Using the pen tool and Paint bucket

THE IPad Q&A's

1. In your opinion how important is it for mobile applications and devices to both look good and function properly? Comment on both the attractiveness of the software and the hardware.  

A.   To be honest, I’m kind of like you were 12 months ago with the whole IPAD thing. I have researched it till my eyes hurt. From what I’ve researched about it(as not had the opportunity to use one) if its anything like the IPhone then I think it could really work. I don’t know about carrying around an iPhone as big as an A4 piece of paper though. I see where their going with the whole thing and they have already made improvements over the first release of the ipad.


 2. Who designed the iPad? Was it an individual or team? In your opinion, do people use this device because it looks good or because it functions well? Or does it do both?

A.  The 2 main people behind the IPad were PopSci’s Sam Syed (Creative Director) and Mike Haney (Editor). Along with a whole team of hundreds working on each aspect of the features and apps

Like : The conversion of the print edition for the app took approximately 2 weeks.  I think they use it because it’s the latest FAD and tomorrow there will be something totally new. This may even out doo the IPad.



3.How has the iPad changed the way some businesses function? Can you find examples of where businesses have implemented the iPad into their day-to-day activities?

 A.   One way that the IPad has improved the way someone can do a pitch or deliver a speech to a meeting. you can have graphs and charts done. Like MS publisher but it’s there in your hand and you don’t have to have your laptop connected to a projector and a blank white screen.
4.Overall, what other major flaws of this type of technology? Can you think of anyways in the future that this hardware will be improved to the point where it will compete with desktop and laptop computers?



A.   Well its already wireless so you can do most things with it. Design wise I remember the first ad for IPad and these people were just throwing in into their bags like it was a toy, then I thought how good can that screen be and how tough is it. Like could you hit it with a hammer and it nor break if so id  have one… its also like one massive hard drive and iv have portable ones of them that have done it in because of the whole (stuff it in your bag thing)..

5.How do you think the iPad could help your day-to-day work flow? Are the answers straightforward? Is it more a case of combining this technology with others that already exist?  

A.   Right now I don’t think It could. Not enough people have them.
B.   Its just another distraction more than anything
C.   I wouldn’t be able to use most of the features of the IPad I’m my life at this time . that’s not to say that in the next 5 years I won’t think it’s the best thing since sliced bread either.

6.Consider the following–has the iPad shaped the way we do business? Or has business and technology shaped the way Apple developed the iPad?

A.   I think business has shaped the way Apple developed it. Its like Apple and Microsoft are and always have been on this ..’’I need to bring it out first thing’’ .

7.Is the iPad and tablets in general a passing fad? Or do you think this type of technology is here to stay long-term?

A.   Well in my last statement I called it a fad but I think its also a good start for what the future holds for technology and design. I just don’t think it’s 100% there yet.

8.Conduct a discussion with the whole class and determine based on the general consensus the pros and cons of tablet-based technology.

A. will do

9.Many people say that the iPad is an unnecessary piece of hardware caught in limbo between a laptop and mobile phone. Do you think this consensus is accurate. Do you think that your answer could be different in five years time?  

A.   For now I'm more for the cons over the pros but yeah in 5 years I'm sure id change my way of thing towards the IPad or other Better designed product from another company.

A good research site for George holt's class

http://www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/sp/censorship_ebrief.htm
Interesting stuff
Check it out see what you think...
Jake

A4 Pitch.

Hey guys,

Please feel free to comment one my A3 pitch. i know it needs more colour and a few other thing. it would be good to get some feedback from you all.
thanks Jake

Visual Pun- Using Photoshop and Pen tool

Visual Pun...

PhotoShop -- Public transport can make one crazy like this!

Using Photoshop multi layer pictures

Layered 12 times

Layered 5 times

Multi Jakes

the task was to take 4 or 5 different photos of your self, in different positions, Without moving the camera. using Photoshop we then had to cut each figure out and merge into one.

Assessment Aimed at Getting Children to tell their parents about ways to help the planet . starting at home

I choose installing a water tank.
Remember when reading this that it is aimed and children.

GO GREEN

GET A TANK…!

Water is essential to life on Earth, but people tend to treat it like there is an endless supply. It's time to talk about the value of water and how you can protect your future.

It’s up to us to start thinking … “it’s good to be saving water”

Every drop counts…

To start being smarter about the way we use water in your home, tell your parents about water tanks.

 What is a tank?

It’s like a drink bottle, it holds water. It connects to your gutter with a pipe and when it rains all the water from your roof goes into the bottle/Tank.

There are many different types of tanks. Big round one’s as big as a swimming pool or you can get a slim line one that fits nicely down the side of the house.

Why should you get a tank?

By getting a tank you are not only saving water but your parents would save money when their water bill comes in. It saves it from just going down the drain and into the ocean. There’s enough water in there already isn’t there!

What can you use it for?

You can use the water to drink/have a bath or shower and even brush your teeth...

Did you know? That rain water is better for you then the water you get from your taps if you don’t have a tank already.

You can also just use it to water the garden, as plants love rain water. Just connect a hose to your tank and there you go… All the water you need is there to make your flowers grow.

Links: researched

http://www.rainwatertankslismore.com/just-for-kids.html

http://www.livingthing.net.au/go/news/living-sustainably/back-issues-and-stories/issue-7-feb-2008/how-to-get-young-people-to-care-about-saving-water.aspx

http://www.gogreeneraustralia.com/blog/

http://www.sydneywater.com.au/Water4Life/

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Jakes Story.

In 2001, I got motivated to change my lifestyle, begin eating better and stay committed to exercise. The most dramatic changes, however, came in the first week, losing 7kgs. I needed nothing else to motivate me that was it. I was hooked.  Twelve months later I has amazing lost 30kgs. I must say I did it the hard way EXCERSIZE and eating right is the only way to successfully lose weight and keep it off for life.

Eating right didn’t mean starving myself either, I actually ate more than I did when I was overweight. I ate more healthy foods and more of it.

In the beginning personal training at the gym was tough, but the feeling you get after you work out is intense.

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Critque of an army artical

• Does the copy get to the point quickly? no it rambles on more about why not to join the army, to me.

• Is the copy shy about the offer or incentive? there is not enough promotional information in the offer.
• Is it easy to respond to? No way they need a clear like saying "APPLY NOW" in link form.

• Does the copy overcome every objection to replying, leaving the reader with no choice but to act? No way id rather go work at McDonald's.

• Does the copy use simple words? yes to simple

• Does the copy use active language (does it address the site visitor as ‘you’)? yes because they are talking directly to the person

• Is the copy broken down into simple sections and bullet points? no its all over the place and, to me its a very bad peace or writing.