Portfolio 7: Blur Effect Tutorial

Please click on the link below. Add this to Portfolio 7. Please include a before and after.

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/action-zoom/

Portfolio 6: DUE TODAY

The following should be included in portfolio 6:

1. Panography
2. Speech Bubble Picture
3. Final Comic Strip Narrative
4. Retro Comic Book Effect Tutorial
5. Forced Perspective Photos (definition, examples, etc.)
6. Magazine Advertisement
7. Alphabet Picture (examples and original pictures)

Photography and Copyright Law

PLEASE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS ON CANVAS
This is Charles Porter's photograph of firefighter Chris Fields holding the dying infant Baylee Almon during the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1996. This photo won the Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography. Please answer the following questions below.
1. This famous photo has been reproduced many times. What does copyright law say about photography and its use in magazines, newspapers, etc?
2. What is the Federal Copyright Act of 1976?
3. What does "fair use" mean?

Magazine Advertisements

Click on the link below to answer the following questions in canvas.

http://www.networkmediapartners.com/clients/bleed.php


1. What is the difference between an ad that "bleeds" or does not "bleed?"

2. What does resolution mean and why is it important in print advertising?

3. Why is it recommended to use images in your advertising at close to 100% original size?

4. Describe two common problems that you might encounter with ads?

5. List and describe a few guidelines for creating a print ad file.

Effective Advertising Techniques

Read the article below on effective advertising techniques.

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-create-an-effective-print-ad.html

Perfectly Timed Photos

http://www.worldlifestyle.com/trending/cameramen-caught-perfect-moment-2jl?utm_source=Taboola&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=JL_Cameraman_DT&utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.taboolasyndication.com%2Flibtrc%2Fstatic%2Fthumbnails%2Fd6a80ec0b3f5ba5ec044283964e7e78a.jpg&utm_term=msn-msn

Portfolio 5 DUE TODAY

Please submit portfolio 5 in CANVAS. Here is what should be included:


1. Formal Balance Photos (definition, etc.)
2. Skin Texture tutorial
3. Watercolor tutorial
4. Caricature (before and after)
5. Spot The Difference (before and after)
6. 3D Text Tutorial
7. Main Street Photos (3 - clone tool practice)

More Clone Tool Practice

Please click on each picture in order to download the largest image possible. Include these in Portfolio 5 and email me each individual picture.

Clone Tool Practice

Use the clone tool to fix this picture. Include the result in Portfolio 5.

3D Text Effect Tutorial

Click below to complete the tutorial and add it to portfolio 5.


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

Portfolio 4 Due Tomorrow

The following should be included in Portfolio 4:

1. Pick 3 Tutorials (from the blog on October 18)
2. Landscape Photos (definition, examples, etc)
3. Abstract Closeup (definition, examples, etc)
4. Principles and Elements of Art Blog Assignment (8 pictures from internet)
5. Ghost Tutorials
6. Sharpening Images Tutorial
7. Pattern Photos (definition, examples, etc)

Test on Thursday

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_fW5kWART-PRVhoem5mM21hdDg\

The test will consist of questions from the link above (Tips for Sharp Photos) and questions from the Principles and Elements of Art.

Sharpening Images in Photoshop

Watch this video for more information on using photoshop to sharpen your images.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOeZD8ZKCjQ

Principles and Elements of Art Practice

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? (Pick at least 3 elements/principles of art and describe how you see them in the photo)

At least 3-5 sentences per question.

COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS
 

Portfolio 4: Pick 3 Tutorials

Continue working on tutorials for Tuesday!


