Exit Interview - June 2019 - IT 11 - Kevin

1. Which assignments did you enjoy and why?
My favourite assignments throughout the course was Premiere Pro and Photoshop. These two assignments allowed me to put my creativity on display. I also enjoyed assignments that involved building such as Sketchup and Minecraft.

2. Which assignments did you struggle with and why?
The only assignments that I struggled with were Raft. I am generally bad at survival games, but playing the game has allowed me to improve my abilities to survive.

3. What should your report card comment say?
Kevin is a hardworking student that always hands in his assignment to the best of his ability. He consistently seeks assistance when needed and hands in his assignments on time.

Game Journalism FINAL DAY - 60 Minute Slideshow

Game Journalism Play Day 3 - IT 11 - Kevin

Game Journalism Play 3

BUILD SOMETHING NEW

Be specific with your answers in relation to the game itself.

1. What NEW things did you build today? [IMAGE]

A couple of items that I built today were a second floor, a collection net, and a scarecrow!


 



2. How will these NEW things help you play the game (TIPS&TRICKS)?
These items will benefit me in many ways. The second floor will allow me to elevate myself to safety. I can also build and store more items on that second floor without having to worry about the shark. The collection net will collect debris for me so I don't have to always use my plastic hook, and the scarecrow will allow me to scare away any crows from my crops.


3. What strategies are you going to try to focus on tomorrow?
Some strategies that I'm going to focus on is managing to upgrade more of my items. At the time, I have no upgrades, though I have a research table! I will look into the items I am able to upgrade.

4. Add a picture of your raft. (include a caption) 
Explain why you built the raft the way you did.

This is my raft at the end of day 3. It has a second floor to allow me to elevate myself to safety (especially during night time where I am having trouble seeing). I am continuing to expand my raft so sharks cannot break down any of the items that I built.

Game Journalism Day 4 - IT 11 - Kevin

Raft Play Day 4

- If you were to start over
From memory...layout the first 10 steps

1. Collect as much debris in the ocean.

2. When enough resources, build both a simple grill and a water purifier as those two will ensure your survival. Also, build a building hammer as you can expand your raft. These three items are what you need at the beginning.

3. Collect debris once again. Again, once enough resources, build a fishing rod and a cup.

4. Occasionally fish and collect water ONLY when you're low on health. Other than that, CONTINUE to collect debris.

5. Create essential items such as a crop plot to grow food. This will allow another food source other than fishing.

6. Make a sail and a paddle to allow movement.

7. Create a wooden spear so you can fight off the shark, and potentially get food from it.

8. Create a scarecrow to get rid of any birds getting into your crops

9. Create a second floor, and add walls to it. By doing so, you can store more stuff onto that floor and not risk the shark biting that platform off.

10. Continue to upgrade items to its fullest.

- 2. What is the best tool to make for survival? (IMAGE) 

Although you start off with this item, the hook is the MOST essential item in the game. It allows you to collect debris, which you will need to build other essential items such as the simple grill, and water purifier.

3.  Your raft to date (IMAGE). What is the best feature on your raft? 

This is my raft to date. The best feature on my raft is definitely the second story. It allows me to elevate myself to safety whenever I need it.

Game Journalism Day 4 - Upgrades - IT 11 - Kevin

Upgraded Axe
The upgraded version of the metal axe is much more efficient when comparing to the regular axe. It can cut trees much faster, and at the same time lasts longer.

Upgraded Crop Plot
The upgraded version of the crop plot allows me to expand the number of crops I am able to plant.

Upgraded Hook
The upgraded version of the plastic hook allows me to throw my items further.

Upgraded Storage
The upgraded version of the storage system allows me to store more items.

Upgraded Fishing Rod
The upgraded version of the fishing rod is more durable and allows me to catch fish for a longer period of time.

My Raft!
This is my final raft for day 4. I was quite disappointed as I couldn't build walls to make it more like a house. That was my objective, but I will definitely make sure that I will do that next time I play.

Game Journalism Day 3 - Build More - Raft - IT 11 - Kevin

7 Options!

A Second Level

A Collection Net

Crop Plot!

Scarecrow

Shark Eating Shark Bait

Foraging on an Island

Game Journalism Day 2 - Play Day - IT 11 - Kevin

Raft Play Day 2

- What specifically did you do?

On my second day on Raft, I began to expand my raft and created items that will further benefit me as I go on. I created things such as a water purifier and a simple grill to help feed myself and prevent starvation/thirst. I also created items such as a paddle and a sail to help me move around to different areas in the game.

