I was inspired to make a “how to” video by watching a video called “how to roll a joint,” by Ethan Jerry. I was inspired to make this “how to make a face mask” video, by recently watching tutorials on YouTube. I myself needed a face mask. My house has poor lighting and so I filmed outside and took advantage of the sidewalk to film my video. The materials to make this video were easy to obtain, because they were materials I could find around the house. I had quite a few difficulties recording this video. I had only myself to work with and so I had to record and create the face mask at the same time, that is why I only use one hand to make the mask. I believe I did a good job keeping the camera still in this situation. This video is of me, Chantel Maczorowski, showing viewers how to make a face mask. It has become a requirement in the state of Michigan to wear a mask in public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With face masks being in high demand, they are difficult to obtain and so people like me are finding ways to make them at home. I hope this video can help people create masks that are both easy to make and affordable.
Author: cmaczorowski2018
Video Shooting Exercise
I used my IPhone 11 to create this video. I was by myself when I took this video and so I had to improvise. My favorite moment in this video is when you can hear someone on the nearby military base playing the trumpet. It was a beautiful day to get some shots of nature.
The United States and the Tampon Tax
A women’s menstrual cycle is unavoidable; however most states still tax feminine hygiene products. The “Tampon Tax” is a term used to call attention to an unnecessary tax placed on products like tampons and sanitary napkins. These products still face a sales tax while other essential products like toilet paper are tax free. People against the tampon tax argue that feminine hygiene products are unavoidable necessities for women and therefore should be tax exempt.
According to data from June 2019, some states like Florida and California have already lifted the “Tampon Tax”, while 66 percent of the 50 states have yet to comply.
Non-profit organizations exist to help end the “Tampon Tax” and end period poverty. Non-profits such as “PERIOD” is a global, youth-powered non-profit that is fighting to end period poverty and period stigma through service, education, and advocacy.
Storytelling through photos during national pandemic
I was asked in my Journalism 340 class to capture a moment in time through photography. The following pictures tell the story of two teenagers trying to date during a state lock down. Due to the outbreak and rapid spread of COVID-19 a state lock down was issued by Michigan’s governor Gretchen Whitmer that requires Michigan residents to only leave the house if absolutely necessary. Places like movies and restaurants are closed and so couples like Jamie Maczorowski and Jeffrey Johnson must make due with dating at home.
Headshot of Jamie Maczorowski
This is a headshot of my little sister Jamie Maczorowski. Jamie is sixteen years old and is a Junior in High School. In my Journalism 340 class I was asked to take a headshot of someone. I asked my sister because she is photogenic and also cooperative. She allowed me to take 10 to 15 photos of her from different angles. I chose this photo because I thought it fit the qualifications for the assignment the best and it also highlights her eyes. I edited the photo in light room to makes it even more appealing.
‘The Ins and Outs of Makeup’
Pilot Episode – The Effects and Growth of the Makeup Industry
This podcast was produced by me and my friend Paige Sharp. In the podcast we talk about the growth of the makeup industry and how it is affecting our society. Our goal of this particular episode was to introduce our podcast, attract makeup lovers and to get people informed about the impact the makeup industry is having on our society. The goal of the entire podcast is to bring the makeup community together to openly discuss makeup. Another goal of the podcast as a whole is to be informative about what’s going on in the makeup community.
Hockey Interview with actuality
Hockey Audio
The interview consists of me interviewing Keara Chaperon about her favorite hobby. She loves to play hockey and she expresses throughout the interview the benefits of playing.
My first post of this blog
When I was a little girl, my mother gifted me with a diary. Whenever I was angry or upset about something I would write down what I was feeling, I guess that’s how I learned to cope with my feelings and also how I developed a passion for writing.
Welcome to the blog! My name is Chantel and I am currently a sophomore at Central Michigan University.
I have always had an appreciation for writing and I think that is one of the main reasons I decided to major in Public Relations. I am excited for this class, because I have always wanted to create a blog and JRN 340 has given me the push I need to fulfill my desire. I am just an average student, trying to make it in this big world. I hope you will embark with me on this journey as we explore the many aspects of journalism.
Chantel's JRN 340 blog 