{"id":16,"date":"2025-09-24T16:30:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-12-12T17:56:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:56:55","slug":"conceptual","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/conceptual\/","title":{"rendered":"Conceptual"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project is all about exploring creative, out-of-the-box ways to express yourself. You\u2019ll experiment with things like poetry, music, visual art, animation, film, and web design, taking bold artistic risks to show your opinions in your own unique style. Along the way, you\u2019ll also start building real technical skills by learning to use modern professional tools \u2014 including DSLR cameras, Tascam audio recorders, and software like Adobe Photoshop, Animate, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Pro Tools, WordPress, and various Google apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Conceptual Unit in English and Digital Media, I really enjoyed exploring different ways to express myself. Using tools like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition let me combine digital media with my own ideas, and I got to experiment with things like animations, music, and design. It was very interesting to take creative risks and try unconventional forms of art, which pushed me to think about how I communicate my thoughts in a unique way. Overall, it was a fun way to start learning how to use professional tools while also expressing my personal style!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Art Reflection Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our SF MOMA trip, we explored a variety of contemporary artworks that inspired us to think critically about different artistic concepts and approaches. The related Art Reflection Video assignment gave me the chance to combine conceptual writing with digital media skills, reflecting on the ideas, techniques, and personal responses I had to an artwork of my choosing which was &#8220;Lilies&#8221; by Kunie Sugiura. Throughout this project, I grew in my ability to analyze and express concepts clearly, experiment with creative techniques, and improve my technical skills in Premiere Pro, all while developing my own artistic voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"26 26 p1 Art Reflection ZoeD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CDajBEIhAmo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Art-Reflection-Video-Screenshot-1024x493.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Premiere Pro interface as I was creating my Art Reflection video.\" class=\"wp-image-145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Art-Reflection-Video-Screenshot-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Art-Reflection-Video-Screenshot-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Art-Reflection-Video-Screenshot-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Art-Reflection-Video-Screenshot.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here is a screenshot of my Art Reflection Video project (behind the scenes magic!) on Adobe Premiere Pro which is where I created the video.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Art Reflection Video project, I really valued the opportunity to combine my thoughts about art with digital media skills. It was rewarding to think critically about the pieces we saw and then translate those ideas into a creative, visual format. I also appreciated improving my technical abilities in editing, sequencing, and integrating audio and visuals, which helped me express my perspective in a more dynamic and personal way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parody Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Parody Project was a creative assignment where we take a well-known song and rewrite the lyrics to express a new theme, message, or idea, while keeping the melody and rhythm. For my Parody Project, I chose the song <em>Guess <\/em>by Charli XCX featuring Billie Eilish and rewrote the lyrics to focus on funny and relatable TikTok culture and online trends. My process began by listening to the original song so I could match the rhythm, flow, and phrasing. I then brainstormed ideas for a topic that was both relevant and humorous to me and my audience, settling on the way people obsess over memes, trends, and FYP content. I rewrote the lyrics line by line, making sure they fit the original melody while including references to TikTok audios, phrases, and behaviors like duets, stitches, doomscrolling, and popular memes. After drafting the lyrics, I practiced singing them along with the original track, adjusting lines for comedic timing  and better flow before finally performing and recording myself in the isolation booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"audioButton paused\" id=\"audio1Button\" onClick=\"toggleAudio1()\">\n<h4 class=\"audioButtonPlay\">\u25b6 Chronically Online<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"audioButtonPause\">\u23f8 Chronically Online<\/h4>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"audioButtonCover\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/parodycoverart.png\" alt=\"Click here to play\/pause audio\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<audio preload=\"auto\" id=\"audio1\">\n        <source src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Parody-by-ZoeD-2025.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\n<\/audio>\n<script src=\"\/Scripts\/audioButton1.js\"><\/script>\n<style>\n@import url(\"\/styles\/audioButton.css\");\n.audioButton {\n\tbackground-color: #fff4f4;\n\tborder: 2px #ffb0b0 solid;\n\tmax-width: 250px;\n           float: left; \/* or right *\/\n           margin-right: 20px; \/* separates from text *\/\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Chronically Online&#8221; by Zoe (me), October 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parody Lyrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hey, tiktok, you there?<br>Uh-uh<br>You wanna guess what\u2018s on my tiktok FYP?<br>You wanna know what trends and memes that i have seen?<br>Is it new-gen brainrot from youtube shorts?<br>Is it old viral 2020 dances of all sorts?<br>You wanna reference a meme, even if it\u2019s niche<br>Trust me i\u2019ll know it immediately<br>Re-re-reference a meme, even if it\u2019s niche?<br>Trust me ill know it immediately<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swipe it, like it, share it, post it<br>Click the 3 dots check your 3rd @ on it<br>Stitch it, duet it, might remix it<br>Send it to the group chat, yeah i think they\u2019re with it<br>Swipe it, like it, share it, post it<br>Click the 3 dots check your 3rd @ on it<br>Stitch it, duet it, might remix it<br>Put a finger down, yeah, freestyle edition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trend it now\u2026<br>Don\u2019t have to guess what\u2019s on your tiktok FYP<br>I\u2019ve seen basically every single meme<br>It\u2019s \u201cthat one\u201d crazy edit or the fish girl from jubilee<br>The memes no matter how old that won\u2019t leave my feed<br>You think that there\u2019s a reference that I haven\u2019t seen?<br>I\u2019m gonna tell you right now that there\u2019s no such thing<br>I wanna swipe it, like it, share it, post it<br>Click the 3 dots check my 3rd @ on it<br>Save it, keep it, can i reference it?<br>I can talk normal but you know i\u2019ll quote it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiktok call me if you\u2019re with it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yeah, chronically (online), chronically (online), chronically (online online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">chronically chronically (online), chronically (online), chronically (online online online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">chronically (online), chronically (online), chronically (online online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">chronically chronically (online), chronically (online), chronically (online online online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">you wanna guess how many hours i\u2019ve been doomscrolling? (its been hours)<br>you\u2019re tryna guess the password to my secret account? (are you obsessed with me?)<br>you wanna guess the reference that we\u2019re talking about? (you know you won\u2019t get it)<br>you wanna guess if i\u2019m really this chronically online?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Parody-Screenshot-1024x501.png\" alt=\"Behind the scenes of my Parody Song production\" class=\"wp-image-192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Parody-Screenshot-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Parody-Screenshot-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Parody-Screenshot-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Parody-Screenshot.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot of my Audition session, showing the behind the scenes of my Parody production!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0500-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0500-1-edited.jpg 800w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0500-1-edited-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0500-1-edited-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0500-1-edited-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Me fixing the microphone and monitor volume before recording.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0495-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0495-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0495-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0495-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0495.