It's Your Business! Production Company Logo 18-19 S1

YOUR NEW PRODUCTION STUDIO:  (WHAT IMAGE DOES IT HAVE ON THE STREET?)

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You are about to create a logo for your new production company.  This logo, in one way or another, must appear on all documents, videos, websites, and any other media that you create for this class until the end of the Semester.  You will eventually make a video logo as well, and both the one you design today, and the video logo should have a similar message and features/style.

Think about why your production company needs a logo.  What emotions should your design evoke in people who see it?  What types of messages will be attached to this logo, and how can you turn this into a brand?  Once you answer these questions, you are ready to design!

THINK about yourself as the owner/executive producer of a design studio.  You will eventually create a website, videos, and other media associated with this production studio.  What kind of studio do you want to create?  What types of entertainment/news/sports media are you interested in creating?  What social issues might your studio stand for?  How can you be creative with the symbol of your studio so people will recognize it, and want to see your movies, websites, or articles?  Take the answers to these questions, and create a logo for your new production studio! 

Having trouble imagining a name for your new company?  Check this out for a little help:  https://www.oberlo.com/tools/business-name-generator

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Create a LOGO using photos, drawing, or any other medium.  Watch the video about why a LOGO is important "Why is a Professional Logo Important?" (Click Here).  You should be able to create something with either program.  I would suggest using the LogoGarden Application to start getting ideas, but to get a higher quality logo, you will need to use Inkscape (more information to follow tomorrow), or YouiDraw.com (See Below).

You can use the Free Logo Designer on LogoGarden to help you come up with an idea, but you will not be able to download your creation as a High Resolution Image.  There are literally hundreds of other free websites to help you.  Pick one!  Once you have designed it on LogoGarden, try to use a drawing program or PowerPoint to recreate your logo.  Once you have created it and saved it as a PICTURE, you should be able to use it to create all kinds of projects for your new prodution company.  HAVE FUN!

LogoMakr - The fastest and easiest way to create free logos online! Choose a name for your business. Choose a template amongst thousands of free logos inside the editor. Customize your logo by changing the color, shape, font, etc. Download your free logo or purchase a high-resolution version.

LOGOGarden.com - Create and Download a Low-Res Logo for Free!!

DesignEvo is a free online logo maker with 7000+ templates that anyone can use to bring to life a compelling, unique logo in minutes.

YouiDraw: Whether you're getting started or an experienced designer, Drawing online tool is a powerful vector graphic design solution on web. With online graphic design in various environment, you have everything you need to express your style and creativity.

Why do vector? As designers, a work often face a different screen size, resolution. Vector graphics can be adjusted as the size of graphics formats without distortion is the best choice. Whether mobile devices, advertising, computer, posters, cards and other design users, vector design are met.

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LOGO PROJECT: 
You must create a LOGO for your new production company.  This will be the symbol of your company and product line.  Think about what was mentioned in the video you saw above.  This LOGO will appear on all of your Professional Media, and should reflect your Brand, Company, Products, and Ideas/Ideals.  

Save a copy of this logo online.  For Credit, you need to UPLOAD a High Resolution copy of your logo to your Google Drive and SHARE it with Mr Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.

For More In-Depth Information Read The Following Article:  http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/71902

More Videos to help you understand what logo's are for:

Step By Step Directions:

Step 1:  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE
Step 2:  Review videos attached to get an idea of what a logo is for, the types of logo's, and why you should create one for your new production company.
Step 3:  Hand Sketch your ideas for your new logo on blank paper to give yourself some creative time to make your logo come alive on paper before trying to create it online.
Step 4:  Go to LogoGarden (See Link Above) and use the Logo Designer to create a Low-Resolution logo for your production studio.  When you have created a Low Resolution version of your logo, download it, and Upload it to your Google Drive for future use.
Step 5:  Go to DesignEVO (See Link Above) and use the Logo Designer to create a Medium-Resolution logo for your studio, with the same overall design theme.
Step 6:  Go to Inkscape (on your computer), or YouiDraw online and create a High Resolution version of your logo with the same design theme.  Make sure to Upload ALL your logo's to your Google Drive and SHARE them with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.

