're really arrogant you know that?
It's so annoying that I don't even want to talk to you anymore. Geez, every single damned time you talk to me it's "CAN YOU DO ____ " for me?
I feel like I'm being used as a tool these days, and that really pisses me off.
I seem to be finding that I am the type to hate people who don't do their own work. There should be no excuse to not do homework, unless you can't read english, then you shouldn't even be there.
Getting HELP is okay, but asking for ANSWERS is not.
unless i'm feeling overly generous, I probably won't.
but if it's in person, I don't have the courage to tell you no.
>_>
*sigh*
No actual references are made to events that happened today, except for you being a total lazy bastard. It's one fucking link, go search for it, don't make me do your shit.
and it's a fucking challenge for gods sake, do it yourself.
-Rem.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
180.
LOL I'M SUCH A CHEATER.
it's been 17 days without a post here, and it's just like, oh yeah, it's 180 now. even though the last one was 163. yup, nothing changed.
anyways.
Osu!
Damned jianvern...
SOCIALS. HOLY CRAP NOT COOOOOLLLL.
-scared-
i don't want to go tomorrow...don't want to go....
I need a scripit if I do go...
Dad's back tomorrow!
Seemed kinda down on the phone, the funeral still hasn't left his mind, probably... =\
And he's birthday is the day after.
What do i get. What do I do. =\
sigh...
RED TOGA TMR. : D
i sure hope that we're allowed.
and I sure hope to hell that I don't go or socials.
SOCIALS.
q-q
I need more time to qq over it! Don't give it to me tomorrowww!
And kyle, I knew it. ; )
I thought you said you 'used to' like her? Started again? : D
I'm glad it's her though, you make a nice couple. <3
And yes, I probably am high right now.
I mean I typed '<3' without a second thought. =\
NDS roms have gone away,
And Now I'm stuck with nothing to play.
I hope they come back soon,
Or else I shall be doomed,
To wait another week
and feel extremely meek.
So i pray for their return
Or my life shall be adjourned.
qq
Rene, you made me rhyme now too... =\
-Rem.
it's been 17 days without a post here, and it's just like, oh yeah, it's 180 now. even though the last one was 163. yup, nothing changed.
anyways.
Osu!
Damned jianvern...
SOCIALS. HOLY CRAP NOT COOOOOLLLL.
-scared-
i don't want to go tomorrow...don't want to go....
I need a scripit if I do go...
Dad's back tomorrow!
Seemed kinda down on the phone, the funeral still hasn't left his mind, probably... =\
And he's birthday is the day after.
What do i get. What do I do. =\
sigh...
RED TOGA TMR. : D
i sure hope that we're allowed.
and I sure hope to hell that I don't go or socials.
SOCIALS.
q-q
I need more time to qq over it! Don't give it to me tomorrowww!
And kyle, I knew it. ; )
I thought you said you 'used to' like her? Started again? : D
I'm glad it's her though, you make a nice couple. <3
And yes, I probably am high right now.
I mean I typed '<3' without a second thought. =\
NDS roms have gone away,
And Now I'm stuck with nothing to play.
I hope they come back soon,
Or else I shall be doomed,
To wait another week
and feel extremely meek.
So i pray for their return
Or my life shall be adjourned.
Rene, you made me rhyme now too... =\
-Rem.
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