...Abstract The world was stunned in 1997 at the death of Princess Diana. Many blame the forever-controversial assault on the local paparazzi. Throughout the years the community of celebrity film and journalistic stars have all faced a menagerie of photographers and videographers hounding their every move. Some would say it is relentless search for the perfect picture no matter what gets in the way. Though hearsay, as we notice the headlines from time to time from celebrity scuffles with reporters to people of power and even royalty, the documenters recording the documenters capture the real essence of what victims of media pressure go through. The online dictionary defines paparazzi as a freelance photographer who follows famous people hoping to get a newsworthy story, especially something shocking or scandalous.” Paparazzi: Should they have limitations? Throughout the decades there have been legal bouts concerning the media and its so-called closeness or distancing with their subjects of interest. Whether it is a celebrity, politician, religious figure and or an everyday Joe that may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time, the public has rights that protect them from privacy intrusion. Do we really know these laws and can they be enforced. The right to privacy as in the 1st amendment clearly states we are all allotted a freedom of speech, press as long as we do not use either with seditious intent. Cornell University describes the First amendment as one that...
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...particularly acclaimed for his work in Iraq in 2003, in Indonesia following the tsunami in 2004, and in Pakistan in aftermath of the earthquake in 2006. His photography is effective in the sense that it truly captures the reality of the disasters he encountered. I think these photographs are particularly powerful because they show both physical and emotional damage caused by the Japan earthquake and tsunami. The images open the eyes of the readers and make them emotionally attached to the story. Japan earthquake and tsunami: Dan Chung in Shintona Guardian photographer captures the devastation wrought on the town of Shintona in Miyagi prefecture, one of the worst affected areas. A grieving woman sits on the kerb as rescuers search for survivors. A car embedded in the side of a house by the force of the tsunami. A photograph in the rubble. Japan earthquake and tsunami: Dan Chung in Kesennuma Guardian photographer Dan Chung captures life after the disaster in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Residents are forced to queue for water after supply pipes were damaged. Debris left behind by the tsunami. A fishing boat washed up on the waterfront of Kesennuma. Context: Newspapers DOCUMENTARY Vanley Burke was born in Jamaica in 1951 and moved to Birmingham in 1965, armed with his camera given to him by his grandmother for his 10th birthday. He began photography in earnest from around 1967 and made a conscious decision to document the black community. The...
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...WEB PORTAL FOR FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHERS: Connecting Freelance Photographers and Prospective Clients A Thesis Paper Presented to the Department of Information Technology Mapúa Institute of Technology School of Information Technology Buendia, Makati Philippines In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology By: Ahmed Abdulrahim, Firas A. Peña, John Michael C. June 2012 APPROVAL SHEET This is to certify that we have supervised the preparation of and read the thesis paper prepared by (Firas A. Ahmed Abulrahim and John Michael C. Pena) entitled “Web Portal for Freelance Photographers: Connecting Freelance Photographers and Prospective Clients” and that the said paper has been submitted for final examination by the Oral Examination Committee. Mr. Ariel Kelly D. Balan | | Dr. William T. Torres | Thesis Adviser | | Thesis Instructor | As members of the Oral Examination Committee, we certify that we have examined this paper and hereby recommend that it be accepted as fulfillment of the thesis requirement for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Ms. Ira Camus | | Mr. William Rey | Panel Member | | Panel Member | | | | | | | | Mr. Joel De Goma | | | Committee Chair | | This thesis paper is hereby approved and accepted by the School of Information Technology...
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...Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a photographer and environmentalist who has produced numerous documentaries on the beauty of nature. He became an environmentalist and film director after working as a hot-air balloon pilot, where he discovered that he must raise awareness to preserving Earth’s beauty. A few years ago, Bertrand was stuck in a rural town in Mali after his helicopter broke down. During the wait, he started to talk to farmers in the village about their aspirations and their concerns about feeding their children. This discussion with the farmers left a lasting impression on Yann and it influenced him to make a documentary on the human condition. With funding from the United Nations and Google, Yann set out to discover what made us human. Over...
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...These include Questionnaire, Interview, Observation and Reading. Essentially the researcher must ensure that the instrument chosen is valid and reliable. The validity and reliability of any research project depends to a large extent on the appropriateness of the instruments. Whatever procedure one uses to collect data, it must be critically examined to check the extent to which it is likely to give you the expected results. Questionnaire · This is a data collection instrument mostly used in normative surveys. This is a systematically prepared form or document with a set of questions deliberately designed to elicit responses from respondents or research informants for the purpose of collecting data or information. · It is a form of inquiry document, which contains a systematically compiled and well organised series of questions intended to elicit the information which will provide insight into the nature of the problem under study. · It is a form that contains a set of questions on a topic or group of topics designed to be answered by the respondent. · The respondents are the population samples of the study. The answers provided by the respondents constitute the data for the research. Types of Questionnaires Questionnaires may be designed as Structured or closed form unstructured, open ended form Structured questionnaires They are those in which some control or guidance is given for the answer. This may be described as closed form because the questions are basically short, requiring...