YOU MUST CREATE A NEW FOLDER IN YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE, NAME IT "(LAST NAME) LOGOS", ADD ALL THREE (3) OF YOUR LOGOS, AND SHARE IT WITH MR. SCRIBNER FOR CREDIT!

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Digital Animation Video Clip 18-19 S1

DO NOW:  Create/Send Technology Constructed Response Email

TO:  Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us)

SUBJECT: Digital Animation Project CR

BODY:  Describe, in 1-2 Sentences, what type of animation/cartoon you are interested in creating.  Think about any topic you like, and try to imagine a cartoon that illustrates (and creates action and characters) your idea or subject.  

Digital Animation Video Clip Introduction:

Today you will begin to create a Digital Animation Video Clip. There are many resources for creating digital movies, as listed below. Before class is over, read all directions in this post and learn about different types of ANIMATION.  Then OPEN Google Slides/PowerPoint on Computer and begin to create a "stick-figure" background scene for your longer digital animation using the draw tools found in each of those programs/applications.

Resources & Examples

First Animations:

Fantasmagoria     Gertie the Dinosaur     How Original Animations Are Made

12 Principals of Animation     The Difference Between DISNEY & PIXAR     Animation Careers

First Mickey Mouse Cartoon     Post-It Note Animation (Wall)     Acorn's Story

FlipBook Goku vs Superman     The Origin of Lego Movie     How to Make a Lego Brickfilm

Pixar Examples

History of Pixar Logo     Top Ten Pixar Shorts     For The Birds     

Mr. Scribner's Examples

Snowman & Crowd Animation     Mountain Cabin Scene (Helicopter)     Basketball Court (Red/Blue Play)      

Two Monkeys Short Clip     Two Monkeys MS Movie Maker Video  Sir Ken Robinson - Creativity Education

Tomorrow you will be using your scene to create a 75-slide (minimum) animated scene. Eventually you will EXPORT your slides as Images (JPEG) and using MS Movie Maker to create a Digital Animation with Music, Titles, and Credits.

Digital Animation Using Google Slides / MS Powerpoint & OpenShot Video Editor

When you make animation you have to create each picture on the film.

There are normally 25-40 pictures per second. When animating we recreate the laws of nature as we are able to relate to the action. However, with animation we can do a lot more than just follow the laws of nature. We can do anything, we can tell the story just as it is in our dreams.

Animation is a tool of communication.

When we animate we must not forget to put idea and intention in the movements. A movement without idea and intention is boring. Another great communication tool is the contrast; fast/slow, backwards/forwards and so on. If we remember this it makes us animate better. So if you want to animate something going up, you think go down first. If you you want to stretch your character, you squash him first. The best thing is to do the movement yourself or make a friend do it so you can study the movement. This also helps you plan your animation. The better you know what to do, the better you can animate it.

See The Animation Section of ANIMWORK (Click Here) for more information about this project.

I Can't Wait, I Want To Make Something Right Now!  Try the ZIMMERTWINS website for a longer animations made easy. You could have them talk to each other, about different things, or create news-style reporting cartoons.

Learn More About It: http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-art-timing How do I learn animation? For those with a school nearby and some time on their hands, it’s no problem. But for those with limited options, here are some resources to help teach yourself animation. And a step-by-step guide: http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-2d-tools-part-1

You Could Also Check Out: A European partnership created this guide to help teachers learn more about using animation to teach. With some basics in place such as how to create a good story and what tools to use, ANIMWORK puts everything into perspective for any teacher who wants to create his or her own animation.

DIGITAL SCENE & BACKGROUND PICTURE
CREATION PROJECT DIRECTIONS

IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT: CREATE A ZimmerTwins Cartoon and send it to Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us)!

