EQ 10--What are we using the Flash program to create? Tell me at least 5 terms and explain them that you learned as we did practice with Flash.

We are using the Flash program to create a short story or fractured fairytale of our choice. One of the terms we learned was the stage, which is the background or screen of the movie. We learned how to change the color on that, but it has to stay that color throughout the whole movie. Another term is timeline which is at the bottom of the screen and you use this to make keyframes, and tweens. A keyframe is what you insert to create each "scene" and you can make it however long. To make this you right click on the timeline and insert it wherever you need. There are three different tweens classic tween, motion tween and shape tween. We learned shape tween first and what this does is morph whatever shape you have on the screen. Next we learned the classic tween, and we used this to make the bouncing ball. You create a keyframe and then click in the middle of that frame, select classic tween, then move the object to wherever you want. Next we learned motion tween, its the same process as the classic tween however its just one smooth motion. We used this to make the sun move across the screen.

EQ 9--How did your company presentation go? What was the best part? What was the weakest part? What is the main thing you learned during this presentation?

I thought mine and Matthew's presentation went relatively well. We knew what points we wanted to make and were confident with our answers. The best part was getting to explain to them our vision for our company. It seemed to come to life and the judges seemed interested in how we were going to make it all happen. The weakest part was when Matthew and I forgot our resume in the computer room. That was unprofessional and sloppy on our part, and it upset me because everything else was pretty strong. The main thing I learned during this process was that you truly have to think of every single detail, you cannot leave anything out. Also, it is very important that we be consistent with everything that we do. The business plan part of it was pretty frustrating for me only because I have no experience with it and it's never been taught to me. So to have that as my main grade was obviously what hurt me and I didn't find that fair. I thrive on art and presentations, but if I'm not confident with the material, I will struggle.

EQ 8--Reflect on the progress of your company project--3-4 sentences.

As time has progressed, K&M Summer shop seems to have transformed into an actual business. The work Matt and I have done to create advertising and figuring out a budget seems to be real and there is some urgency to get it perfect now. Coming up with the color scheme and design of each individual project is less than challenging for us because we know exactly what we want it to be. It may not be exactly perfect but we are proud of what we have created thus far.