Shorthorn Shots of the Week 10/31

This week was definitely more challenging logistically rather than technically. Schedules didn't come together and good stories were hard to find. Overall pretty frustrating but there were some bright spots. I had to opportunity to cover the museum opening of Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science, an exhibit in Fort Worth where visitors learn how modern science is used to study mummies and the culture of ancient Egypt. I wasn't planning on doing a video but once I was there I thought it needed more than just a couple of pictures in the paper to show what the exhibit had to offer. The rest of the week was spent mostly trying to set up shoots for the upcoming basketball preview. I'm definitely looking forward to putting out some quality work next week with the preview and a profile piece that I'm hoping will work out Monday. Happy Halloween!

Cover of Pulse, our special section on Thursdays.

Lost Egypt: Ancient Egypt, Modern Science Video

Archaeologist Dr. Mark Lehner points a few of the important archaeological areas in Egypt on a large floor map at the entrance to the Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History on Friday. The 6,000 square-foot exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to see how archaeologists are using modern technology to study ancient Egyptian society and culture through interaction with real artifacts. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

This illuminated panel shows a few of the views that CT scans create, allowing Egyptologists to see inside of sarcophagi and study mummies without disturbing the physical remains. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sculptures of four women who lived in Upper Egypt between 2,200 and 2,900 years ago were created with scientific data gathered from mummies using the same techniques police use to identify human remains. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Architecture junior Qudus Ogunmefun, left, jumps through a hula hoop as communication technology senior Chris Baker looks on during the Black Student Association’s Fall Carnival on Wednesday on the Central Library Mall. The carnival featured a variety of games including musical chairs and a candy toss. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Biology Junior Anthony Adromiwa shows off his mummy mask at the Fall Carnival on Wednesday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sophomore outfielder Preston Beck hits during batting practice on Thursday at Clay Gould Ballpark. Beck lives with a hectic schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. while balancing training, practice and classes. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 10/17

I know I say it every week, but it always seems to be a random week. A little bit of everything from The Shorthorn and even had time to do a little personal project on the side. In my Printmaking class, we have been making hand-made paper. My personal opinion is that it is numbingly boring so I decided to make a short video of the experience that is hopefully a bit more exciting. The whole video is made with my GoPro HD camera and allowed for some very unique angles. I'm looking to incorporate it in an upcoming video about LARPing for a Shorthorn feature. If you don't know what that is google it. More to come.

Pulp to Paper from Andrew Buckley on Vimeo.

Comedian Jarrod Harris performs for the crowd in the Rosebud Theater.

Comedian Jarrod Harris performs a joke about his redneck family during One Mic Stand on Tuesday in the University Center Rosebud Theater. Harris joked about everything from his first experience at a black comedy club to Skip, his mom’s unemployed, one-legged, snowboarder husband. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Computer science freshman Mas Umar drives a remote controlled car around a glass of "wine" during one of the activities involved with the alcohol awareness exhibit in Nedderman Hall.

Biology senior Tabi Chu attempts to dress a Barbie doll while wearing “beer goggles” Wednesday in the Nedderman Hall atrium. Chu and many other student participated in a variety of activities including beer goggle bowling and driving as part of an alcohol awareness display put on by UTA Health Services. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

It took Chu five minutes and six seconds just to put a dress on the doll.

Arlington’s revenue from Super Bowl XLV at Cowboy’s Stadium is estimated to be about $135,024,983 with most of the total coming from restaurants, alcohol, entertainment and retail. With the stadium only a few minutes away, UTA’s role in the event is still under consideration. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Business junior Jerry Inthavongsa pulls a windmill move Monday night during a breakdancing session in the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. Inthavongsa and his friend try to dance at least twice a week. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Graphic design sophomore Richard Garcia spins on his head Monday night during a breakdancing session in the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. Garcia said that he tries to dance at least twice a week with his friends. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Wild Art Hunt

My first video shot and edited fully with iMovie on the iPhone 4. This was a training session we did to encourage everyone to get out of the office and find out what's going on around campus at any given time. It was hot but I think everyone learned a lot. It was really interesting using the iPhone as a full capture/edit platform. I hope Apple continues to update iMovie with more transitions and options to allow more user control to bring it closer to the capabilities of the desktop version.

Shorthorn Wild Art Hunt from Andrew Buckley on Vimeo.

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 3/6

Last week was an unusually lucky week for me with wildart, or features in some circles. I met alot of interesting people around campus and overall felt pretty good about what I was shooting. It seems like the great weather we've been having lately got everybody out and enjoying the campus a little more. I'm still trying to figure out baseball, not my forte when it comes to sports photography, but I feel like I'm progressing game by game. I shot the Military Science Hall of Honor induction ceremony and experienced the dedication that many ex-Mavericks have to they're military duties. Keeping with experiencing new things, I'm trying to do more video for The Shorthorn and had the opportunity to shoot the Special Events Center Groundbreaking on Friday. It was the first time I really got to shoot with my 5D and 7D side by side. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to using this versatile setup in the future. This coming week I will be covering the Southland Conference Basketball Tournament in Katy, Texas, so check out theshorthorn.com for updates on my basketball work daily. Hopefully, if all the equipment cooperates, there will be some multimedia to go with the images featuring the seniors of both teams. Stay tuned.


Special Events Center Groundbreaking

Hall of Honor inductees Colonel Lester Simpson, left, and Retired Lieutenant Colonel Lee Wilson laugh as they are introduced Saturday in the Palo Duro Lounge during a reception prior to the Military Science Department and Cadet Corps Alumni Council’s 2010 Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony. Col. Simpson is currently preparing for his fourth deployment to Afghanistan as Commander of the 176th Engineer Brigade, 36th Infantry Division. LTC Wilson has received numerous awards and decorations including the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with V device and the Purple Heart. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


The Sam Houston Rifle Drill Team performs for drill team alumni Saturday on the University Center Mall during the 2010 Hall of Honor Reception. Hall of Honor inductees Col. Lester Simpson and Retired LTC Lee Wilson were both members of the Sam Houston Rifles. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Physics seniors Brandon Butler, right, and Edwin Baldelomar throw a football around Wednesday outside of the Maverick Activities Center. They said they play several times a week to relax and relieve stress after class. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Nursing junior Olivia Anderson, left, and her fellow nursing students lay out in the sun and relax Thursday outside of the Smart Hospital after finishing a workshop and getting out of class early. They said that they wanted to take advantage of the great weather while it lasts. The National Weather Service forecasts the rest of the week to be mostly sunny with temperatures in the high sixties. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Industrial engineering sophomore Samuel St. Martin leaps off of a trash can and scales a wall outside of the Fine Arts Building on Tuesday while doing a parkour workout with industrial engineering sophomore Michael Mount, not pictured. Parkour is the physical discipline of training where one adapts their movements to the environment. St. Martin and Mount are members of the new parkour club at UTA and soon hope to start group workouts two times a week. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Freshman infielder Preston Beck (5) slides into second base as Cougars second baseman Dane Nielsen leaps while attempting to tag him out Thursday during the Mavericks’ win over BYU at Clay Gould Ballpark. Beck was safe at second and later scored on a single by Chad Comer in the bottom of the second inning. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)