A. CREATE A BACKGROUND SCENE TO START WITH:

Step 1: Log into Google or Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your Computer

Step 2: Create NEW Slides Presentation or NEW Presentation in PowerPoint

Step 3: Use the Drawing Tools to make a stick figure scene. Make sure to place specific layers in order and use a variety of colors and styles to make it vibrant.

Step 4: Export you Presentation/Slide as an Image and Upload to Google Drive

Step 5: SHARE your Image with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.

REMOVE THE BACKGROUND FROM AN IMAGE USING: 

https://burner.bonanza.com/

https://clippingmagic.com/

https://online.photoscissors.com/

B. ANIMATE IT:

• Your project must include at least 150 slides (Minimum).
• It must have at least 3 layers of depth: Foreground, Middle Ground, Background.
• It must have at least 3 things moving during the course of the animation. 
• Your motion must incorporate LAYERS of movement where items move in-front or behind each other.
• You must Upload and SHARE your project with instructor using Google Drive for credit.

C. MAKE IT INTO A MOVIE:
Step 1. Open your project in Google Slides/MS Powerpoint. (If you created it in Google Slides you must Download it in MS Powerpoint to Export the slides together.

Step 2. EXPORT your slides as JPEG Image Files to the Desktop.

Step 3. IMPORT your JPEG Image Files into MS MOVIE MAKER.

Step 4. Using OpenShot Video Editor, you must create a Digital Animation "Short-Film" by making each image "flash" for around 1/2-second each. This will give the impression that the images are animated. You should add Titles, Credits, and a short burst of music to finish the film.

YOU MUST IMPORT AT LEAST ONE (1) SOUND EFFECT/MUSIC AND ADD IT TO THE ANIMATION PRIOR TO SAVING IT!  (You can use freesound.org and audacity to record sound effects or music for use in this project.)

Step 5. SAVE MOVIE as an MP4 file, Upload it to Google Drive, and SHARE it with Mr. S for credit.

Have Fun with this project. If you would like to know more, here is the original link to 50 more digital animation websites at TEACHTHOUGHT.COM (Click Here)! Good Luck!

How To Remove The Background Of A Photo Using PowerPoint 2016:

(Excerpt from https://www.bettercloud.com/monitor/the-academy/remove-background-picture-powerpoint/)

The Remove Background feature in PowerPoint 2016 helps you eliminate distracting backgrounds so the important parts of your image are front-and-center. In a few simple steps, you can create praiseworthy presentations and nobody will ever know you did all that fancy image-editing right within PowerPoint.

To remove the background from a picture in PowerPoint:

1. Click on the image that has background you want to remove.
2. On the Format tab, click Remove Background.
3. PowerPoint will automatically select the part of the image to be kept.
4. Adjust the selection to cover the area of the image that you want to keep.
5. On the Background Removal Tool tab, click Mark Areas to Remove and select any other area that you want to remove.
6. When you’re finished, click Keep Changes.

RUBRIC FOR DIGITAL ANIMATION PROJECT

Item / Points	15	10	5
Animation and Rendering  20 %	Accomplished Animation and rendering is done well, works properly and is saved in an appropriate file format. All files are properly named as required	Developing Animation and rendering is average, works properly for the most part. Few files are properly named as required	Beginning Animation and rendering does not work properly or is not saved/rendered properly.Files are not properly named as required
Model Complexity  20 %	Accomplished Model is mostly complex and/or detailed but lacks some evidence of sub-object modeling to define/refine modeled details	Developing Model is mostly simplistic and/or lacks evidence of sub-object modeling to define/refine modeled details	Beginning Model design is inappropriate or overly simplistic.
Organization  30 %	Accomplished Objects, Materials and Textures are mostly named	Developing Few Objects, Materials and Textures are named	Beginning None of Objects, Materials and Textures are named
Environment  10 %	Accomplished Model is placed in an appropriate or interesting environment (either modeled or background imaged)	Developing Model is not placed in an appropriate or interesting environment (either modeled or background imaged)	Beginning There is no environment used whatsoever
Graphic Design & Visual Appearance  10 %	Accomplished Model shows good design qualities and is aesthetically pleasing	Developing Model shows basic design qualities and is aesthetically acceptable	Beginning Model shows poor design qualities and is not aesthetically acceptable
Skill Level  5 %	Accomplished Very good skill level is evident	Developing Basic skill level is evident	Beginning Poor skill level is evident
Project Guidelines Compliance  5 %	Accomplished Project guidelines are mostly complete and all required elements are present.	Developing There is a missing important project requirement, or a guideline not followed	Beginning There are missing 2 or more important project requirements, or project guidelines not followed