- What did you learn about how to play the game?

I learned that you need to have wooden planks in order to ignite items such as the water purifier and a simple grill. I also learned that you can get the shark off your raft by creating a wooden spear and stabbing it five times.

- What strategies are you going to try and focus on tomorrow?

I am going to try and expand my raft on the third day. So far I only have wooden foundations with items placed on top of it. What I want to do is create walls, and possibly another floor for my raft.

- A picture of my raft

This is my raft. If you compare this picture to the previous photo I had posted, you can see that I have expanded my raft by adding more wooden foundations. By doing so, I had more freedom of movement on my raft. I also added items such as a sail to help move my raft. The staircase was to get onto an island.

Game Journalism Day 2 - Thrive - Raft - IT 11 - Kevin

Water Purifier

Fishing!

Constructing a Simple Grill & Cooking!

Sailing!

Defend from a Shark!

Row Your Boat!

Chop a Tree

Foraging Under Water

Ram Another Raft and Pillage It

Game Journalism Day 1 - Play Day - Raft - IT 11 - Kevin

Raft Play Day 1

- What specifically did you do?

What I did on my first day was consistently gather debris from the ocean. I did not know much about what you needed to build certain items, so I continued to grab whatever came upon my sight. Furthermore, I figured out how to open my inventory/crafting station, which was the "I' key. I then created a bed in hopes that it will help me during the night and created a research table. I also found an island, but not much was on it.

- What did you learn about how to play the game?

I instantly figured out that this was a survival game. My first instinct was to gather whatever I could see in the ocean, which could possibly guide me to safety, or at least survival. I also figured out that the plastic hook is a very essential item to this game, and that going into the water is absolutely dangerous as a shark is always on the hunt for you.

- What strategies are you going to try and focus on tomorrow?

I am going to see if I can create something that will allow me to move. I am also going to try and figure out how to get food, as I find myself starving in the game with no food.

- A picture of my raft

This is my raft. As you can see, a shark had bitten a piece of it off. I have a bed and a research table. My plans are to expand this raft, as I have very limited space.

Game Journalism Day 1 - Basics - Raft - IT 11 - Kevin

The Basics of Raft
	The game "Raft" is a survival game that resembles a lost person in the middle of the ocean. The objective of the game is to collect debris and enlarge your raft into something that will allow you to survive.

How do you Collect Debris?
	To collect debris, you click the left side of your mouse to throw your hook. This is very similar to fishing. When you throw your hook, you must hook it onto the debris floating in the ocean. When you hooked onto something, you hold onto the left side of your mouse, reeling in the debris to yourself. Once you reel it in, it will be placed in your inventory.

My Raft!
	This is my raft. Unfortunately, it is missing a piece as a shark had bitten it off. I have built a bed and a crafting table in which I will use to expand my raft.

Types of Debris
	In Raft, debris is very essential. The most common and useful item is the wooden plank, as it is needed when building necessities such as a bed. Plastic can be used to create items such as the plastic hook. Palm leafs can be used to create ropes. Barrels are the most useful, as they have all the debris in the game.

Shark Attack!
	Sharks occasionally bite a piece of your raft, limiting your freedom of space.

How I experienced my First Death
	When I died for the first time in Raft, it was a result of hunger. I did not know how you could get food. For next time, I am going to look into the items I can build with my debris that can help me gather food.

Rotoscope - Fruit Ninja Fail - IT 11 - Kevin

Original GIF

Rotoscope - Fruit Ninja Fail (GIF)

Rotoscope - Fruit Ninja Fail (VIDEO)

Original w/ Rotoscope (GIF)

Original w/ Rotoscope (VIDEO)

        How to Rotoscope!

Rotoscoping can be quite difficult at first, but once you get the hang of it, you will be finished a project in no time. The idea is to recreate a video clip, but with the use of the paintbrush tool, and precision. By precision, that means each frame is carefully looked at and replicated. Before you paint over anything, you must export a frame as a PNG. Once you have that PNG, you will import it into your timeline. You then use the "lasso tool" and trace over the things you WANT to Rotoscope. This part is very important. When you do this, you will have an empty background. From there, you need to create a blank video layer, and rename it to "Rotoscope". Once you have that layer, you bring it above the original video clip. The Rotoscope layer will be transparent, giving you the ability to see the original video layer while being on it. From there, you go to each and every frame and use the paintbrush tool to replicate each movement of the things you would like to Rotoscope.