Thursday, April 16, 2009

How To Throw A Card Through A Window

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-throw-a-card-through-a-window

The title for this How-To Video creates curiosity which makes the viewer want to watch it. In this video, they show clearly what you need, and how you can do everything. It also has some humor so the video isn't completely boring while showing the steps. Something they should have added was some ways this trick could go wrong. In our video i'd like to use some humor like this video.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Amazing Works of Art: All Artists Had to Start Somewhere...

Have you ever wondered how people can make such beautiful works of art so easily? The truth is that they all started out as beginners, and anyone can become just as great with a little work. After reading this article, you'll become just that much more closer to artistry!

First things first, you'll need the right supplies. This depends on what kind of art your interested in. Lets deal with sketching. You might want to start with a 6B, 4B, 2B, H or 2H pencils since they're cheap and easy for beginners. You may also like to buy graphite for quick shading. You can buy these at any art store, and after getting more experience, you'll soon know what brand suits you best.

Even though you have everything you need, your not ready to start yet. Before you even start drawing, you need to imagine exactly what your going to sketch. Every detail, every line. You have to imagine your actually seeing it, and believe that you can draw it. Looking at photos is a good way for beginners to begin imagining. Once you do this, drawing it will become so much easier.


OK, now you can start drawing! Lets start by drawing something simple like a face. Start off by lightly drawing a circle. Don't worry about details right now, you'll have time for that near the end. If you don't want to add much detail, it'll look less realistic.


Next, draw a vertical in the middle of the circle lightly and a horizontal line that's curved downward a little. One that horizontal line, draw an eye on both sides of the vertical line. Make sure they are evenly spaced out. How ever you picture an eye in your head, draw it like that.
After your done drawing the eyes, make a nose between the eyes right on the vertical line. The mouth should also be drawn on the vertical. The outer circle, eyes, nose, and mouth should be darkened harder.

Now to get rid of the lines on the face. Carefully erase both the vertical and horizontal lines with an eraser. If you made them light, they should come off easily.

Now it's time to add some detail. Lightly shade the outer line on the right, and don't shade too much. With your finger, smudge carefully around the right side of the face. This adds shadow and a 3D like affect. You can also add eyebrows, rosy cheeks, wrinkles, anything you desire.

After practicing with different drawings and having the will, you learn and train, you'll become better in no time. All artists started out with the basics, and kept moving forward to greater art. Sooner or later, you can too.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Exercise 3 of 3

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EXERCISE 1 of 3

1- The team won (its) (it's) game. Did you win (yours) (your's), (to)(too) (two)?

1- The team won its game. Did you win yours, too?



2- They left (their) (there) books (there) (their) (they're).

2- They left their books there.



3- I hear (your) (you're) about to graduate.

3- i hear you're about to graduate.



4- (Its) (It's) nice that (there) (their) (they're) friendly.

4- It's nice that they're friendly.



5- Although I get (alot) (a lot) of colds, I feel (all right)(alright)now.

5- Although I get a lot of colds, I feel alright now.



6- (Whose) (Who's) prettier (then) (than) you?

6- Who's prettier than you?



7- Are you tired? I'm out of (breathe) (breath), (too) (to) (two).

7- Are you tired? I'm out of breath, too.



8- Run back and (fourth) (forth) from (hear) (here) to (their) (there).

8- Run back and forth from here to there.



9- (Your) (You're) about to (loose) (lose) (your) (you're) book.

9- You're about to lose your book.



10- Everyone will (accept) (except) the prize (accept) (except) you.

10- Everyone will accept the proze except you.



11- Do you know (weather) (whether) or not he will give me the prize.

11- Do you know whether or not he will give me the prize.



12- Many people (choose) (chose) to live in large cities.

12- Many people choose to live in large cities.



13- Is the doctor (through) (thorough) (threw) with my exam?

13- Is the doctor through with me exam?



14- What (affect) (effect) does the school (principle)(principal) have on you?

14- What affect does the school principal have on you?



15- What did he (advice) (advise) you to do? Did you take his (advice)(advise)?

15- What did he advise you to do? Did you take his advice?



16- (There) (Their) (They're) are (alot) (a lot) of (your) (you're) friends in the boat.

16- There are a lot of your friends in the boat.



17- I will (buy) (by) a book (buy) (by) Ray Bradbury.

17- I will buy a book by Ray Bradbury.

Monday, March 16, 2009

The Extreme Treasure Hunt

The morning started like any normal Saturday. Birds chirping, dogs barking, same old boring morning. I got out of bed, turned on my Saturday morning cartoons, and went to the kitchen for some cereal. But to my surprise, when i poured the cereal, a white piece of paper fell out. In tiny letters, the note said,"Whoever follows the clues and finds the X that marks the spot, will be VERY rich! Do you have what it takes? The first clue will be hidden in a large silver object. Remember, someones trash is someone elses treasure."

As soon as i finished reading the note, i ran up stairs, got my lucky hat, and ran out the door. A large silver object? What could that be? "Someones trash"...i looked around. The garbage can! I dived into the garbage can, and sure enough, i found the first clue. "The next clue be hidden in an upside down ice cream cone."

I started looking for ice cream cones, but couldn't find any. This clue didn't make sense. But then i started thinking. What if the upside down ice cream cone was just the shape of the object. I looked around for anything that was cone-shaped, and then i saw the old teepee that we kept in our yard. I ran inside and just as i thought, there was another clue. "The next clue can be found at the tallest peak of the highest tree. Hope your not afraid of highs."

The tallest tree? I started looking all over out neighborhood. The only trees i saw weren't really that tall, and i knew i could find taller ones. And then i saw it. It was located in our neighbors yard and it was huge! Lucky for me, i loved climbing trees, and i started making my way to the top. Half way up though, i lost my lucky hat, and almost fell trying to catch it. Five minutes later, i made it to the top and found the next clue at the very top branch. "The next clue is waiting for you near the base of the tree. Just look around but hurry. The grass and the clue won't be there for very long."


As i climbed down the tree, i wondered why the clue would be gone...i then hear the roar of a lawn mower. Oh no, Mr. O'Hara is cutting the grass, and soon the next clue! As if i was falling, i slid down the tree and landed on the ground. I looked everywhere for the next clue and saw it inches away from the lawn mower. Like a cat, i pounced on the clue and leaped out of the way of the lawn mower. The clue was safe."Great job, your almost done. Just one more clue left, but be warned, it's inside the lair of a tiny demon."


Tiny demon....that's our nickname for our dog. I slowly walked towards his doghouse, and heard him snoring. His huge furry body lay still next to a giant treasure chest. How was i going to get the chest? I chose to take a chance and crawled in the dog house quietly. His snoring was so loud, it sounded like thunder! I made my way to the chest, and started making my way out, but there was a problem. I couldn't help but sneeze because of the fur, and the dog woke up. I ran out of there as fast as my legs could take me, and as the dog chased after me, the chain caught him and stopped him in his tracks.

I finally got it! The treasure was all mine! As i open the chest, i didn't believe what i saw. The treasure was chocolate coins. A little note was in the box and it said," I knew you'd find it! I knew how much you liked these chocolate coins, so i got you these for an early birthday present. Happy 3 months early birthday present! From your friend, Jimmy."