Please pick three tutorials to complete over the next two days. Please add to portfolio 4. IF YOU CAN'T GET THROUGH THE TUTORIAL OR GET STUCK, TRY TO GOOGLE THE ANSWER. SAVE WHAT YOU GET COMPLETED EVEN IF YOU DON'T GET FINISHED COMPLETELY.
Reflections
http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-cs6-tutorials/how-to-create-stunning-reflections-in-photoshop.22205.html

Ghostly Text Effect
http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-cs6-tutorials/ghostly-text-effect.22121.html

Photographic Toning
http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-cs6-tutorials/photoshop-cs6-presets-photographic-toning-retouch-method.22099.html

Frozen Text
http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-cs6-tutorials/create-a-frozen-text-effect-with-ice-particles-in-photoshop.22073.html

Porcelain Skin
http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-cs6-tutorials/how-to-create-a-porcelain-skin-effect-in-adobe-photshop-cs6.21908.html

Tilt Shift Photography
http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-cs6-tutorials/photoshop-cs6-tutorials-create-tilt-shift-photography.21422.html

Oil Painting
http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photoshop-cs6-tutorials/photoshop-cs6-tutorials-create-oil-painting-photo-effects.21421.html

Copper Text Effect
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects-tutorials/metallic-copper-text-effect/

Vintage Photo Effect
http://technogerms.com/photoshop-cs6-tutorials-for-designers/

Realistic Makeup
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/photo-effects-tutorials/realistic-makeup-application/

Photoshop CS 6

http://guides.lib.umich.edu/c.php?g=283204&p=1886604

When you complete your assignments for today, please click on the link and go through this Photoshop CS guide.

Portfolio 3: Unusual Angle

This is your next photo for portfolio 3. Click on the link below for more information.

http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/secrets/13/unusual-angles/

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/03/20/camera-angles-5-ways-to-add-impact-with-unusual-perspectives/

Portfolio 2: DUE TOMORROW

The following will be due tomorrow for Portfolio 2:

1. Blur Filter Gallery
2. Sports Mode Pictures (definition, 2 original pictures, 3 internet examples)
3. Photoshop Tutorials (5 with links)
4. Camera Mode Assignment (check blog)
5. Quick Selection (Car)
6. Black and White to Color (before and after)
7. Smooth Skin Tutorial (before and after)
8. Eye Color Tutorial (before and after).
9. Black and White to Color Part 2 (before and after)
10. Macro Mode Pictures (definition, 2 original pictures, 3 internet examples)

Camera Mode REVIEW

Please answer the questions below in Canvas. If you have time, study the icons/descriptions for the test on Friday.

Use the link below or search the internet 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 2: What You Should Have So Far

After today, you should have the following items in your portfolio 2:

1. Blur Filter Gallery Before and After
2. Sports Mode Definition
3. 3 Examples of sports mode from the internet (don't forget links and a description of why you think that makes a good sports mode photo)
4. 2 Original sports mode pictures

Portfolio 1: DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

The following should be included in portfolio 1:

1. Rule of Thirds photo (definition, 3 internet examples*, 2 original examples)
2. Optimizing Images (football picture)
3. Photoshop Crop
4. Combining Images from Photoshop
5. Shallow Depth of Field photo (definition, 3 internet examples, 2 original examples)

*don't forget to link your internet examples

Smart Guide to Memory Cards

Search the internet to find the answer to the following questions, then answer the questions on canvas.

1. How does the size of a memory card affect the photographer?

2. What are three things you should know about memory cards?

3. What is the difference between a micro SD card and an SD card?

4. What is one advantage of a compact flash card in relation to an SD card?

5. What will a wifi enabled card allow the user to do?

Portfolio 7 DUE TODAY

Alphabet Picture
Photostory 3 Link
Forced Perspective Pictures
Blur Effect Tutorial
Movie Poster

Photostory 3

Your next assignment is to create a photos to video presentation using Photostory 3. Download/install it from the internet if it's not on your computer. Make sure you click on remove black borders and the custom motion buttons to make changes to your video. You will need to alter the movement in your pictures and change the transition between at least 20 of your photos. Your video is due TUESDAY, MAY 24

Click below for the music converter

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

Portfolio 6: DUE THURSDAY

The following is due on Thursday for portfolio 6:

1. Ghost Tutorial
2. Speech Bubble
3. Retro Comic Book Tutorial
4. Comic Strip Narrative (final product plus slides you worked on)
5. Panography
6. Product Advertisement

(if you have forgotten what the assignment was, please go back and look through the blog)

Assignment for today

Please complete all past due assignments in Canvas and then add a tutorial to portfolio 6.

Rubric for Portfolios

What is a rubric? Click below for more information.

