I test set lighting to shoot a orange in my room and mate to a lot of it in one picture. That’s my preparation if I can get this job.

In the real job there are many objects I must to shoot and mate in one picture.

I got this job after I practiced to take photo of  food in a couple times. There were six shots for six kinds of food in this job. The client published on printing and website.

This job I came to shoot at my client’s office and the product owner decorated food by himself. After shooting I back to made some retouching at home.

I’ve been working on this concept for a while.  Eventually I want to do a series of photo stories or a photo comic book/graphic novel or perhaps even a set of short films based on the Post Apocalyptic World or P.A.W. as it is know in survivalist circles.  This set is more of a character study than a fully fleshed out photo story.

You can view the rest of the shots from this shoot on flickr.

A few weeks ago I introduced the E.M. Spectrum to my yr 10 classes (14-15 years old) by asking them to produce activities that we would broadcast on our very own online “TV” channel http://www.livestream.com/croesyphysics

Needless to say they were very excited by the idea, especially because they were given complete choice on the type of activities they could create, the groups they were working with and even the software they could use. So, we got activities ranging from News Reports and Revision Songs to Documentaries and Comics. The whole process was highly enjoyable for them, to the point that some pupils who normally would not be that interested in the subject and that would find it difficult to focus on the work given became those who were always working very hard at their project and even came back at lunch time several times to make sure they could complete the activity in time to be broadcast.

Our pupils used a range of sources of information to produce their activities. Many used the internet, but most also checked their facts on Science Textbooks and made sure that their content was both relevant to the AQA Specifications (our examination board) and scientifically sound!

As I mentioned above, all groups had complete choice on the software and format they were using. So, some groups used Photo Story 3 to record short documentary-like videos.Photo Story 3 is very easy to use and very intuitive. It basically lets you choose a sequence of photos and record an oral narration on each frame. Other groups used Songsmith to create lovely revision songs. If you are a teacher, you can download Songsmith free by joining the Partners in Learning Network. Songsmith gives you a choice of musical bases and by singing to the software your voice is recorded and the base is turned into the melody you’ve created. You can then export your song in Movie Maker and add background images, text and effects, like our yr 10 pupils did.

One of the highlights of our show was the News Report created by our pupils using only PowerPoint 2007 and Movie Maker. Michael asked permission to ITV News to use their music and he then produced the most amazing PowerPoint presentation I have ever seen. In this presentation he included the videos created by the other Reporters in Movie Maker and it looked really professional, as well as containing really good Physics. I think the most powerful message we could get from work like this is that we don’t really need to spend thousands of pounds in highly expensive equipment, nor have a state on the art recording studio in our school, because what really makes the difference is the creativity and engagement of our pupils.

Some other groups used Community Clips to record their presentations directly from their computer screen. Community Clips is a very useful free tool from Microsoft Research that lets you record a video of whatever happens on your screen. You can also narrate what’s going on and your voice will be captured by Community Clips. A Good example of use of this software were the instructions made by our pupils on some useful websites for revision, towards the end of our show!

So, how did we broadcast? Well, we used a free software called Procaster that lets you broadcast live directly on your Livestream channel. But the great thing about Procaster, and what makes it stand out from any other free broadcasting tool, is that you can choose to show just your webcam view, your screen, or a lovely 2-D or even 3-D mix of the two. The result looks very professional and the quality and speed of streaming is also pretty impressive for a completely free service. Your Livestream channel is also free and there is the option to let your audience interact with the show and with each other via the chat built in the channel. You can also link the channel to your Facebook and Twitter to maximise advertising possibilities. Our E.M. Spectrum show went live on Thursday 17th December 2009 at 20.30 (U.K. time) but it’s now available on demand in our Croesy Physics Livestream channel. Please, watch it and have fun!

Croesy Physics Livestream Channel

Have you ever used live streaming software, or websites? What was your experience?

We had a very Special Viewer during our live broadcast, Les Foltos, the Director of edLAB
Puget Sound Center for Teaching who commented: “Dude.  Really great.  Or as you said it, Bringing Physics to Life is Amazing.” Les also asked our pupils: “What is the benefit of sharing your work in this online show?” and this are some of their comments.

