Tech Tool Evaluation

http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/20/youtube-video-questions-editor/\
I like that it has a lot of potential in interacting with the uploader, how easy it is to use, and how easy it is to put on a video.
I don't like how its a bit cluttersome on the screen, how the question format is pretty limited, and how it apparently can't block spam, or how plain it looks.
You could use it to do a survey, or use it to get feedback.
http://present.me/
I like the whole concept of presenting while talking, the features to make either, image or video, bigger, and its superiority over programs like Skype
I don't like how there seems to be no such thing as a laser pointer, that it's paid, or how even when you pay you can't get the whole benefits unless you pay the most.
I would use it to explain something to a classmate, or to give directions to someone from far away

Viruses

I know about the topic simply because computer viruses are a serious problem for the whole internet. Computer viruses, I know, are programs that take control of your computer and do things, many times against your will.
I wonder how computer viruses are made. I also wonder how some viruses can self replicate.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus1.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5SF_pZ5eb0
http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/virus-whatis.aspx
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Top-Ten-Most-Destructive-Computer-Viruses.html
http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/virus.html
http://vimeo.com/25118844
I was called out for the day

College Exploration on Naviance

Google Day #4

Today we tested the camera on Sebastian's phone simply to begin the recording process by testing out the camera and filming several clips to use in the final project. Of these clips, we have gained footage of the school campus, and of some short interviews. Next class we will have the majority of the video finished, after putting together the clips into a finished project after school.

Google Day #3

Goals
1. Enhance and develop our understanding of the video editing projects.
2. Think of ways to make an endproduct which will show our understanding of the subject matter
3. Our project will also include a segment on how to make the film high quality

http://evolver.fm/2012/08/17/5-ways-to-make-a-low-budget-video/
This link was helpful because it told me how to make a high quality and professional video without a sizeable budget. Helps with goals one and three.
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Low-Budget-Movie
Although the past link was more general, and also more fitted to what we are planning to do, this link was a lot more specific about other qualifications of shooting a video, such as the screenplay. Helps with all goals.
http://lifehacker.com/5783802/the-basics-of-video-editing-part-i-getting-to-know-your-editing-environment
This link is talking about the basics of video editing. It is really useful for our goal and very useful. Helps with all goals.

Today, I learned how to shoot a good movie, and how to edit it correctly and create a clean, professional film. I learned that a camera is essential to shooting a good video. I learned many video making tips, such as the importance of lighting, and the use of a separate microphone to ensure premium sound quality. The background is important too, since it needs to be undistracting yet pleasant to the eye and melded with what is in front of it. Multiple location shots add flashiness to the video, but used sparingly can also give off a sense of professionalism.

A new goal for next time is to begin the project! With all this new information that we have both separately gathered we can surely make a report of what we need to do. Also we need to get the supplies. If it is not possible, however, to begin the project next class, we will just keep researching.
 

Google Day #2

1. Learn more about effects
2. Learn more about programs
3. Find out which are most convenient/which are freeware

http://webseasoning.com/technology/best-free-windows-video-editing-software/1079/#.UIkvS2-CkZk

This link is useful because it provides with an overview of video editing websites. Some do not fit what we are trying to do, yet other seem like plausible and useful options. This fits into 2 and 3

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/video-editing1.htm

This is a really detailed and cool introduction to video editing. It fits with 1 and 2.

Because of these links, I learned today a lot of things. I learned which programs are recommended for which purposes. I also found out a lot about video editing, including how to use a video camera for video editing, techniques to make videos look flashy and a lot less raw than, say, a home movie, and a basic introduction to Adobe Premiere.

I really want to begin our project next time with a fixed goal of what we want to do, as well as begin to experiment with the projects.

Desmos.com

Desmos

This website's "About" site describes it as "the next generation of the graphing calculator".
To use the site, just open up the graphic calculator on the front page. it will pop into this:

On the left bar, you can see a place to write the equations. After typing in the first equation, the graph will show the slope of the equation. This is basically all it does. You may type in multiple equations, if you like. Also, you can use these equations to create drawings, such as the ones prominently displayed on the home page of the site.

The first thing I made was this, a simple graph that showed what happened when you made a variable more or less than another variable. This is what I made:

This application could most definitely be used by the class. In math, the teachers have already told us to go buy graphing calculators. Even if we couldn't use this application in class, we could use it at home if, say, you forgot your graphing calculator. Also, if you want to apply your math skills and make drawings, this would also be a useful tool.

What careers exist in the areas of my academic strengths?

I am interested in English. I went to this website and found that the careers that most interested me in the list were journalism & law.

I went to this and this website to see if law school was really for me. I found that it seemed interesting, although the high competitiveness and difficulty to find a job was a bit frustrating for me.


In conclusion, I found that many careers exist in my area of academic strength. I found that my area of interest, English, has many areas that I can develop in, careers in media, teaching, information, and in the public sector. I found that my two areas of interest were journalism and law. I found out that law is something very interesting, but is not for everyone because of its long hours and tedious work. I want to research journalism the next time.

My question is "What could I do to become a successful lawyer?"

Proxies

I think proxies are some kind of barrier between your computer and the internet connection.

I'm not sure how exactly proxies work, or why someone would use them.

http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/proxy-server
http://whatismyipaddress.com/proxy-server
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/cache.htm

I learned what a proxy is

• A proxy is a computer that offers a computer network service to allow clients to make indirect network connections to other network service

I learned that there are different types of proxies, including:

• Transparent Proxy

This type of proxy server lets itself be known as a proxy server, and makes the original IP address available through the http headers. This type of proxy is known for its ability to cache websites, as opposed to providing anonymity for its users.

• Anonymous Proxy

This type of proxy server identifies itself as a proxy server, but does not make the original IP address available. This type of proxy server is detectable, but still provides anonymity for its users

• Distorting Proxy

This type of proxy server identifies itself as a proxy server, but make an incorrect original IP address available through the http headers.

• High Anonymity Proxy

This type of proxy server does not identify itself as a proxy server and does not make available the original IP address.

My research on what a proxy was made it apparent that I didn't know what a cache was, and it seemed important to know what this was to further my research on proxies.

• I found out that a cache is a piece of memory to open up things without having to download them again, instead making the computer "remember" how it was. 

This relates to my life because where I used to live the company had a proxy on all the internet in our compound, but I wasn't exactly sure what it was, until now.

I still don't understand how the IP address address part of it works, mostly because I'm not sure what an IP address is.

Google Day I

Three goals:

1. Learn and define what a YTP is and how to make one
2. Know how we will be able to make it (what programs, what types of edits we will make, etc.)
3. Find out more about video editing

Instructions to how to make one

Shows how to make a YTP.

Video editing software

Gives reviews of different video editing software and how to use it.


Note: We will probably change the focus of the project to something different for next time. We hope, next time we work on the project, to find out techniques of video editing.
 

Google 20%

Video editing is the skill that we want to learn. Making a professional and good video is one of our goals. We want to learn what different programs there are, what their strenghts and weaknesses are, and which ones are appropriate for each type of project. Also, we want to learn what other websites there are to post videos besides YouTube and how these videos can make new ideas and make newer types of subjects. These are the things that we want to learn in the Google 20% project and make sure that we cover in our final project.

We will apply what we learned in a video in class which shows exactly how to do these things. Also, we will try to differentiate, in this video, the best types of videoediting software/programs. We will cover different video websites and give their strengths and weaknesses, including the popular video website YouTube. We will post the video up to the website which we find the most appropriate to the subject matter of our videos. These are the things that we will do to demonstrate our learning and also to show that we truly have gained knowledge over video-making on the internet.

 

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