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars will learn the basics of Digital Animation. Scholars will be able to create "mini" animations using an online application. Scholars will also start creating the basic drawing that will be used for a future "line-art" digital animation project. Scholars will be able to complete a Constructed Response about the "History of Animation" and discuss what they like, or do not like about the project.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign into Google Drive as they enter the class. Scholars will read all directions on this post thoroughly.  Scholars will review the examples linked above to determine the type of movie they are interested in making.  They will need to create a short (3-9 second) video clip, with at least one sound effect, for credit.  When complete, they will UPLOAD both the RAW Project, and their FINAL Project to Google Drive and SHARE it with Mr. S for review.   The basis for their projects will be created using a single slide in Google Slides that they should create first.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

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History of Digital Animation - 18/19 S1

Tomorrow you will start creating your first (maybe) digital animation project!  For more information, and in depth learning, please review the "Pixar In A Box" Digital Animation Course on Khan Academy (Click Here)

Today you will learn about the History of Digital Animation.  Please enter class and sign into your Google Accounts (If you are in the Technology Lab).  Begin the class by viewing the following website about PIXAR ANIMATION (Click Here).  Please watch the video on the bottom of the main page ("25 Years of Pixar Animation").  If you do not have access to technology, you may sit quietly and review the following video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfzy05M-nzY  Make sure you take some notes while you watch.

When you are done viewing the video you will discuss, as a class, some of the videos and movies you are familiar with, and how they were made.  Please be specific about the techniques and animation used in the video you just watched.  How has animation changed over the course of history, and where could it be going?  What are some of the technologies used that are new, and how are we using these technologies in class to create our own video clips.  Please review the PIXAR DIGITAL ANIMATION PRESENTATION here.  Show the following PIXAR Animation SHORT FIlm: "That Was So Cute Bird" (Click Here)

When you have completed the discussion, you should open the following Google Document "History of Digital Animation Worksheet"  Make sure you click FILE and MAKE A COPY to put one in your Google Drive.  Make sure you SHARE your COPY with me as soon as you create it, to turn it in.  Then you may follow the directions and complete the research portion of the project.  If you do not have access to a computer or Ipad, please complete the printed copy on your own for homework.  You may turn it in tomorrow.

Finally,  Please spend some time working on your Digital Animation Project.  Make sure you re-read ALL DIRECTIONS, and make sure you are completing the project correctly.  SHARE the project you have created in your Google Drive for credit.

VOCABULARY

Animation A filmmaking technique where the illusion of motion is created frame-by-frame. The word comes from the Latin word, "anima," meaning "life" or "soul". 

Animator The person who draws the moving character in an animated film. 

Background A flat piece of artwork that is the setting for a moving character in an animated film. A background could be a picture of a forest, a sky, a room, or a castle. 

Cel A clear piece of plastic on which the animator's finished drawings are painted. The cel is clear so that when placed over the background, the animated characters appear to be in a setting. 

Frame An individual still picture on a strip of film. 24 frames equal one second of a motion picture. 

Frame-by-frame The filmmaking technique in animation where each frame is exposed one at a time and the object being photographed is slightly altered for each picture. 

Ink and Paint The step in cel animation where the animator's drawings are placed on cels to be photographed. A drawing is outlined on the front of the cel with black ink, while the back of the cel is painted. 