Michael: the benefits are that we are in control of our learning and the research that we did to produce the “TV show” allowed us to take everything in and understand all about what we were learning.

Niall: some of the benefits would be the new and great technologies and software and being able to watch the show on the internet.

Jess: the benefits are that your parents can see it and get involved with what you’re doing in school. Also, it was more fun knowing that lots of people can see it!

New York, NY, 2008, ©SLI

Made by Mustafa Capraz and Nathalie Tates

Ajeng Pangestu

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Acara fun bike yang diadakan di pelataran parkir margo city depok, minggu (13/12) diikuti oleh puluhan peserta dari berbagai kalangan. Anak kecil sampai lanjut usia pun ikut meramaikan. Acara dimulai pada pukul 06.00 pagi melalui rute margo city – mapolres Depok – Jalan Siliwangi – jalan Pemuda – kantor walikota – mall Depok – bundaran kampus Universitas Indonesia lalu kembali ke pelataran parker margocity Depok.

Karena acara ini cukup menarik, maka menarik perhatian sang kakek, Benny (63 tahun), yang rela datang dari cililitan untuk mengikuti acara ini.

Acara yang mengusung tema Bike For Earth ini disponsori oleh banyak produk, dari brand air mineral, susu, sepeda sampai operator seluler.  Selain karena banyaknya doorprise yang dibagikan seperti ipod, sepeda dll . Acara ini semakin menarik karena kehadiran band Club eighties yang selain memberikan performance nya,  juga membantu membagikan doorprise.

Peserta juga tidak seharusnya langsung beranjak pulang karena masih ada pertunjukan break dancer serta bike freestyler yang membuat peserta ramai berkumpul. Dengan harga tiket 25 ribu rupiah, peserta terlihat cukup puas.

During the subject of “Web-skills” we had to make a photo story in groups of 2 persons.

Our photo story is about a dream on an island..

Made by: Florentine de Beer & Maartje Drok

Cover  design for Hannan Saleh’s photo story, Athena.

NJ, 2008, ©SLI

I finished my photo story. I’m really proud of how it came out. I feel that I helped tell a story of a very interesting person. I knew nothing about roller derby before I started this and now I have a completely different view and appreciation of the sport and the women who play. Sarah was a great subject and was always willing to help me.

The greatest thing about doing this story is that it was (hopefully) a preview of my future. Every day that I worked on this story was something different. One day was at derby practice, another day was at a bat conservancy and another day was with a tiger. Photojournalism is all about spontaneity and improvisation. That’s exactly what I want for a career.

Unfortunately, I can’t upload the slideshow to this blog, but it is on my website. As an incentive to go visit the site check out some cool pictures of a tiger.

Now go check out the full story on Roller Rebel Sarah “Leethal” here !

Cheers!

Long Island, NY, 2009, ©SLI

Last week I spent a day with Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT-4th), shooting a day-in-the-life photo story on the young Congressman from Connecticut for the Norwalk Hour. It appeared in the Hour on Nov. 30. Here’s the story!

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) prepares for a House Financial Services Committee vote on his amendment to H.R. 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009. The Himes Amendment would allow companies like GE Capital, which employs 7,000 workers in Connecticut, to continue financing their customers. For example, the amendment would help hospitals purchase MRIs made by GE’s industrial parent. The Committee, chaired by Barney Frank (D-MA), voted to pass the amendment. Although Rep. Himes is a freshman member of Congress, his experience in finance and the affordable housing give him the background to serve on the influential House Committee on Financial Services.

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) prepares for a House Financial Services Committee vote on his amendment to H.R. 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009. The Himes Amendment would allow companies like GE Capital, which employs 7,000 workers in Connecticut, to continue financing their customers. For example, the amendment would help hospitals purchase MRIs made by GE’s industrial parent. The Committee, chaired by Barney Frank (D-MA), voted to pass the amendment. Although Rep. Himes is a freshman member of Congress, his experience in finance and the affordable housing give him the background to serve on the influential House Committee on Financial Services.

