Friday, May 31, 2024

Best Movie Trailer?

 


What are the best movie trailers of all time?


Share 3 of your favourites here


Rate your trailers and 3 others.


Thursday, May 30, 2024

A-Z - Photo Challenge

 




Capture images of objects or scenes beginning with each letter of the alphabet (or your name, significant word etc)

 

 

 

Create a Slideshow, Poster or Video

 

 

 

Think about:

 

Light/Shadows

 

Framing

 

Rule of Thirds

 

 

 

Look for interesting colour contrasts, subjects and angles.

 

 

 

Share your creation on your Portfolio



Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Canva Infographic - How does social media affect your brain?







Your task is to research a social media app of your choice (Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, etc) and create an infographic in Canva (sign in with your SD47 email)

1) Include a title  (example: Communicating with Twitter)
2) Explain how the app is used (is it mainly video, text, audio?, it it instantaneous? are users anonymous?)
3) Explain the benefits and limitations of the app
4) Explain how the app effects mental health
5) Give 3 recommendations on how to use the app safely
6) Include images/graphics to help describe your topic

Upload your infographic to your blog

Animation - Animated Song/Poem







 Use PowerPoint, Flipanim.com, or Adobe Animate to create an animation of a poem or song.


It could be an original poem/song or a song you like. 

You can just use the lyrics, or include audio if you know how.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Adobe Animate - Walking Rig and Motion Tween

 



Choose Adobe Animate form your PC apps.

Open a new project and choose HD for the size of your canvas.


In the right panel select "Assets" then "Static" and Backgrounds.

Choose any background you like and drag in on to the canvas. Zoom out and stretch the background so it extends beyond the canvas.

In the "Assets" menu choose "Static", "Characters" then scroll to the bottom and select one of the farmer characters. Drag the character and drop them into the middle of the canvas.

Choose your background layer and click on frame 60 then select "Add frame"

Do the same thing for your Farmer layer.


To make your farmer walk:

In the assets menu select "animation" then "rigs"

Drag the "farmer green walk" rig on to your farmer.


Right click on Frame 60 of your background layer and select "motion tween"

Drag the background to the left until the right edge lines up with edge of the canvas.


Click the play button in the top right corner to preview your animation.

Select "Share, Publish" to save your animation and add it to your portfolio.


Original Animation:


Use the same technique to create another animation. 

Save and add to your Portfolio.





Monday, May 27, 2024

Photography - Reflections

 





Utilize windows and puddles to take 3 photos which include some kind of "reflection".

Load your photos into Photoshop to crop, colour correct and edit before posting to your Portfolio.



Ransomeware - Should Companies Pay?

 


https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-london-drugs-employee-data-leaked-on-dark-web-after-cybersecurity/


1) What is Ransomware?


2) Who is at risk of ransomware attacks?


3) Who is Lockbit? What is their role in the London Drugs malware attack.


4) Find an example of a ransomware attack and summarize the story. Who was attacked? Did they pay the ransom? Was anybody found responsible?

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Adobe Animate - Tutorials

 



Find Adobe Animate on your PC apps list.

Open the program and select "learn" or "tutorials"


Choose a tutorial that looks easy and follow the instructions.

When you have completed the tutorial select share to copy a link to your Portfolio.



Adobe Express - Animate from Audio

 



Use your phone or a school Ipad to record a short speech (less than 2 minutes) related to your term 4 project topic or introducing yourself and your topic.


Save your audio to your OneDrive


Go to:

https://new.express.adobe.com/tools/animate-from-audio

Choose your character and background


Click on "Browse" to upload your Audio.


After uploading choose "Open in Editor"

Add a title screen and fx.

Download to add to your Portfolio and your Project

Photo activity - Adobe Express - Generative Fill



Go outside and take 3-5 photos of settings around Brooks

Save your photos to your OneDrive


Go to new.express.adobe.com


Scroll down the page and select "generative fill"

Upload one of your photos and use the text box to generate AI images/graphics to edit/alter your photo.


Repeat with 2 seperate photos.


Save your results and add them to your Portfolio.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

News - AI and Deep Fakes

 


https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/how-to-tell-if-a-viral-video-is-fake


https://www.npr.org/2024/05/20/1252495087/openai-pulls-ai-voice-that-was-compared-to-scarlett-johansson-in-the-movie-her


Check out the Two articles above.


Create a page in your portfolio which discusses the issues related to Deep Fake images and videos.


Include:

A Title

An image/video

Description: What is a Deep Fake and how are they made?

Answer these questions: What is the danger? Who could be affected? Is there a way to tell if a image or video is fake?

Summarize: the recent article above about Scarlett Johansson. Should Open AI be allowed to copy her voice?

Find another news story that has to do with the issue of Deep Fakes and attach a link.




Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Brooks - Go by Bike Week Poster

 

Create TWO posters for Brooks Bike to School Week.


It needs:

Title

Details - June 3-6 - 2024

Brooks Logo (see below)

Brooks Image

Bike Image

Ride your bike to school for a chance to win prizes

Get Snacks



Use Photoshop/Illustrator/Adobe Express or whatever your like

Save BOTH posters to your Portfolio

Friday, May 17, 2024

Adobe Express - Slow Motion Video





 Create a short video using an Ipad or camera. Check out the video above for some ideas, or check out

https://www.videomaker.com/article/c02/18642-9-things-to-shoot-that-will-look-awesome-in-slow-mo/#:~:text=1.,instants%20spread%20out%20over%20time.


Upload your video to Adobe Express. Go to new.express.adobe.com


Choose video, then upload.


Adjust the speed in the left hand panel to slow the video down.


Add a title screen.


Add music.