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Me recording myself singing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0497-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the Audition sessions on the computer\" class=\"wp-image-195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0497-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0497-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0497-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_0497.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Close up of me tweaking the audio on the Audition session after recording.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photoshop Blend Modes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this section, I had fun exploring Photoshop Blend Modes, experimenting with how different layers interact to create cool colors, textures, and effects. The assignments let me play around with combining images in unexpected ways, showing off creativity while learning new digital media skills. Something I value about learning about and creatively using Photoshop Blend Modes is how to be able to blend two pictures together to create something really cool. It allows you to be imaginative and think outside the box. I see myself using my new Photoshop skills with my creative projects mainly through correcting areas of my photos that are too bright or too dark for my photo blogs, other future assignments, or just for fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-1-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-1-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-1-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" data-id=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-2-1024x465.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-2-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-2-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-2-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Blend-Two-Photos-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" data-id=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-2-1024x384.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-2-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-2-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-2-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Multiply-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"385\" data-id=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-2-1024x385.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-2-1024x385.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-2-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-2-768x289.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Overlay-Brush-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"775\" data-id=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot1-1024x775.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot1-1024x775.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot1-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot1-768x581.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot1.png 1057w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot2-1024x798.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot2-1024x798.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot2-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot2-768x598.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-PS-Screenshot2.png 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"385\" data-id=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-2-1024x385.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-2-1024x385.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-2-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-2-768x289.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Delgo_Zoe-Screen-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DSLR Practice Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section showcases my DSLR practice sessions, where I explored different camera modes and techniques to see how they affect a photo. I experimented with Av mode to play with shallow and deep depth of field, Tv mode for long-exposure night shots, and flash portraits in front of backdrops. I also practiced P mode while adjusting ISO and experimented with altering white balance to change the mood and color of my images. These exercises helped me get hands-on experience with camera settings and see how small changes can create big visual effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0107-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0107-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0107-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0107-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0107.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"62\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0134-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0134-edited.jpg 600w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0134-edited-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0139-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0139-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0139-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0139-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0139.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog1-best-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog1-best-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog1-best-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog1-best-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog1-best.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0144-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0144-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0144-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0144-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0144.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with my DSLR in different modes was a mix of experimenting and learning. In Av mode, I tested shallow and deep depth of field to see how aperture affects focus. Tv mode had me figuring out shutter speeds for long-exposure night shots, while flash portraits taught me how lighting and angles change a photo. In P-mode, I played with ISO, and adjusting white balance let me experiment with color and mood. Overall, it was a hands-on way to see how small changes make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Film<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conceptual assignments in Film included various exercises that required editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, such as the DoubleMint and Color Grading project. While also practicing important scenes to learn skills we would later use for our narrative such as the Chase and Suspense Scene projects. My experience in film so far has been great, I really enjoy being able to have first-hand experience on what it&#8217;s like creating film and learning about the history from it. Something I value as a film student is learning how to collaborate with others, and utilize relentless worth ethic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experimental Film<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My experimental film explores jealousy through trying new foods, except, it\u2019s not really about food \u2014 it\u2019s about<br>relationships, validation, and how comparison kills the ability to appreciate what you already<br>have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"25 26 p1 Experimental ZoeD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mALwc0vN9Rw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Experimental-Screenshot-1024x493.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Experimental-Screenshot-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Experimental-Screenshot-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Experimental-Screenshot-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~ZoeD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ZoeD-Experimental-Screenshot.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a screenshot of the &#8220;behind the scenes magic&#8221; during the making of my Experimental Film! The bottom right is the timeline, where I cut and assemble all the clips, audio, etc. The bottom left is my media, which shows all the clips I took and allows me to drag them into my timeline when I need to. The top left is the clip I&#8217;m hovering on, and the top right is the properties panel of that clip, which shows all the assets like scale, position, opacity, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Film Exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Video Scavenger Hunt - ZoeD, LuluB, NoamS\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5ypNkeKAjH8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scavenger Hunt video was an exercise to get as many possible camera shots, angles and imagery as possible in one period. While this project was challenging, it was super fun and definitely improved my eye for composition and knowledge of different camera angles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction This project is all about exploring creative, out-of-the-box ways to express yourself. You\u2019ll experiment with things like poetry, music, visual art, animation, film, and web design, taking bold artistic risks to show your opinions in your own unique style. 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