Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
My "How-To": Uploading Pictures and Videos
Any presentation is enhanced by pictures and videos. Want to make your work look like it was made by a pro? Then keep reading.
Step one: Your digital camera came with a cord that attaches it to the computer. Once you've plugged the cord into the camera and then stuck the other end in the computer, turn the camera on.
Step two: Pretty soon, you'll see an icon flash on your computer screen. Now you know you're in business.
Step three: Open a window on the internet. Go up to "file" and find "open file". Click on it.
Step four: Look familiar? You should see a screen that pops up whenever you save anything. Find the option on the left-hand side that says "removable disk". That connects to your camera. Click on it.
Step five: This will bring up a file that's called something like "DCIM". Double click on it.
Step six: Find the next file, called "100SSCAM", or something very similar. Double click on it.
Step seven: Now you'll see a long list of pictures. If you click-hold on one and move it around, the image will show up and you can see which picture it is. Rename the pic to make it easier to find later.
Step eight: Once you've found the picture/video you want in your presentation, and you've renamed it, click-hold it and drag it over to the left-hand side, where you will find your H:. Hover it over the H: until it's highlighted and "drop" it in.
Step nine: Look in your H: to see if it really ended up in there. If it did, you can double-click on it to open it, or click once and hit open.
Step ten: Once it's open, right click on the picture and select "copy image" from the drop menu. Now you can "paste" it in a word document to enhance your presentation.
Pictures and videos help make your work look snazzy. Say goodbye to boring work, and hello to awesome technology! :)
Step one: Your digital camera came with a cord that attaches it to the computer. Once you've plugged the cord into the camera and then stuck the other end in the computer, turn the camera on.
Step two: Pretty soon, you'll see an icon flash on your computer screen. Now you know you're in business.
Step three: Open a window on the internet. Go up to "file" and find "open file". Click on it.
Step four: Look familiar? You should see a screen that pops up whenever you save anything. Find the option on the left-hand side that says "removable disk". That connects to your camera. Click on it.
Step five: This will bring up a file that's called something like "DCIM". Double click on it.
Step six: Find the next file, called "100SSCAM", or something very similar. Double click on it.
Step seven: Now you'll see a long list of pictures. If you click-hold on one and move it around, the image will show up and you can see which picture it is. Rename the pic to make it easier to find later.
Step eight: Once you've found the picture/video you want in your presentation, and you've renamed it, click-hold it and drag it over to the left-hand side, where you will find your H:. Hover it over the H: until it's highlighted and "drop" it in.
Step nine: Look in your H: to see if it really ended up in there. If it did, you can double-click on it to open it, or click once and hit open.
Step ten: Once it's open, right click on the picture and select "copy image" from the drop menu. Now you can "paste" it in a word document to enhance your presentation.
Pictures and videos help make your work look snazzy. Say goodbye to boring work, and hello to awesome technology! :)
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Heritage defined.
Heritage: Inheritance, legacy, tradition. Something that is passed down from preceding generations.
Brochure Examples
Utah’s Geography
Utah is located at the crossroads of the American Southwest and Rocky Mountains. The land embraces everything from desert to alpine climate zones. Utah is home to the Bonneville Salt Flats which stretch for miles into Utah’s west desert and the world famous Bonneville Speedway. As part of the Rockies, the Wasatch and Uinta mountains to the east of Salt Lake City are famous for The Greatest Snow on Earth and for their world-class winter and summer resorts. The red rock canyons, buttes and mesas of the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah are home to Utah’s five must-see National Parks.
Madrid’s Art and Architecture
Madrid has a passion for art. This is seen along the Walk of the Arts (an outdoor exhibition of art work); the many monuments throughout the city; and the numerous art galleries. The city boasts an unbelievable wealth of architectural heritage and history along its streets in places such as San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery (one of the eight modern wonders of the world); Alcala de Henares (a World Heritage site); the Royal Palace and Grounds of Aranjuez. These places capture the best of Spain’s art and architecture where you will lose yourself in its beauty.
The Utah piece is 100 words and the Madrid piece is 97 words.
Notice the words used to try to convince you give ideas about what you will see, but doesn’t spend a lot of time going into details about each place. It isn’t just a list of places either, but it has picked several of the most important places that you should see. Don’t use words like “The reason you should…” Just jump right into the interesting stuff about your reason.
Remember, your goal is to get someone interested in wanting to go to that place, so then learn more about the place. You’re giving them a small sample, like when you go to the store and they hand out sample food—the idea is to get just enough to make you want to buy it.
Utah is located at the crossroads of the American Southwest and Rocky Mountains. The land embraces everything from desert to alpine climate zones. Utah is home to the Bonneville Salt Flats which stretch for miles into Utah’s west desert and the world famous Bonneville Speedway. As part of the Rockies, the Wasatch and Uinta mountains to the east of Salt Lake City are famous for The Greatest Snow on Earth and for their world-class winter and summer resorts. The red rock canyons, buttes and mesas of the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah are home to Utah’s five must-see National Parks.
Madrid’s Art and Architecture
Madrid has a passion for art. This is seen along the Walk of the Arts (an outdoor exhibition of art work); the many monuments throughout the city; and the numerous art galleries. The city boasts an unbelievable wealth of architectural heritage and history along its streets in places such as San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery (one of the eight modern wonders of the world); Alcala de Henares (a World Heritage site); the Royal Palace and Grounds of Aranjuez. These places capture the best of Spain’s art and architecture where you will lose yourself in its beauty.
The Utah piece is 100 words and the Madrid piece is 97 words.
Notice the words used to try to convince you give ideas about what you will see, but doesn’t spend a lot of time going into details about each place. It isn’t just a list of places either, but it has picked several of the most important places that you should see. Don’t use words like “The reason you should…” Just jump right into the interesting stuff about your reason.
Remember, your goal is to get someone interested in wanting to go to that place, so then learn more about the place. You’re giving them a small sample, like when you go to the store and they hand out sample food—the idea is to get just enough to make you want to buy it.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
"How-To" requirements
Well chosen topic: This is something others will want to learn about.
Introduction: It is inviting and states the main topic.
Sequencing: Details are placed in logical order.
Conclusion: It is strong and leaves the reader feeling like they understand you.
Adding personality: You seem to be writing from experience. You sound like YOU.
Word choice: You use vivid words that draw pictures in the reader's mind.
Illustrative photos or diagrams: At least 3.
Formatting: Neatly typed, 12 pt. font, contains at least 6 paragraphs.
Introduction: It is inviting and states the main topic.
Sequencing: Details are placed in logical order.
Conclusion: It is strong and leaves the reader feeling like they understand you.
Adding personality: You seem to be writing from experience. You sound like YOU.
Word choice: You use vivid words that draw pictures in the reader's mind.
Illustrative photos or diagrams: At least 3.
Formatting: Neatly typed, 12 pt. font, contains at least 6 paragraphs.
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