Kinestasis (Kin-e-sta'-sis) An animation technique using a series of still photographs or artwork to create the illusion of motion. 

Model Sheet A reference sheet for animators that shows a number of different poses of an animated character. The model sheet also shows how characters relate in size to other characters. 

Pixilation (Pik si la' shun) A stop-motion technique in which life-size props or live actors are photographed frame-by-frame. When viewed, they appear to be moving at a fast speed. 

Script The written story of a film that supplies dialogue, camera moves, background, staging and action. 

Squash and Stretch A drawing technique used by animators and originally developed at the Disney Studio to show exaggerated movements in characters. For example, if you wanted a character to jump, you would draw him close to the ground as if 'squashed' and then you would 'stretch' him out as he went into the air. 

Storyboard A "storyboard" is a visual representation of a story. Pictures can be sketched on pieces of paper and pinned to a large board, or they can be drawn on a large piece of paper, comic-book style, to represent scenes in a film. A story sketch should show character, attitude, feelings, entertainment, expressions, type of action, as well as telling the story of what's happening. When you look at a board, it should reflect the feeling of the sequence so the viewer starts to pick up some excitement and stimulation. A story sketch artist at an animation studio us usually an artist who has special interest in illustration, design, appearance, and character. 

 Zoetrope (zo'-e-trop) An early animation device that spins drawings in a revolving drum to create the illusion of motion. Inbetweens Drawings that are in between the drawings that are at the beginning and end poses.

Extremes Drawings that are at the beginning and end of a particular pose.

RESOURCES

History of Digital Animation (TX - TEKS) Lesson Plan

Vocabulary

History of Animation Worksheet (Google Doc)

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars Students will learn about the History of Digital Animation through online research and classroom discussion. Scholars will be able to create "mini" animations using an online application.  Scholars will also continue creating the basic drawing that will be used for a future "line-art" digital animation project.  Scholars will send and email to Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) about the "History of Animation" and discuss what they like, or do not like about the project.  You must write at least 4-5 sentences in paragraph form.  State your position about the project, and provide facts and opinions to defend your position. RESTATE the Question, ANSWER the Question, CITE your Evidence, EXAMPLES of your Evidence in your conclusion.  Make sure you wrap up your thoughts with a SUMMARY sentence.

  STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign into Google Drive as they enter the class.  Scholars will read all directions on this post thoroughly and review the YouTube video about the "History of Digital Animation".  Students will discuss various animation techniques presented in the video.  Students will then complete a History of Digital Animation Worksheet using online resources.  Students may use the balance of time left to work on their own digital animation projects that are previously listed on the Class Assignment Site.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

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MATH, ELA, & READING HELP FOR ALL: "Getting Better All The Time!"

In an attempt to help ALL of our students here at the CCS-515 building, I want to make sure you know about, and use, the following resources:

Quill.org
CSA Class Code: pen-crib

Quill provides free writing and grammar activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Vocabulary.com

Vocabulary.com combines the world's smartest dictionary with an adaptive learning game that will have you mastering new words in no time.

Computer Skills & Apps. Class Link: http://vocab.com/join/4FG6DCH

ReadTheory.org

Click the link above to go to READTHEORY.ORG.  

Create a Student Account using your CCS Gmail address.  Click on the Teachers tab,

Add Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us),

Complete the Pre-Test.  

Once completed, you can go to this site to read and respond to different prompts according to your individual reading levels.  As you progress, you will gradually have the reading level raised, and you will improve your comprehension.  According to the website,7.4 Million students have completed 130 million quizzes on this site (to date).

NoRedInk.com

Students will Create and Account on NoRedInk.com.  Make sure you use your CCS Gmail Account.  Get the Class Code from Mr. Scribner to join the class for the period you are in the Technology Lab.

NoRedInk helps students practice their grammar and writing skills. Students work with engaging and often humorous sentences that incorporate their favorite characters, musicians, athletes, books, movies, sports teams, and celebrities.

