1. Early Magazine Covers-
Many early magazines didn't have typical covers. For the most part they had the title and a description or table of contents. Some began to look like book covers, with small illustrations and description words. They began to have bigger and more symbolic pictures and less text. The covers began to get more themed and customized to the specific magazine. Different companies had their own styles of magazines.
2. The Poster Cover-
The poster cover became a style that was basically the standard for magazine covers in the 1900s. Famous illustrators would draw something, usually a portrait of a person. The pictures would be centered on an oversized magazine. The covers would have the title of the magazine, the large illustration and the occasional blurb previewing the magazine's content. The pictures mostly represented ideas and moods of the magazines, not really what the magazine was about. The pictures are the main attraction in these magazines.
3. Pictures Married to Type-
These magazines had cover lines. A cover line is a short headline or phrase that hints at the content of the magazine. The magazines of this era had a good balance of photos and text. The typical cover would have the magazine title, large and at the top. A photo of model would take up a large portion of the cover. The title and model would usually overlap. The model would have a unique pose and the photo would strongly suggest the theme or tone of the magazine. Multiple, smaller cover lines would be spread around the cover.
4. In the Forest of Words-
With many modern magazines, cover lines are equally as important as the image on the cover. Busy covers with lots of text overlapping photos is very common. Some cover lines are the same size as, and sometimes bigger than, the titles of the magazines. Even with powerful models and images on magazine covers, the photos often get overshadowed by the cover lines. Poster covers and covers "married to type" can still be found, but you'll mostly find cover lines flooding the cover space.
Monday, February 13, 2017
Lone Star Dispatch - News Evaluation #3
Story #1
Raising cultural awareness with music, food, art, and alliance
Summary: Black History Month is very important to acknowledge because it honors and draws attention to the positive impacts African Americans have made on our society that are often overlooked. It's a time that spreads awareness of racism and promotes equality.
Who: People celebrating Black History month
What: Celebrating Black History month
Where: Students and teachers at Bowie HS
When: The month of February
Why: To draw awareness to African American culture and say why students and teachers at Bowie celebrate it
How: By doing things at school like announcements, putting up posters, and playing certain music in the halls
Who was quoted? teacher Joyce Brisco, teacher Amanda Pfeiffer, student Oluwaseyi Odufuye, student Oluwaseun Odufuye, student Jeremy Faulkner, teacher Vicki Hebert
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? The second to last quote in the story, by Pfeiffer
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Not the lead, it was kind of bland, but the story sounded interesting enough to read by the title
Story #2
High schoolers can fall in love
Summary: Love has a different meaning to everybody. Many people also has differing ideas on if they believe love in high school is legitimate or not. Austyn believes in it.
Who: Writer Austyn Keelty
What: Believes that love can be real in high school based on personal opinion and scientific facts
Where: Bowie HS
When: While in high school
Why: Many people don't believe that high schoolers know what real love is or can feel it
How: Scientific research proves otherwise
Who was quoted? No quotes
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? No quotes
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes!
Story #3
Living Like Lys provides creative outlet for blogger
Summary: Alyssa Poole keeps a blog to spread positivity and to share fashion and lifestyle tips and tricks
Who: sophomore Alyssa Poole
What: She created her own blog
Where: here
When: In October of 2016
Why: to spread positivity and to share fashion and lifestyle tips and tricks
How: By creating and keeping up with an online blog
Who was quoted? Alyssa Poole, Maddi Lynch, Catarina Chavanne
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? Alyssa's last quote, the last quote of the story
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Photo #1
Hard at work
Critique: This photo matches the story it's with. The picture isn't interesting to look at, though. While it makes perfect sense to the story, it's just a lady working at her desk.
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? The photo seems unbalanced, the subject is slightly off center, the action is facing out, and there is so much clutter in the photo.
What or who is the main subject? Mrs. Leos
Is the photo exposed properly? yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? Deep
Photo #2
Close Connection
Critique:I love this photo and I think it fits perfectly with the story. The lighting is really good, and the picture adds to the story. The story is about a girl and her relationship with her horse, and the photo gives us a visualize that really supports the piece.
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? The photographer did a good job of filling the frame, facing the action towards the center, and capturing a candid moment that tells a story.
Photo #3
Focusing on the Yo-Yo
Critique: Tis picture is shot so well and is so easy and interesting to look at. It ties in perfectly with the fear of Matthew.
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? Rule of thirds and leading lines are used. This is also an environmental portrait.
Photo #4
Break Time
Critique: This photo is a good fit for the story, ad we get a glimpse into the life and personality of the subject.
