Senior Footprint

INTRODUCTION My senior footprint video project was meant to be a fun skit representing the struggles of students in my high school. With the help of the techniques I’ve learnt throughout this semester, I was able to capture the shots I wanted. However, the primary goal is to leave an impression, about what I’ve learnt […]

Edward Scissorhands Analysis

INTRODUCTION The film Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton, is about a scientist (played by Vincent Price) who builds a synthetic human being – Edward (played by Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he could assemble Edward’s hands leaving him with a freakish scissor-hand. One day, a saleswoman named Peg discovers Edward in the castle and takes […]

Techniques in Films

Introduction Lighting and angles are some of the most critical components in cinematography, and it’s one of the few areas of filmmaking that requires complex setups to create an impact on the viewers. From simple to complicated lighting setups comes many variations of techniques and the use of tools. The change in lighting or angle […]

The Invisible Culture of DIY

Introduction to the DIY Culture I became interested in the DIY culture because of my personality. I like to do “most” things myself. DIY is an abbreviation for “do it yourself.” It is a method of crafting, building or repairing without the help of a professional or expert. The culture refers to people doing things […]

NASA Faked the Apollo 11 Mission NOT.

Origin The Apollo 11 mission conspiracy originated on July 20th, 1969, when two American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to step on the moon. The mission took place eight years after President Kennedy announced the plan as a response to the Soviet’s Sputnik. However, when the pictures on the […]

Diseases, experiments, knowledge

There have been many talks lately on topics surrounding viruses and disease outbreaks. Because of its popularity, it has influenced artists and filmmakers to put it into movies and video games. However, many research groups around the world are experimenting with diseases and altering viruses to better understand how they evolve, but with this kind […]

A Fraudulent Sanctuary

Summary Jonestown, on November 18th, was one of the most tragic scenes in American history. Under the direction of a cult leader Jim Jones, over 900 of People’s Temple’s members died. All from cyanide poisoning in a “revolutionary suicide.” A dominant and controlling preacher moved thousands of his followers to the Guyana jungle, where he promised […]

A Virtual Discorded Utopia

Summary (Chapter 1-9) Written by Ernest Cline. Set in the near future. Wade, our main character, recalls the announcement made by Halliday the day of his death regarding an easter egg hidden inside his game. Three keys and three gates. To whoever finds his hidden egg would inherit all his wealth (worth $240 billion), along […]