Final Exam Review

Use the link below to answer the following questions.

1. What is the difference between shutter priority and aperture priority?
2. In manual mode, which two functions are controlled by the camera person?
3. What does "ISO" mean and what is the difference between manual and auto iso?
4. What is the difference between sports mode and landscape mode?
5. Macro mode is best for what type of photos?
6. In portrait mode, the camera is automatically selecting what size of aperture and why?

http://photographylife.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes

PORTFOLIO 7 DUE TOMORROW

The following should be included in Portfolio 7, which is due tomorrow:

1. 2 random tutorials
2. Product Advertisement
3. Blur Effect Tutorial
4. Forced Perspective photo (2) with definition slide and examples from internet
5. Movie Poster
6. Text with photo showing through tutorial

Aperture, Shutter and ISO REVIEW

Click the link below and answer the questions in the form of an email sent to me.

http://www.exposureguide.com/exposure.htm

1. Define ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed.
2. Describe how aperture affects your depth of field.
3. Describe how shutter speed affects motion in your photograph.
4. Define overexposure and underexposure.
5. If you can't have a perfect exposure, is it better to have an underexposed or overexposed photo? Why?
6. What happens with the camera (in terms of the aperture and shutter speed) when you have a perfect exposure?

Portfolio 7: Photoshop Tutorial

Search the internet for two tutorials involving Photoshop CS 6. Complete the tutorials and include the result in Portfolio 7.

Portfolio 6 is DUE TODAY

The following should be included in Portfolio 6:

1. Picture with a text box
2. Comic Strip Narrative
3. Alphabet picture
4. Retro Comic Book Tutorial (optional, extra credit)
5. Formal Balance, examples and definition
6. Panography

BIOGRAPHY DUE TODAY

Please share your biography with me today. Also, continue working on your comic strip narrative.

Portfolio 5 DUE FRIDAY

Portfolio 5 is due on Friday, November 7 (your biography is also due on November 7). It should include the following:

1. 3D Text Tutorial
2. Caricature
3. Macro Mode Photos
4. Spot the Difference (2 examples, before and after)
5. Watercolor Tutorial
6. Texture Tutorial
7. Dutch Angle Photos

Portfolio 5: Unusual/Dutch Angle

Your last photo for portfolio 5 is to capture a photo with an unusual angle, such as a dutch angle. Click below to read more about dutch angles.

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/dutch-tilt.html

http://users.rider.edu/~suler/photopsy/camera_angles.htm

Biography Due November 7

Your assignment is to create a biography of a famous photographer. Your biography should be at least 3 typed pages (double spaced) with no more than 12 pt font. Make sure to include a title page with the title and your name (4 pages total). Also make sure to include any references as needed.

** You may include up to two photos in the body of your paper. The photos should be no larger than 2 inches on the largest side. To tell how big your pictures is, insert it into the paper, right click on the photo, look at shape height and width, size as needed. You may include additional pictures on your title slide of any size. Make sure your text wraps around your photos. Click on your picture, go to format at the top of the menu bar, go to wrap text, then click on type. Then you can move your picture anywhere you want and the text will wrap around the picture.

REMEMBER, 1 title page and 3 pages of text with no more than two pictures. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE content from the Internet. MAKE SURE THERE IS ENOUGH INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER BEFORE YOU BEGIN WRITING!

Potential items to include in your paper:

1.       Basic facts (birth, education, work, etc)

2.       Works of art (famous photographs); what are they known for creating, what makes their work special?

3.       Compare/contrast their work with other photographers

Links to information about famous photographers

http://famous-photographers.com/

http://www.famousphotographers.net/
 

Read more about biographies here.

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

ASSIGNMENT FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 20: 3D TEXT TUTORIAL

Use the link below to create 3D text. Follow the tutorial and put the result into portfolio 5. Use your name for the text. 

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photoshop-text/text-effects/photoshop-simple-3d-type/

After you finish the 3D text tutorial, pick your own tutorial from the internet and put the result into portfolio 5. This can be any tutorial you choose, but you must DO the tutorial. Do not just post a link.

PORTFOLIO 4 IS DUE TODAY.

Portfolio 4: DUE MONDAY

The following items should be included in portfolio 4:

1. Spirit Week Photos (3)
2. Sphere Tutorial
3. Principles and Elements of Art (assignment from blog)
4. Pattern photos (2) with examples from internet and definition slide

Camera Modes Powerpoint: Test Tomorrow

STUDY THE ICONS IN THE POWERPOINT FOR TEST ON FRIDAY

Click below to view the camera modes powerpoint. You will need to study what happens in each mode.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3sc3BlNFctaTMweWc/edit?usp=sharing

Portfolio 2: Black and White to Color

Pick two photos you have taken or you can get them from the internet. Use photoshop (the history brush) to transform part of the image from black and white to color (see the example below).