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? Balance
Photo #5
Liberty and Justice
Critique: This photo tells a really good story and is shot really well and ties in perfect with its story
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? Selective focus, avoiding mergers
Why is this your favorite? It is my favorite because it has an interesting subject, powerful message, and is really nicely shot.
What rules of photo composition are evident? Rule of thirds, avoiding mergers, a unique subject, good exposure.
What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper? My least favorite photo was the one with the caption "Plan of action." It was part of the "Behind the scenes of The Who's Tommy musical" story.
Why is this your least favorite? This was my least favorite because it wasn't super interesting to look at because it was just a bunch of people standing around. The photographer could have utilized the rules of simplicity and/or cropping to improve the photo.
If you were a photographer on staff, which event/photo assignment would you have liked to do for this issue?
If I was staff I would've loved to shoot at the march because I went, but I didn't bring my camera.
Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points, write 2-3 sentences.
Overall, I would rate the photography in this issue a 7. There were a lot of pictures that were really outstanding, fit perfectly with the story, and it was evident that the photographer was trying to show a story with their shot. With some of the pictures it was evident that the photographer was in a rush or didn't care a whole lot about the picture. Omg I don't mean to say that I think they are careless or have bad photography skills though!! I just mean that if they tried to get slightly more meaningful photos I would've rated it higher.
Raising cultural awareness with music, food, art, and alliance
Summary: Black History Month is very important to acknowledge because it honors and draws attention to the positive impacts African Americans have made on our society that are often overlooked. It's a time that spreads awareness of racism and promotes equality.
Who: People celebrating Black History month
What: Celebrating Black History month
Where: Students and teachers at Bowie HS
When: The month of February
Why: To draw awareness to African American culture and say why students and teachers at Bowie celebrate it
How: By doing things at school like announcements, putting up posters, and playing certain music in the halls
Who was quoted? teacher Joyce Brisco, teacher Amanda Pfeiffer, student Oluwaseyi Odufuye, student Oluwaseun Odufuye, student Jeremy Faulkner, teacher Vicki Hebert
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? The second to last quote in the story, by Pfeiffer
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Not the lead, it was kind of bland, but the story sounded interesting enough to read by the title
Story #2
High schoolers can fall in love
Summary: Love has a different meaning to everybody. Many people also has differing ideas on if they believe love in high school is legitimate or not. Austyn believes in it.
Who: Writer Austyn Keelty
What: Believes that love can be real in high school based on personal opinion and scientific facts
Where: Bowie HS
When: While in high school
Why: Many people don't believe that high schoolers know what real love is or can feel it
How: Scientific research proves otherwise
Who was quoted? No quotes
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? No quotes
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes!
Story #3
Living Like Lys provides creative outlet for blogger
Summary: Alyssa Poole keeps a blog to spread positivity and to share fashion and lifestyle tips and tricks
Who: sophomore Alyssa Poole
What: She created her own blog
Where: here
When: In October of 2016
Why: to spread positivity and to share fashion and lifestyle tips and tricks
How: By creating and keeping up with an online blog
Who was quoted? Alyssa Poole, Maddi Lynch, Catarina Chavanne
What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story? Alyssa's last quote, the last quote of the story
Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes
Photo #1
Hard at work
Critique: This photo matches the story it's with. The picture isn't interesting to look at, though. While it makes perfect sense to the story, it's just a lady working at her desk.
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? The photo seems unbalanced, the subject is slightly off center, the action is facing out, and there is so much clutter in the photo.
What or who is the main subject? Mrs. Leos
Is the photo exposed properly? yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? Deep
Photo #2
Close Connection
Critique:I love this photo and I think it fits perfectly with the story. The lighting is really good, and the picture adds to the story. The story is about a girl and her relationship with her horse, and the photo gives us a visualize that really supports the piece.
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? The photographer did a good job of filling the frame, facing the action towards the center, and capturing a candid moment that tells a story.
What or who is the main subject? Celeste Hermes and her horse
Is the photo exposed properly? Yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? Shallow
Is the photo exposed properly? Yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? Shallow
Photo #3
Focusing on the Yo-Yo
Critique: Tis picture is shot so well and is so easy and interesting to look at. It ties in perfectly with the fear of Matthew.
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? Rule of thirds and leading lines are used. This is also an environmental portrait.
What or who is the main subject? Matthew Lane
Is the photo exposed properly? yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? Shallow
Is the photo exposed properly? yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? Shallow
Photo #4
Break Time
Critique: This photo is a good fit for the story, ad we get a glimpse into the life and personality of the subject.