Nov. 19, 2009-Munire Jawed of Wilton, Conn., seeks advice from Rep. Himes about Rhodes Scholarship application process. “Never underestimate the power of making a personal connection,” Himes said as the two chatted in the Capitol’s Rayburn Room. After graduating from Harvard, Himes became a Rhodes Scholar and specialized in Latin American studies, particularly El Salvador, at Oxford University. Born in Lima, Peru to American parents, Himes is fluent in both English and Spanish. After his parents divorced, he moved to the U.S. with his mother and sister.

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep. Himes checks his email on a Blackberry before heading into a speech with the 21st Century Democrats Youth Leadership Speaker series in the Library of Congress.

Nov. 19, 2009- “Jim Himes is very tall and walks very fast,” said his press secretary Elizabeth Kerr. And it’s true, Rep. Himes covers a lot of ground, quickly. When asked about his speediness, Rep. Himes said, “There’s not enough time in the world.” According to Himes, one day he wore a pedometer to work and clocked six miles. “And that was a slow day,” he said. Between hearings, votes and meetings, the Congressman’s day is so packed it’s tough to find time for a bite to eat, not to mention time to relax. But he still manages to hit the gym first thing in the morning and enjoys a glass of wine when he has time. When asked what he does to relax Congressman Himes said, “Two things on opposite ends of the medical spectrum, exercise and drinking a glass of wine.” He also enjoys staying up late reading legislation and spending time with his family.

Nov. 19, 2009-The first term Congressman meets with Michael Calhoun, president of the Center for Responsible Lending, Lisa Ranson, vice president of federal policy for CRL, and CRL consultant Paul Sweet. Chief of Staff Jason Cole is pictured in the foreground, left. The Center for Responsible Lending is a nonpartisan research group advocating to stop predatory lending.

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep Himes types emails and studies legislation in his office after meeting with Munire Jawed.

Nov. 19, 2009-Chief of Staff Jason Cole updates Rep. Himes while he prepares for pending votes on the House Financial Services Committee floor.

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep. Himes coordinates his schedule with press secretary Elizabeth Kerr, and heads out for Financial Services committee votes.

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep. Himes during a house Committee on Financial Services vote.

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep. Himes during a house Committee on Financial Services vote.

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep. Himes reviews legislation just after a House Committee on Financial Services vote.

Nov. 19, 2009-Rep. Himes meets Lizzy Pelgrift of Greenwich, Conn., for a filmed interview as part of her year-long project to interview every member of Congress.

Nov. 19, 2009-A framed photograph taken at Rep. Himes' swearing-in ceremony in Washington, D.C. His two daughters Emma and Linley are next to him.

Nov. 19, 2009-After a long week of work, Rep. Jim Himes takes the metro to Washington's Reagan national airport where he'll catch a flight home to see his family.

Up-State, NY, 2008, ©SLI

My brother decided to give himself a haircut.  His regular barber got fired and because he doesn’t have much money so he decided to try and do it himself.  What resulted was the most hilarious mistake ever.  He cut is hair into a mullet by accident and then finally managed to shave it down to a relatively even fuzzy cut.  The following is the photo story depicting all the best moments.

Celebrating his mullet.

The Fer Mullet in all its glory!

Watching to see how this was all going to end.

All his poor hair!!

Fuzzy Head!

There was a lot of laughter, a little fear, and a whole lot of mullet inspired hilarity!

Hmmmm.. Healing & healing until this second. Yaayaya after cried baby ass when last wednesday, i feel (a little) better now. Billion thanks to God, i got those sweet & pretty new best friends who always cheer me up when i have trouble. And we did some silly photos and of course with my puffy & watery eyes :p

setii wants pudgier cheek & i want little eyes :p

FUN FACT:

• Guess, who was called with nickname such as  oca, toa, toling & tiktok?
• Hmm don’t you see my puffy eyes, all? :p
• I was half giggled and cried while taking these photos.
• Last, I still like J no matter what he did to me. I’m stuck on him.

Long Island, NY, 2009, ©SLI