DUE TOMORROW: PORTFOLIO 1

The following should be included in portfolio 1:

1. Rule of Thirds photos (2), definition slide, 3 examples
2. Photoshop: Combining images (changing parts of an image)
3. Photoshop: Liquify
4. Photoshop: Cropping
5. Shallow Depth of Field photos (2), definition slide, 3 examples


Points will be taken away for the following:
1. Untitled presentation (-2 pts)
2. Missing assignment (-10 pts)
3. Out of focus photos (-5 pts)
4. Blurry examples photos (-2 pts)
5. No name on portfolio slide (-2 pts)
6. Incorrect spelling (-2 pts)
7. Missing examples (-3 pts)

Portfolio 1: Photoshop

You have two more assignments for portfolio 1. 

1. Use photoshop to work on selecting parts of an image. Add a before and after photo that shows you know how to select and change parts of an image.

2. Use photoshop to liquify an image and upload to your portfolio

***Remember to save all images as .jpeg so they will upload to google drive

Focus and Composition Practice

Check out the link below to learn how to practice focus and composition.

http://camerasim.com/apps/focus-frame-shoot/

Requirements for Portfolios

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

The following are the requirements for each portfolio you submit this semester:

1.       Your portfolios will be handed in as a POWERPOINT file.

2.       Each assigned picture should have a title slide with the name of the photo technique as well as an appropriate definition.

3.       You are required to have at least two photos that you take that demonstrate each technique. Label these slides as “My Photos.” Only 1 picture per slide.

4.       You must search the Internet for 3 appropriate examples of each type of photograph (photos should be large enough to fit on the Powerpoint slide without pixelization, ex. at least 640 x 480 or above). You must provide the link to where you found the photograph.

5.        Under each example, you must provide your explanation as to why this photograph is a good example of the assigned technique. You may do this in paragraph form or bullet points.

6.       Only 1 picture with your explanation per slide. Label these slides as “Example 1, 2, 3.”

7.       Neatness and design of your Powerpoint presentation count toward your grade, so be diligent.

8.       You must include your raw photographs for each portfolio in a separate folder. For example, “Portfolio 1 Photos.”

Portfolio 7 DUE Friday, June 6

The following should be included in portfolio 7, which is due Friday:

1. Product Ad
2. 3 Tutorials
3. Forced Perspective picture, examples, definition slide
4. Informal balance photos, examples, definition
5. Movie Poster
6. Text with photos showing through (2)

Portfolio 7: Informal Balance

This is the last picture for portfolio 7. Check the link below to learn about the differences between formal and informal balance.

http://www.digitalphotographytipsonline.com/balance-in-photography.html

Assignment for Thursday, May 22

Follow the link to the tutorial and add to your portfolio 6.

http://photodoto.com/how-to-make-instagram-filters-photoshop-earlybird/

Make sure you have the following to turn in for Portfolio 6 on Friday (as well as your Biography):
1. 3D Text
2. Speech Bubble
3. Comic Strip Narrative
4. Retro Comic Book Effect
5. Panography
6. Formal Balance photos with examples and definition
7. Instagram tutorial

Music Link

www.youtube-mp3.org

Process for Creating your Comic Strip Narrative

After you take your pictures for your narrative, you should load them into photoshop and add talk bubbles and the comic book effect (look back in the blog if you've forgotten how to add the comic book effect). Create a title slide using the 3D text tutorial from the blog. Load all individual slides into Picasa and create your finished product by using the collage function. Save and upload to portfolio 6.

HINT: Use filter-filter gallery-poster edges to make your comic book effect.

3D Text: Assignment for Monday, May 5

Click on the link for the tutorial on 3D text. This will be your first assignment for portfolio 6.

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photoshop-text/text-effects/photoshop-simple-3d-type/

How to Analyze a Photograph

http://mysharmin.com/digitalphotography/analyze.html

Please visit the link above and answer the following question (at least a paragraph please)
What is the difference between visual elements and composition? Is one more important than the other? How does visual elements and composition work together?

Link to Download Music

Use the link below to download music for your Picasa video. You should have at least 20 photos for your video.