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...(2006). Entrepreneurs would also be considered as job creators since they need to hire employees working for their businesses. Young undergraduate could choose self-employment as their occupation due to financially affluent background. By using the advantage of lax security and tax system for self-employed, undergraduate could decide to open their own illegitimate business or to earn more profit by avoiding tax charge. In this research, we study the scope of undergraduate students who run their own business. The main aspects that will be examined is how they run their business, what motivates them to do so, how they cope with balance of studies and business through interviewing. This study draws its concepts and findings primarily from interviews with 7 purposive respondents who are currently self-employed full time students. Based on the results of the study, the family background is quite influential to who you are. According to our findings, there are 10 elements: communication skill, time management skill, marketing skill, persuading skill, creative and innovative, teamwork, reputation, self-disciplined, passionate in attitude and actions, and honesty. In order to start a business the respondents need to have capital which come from their own saving, investor, or family support. Half of...
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... Professor RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS These are the fact finding strategies. They are the tools for data collection. They include Questionnaire, Interview, and Observation. Essentially the researcher must ensure that the instrument chosen is valid and reliable. The validity and reliability of any research project depends to a large extent on the appropriateness of the instruments. Whatever procedure one uses to collect data, it must be critically examined to check the extent to which it is likely to give you the expected results. Characteristics of a Good Research Instrument 1. The Instrument must be valid and reliable 2. It must be based upon the Conceptual framework. 3. It must gather data suitable for and relevant to the research topic. 4. It must gather data would test the hypotheses or answer the questions under investigation 5. It should be free from all kinds of bias. 6. It must contain clear and definite directions to accomplish it. 7. It must be accompanied by a good cover letter. 8. It must be accompanied, if possible, by a letter of recommendation from a sponsor. 1. Interviews Interviews become necessary when researchers feel the need to meet face-to-face with individuals to interact and generate ideas in a discourse that borders on mutual interest. It is an interaction in which oral questions are posed by the interviewer to elicit oral response from the interviewee. Specifically with...
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...just a tool that you point at an object to take a picture; to a photographer, it is so much more. According to Dictionary.com, the definition of photography is, “The process of producing images on a sensitized surface by the action of light.” However, there is one point that this simple definition fails to state, and that is photography is used to capture a single moment in time, in one frame. A single picture can tell a multitude of stories, and can hold countless memories. Whether done as a profession, a hobby, or a creative outlet, the art of photography can appeal to everyone in the world. Known as a “camera obscura,” the first elements of photography were shown in 384 BC when Mo-Ti, a Chinese philosopher, created the device (Camera Obscura History). The physics behind his invention was that when a lighted area was separated from a dark area with only a pinhole opening between them, it created an inverted image of the lighted area. This technology was further improved by inserting a lens to create a clearer picture (History of Photography). Since then, the art of photography has continued to evolve. Many photographers still rely on natural lighting in their pictures, however today photographers choose to use digital photo editing with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Light Room. These great advances in technology and the progress of manipulating pictures using computer programs has led me to the question: How have advances in photo technology and digital photo editing...
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...Throught Station Eleven, author Emily St. John Mandel uses character Jeevan Chaudhary and Clark Thompson to convey a unique message about change. Before the Georgia Flu outbreak, Jeevan Chaudhary is the perfect example of a man “sleepwalking through life”. He is a Paparazzo whose life revolves around the misfortunes and drama of others. In their exclusive interview, Arthur asks Jeevan why he quit his job as a wedding photographer to pursue entertainment journalism, to which Jeevan answers “The pay is better, and it’s less of a hassle” (170). He changes his career from something related to art -an important morit throughout the novel- to something less meaningful for superficial reasons. Although he was unable to save his life, Jeevan feels an immense sense of purpose having been the one in charge when Arthur collapsed on stage. Jeevan’s whole life had been spent “sleepwalking” but after feeling the rush of attempting to save a life “he was absolutely certain that he wanted to be a paramedic” (11). Though the pandemic marked the end of paramedics and EMS personnel, Jeevan is able to find purpose as a medic. While in the middle of a discussion about the importance of teaching post-pandemic kids about the old...
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...aka branded entertainment. This is the opening of ‘The Hostage’, produced by BMW and their former ad agency, Fallon, employing A-list director John Woo. To understand why this and seven other BMW films were made, one need only look to the challenges facing the long-time prime brand-advertising venue: TV. Media platforms are multiplying; the internet moves ever closer to being our primary source of information, music and entertainment; and TV recording technology allows for easier ad-skipping. Advertisers worldwide are searching for new ways to use the power of film to reach increasingly elusive viewers. It is easy to be drawn in to these films and forget that they had, from their inception, a purpose beyond brilliant entertainment. Our question, and that of many, is did they work as advertising? FADE IN: We hear a clicking camera shutter and rapid breathing as we peer through TABLE 1 tall grass. Across the field, a gang of men carrying automatic weapons force a group of people from the back of truck. Click. The thugs line the locals up, hands on head. Click, click. It’s over quickly: one woman screams,...
