Portfolio 7 DUE TOMORROW

The following should be included in your portfolio 7. Three blur (field blur, iris blur, tilt shift) photos from photoshop (before and after), forced perspective picture (1 photo and 3 examples from web), alphabet photo, photostory video linked to your powerpoint, and your photography contest graphic.

Portfolio 7: Photography Contest Graphic

Your last assignment for portfolio 7 is to create a photography contest graphic using photoshop. The graphic should be at least 2000 pixels wide. HINT: you can check the size of your graphic by going to IMAGE - IMAGE SIZE in photoshop. You can also make changes to the size there as well. You should search the web for a background photo or use one of your own.

Audio Converter

Click below to change your mp3 into a .wav file. Your PHOTOSTORY should be complete today.

http://media.io/

Photoshop CS 6 Blur Tutorial

Click below to learn more about the new blur gallery in photoshop CS6.

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/4400242053/photoshop-cs6-blur-gallery-tutorial

Click below to learn more about Adobe Photoshop CS6.

http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-photoshop-cs6/what-is-photoshop-cs6/

Portfolio 6: Due Friday, November 16

The following pictures/tutorials should be in your portfolio 6: Dutch Angle (2 photos plus 3 examples), Pattern (2 photos plus 3 examples), texture tutorial, watercolor tutorial, red eye photos (before and after), rapid movement tutorial.

Critique This Photo

Critique This Photo

Critique This Photo

Use the form I have given you to critique this photo.

Biography DUE NOVEMBER 2

TEST TOMORROW

Things to remember!

Facts to remember about portrait photography

-         Most pros shoot with a short zoom lens (85-100mm)

-         Most lenses in this range are called portrait lenses

-         Allow you to shoot at a good working range (10-12 feet)

-         Gives you and your subject breathing room

-         Shooting in this range eliminates unflattering facial distortion common in wide angle lenses (things can looked to compresses with a telephoto lens)

-         Buy a zoom lens that will cover this range

-         Easy to change composition with this zoom range

-         Keep the background as simple as possible

-         The simpler the background the stronger the photo will be

-         Throw the background out of focus by using an aperture like f/2.8 or f/4

-         Make sure your background is no brighter than your subject (the darker the better)

-         It’s critical to have the eyes in sharp focus for portraits

-         Generally, portraits look best when taken at eye level

-         Get low to shoot kids (just like flowers)

-         Shoot close-ups by positioning eyes 1/3 from the top  of the frame (rule of thirds)

-         Gives your shot more visual interest

-         Frame your shots with your subject(s) filling most of the frame

-         Sunlight during the middle of the day is often harsh, unflattering

-         Move your subject into the shade to get great portraits during the day

-         Softer, warmer light (vibrant color)

-         Natural light is the key to great looking portrait shots

-         Reflectors bounce sunlight to create a soft natural light

-         Can also be used to fill in shadows if you have to shoot in sunlight

-         Many colors to choose from

-         Red eye is caused by the lens being too close to the flash

1. A pentaprism is a mechanical mirror system

2. What does DSLR stand for?

3. List ways to get the sharpest image?

4. What is mirror lock up?

5. What is EXIF data?

6. You should avoid increasing your ISO if possible even in low light.

7. White balance adjusts the color of your photograph

8. A polarizer filter increases saturation and reduces reflections

9. A UV filter reduces haze and protects the lens

10. A soft focus filter slightly defocuses the image

11. A graduated filter changes color gradually from maximum to clear

12. Advantages of DSLR over point and shoot

Portfolio 5 DUE 10-11-12

The following photos are due in portfolio 5: spot the difference (2 photos - before and after), portrait (2 original photos/3 examples/definition slide), photoshop tutorials - sphere, photo restoration, ghost effect.

Portfolio 5: Portrait

The second photo for portfolio 5 is a portrait. Make sure you include a definition slide, 2 photos that you have taken and 3 examples from the web.

Portfolio 4 DUE TODAY

The following photos are due for portfolio 4. Informal balance, your two best shots from spirit week, photoshop tutorial: smooth skin and eye color. You need a folder on your drive that is labeled portfolio 4 with your name. Inside you should have your portfolio 4 powerpoint and your raw photos.

Photoshop Training

Click on the link below and watch the tutorials to learn more about using Adobe Photoshop CS 3.

http://ephotopros.com/training/adobe-photoshop-cs3.aspx

Portfolio 4: Spirit Week

Choose your two best photos from spirit week to include in portfolio 4. Only two are required but you may include more. Label your photos as "Spirit Week" and then the name of the day, such as "Hat Day." Include these in the same powerpoint as your first entry for portfolio 4.

Suggested Portfolio Order

Here is a suggested order of slides for your portfolio powerpoint:
1. Name of portfolio (ex. Portfolio 4) with your name
2. Name of assigned picture with a definition in your own words
3. My photos slide 1
4. My photos slide 2
5. Example photo 1 with description
6. Example photo 2 with description
7. Example photo 3 with description
8. Name of next assigned picture with a definition
etc.

Portfolio 3 Due / Test Friday

Portfolio 3 is due on Friday, September 14th. Portfolio 3 should include the following photos: picasa collage, panography, formal balance and unusual angle.

TEST on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th.

Survey Link

http://ncsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6EdpaUd2RJs0bit

Portfolio 3: Picture 1

The first photo for portfolio 3 is to create a collage using picasa. Save this image to your flash drive.

PORTFOLIO 2 DUE TOMORROW (08/30/12)

The following photos are due for portfolio 2 tomorrow: leading lines, abstract closeup (2 photos), picasa edited image and a landscape photo. Your camera mode blog assignment should also be included with portfolio 2.