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=WhatIs

Assignment for Tuesday, May 3

Finish your comic strip narrative today. I will check them when I return on Wednesday.

Each member of your group must work on individual slides. If you need help with the speech bubbles, go back and look at the tutorial on the blog. Put the individual slides you worked on in your portfolio and then put the final product in your portfolio 6.

Work on the individual slides in photoshop and then use the collage function in picasa to create the finished product. In picasa, remember to highlight your pictures and then click on "create photo collage." Also, click on create collage to finalize your comic strip.

DON'T FORGET TO ADD THE COMIC STRIP EFFECT TO YOUR SLIDES. Look at the caricature assignment on the blog to learn how to add the comic strip effect.

PORTFOLIO 5 DUE TODAY

The following should be included in portfolio 5:

1. Blur tutorial before and after
2. Pattern Pictures
3. Principles and Elements of Art Assignment (8)
4. Formal Balance Pictures
5. Skin Texture Tutorial
6. Watercolor Tutorial
7. Spot the Difference Pictures (2, before and after)
8. Caricature
9. Clone Tool Practice (3 pictures from main street)

Test Tomorrow

https://drive.google.com/a/alleghanyhighschool.net/file/d/0B_fW5kWART-PRVhoem5mM21hdDg/view?usp=sharing

Scroll down to the section on "Tips for Sharp Photos."

You will also need to study the handout "Principles and Elements of Art."

Principles and Elements of Art

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT IN CANVAS

http://www.slideshare.net/kpikuet/elements-and-principles-of-art-presentation

http://principlesofart.blogspot.com/2008/09/movementrhythm.html



1. What is the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical balance?
2. How can the value of color affect the viewer's attention?
3. How can one use the elements and prinicples of art to create an interesting photo?
4. How can movement and rhythm add interest to your photograph?

Portfolio 4: DUE TODAY

The following should be in portfolio 4:
1. Abstract Closeup
2. Unusual Angle
3. Landscape Photos

-all photos assignments should have 3 examples from the internet and a definition slide

Kodak's Top 10 Tips

Check out these tips for better photos.

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/corp/top10tips/index.jhtml

Portfolio 3 DUE TOMORROW

The following should be included in Portfolio 3:

1. Macro Pictures (definition, internet examples, original examples)
2. Black and White to Color Part 2
3. Creating Movement Tutorial
4. Levitation
5. Camera Modes Assignment from Blog (5)
6. Picasa Collage
7. Picasa Random Edit
8. Portrait Pictures (definition, internet examples, original examples)
9. Clone Tool: Dreama
10. Clone Tool: Picture from internet
11. Random Tutorial

Portfolio 3: Picasa Collage

Use Picasa to create a collage for portfolio 3.

1. Import the pictures you would like to use (at least 5)
2. Select the pictures within the folder
3. Click on the CREATE COLLAGE ICON
4. Arrange your pictures as you wish (add a border if desired, change the size if desired, move photos from front to back as needed)
5. Use a picture as a background or choose a color
6. When finished, click CREATE COLLAGE
7. Double click the collage in the library to add text
8. Go back to the library, make sure the collage is selected and click SAVE AS to save a copy to the desktop that you can add to portfolio 3.

Picasa: Image Editing Software

Click the link below to learn more about Picasa.

http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Picasa

Photoshop Tutorial

Search the internet for a tutorial that you would like to complete. This should be a tutorial that results in the creation of an image, not a tutorial on how to operate photoshop. Include the result in portfolio 3. Include a before and after if necessary. Also post the link to your tutorial as a comment to this blog post.

Camera Simulation: Aperture and Shutter

Check out the link below to practice taking pictures by adjusting the aperture and shutter.

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

The Rule of Thirds

http://www.techhive.com/article/2013273/take-engaging-photos-using-the-rule-of-thirds.html

Use the link above to answer the following questions.

1. How would you define the rule of thirds?

2. Why is the rule of thirds important in photography? Should you always use it? Why or why not?

3. What is the "sweet spot" and why is it important?

4. Describe the process of taking a rule of thirds photo to make sure that the subject is in focus.