SumDog.COM

Sumdog is a highly engaging games-based learning service to help students practice their numeracy and literacy.  Designed to supplement teaching, it motivates students by adapting to each child's level.  Sumdog works both on internet browsers and apps on iOS, Android and Kindle.  Sumdog has been developed with the help of teachers and educational experts around the world.

Student Log-In Information for CCS-515:
     Username:  Student ID# (Lunch Pin)
     Password:  ccs515
     School Code:  collegiumcs

Our research methodologies include:

• Working with experienced educationalists to develop Sumdog's pedagogy
• Regular focus groups among teachers, students, and parents, to refine existing features and develop new ones
• Ongoing user research questionnaires, conducted both by telephone and online
• Curriculum alignment with detailed consultation from independent experts
• Data analysis to refine educational algorithms and site user experience.

The diagnostic test will place students in the correct grade/year level based on their ability. They will then be asked questions from this grade/year level. This means each student will be answering questions according to their ability.

To do this, Sumdog needs to get to know the students' strengths and weaknesses.  This is done with our diagnostic test which runs automatically the first time students play Sumdog.

During the test, the games run as normal. Students may get asked tricky questions, as we check what level they've reached. Please ask them not to worry. They should simply guess answers: the learning engine will understand what's happening, and place them in the correct level.

Once the diagnostic test is complete, we'll reward students with their first pet.

ProdigyGame.com

Students in CSA and STEAM-E will Create and Account on ProdigyGame.com.  Once created, they will progress through various challenges (grade-level-specific), and improve their Math Skills.  This resource can be used anytime, anywhere with access to the website.  Specific Class Codes will be 

Prodigy is a free to use, curriculum-aligned, adaptive, online, RPG (Role Playing Game) style video game. Join 800,000 teachers and over 28 million registered students throughout 2800+ school districts in using the game that will revolutionize the way you approach math instruction!

Featuring over 50,000 questions spanning Grades 1 - 8 in 6 different curricula, players will get to watch their very own wizard grow stronger, learn new spells and acquire new equipment while facing ever more powerful opponents, all by answering math questions!

What does all that mean? Let us break it down for you:  (Click Here For Information)

KhanAcademy.org

Students in CSA and STEAM-E will be joining Khan Academy to work independently on their MATH skills, by grade.

Everyone at Collegium (Building 515) will use their @ccs.us GMail Account to create an Account on KhanAcademy.Org! 

Make sure that you finish updating your profile once you sign in. 

Go to your Profile screen and ADD Mr. Scribner as a Coach by entering the Khan Academy Class Code Below!

Every student can use Khan Academy as an online tutor at home. You can pick just about any Subject and Level and view video lessons, answer practice questions, or ask a coach a question. There are tutorials for all of your subjects on this fantastic resource! Make sure you check out all the classes you can complete and help yourself with!

Khan Academy Class Tutor Code (Mr. S): CHVJTZ

FreeRice.com

Use the link above to visit the Beta Version of FreeRice.com.  Create an Account using a Username (First Name Initial and Last Name), and enter a Password you can remember.  Then click on "Groups" and enter the following code to join the CCS-515 Group:  Group code: 2FXTSTBV

Start Answering Questions!  Track Your Achievements!

Earn The Badges!  HAVE FUN!

Freerice is a 100% non-profit website that is owned by and supports the United Nations World Food Programme.

Freerice has two goals:

• Provide education to everyone for free.  
• Help end world hunger by providing rice to hungry people for free.

Each time you answer a question right, the banner ad that you see generates enough money for the World Food Programme to buy 10 grains of rice to help reach Zero Hunger.

JUST FOR FUN:

LittleAlchemy2.com

Little Alchemy 2 (2017) is a crafting game enjoyed by millions of players. It features hundreds of items, fresh art style and charming music.  Mix items and create the world from scratch! Discover exciting items accompanied by funny descriptions and lose yourself exploring the huge library!

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