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...Counseling Portfolio Table of Content 1. My Career Choice a. Job Description 2. Letter of Introduction b. Agreement/Disagreement 3. Interview 4. Career Options 5. Earnings 6. Employment Outlook 7. Colleges an c. Courses Chart d. Compare and Contrast 8. Companies Hiring 9. Dream House and Car 10. Loan Information 11. Exponentials e. Graph f. Table 12. Creative Reflection 13. Conclusion 14. How to be Graded Career Choice, Letter of Introduction, Interview, Agreement/Disagreement of Career Career Choice and Job Description Counselor: works in diverse community settings designed to provide a variety of counseling, rehabilitation, and support services Introduction Hello, my name is Asia Wright. I am a successful and passionate Westlake honor roll student active in the Magnet program of medical sciences and athletics. I desire to secure a full academic scholarship to a top-tier medical university for a Medical Doctorate (MD) in Trauma with concentration in chronic diseases, clinical trials and surgery. For my Math and Technology course I had to take a personality test and chose a career from the list provided based on my personality. Various careers were on the list provided such as Fashion Designer, Photographer, and Child Care but I decided to select Counselor/Social Worker. Not that I don’t disagree with the career but I want to work as a doctor in the ER. Finding myself...
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...Art Director Research Part A: 1. What education is needed for this career? (Explain type of education, where one can get it and how long it would take.) To become an art director, you need to get at least a bachelor’s degree in art or some sort of a design subject. Entry level into this profession would be as a Junior Art Director with advancement possible after experience is gained. Necessary education could be obtained at an Art School such as The Art Institute which has 50 locations in North America which would leave you many possibilities of where to obtain your education. 2. What training is needed for this career? (Explain type of training, where one can get it and how long it would take.) To become an art director, you would usually start out as an industrial ,graphic, or set designer, or work in another field ot art. Some people obtain a Master of Fine Arts degree {MFA} or a Master of Business Administration degree {MBA} Usually 3-5 years of related experience will lead to youre being qualified for an Art Director’s job. Developing a portfolio that can show your abilities and talents is also an absolute must to be chosen for a good job in the field. 3. Who are the largest employers for this career /field? Some of the largest employers in the field of Art director careers are The Disney Company, Nordstroms, Marriot, ARAMARK Corporation , Macy’s Target, Hyatt, and major retailers such as Sears and JC Penney’s. ...
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...filmmaker Peter Richardson, employs the observational mode of documentary to witness how patients families and friends grapple with the legal option of physician assisted suicide. In exploring the complexities surrounding this topic, Richardson interviews doctors on both sides of the issue, as well as activists, patients' families, and opinionated talking heads. The end result of Richardson’s effort is a poignant, powerful and emotionally troubling look at people intimately grappling with the decision to die. It acutely forces audience members to look death in the face along with the patients profiled, as well as ask themselves the same questions of why, and how to die. 1) In his own statement, Richardson claims How to Die in Oregon is the result of his, “desire to explore the profound questions the law asks of those who might use it, and in that exploration find a way to talk about the larger subject of death and dying today.” Richardson’s goal of investigating the subject of death is made clear with his use of observational documentary. His purely exploratory objective influences his style as he observes his subjects like a “fly on the wall,” allowing viewers to witness the decision of death while he remains off screen and out of interviews. While there is no clear argument in his film, Richardson’s ultimate goal of promoting conversation about death is accomplished predominantly by his emotionally...
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...Team U Kodak Case Study 6 July 2010 Provide an overview of the case and the environment that video cameras are competing in today • Historical: Camcorder sales are traditionally dwarfed by “Still”, or Point-n-click cameras • Digital Still Cameras account for 95% of camera market space • Est. 60m digital cameras sold per year • Est. 4m video cameras, or camcorders sold per year • Still a multi-billion dollar industry • Point-n-clip video records, or “mini cameras”, lead by “FLIP VIDEO” created a surge and have rejuvenated the camcorder market segment • Flip Video is seen as a pioneer in the video camera market • Consumer friendly video solutions • Easy to create, edit, and upload short videos • 2009 – Cisco purchases Pure Digital for $590m • Recognizing that the “user created video” market is exploding, in 2009 Steve Jobs - CEO of Apple, announces “we want to get into this.” • Launches IPOD Nano • Makes rest leaders like Cisco, Sony, Kodak, very nervous • Bundled solutions Segment the video camera market in the US and identify the demographic, geographic, psychographic and behavioral (product purchase behavior, brand purchase behavior and price sensitivity) of this market. • Demographic Segment: Targeted directly toward younger generation of YouTube, Facebook, and Myspace Users • Behavioral Segment: Targeted directly toward consumers with active lifestyles and want compact, yet functional video recorders • Soccer Moms • Travel...
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...Family murders. Capote was able to make a tense, atmospheric, and grounded book. Along the way he discovered some unlikely friends, bold personalities, and encountered some questionable actions. Truman Capote was the type of writer who could make a mass murder into a six year project; he used his time for research and preparation. The “literary photographer” never used a tape recorder in his time writing the book, he took everything from memory and from the help of his assistant, Harper Lee. He had a way of writing that was described as literary...
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