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? Balance
What or who is the main subject? Kate Stubbs and Nayna Pashilkar
Is the photo exposed properly? yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? deep
Is the photo exposed properly? yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? deep
Photo #5
Liberty and Justice
Critique: This photo tells a really good story and is shot really well and ties in perfect with its story
What rule of composition do you see in the photo? Selective focus, avoiding mergers
What or who is the main subject? The sign on the theatre
Is the photo exposed properly? yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? shallow (?, focused on something, but in the back not front,)
Is the photo exposed properly? yes
Do you see evidence of a shallow or deep depth of field? shallow (?, focused on something, but in the back not front,)
What is your favorite photo in the entire paper? My favorite photo was the one with the caption "In the crowd." It was taken at the womans march by Reagan.
What rules of photo composition are evident? Rule of thirds, avoiding mergers, a unique subject, good exposure.
What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper? My least favorite photo was the one with the caption "Plan of action." It was part of the "Behind the scenes of The Who's Tommy musical" story.
Why is this your least favorite? This was my least favorite because it wasn't super interesting to look at because it was just a bunch of people standing around. The photographer could have utilized the rules of simplicity and/or cropping to improve the photo.
If you were a photographer on staff, which event/photo assignment would you have liked to do for this issue?
If I was staff I would've loved to shoot at the march because I went, but I didn't bring my camera.
Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points, write 2-3 sentences.
Overall, I would rate the photography in this issue a 7. There were a lot of pictures that were really outstanding, fit perfectly with the story, and it was evident that the photographer was trying to show a story with their shot. With some of the pictures it was evident that the photographer was in a rush or didn't care a whole lot about the picture. Omg I don't mean to say that I think they are careless or have bad photography skills though!! I just mean that if they tried to get slightly more meaningful photos I would've rated it higher.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Current Events #4.4
1. What are five of the 13-points on the "Affordability Agenda?"
Five points on the Affordability Agenda include "increasing city housing supply, adopting the CodeNext rewrite of city land ordinances, creating a permitting process to build affordable housing more quickly, supporting workforce training, and improving economic incentive policies."
2. How many bugs are available at the UT Insects Unlocked facility?
There are more than two million bugs available at the UT Insects Unlocked facility.
3. Who are the new UT regents?
The new UT regents are Kevin Eltife, Rad Weaver, and Janiece Longoria.
4. What are four things you could eliminate from your life to "de-clutter?"
Four things I could eliminate from my life to "de-clutter" are dry pens, old event tickets, gift paraphernalia, and empty shoe boxes.
5. Which of the items presented in the story "Sweet Stuff" page D1 would you want to get (make sure to click to the jump page).
The "Sweet Stuff" item I would want to get is the bag of Happily Ever After gummy frogs.
6. Long Response
The Army Corps of Engineers was involved in the Dakota Access Pipeline decision because they "[manage] the Missouri River and its system of hydroelectric dams." Trump signed an executive order that told the Corps to reconsider former Asst. Army Secretary for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy's decline "to issue permission for the crossing, saying a broader environmental study was warranted given the Standing Rock Sioux's opposition" to the pipeline crossing under Lake Oahe. The Standing Rock Souix are fighting the pipeline because the pipeline would impede on their land. It could potentially pollute their drinking water and cause environmental destruction as well as the pipeline's violations of the Clean Water Act and National Historic Preservation Act. The United States government is just continuing their tradition of disrespecting Native American land and culture by trying to proceed with this harmful project.(!!!!) The tribe has "urged emergency actions via social media" and will continue to organize protests at federal building and sites of the pipeline. The pipeline has been estimated to be a 3.8 billion dollar project. I personally do not support the pipeline primarily for environmental and humanitarian reasons. Economically, the pipeline makes sense. But I still don't support it. I think that alternative ideas should be put into action.
Five points on the Affordability Agenda include "increasing city housing supply, adopting the CodeNext rewrite of city land ordinances, creating a permitting process to build affordable housing more quickly, supporting workforce training, and improving economic incentive policies."
2. How many bugs are available at the UT Insects Unlocked facility?
There are more than two million bugs available at the UT Insects Unlocked facility.
3. Who are the new UT regents?
The new UT regents are Kevin Eltife, Rad Weaver, and Janiece Longoria.
4. What are four things you could eliminate from your life to "de-clutter?"
Four things I could eliminate from my life to "de-clutter" are dry pens, old event tickets, gift paraphernalia, and empty shoe boxes.
5. Which of the items presented in the story "Sweet Stuff" page D1 would you want to get (make sure to click to the jump page).
The "Sweet Stuff" item I would want to get is the bag of Happily Ever After gummy frogs.
