Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Portfolio 5 DUE TODAY

The following is due today in Portfolio 5:

1. Caricature
2. Skin Texture Tutorial
3. Spot The Difference (2 examples, 6 photos total)
4. Watercolor Tutorial
5. Macro Pictures (examples, definition, etc.)

Friday, April 10, 2015

Portfolio 4 DUE TODAY

The following should be included in portfolio 4:

1. Pattern Photos (examples, definition, etc)
2. Principles and Elements of Art (6), see blog for Wednesday, April 1
3. Gradient Tutorial
4. Landscape Photos (examples, etc)

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Gradient Tutorial

Click on the link to learn how to enhance the sky in your photographs with the gradient tool. Choose a photograph that needs to have the sky improved. Follow the tutorial and add the before and after to Portfolio 4.

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-editing/photoshop-sky/

New Camera Technology

Research the internet regarding new and emerging camera technology. Choose a topic below and write at least 250 words (1 page) that summarizes some of these advancements. Suggested topics include: mirrorless technology, WVIL camera, light field photography, GPS/wireless, CCD vs CMOS. Again, pick only one topic and email me your summary.

Questions to answer:
How will this technology change photography?
How will this benefit the end user?
What does the future hold for photography?

sturgilljt@alleghany.k12.nc.us

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Principles and Elements of Art Pictures

Using your "Elements and Principles of Art" handout as a guide, find a photographic example from the internet of each of the following elements or principles of art:

1. Balance
2. Repetition
3. Color
4. Texture
5. Shape
6. Movement

Include these pictures in portfolio 4. You should have one picture per slide with a description of why that photo represents that element or principle of art. You must include a link to the picture as well.