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

Test Tomorrow

Here are links to what you need to study for the test tomorrow, Friday, April 11.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3sMTd5QjRpMDBvR1E/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3sLWhvMnRqVTFkbjg/edit?usp=sharing

Abstract Photography Quiz

1. What is abstract photography?
2. What does composition mean?
3. What are the three essentials to abstract photography?
4. How do curves add interest to abstract photography?

You have 8 minutes to email me your answers - sturgilljt@alleghany.k12.nc.us

Levitation Pictures

Check out this link for more examples.

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/levitation-photography/

Portfolio 4: Levitation

Your assignment is to make someone appear to levitate. Take two photos. One with the person in the photo and one of just the background. Use photoshop to combine them.

Portfolio 3 DUE TODAY!

You should share portfolio 3 with me today. It should include the following:

1. Picasa Collage
2. Cloning Picture using Photoshop
3. Movement Tutorial
4. Sports Pictures, Examples, Definition
5. Macro Mode Pictures, Examples, Definition
6. Random Photoshop Tutorial

Photoshop Skills

Please work on your photoshop skills by finding a tutorial that interests you. Complete the tutorial and add it to portfolio 3.

Portfolio 2 DUE TODAY

Please email me your portfolio 2. My email address is sturgilljt@alleghany.k12.nc.us. Click on the blue share button at the top right of your presentation. Change the "Private" link to "anyone with the link" and then send to me. Check the post below for what should be included in portfolio 2.

Portfolio 2 DUE TOMORROW

The following images should be included in portfolio 2:

Eye Color Tutorial
Mode Assignment
Smooth Skin Tutorial
Photoshop Black and White to Color
Portrait Pictures
Picasa Edited Picture

Depth of Field Practice: Camera Simulator

Click on the link to use the camera simulator to practice taking pictures with different depth of fields.

http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator/

Test Elements

Principles and Elements of Art:
Line
Shape
Forms
Space
Color
Texture
Balance
Emphasis
Movement
Pattern
Repetition
Proportion
Rhythm
Variety
Unity
Dominance
Subordination

Assignment 2 of 2 for 2/28/14: Photoshop Tutorials

Please locate and post the link to 3 tutorials for Photoshop CS 6. Also include a brief description of each tutorial. Make sure before you post that the tutorial is for Photoshop CS 6 and/or lower versions. Please take your time to evaluate each tutorial before you post a link. NO VIDEO TUTORIALS.

Taking Pictures Powerpoint

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3sWWpWMi1KbDY0MGM/edit?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3scV95Z2l4bXlKOUE/edit?usp=sharing

Vocabulary TEST TOMORROW

Here is a link to the terms and definitions powerpoint,
VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3sQXo1bW4wNnNQNEU/edit

Portfolio 1: Due Friday, February 21

You should have the following slides on your powerpoint:

1. Two Rule of Thirds photos that you have taken
2. Rule of Thirds definition slide
3. Three examples of Rule of Thirds from internet
4. A photo that you cropped into the Rule of Thirds using photoshop (before and after)
5. Two shallow depth of field photos
6. Depth of Field definition slide
7. Three examples of Depth of Field from internet
8. Liquify Image from photoshop
9. Combining Image from photoshop

Retouching Photos

Check out this article below about "retouching" photos.

http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/lena-dunham-jezebels-unretouched-vogue-expose-was-messed-up-it-felt-gross-1798485.story

Photoshop CS 6: New Features

Check out some of the new features in Photoshop CS6.

http://digital-photography-school.com/23-cool-new-features-in-adobe-photoshop-cs6

Combining Images in Photoshop

Use photoshop to combine two images.

Steps:
1. open two images in photoshop
2. use a selection tool such as the polygonal lasso tool to select part of one picture
3. after the selection is made, go to edit-copy, click on your other picture and click edit-paste
4. use edit-transform or any other adjustment tools to fine tune your image
5. save as a jpg and add to your portfolio

Portfolio Assignment: Rule of Thirds

Your first assignment for portfolio 1 is to capture two images using the rule of thirds. Please click on the link to review what we covered in class.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composition_%28visual_arts%29

Your First Powerpoint...

The following is a suggested order of slides for your first picture in portfolio 1:

Slide 3:  Rule of thirds definition (How would you define rule of thirds?)
Slides 4-6: 3 examples from the internet that demonstrate rule of thirds (1 example per slide) - please include why you think this is a good example and include a link to where you found the picture
Slides 7-8: 2 slides with the photos you took.

My email address

sturgilljt@alleghany.k12.nc.us

Portfolio 8 DUE TODAY

Portfolio 8:

1. 2 pattern pictures with definition and examples from the web
2. Color Selection Tutorial
3. Photographic Toning

Please email me your portfolio today.