6. Long Response
The Army Corps of Engineers was involved in the Dakota Access Pipeline decision because they "[manage] the Missouri River and its system of hydroelectric dams." Trump signed an executive order that told the Corps to reconsider former Asst. Army Secretary for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy's decline "to issue permission for the crossing, saying a broader environmental study was warranted given the Standing Rock Sioux's opposition" to the pipeline crossing under Lake Oahe. The Standing Rock Souix are fighting the pipeline because the pipeline would impede on their land. It could potentially pollute their drinking water and cause environmental destruction as well as the pipeline's violations of the Clean Water Act and National Historic Preservation Act. The United States government is just continuing their tradition of disrespecting Native American land and culture by trying to proceed with this harmful project.(!!!!) The tribe has "urged emergency actions via social media" and will continue to organize protests at federal building and sites of the pipeline. The pipeline has been estimated to be a 3.8 billion dollar project. I personally do not support the pipeline primarily for environmental and humanitarian reasons. Economically, the pipeline makes sense. But I still don't support it. I think that alternative ideas should be put into action.
Monday, February 6, 2017
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Current Events #4.3
1. What is the "nuclear" option that the senate may elect to do to try and push through the proposed new member of the Supreme Court?
The "nuclear" option that the senate may elect to do to try and push through the proposed new member of the Supreme Court is trying to get rid of the 60 vote rule to confirm Gorsuch's spot in the senate.
2. How did Joe R and Teresa Lozano celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary?
Joe R and Teresa Lozano celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary by donating $25 million to the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.
3. What does Silicon Labs make?
Silicon Labs makes silicon chips that are used for electronic devices.
4. Who are the 2017 Carazon Award Winner?
The 2017 Carazon Award Winner is Fayruz Benyousef.
5. What are four things you can do to make your Netflix experience better?
Four things you can do to make your Netflix experience better are piling on the pillows, collecting cozy throws, appointing accent tables, and blacking it out.
6. Long Response
Senate Bill 4 dismantles policies that don't allow law enforcement officials to inquire an arrested or detained individual of their immigration status. This basically says that any police man or jail officer can and is encouraged to question their detainee's immigration status. They also can and are encouraged to transfer inmates suspicious of being illegal immigrants to the federal immigration authorities. Said officials will be punished for not turning over the suspected inmates. The intention of this bill is "to boost penalties against offending local governments and to extend its requirements to university police departments." I think the local impact will be a lot of hostility towards the local governments by democrats or people who oppose the immigrant ban and similar ideas/ policies. That's the opposite of what the goal is, but many people in Austin don't believe it's fair or appropriate to hold someone as an inmate because a police man is curious if they are legal or not. I know that's exaggerating it a little, but that's how a lot of people se the bill. Based on the little bit that I've read about the proposed bill, I am not in favor. It will turn many people against local safety departments and will leave many immigrants feeling at risk in their own neighborhood.
The "nuclear" option that the senate may elect to do to try and push through the proposed new member of the Supreme Court is trying to get rid of the 60 vote rule to confirm Gorsuch's spot in the senate.
2. How did Joe R and Teresa Lozano celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary?
Joe R and Teresa Lozano celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary by donating $25 million to the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.
3. What does Silicon Labs make?
Silicon Labs makes silicon chips that are used for electronic devices.
4. Who are the 2017 Carazon Award Winner?
The 2017 Carazon Award Winner is Fayruz Benyousef.
5. What are four things you can do to make your Netflix experience better?
Four things you can do to make your Netflix experience better are piling on the pillows, collecting cozy throws, appointing accent tables, and blacking it out.
6. Long Response
Senate Bill 4 dismantles policies that don't allow law enforcement officials to inquire an arrested or detained individual of their immigration status. This basically says that any police man or jail officer can and is encouraged to question their detainee's immigration status. They also can and are encouraged to transfer inmates suspicious of being illegal immigrants to the federal immigration authorities. Said officials will be punished for not turning over the suspected inmates. The intention of this bill is "to boost penalties against offending local governments and to extend its requirements to university police departments." I think the local impact will be a lot of hostility towards the local governments by democrats or people who oppose the immigrant ban and similar ideas/ policies. That's the opposite of what the goal is, but many people in Austin don't believe it's fair or appropriate to hold someone as an inmate because a police man is curious if they are legal or not. I know that's exaggerating it a little, but that's how a lot of people se the bill. Based on the little bit that I've read about the proposed bill, I am not in favor. It will turn many people against local safety departments and will leave many immigrants feeling at risk in their own neighborhood.
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