Thursday, December 8, 2016

Quick Takes

Hey guys today I will Show you how to do Quick Takes. We gathered clips on three different topics, preferably timely things in news, sports and/or entertainment. Then, we used Adobe Premiere Pro's "picture in picture" (PIP) feature, we then inject reporting or commentary over the three videos.




Monday, November 28, 2016

Hello everyone today I bring you a video of SC State Open House doing the Mannequin challenge enjoy. These are the future bulldogs of South Carolina State University and it was amazing to see them all participate in the challenge. Hopefully I have the opportunity to film another challenge with them in the future.






New Lighting techniques



Hey everyone today we are going to talk about different  forms picture taking. As you notice the pictures down below, you notice different light settings that highlight different portions of the persons face. I will explain what and how they work.

Split lighting is all about drama. By moving the light over to one side, you’ll cast half of your subject’s face in shadow of varying intensity. This can range from complete darkness, to something much more subtle.

Rembrandt lighting gets its name from famed Dutch painter Rembrandt, who often used this kind of lighting in his work. It requires minimal gear but can produce beautiful results. It’s also a very ‘standard’ type of portrait lighting, 

Broad lighting is more of a style than a specific setup; in other words: rembrandt lighting can be “broad” or “short.” Broad means that your subject’s face is turned a bit off-center, and the broader side (turned towards the camera) is in the light. 

Butterfly lighting is the classic beauty lighting technique. Great for high cheek bones and named for the butterfly pattern shadow that forms below the nose when it’s used, this will yield gorgeous “glamour” shots 

Tuesday, October 25, 2016



Hey everyone, today at South Carolina State University, we are learning how to properly us a light reflector.  I will show you the difference when using a light reflector and not using one.



The top picture shows us a picture without the use of the light reflector.

Now this top picture is with the reflector in use. notice how the light is now more focused on his face more so then the first picture. With the reflector in use properly you are now able to see most of his facial features.


This picture shows us the reflector being used. Notice how she is tilting it so the sun can reflect onto it and letting her control the light.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

This video is showing us how to properly do a action sequence. The actor is getting her things and each time walking past the camera to show a continueious motion. Show that she is actually moving in a direction of progress and she leaves the building on South Carolina State University.

Monday, August 29, 2016

chapter 1 questions



                                                                             Chapter 1


1. What qualities separate the photographer from the photojournalist.

The photojournalist are able to tell the story of a picture through words. They have to work harder, because they have to describe the picture so that by looking at it you can tell everything thats going on.

2. In what sense are the camera and the microphone "writing and reporting instruments"?

The camera and microphone are the writing and reporting instruments in a certain sense, the camera is the paper where everything is being noted on and the microphone is the writing utensil.


3. Why can the edit console fairly be called a "rewrite" machine?

The edit console can be call the rewrite machine because when editing a video or paper, your fixing your mistakes or making them better, or revising it as some may call it.

4. How does the nature of a television news report differ from a newspaper story?

Tv news reports don't really have to discuss in depth about whats going on because they have an video to go along with the script, while newspapers have to paint a visual for you while giving you enough information about the topic.

5. What is the role of the written word in television news?

The role of written word is crucial to the storytelling process, it co-op with info made up of colors, action, images and sound/silence.


Sunday, August 28, 2016

Hello everyone,

I'm back and it's time to tell you about my summer!

This summer was amazing. I traveled to Austin, Texas, to pursue my goal of travel. No one had told me that Austin is the Music capitol of the world. I immediately began to explore. I visited the Famous 6th street downtown. It was epic, they block off the street so no cars and drive through. People flocked the streets enjoying the bars and festivities.







After Texas I traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Just to visit a smoke shop (marijuana). It was everything I imagined. When we entered there was a 5 dollar fee. Which entitled your stay for the day. After your in you don't mention money, it's called an reimbursement. They reimburse your money for weed. I immediately purchase 30 dollars worth,  and they reimbursed me with 5 grams of marijuana. I witnessed people hitting the dab (pure THC) and smoked with other stoners.







My outlook for this he school year at South Carolina State University is  to obtain all A's. My classes that I'm taking are my core classes so I have to master them. I am also the photographer for athletics, and promoting my business further.


Saturday, April 30, 2016

Green Screen

The green Screen is an amazing tool. you can put yourself anywhere you wanna be at the touch of a button.

All you need is an big green sheet, and the picture that you want. After you choose that you pick what or where you wanna be and jump into it.

This project involeved us finding a picture online and we had to blend out photos with the back ground then add out photos into it. This can be use for professionals and for fun. It takes pictures and videos to the next level when your mind is on the right path.

Post Semester!!!

Hey everyone its that time of the year again. I just want to share with everyone what i learned this school this year in electronic media production II. So take a stroll with me as I give you a recap of this semester.



Twitter is one of the fastest growing social media networks in the world. It lets us communicate with tons of people across long distances. Some may be good some not.

I use twitter for my personal use. And sometimes I like to inform others. When Twitter first came about, nobody knew what it was and the first tweet was hardly a sentience, but it caught on fast by the young people and it spreader like wild fire ultimately replacing Facebook in a long run.

Since July 2006 Twitter has been relevant to our everyday lives. It's even used in elections.

I follow my brothers Twitter so I can keep up with my nephew, my best friend who lives in NY. And my sister who goes to Allen.

Rell__thegreat








Some features that I really like about LinkedIn is that you can search jobs anywhere and find one that is suitable for you. 

My goal with LinkedIn is to find the best photography/videographer position. That way when I'm about to graduate, I will have a path to follow.






Prezi is a presentation tool that can be used as an slide making program. Instead of slides, Prezi makes use of one large canvas that allows you to pan and zoom to various parts of the canvas and emphasize the ideas presented there.