Download your video and add it to your portfolio.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Portfolio Entry - Native Imagery in Advertising



In today's digital world, advertising generates a huge amount of money.  Throughout history, companies have used Native American stereotypes to sell a variety of products despite having no connection to the Native community and images being used.

1) Read the link below and create a paragraph response on your blog which discusses this issue.
http://naadvbrand.blogspot.com/

2) Find one other web article which relates to the topic and summarize what the resource has to say about the issue.

3) Create an advertisement or infographic which highlights the issue.


Term 4 Project

 Term 4 Project to do list:


 

Team Logo/Branding

 

Home-Page - Introduction and background of topic - Images/Text/Video/Animation

 

Description Page - What is the problem? - Images/Text/Video/Animation

 

Solutions Page - What can be done? - Images/Text/Video/Animation

 

Links Page - Where can students find info/help - Images/Video/ Links

 

Bibliography/Sources Page - What sites did you use to create your project?

Tinkercad - Final day for designing

 

Printing day,


Finish creating your 3D design for Mr. Edwards to print in the library.


Make sure that your design is around the same size as or smaller than 100mm x 100mm x 100mm


When complete, click "Export" in the top right corner. Choose .stl file type.

MAKE SURE the filename contains your NAME and COLOUR you would like your print to be.


After it has exported, transfer your file from your Downloads folder to your OneDrive.


Ask Mr. Clark for the USB drive to save the file again for Mr. Edwards.


Open your .stl file and take a screenshot to add to your Portfolio.


Tinkercad - Throwing Game Simulator

 




Check out this throwing game

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/kMJ1A8Ymu5g


Click on the "Apple" icon to open Simulation mode.

Click on the "Play" button in the bottom left corner of the screen.

Click on one of the targets to throw an object to try to knock them over.


After testing the game, click on 3D design mode (left of the apple) to redesign the game with your own targets. Choose items from the 3D library or design your own.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Tinkercad - Gallery Search

 


Go to: https://www.tinkercad.com/joinclass/AQTZXCD5X

Sign in with your FIRST NAME


Click on the search icon in the top right corner.


Search for any item/shape you wish.

At the top of your results - click "copyable"


Click on one of your results then choose "Copy and Tinker"

Take a screenshot of the object and add it to your portfolio.


Modify the object and then take another screenshot to add the modified object to your portfolio




Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Tinkercad - Chess Piece or Dice




Go to https://www.tinkercad.com/joinclass/AQTZXCD5X

Sign in with your First Name


Go to "Classes", "Media 9" and "Activities"


Choose "Chess Piece" or "Dice"

Monday, May 13, 2024

Tinkercad - 3D design

 




Go to https://www.tinkercad.com/joinclass/AQTZXCD5X


Choose "Join with Nickname" and sign in using your FIRST NAME


Click on "Resources" then "Learning Centre" - choose a tutorial and give it a try.

or

Click on "Classes" and "Media 9" to try some suggested tutorials.


Thursday, May 9, 2024

Sketchup Part - Maze

Create a 3D maze in Sketchup

Start with creating the floor pattern using line and shape tools.

Use the push/pull tools to create walls

Use the paint bucket and materials list to give the maze colour and texture.

Image result for sketchup mazeImage result for sketchup maze

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Black and White Photography - 2 Methods

 







Method 1 - Go into the camera settings and find the Picture Control setting and change it to MC - Monocrhome.

Find a location with interesting patterns and shadows to capture a black and white photo with interesting shapes and contrasts.

Method 2 - Take photos on regular camera settings in a location with interesting shadows and lighting.

Save your photos and load them into Photoshop. Open the adjustment settings and select "Adjustments" "Black and White" from the "Image" menu.


Activity - Sketchup Part 2


Options:

1) A mini-golf hole/course

Include a unique shape for a mini golf hole with obstacles, tee-off box and hole.

2) Castle
Build a castle with at least 6 towers, drawbridge and moat.

3) Skate Park

Build a replica of an existing skate park or design your own. Include 4 ramps and 1 rail.

4) A multi-use sport/garden/classroom proposal to be build on Brooks lower field.

5) A Robot

6) Your choice: Create a 3D model which demonstrates your Sketchup skills.


Image result for sketchup skatepark

Monday, May 6, 2024

Activity - Sketchup Part 1

1) Open Chrome and go to https://edu.sketchup.com/app

2) Select sign in with Microsoft Account

3) Choose "Create New"

4) Create a basic house using the "rectangle", "line" and "push/pull" tools.

5) Your house needs:

4 Walls
1 Roof
4 Windows
2 Doors
A chimney

Extras (choose 2)
Deck
Yard
Fence
Sport Court
Pool

See this tutorial if you want to follow instructions

Image result for sketchup house tutorial

Friday, May 3, 2024

Term 4 Project - Progress Check

Complete the form below individually.


Describe your progress on your term 4 project.

https://forms.office.com/r/fRkXtsWSDe



Thursday, May 2, 2024

Typing Club

 


Go to www.typingclub.com


Take the "Placement Test"


or


Start at lesson one. 


See how are you make it in 15 minutes.


Animal Mashup - Part 3

 



1. Create an animal mashup with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Firefly

Save your image


2. Go to Pixabay.com - Select Sound Effects from the search menu and find the sounds your animal makes.

Download each sound.




3. Open - Ableton Live (on your PC)

Load each sound into a different channel in the Arrangement View

Adjust the volume and eq to create a mashup of your animal sounds.


4. Open - Scratch 3

In the Sprite settings select "upload sprite" and upload your mashup.

In the sounds tab select "upload sound" and upload your audio mashup.


In the code tab - add a "when this sprite is clicked" block and a "Play sound" block with your sound selected.


Save your project




Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Nissan for Sale





Create a For-Sale ad for my car.

It's a 2003 Nissan Xterra

Edit the photo/backround to make it more appealing

Make up the rest!