TEST TOMORROW (08/30/12)

Please study the blog post on Camera Modes and the Icons for the test on Thursday.

Link to Download Music

Use this link to download music from youtube for educational purposes.

http://www.video2mp3.net/

Download and Install Picasa

Today we will be working with Picasa, a free download from google.

Instructions:
1. Download and Install Picasa from Google
2. Import your photos into Picasa
3. Search the Internet for tutorials on Picasa and post your favorite tutorial in the comment section. Be sure to include the URL.
4. Go through the comments and look at all the tutorials and reply to your favorite.

Portfolio 2: Leading Lines

The second assignment for portfolio 2 is to capture a photo that uses leading lines as a main compositional technique.

http://www.photoble.com/photography-tips-tricks/leading-lines-in-photography

Depth of Field Example

Click on the link below to view and example of how aperture affects depth of field.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-85mm-f-1.2-L-II-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

Review for Test on FRIDAY

You need to know these vocabulary words for the test on Friday, August 17.

Megapixel

Underexposed

Overexposed

Digital Imaging

Aperture

Shutter Speed

Rule of Thirds

Depth of Field

Sensor

Pixel

JPEG

Burst Shooting

DSLR

History Brush

Memory Card

LCD

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Resolution

1. What are the advantages of shooting digital pictures as opposed to film?
2. A fast Shutter speed is used to stop action in a photograph, slow shutter speed for flowing waterfall shots.
3. You need to know how the aperture affects depth of field. As your lens opening gets smaller depth of field increases.  

Photography Exposure Basics

Check out this website to review our lesson on exposure.

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/photography-exposure-basics/

Digital Imaging Powerpoint

Here is the powerpoint we will be using today.

Digital Imaging

Introduction to Digital Photography

Please read the following article and post an answer to the questions below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_photography


1. What is the difference between digital photography and film based photography?

2. What is digital imaging?

3. What are the advantages of digital cameras over the older film based cameras?

4. What are some disadvantages of digital cameras?

Assignment for May 15, 2012

Follow the link below to see a list of 15 famous photographers. Read about each photographer and look at their work. Choose your favorite and answer the questions below by posting a comment. Remember to sign in to your account before you post.

http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2011/10/famous-photographers.html 

 

1. How and why did you choose your favorite photographer?
2. How does his/her work differ from the other photographers?
3. What similarities do you see in the work of all of the photographers? Think in terms of composition, lighting, shadows and tone?

4. What do you think the following quote means? “A picture speaks a thousand words.”

YOUR ANSWERS MUST BE THOROUGH, MEANING AT LEAST 3 SENTENCES LONG

Photostory Due

Your 3 minute photostory is due on Thursday, May 10.

Portfolio 6 DUE Friday, May 4

The following photos are due for portfolio 6 tomorrow: vignette, comic book effect, black and white and photoshop ghost.

How to download your music

Find your music on Youtube and copy the link. Then go to the website below to convert the video into an mp3 for use in your photostory.

http://www.youtube-mp3.org/

Portfolio 6: Comic Book Effect

Follow this link to create a comic book effect for one of your photos. Please include this photo in portfolio 6.

http://www.createblog.com/photoshop-tutorials/13965-comic-book-effect/

Portfolio 6: Adding a Vignette

Please follow the link below to add a vignette to one of your portrait photos. This will be included in your next portfolio (portfolio 6).

http://graphicssoft.about.com/library/uc/jwoodscontent/A_Quick_Vignette.pdf

Assignment for Friday, March 23

Find five useful videos on photography and/or photography concepts and post them to this site with a paragraph explaining what concepts the videos cover. Remember, reply to this post with the link to five different videos and at least three sentences that describe each video. We will not be working on music videos today. This is due by the end of class today. Thanks.

Portfolio 5: Frame

Please check the link below for more information on this picture for portfolio 5.

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/framing-your-shots-photography-composition-technique

Portfolio 4: Due Friday, March 2

The following photos are required for Portfolio 4, which is due on Friday, March 2: informal balance, photo with text, photo with shapes, photoshop tutorial that you choose.

Assignment: Photoshop Tutorials

Use the Internet to research photoshop 7 tutorials. Find a tutorial that you would like to present to the class. Go through the tutorial and include the result in your portfolio 4. Comment on this post and provide a link to the tutorial. In your comment, include why you chose this tutorial.

Portfolio 3: Due Today

Photoshop Tutorials: Smooth Skin, Rapid Movement, Sphere, Eye Color. Pictures: picassa collage, unusual angle, formal balance.

Tears by Man Ray, 1930-1932

Please answer the following questions.

1. Using as many details as possible, describe what you see in this image.

2. What reactions do you think the photographer wanted to evoke with this image?

3. Which of the elements of design and principles of art are most strongly represented here?

TEST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Click the link below to study for the test on Friday.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mlqq9YbYspBKAwqS_kjSy5Y-R_a1p9OI-fC4SyePvek/edit

Portfolio 2: Due Friday, February 3

Pictures due: watercolor, leading lines, abstract close-up (2 pictures), landscape

Photo Assignment: Self Portrait

Please upload a picture of yourself to this blog.

Watercolor Effect in Photoshop

Please follow the link below to create a watercolor effect for one of your photos.

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/watercolor-painting/

Portfolio 1 Due 1-20-12

Portfolio 1 photo requirements: rule of thirds photo, shallow depth of field, levitation, black and white to color.

Rule of Thirds Practice

Which one of the following pictures best represents the rule of thirds. Use the comment section to describe in detail why you think one picture best represents the rule of thirds.