What i dont like about prezi is that its a little long process that if you dont pay close attention it can mess up. Other then that everything is perfectly fine with it. i recommend to anyone.




http://prezi.com/ygjownoylcut/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy


Vine makes it easy for you to get out what you wanna say, quick fast and easy. No hassle at all. You can go back in an edit and share on all social media platforms.






The green Screen is an amazing tool. you can put yourself anywhere you wanna be at the touch of a button.

All you need is an big green sheet, and the picture that you want. After you choose that you pick what or where you wanna be and jump into it.

This project involeved us finding a picture online and we had to blend out photos with the back ground then add out photos into it. This can be use for professionals and for fun. It takes pictures and videos to the next level when your mind is on the right path.




Kizoa is a free movie maker, you can start by making an account and upload an picture you want. It can be use as for a class presentation and also for mini movies that you want to create.

What I like about kizoa is that it is easy to use and put your photos into it fairly well. The transitions for it are very easy to use and understand.

What i didnt like bout kizoa is that the music is very limited and so are the effects. They can be updated.

 My Kizoa is some of the bulldogs around the campus of South Carolina State University. Here is my Kizoa


    













Now that you seen everything that I have learned, this can be your guide to understanding and doing it yourself. From learning how to vine, and make a movie. To creating an LinkedIn to help you in futue endevors.




Prezi is the newest power point presentation! It takes slideshow to another level when it switches to the next bubble or square. Instead of looking at the same box over again with the same boring picture in it.

Prezi is a presentation tool that can be used as an slide making program. Instead of slides, Prezi makes use of one large canvas that allows you to pan and zoom to various parts of the canvas and emphasize the ideas presented there.

What i dont like about prezi is that its a little long process that if you dont pay close attention it can mess up. Other then that everything is perfectly fine with it. i recommend to anyone.
Kizoa is a free movie maker, you can start by making an account and upload an picture you want. It can be use as for a class presentation and also for mini movies that you want to create.

What I like about kizoa is that it is easy to use and put your photos into it fairly well. The transitions for it are very easy to use and understand.

What i didnt like bout kizoa is that the music is very limited and so are the effects. They can be updated.

My Kizoa is some of the bulldogs around the campus of South Carolina State University. Here is my Kizoa







TWITTER, The bird that Tweets everywere

Twitter is one of the fastest growing social media networks in the world. It lets us communicate with tons of people across long distances. Some may be good some not.

I use twitter for my personal use. And sometimes I like to inform others. When Twitter first came about, nobody knew what it was and the first tweet was hardly a sentience, but it caught on fast by the young people and it spreader like wild fire ultimately replacing Facebook in a long run.

Since July 2006 Twitter has been relevant to our everyday lives. It's even used in elections.

I follow my brothers Twitter so I can keep up with my nephew, my best friend who lives in NY. And my sister who goes to Allen.

Rell__thegreat




Tuesday, March 22, 2016

ARE YOU VOTING FOR TRUMP?







ARE YOU VOTING FOR TRUMP?


While being introduced to vine, I had a assignment to do. An simple interview. So what question should I ask? Simple, are you Voting for Trump.

The reactions were beyond compare. Everyone I asked said no, with strong vulgar words. South Carolina State University is against trump.

College students greatly impact the elections for the past 8 years and i hope it is the same results this year.

It is important for college students to get out and let their voices be heard, cause if not they will be silenced. 

Remember a close mouth don't get fed. Get out and vote.

Vine makes it easy for you to get out what you wanna say, quick fast and easy. No hassle at all. You can go back in an edit and share on all social media platforms. 













Thursday, March 3, 2016

What is Pinterest

  • The founder of Pinterest is Ben Silbermann he was 27 and started it in 2010. He made it for the Internet and for photos sharing. iI's worth 7.7billion and only have 140 employees. 
  • Some people look at Pinterest for ideas and home decorative ideas. It gives your mind a lil jolt.

On my Pinterest board I have images of photographers, clothes designs, hats, and much more. They help me decide what I could or want to do next.

Pinterest really halps people decide what they would like to see or wear. And it gives the user full control of what they want to see.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Creation of LinkedIn

I have successfully created my LinkedIn account. It is an popular site for those who are looking for specific jobs or business in their field.

Some features that I really like about LinkedIn is that you can search jobs anywhere and find one that is suitable for you. 

My goal with LinkedIn is to find the best photography/videographer position. That way when I'm about to graduate, I will have a path to follow.

One of my classmates, Kris Bennett, has been very successful with LinkedIn and encouraged me to create one. Take a look at hers









Tuesday, January 26, 2016

NEW DANCE: Dougie2k16

Big things are occurring at South Carolina State University! From making a viral video/song to hype State up. A new dance called Dougie2k16 was brought to My attention.

A group of students who call themselves "PPW" (Prove People Wrong) have always been creative with their dances. But this seems to top it all. 

So hey why not record it?? 

Full video on the site! 






Thursday, January 14, 2016

Who Am I

My name is Larell Mackey 


I am a Junior at the illustrious institution of South Carolina State University.
Studying Mass Communications: Broadcasting Major

I started dabbling in photography and videography a little my freshmen year and throughout the semester I became more involved.

I directed my first video my sophomore year.

I am a firm believer of investing in yourself. So the summer of my Junior year I bought my very own camera (t5i Canon). 

The name Infinite Desires comes from a quote I say everyday "I am INFINITE, I am ETERNAL, I am IMMORTAL, I am UNIVERSAL, and what I am is BEAUTIFUL"

Its self Motivation, when you take a picture you can be whatever you DESIRE and have INFINITE possibilities. 

I've also created my Photography portfolio website.