Vocabulary Words for Test on Thursday, February 2

Megapixel
Aperture
Rule of Thirds
Digital Zoom
Shutter
JPEG
RAW
Optical Zoom
Pentaprism
Memory Card
Pre-focus
Stabilization
Shallow Depth of Field
Digital Imaging
Sensor
Pixel
Depth of Field
Resolution
Burst Shooting
DSLR
LCD
Overexposed
Underexposed
Hotshoe
Slow Shutter Speed

Terms and Definitions Powerpoint

Here is a link to the terms and definition powerpoint that you will need to study for the vocabulary test.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3sQXo1bW4wNnNQNEU/edit?usp=sharing

Camera Simulation

http://camerasim.com/apps/original-camerasim/web/

Portfolio 1: Cropping

Choose a photo from the internet that does NOT follow the rule of thirds. Use photoshop to crop your photo into the rule of thirds. Include both the before and after picture in portfolio 1 under the heading
"Photoshop Cropping."

Portfolio 1 Assignment: Depth of Field

Please review this website for more information on depth of field. A shallow depth of field photo is your last photo assignment for portfolio 1. Reminder, please include a definition slide and 3 examples from the internet (don't forget to link your pictures and add a description to your example slides)

http://www.azuswebworks.com/photography/dof.html

Optimizing Images with Photohop

Use Adobe Photoshop to optimize this image.
Instructions: Click on the photo to enlarge it, right click and save the image to your desktop, then FILE - OPEN to open the image in Photoshop.

Then do one or both of the following:
1. Go to IMAGE - AUTO COLOR, TONE, CONTRAST
2. Also try IMAGE - ADJUSTMENTS (then vibrance, saturation, etc)

Using Photoshop to Optimize, Resize and Crop Images

Steps to prepare your image for your portfolio.

1. Open your image in Adobe Photoshop CS6
2. Go to IMAGE, AUTO CONTRAST, AUTO TONE, AUTO COLOR (EDIT, UNDO if you don't like the result)
3. Crop your image if necessary (choose the crop tool and drag the corner of the image, press enter)
4. Adjust the size of your image by going to IMAGE, IMAGE SIZE, enter 1500 for the width and press OK.
5. Click FILE, SAVE AS and give your image a unique name. Click SAVE and maximize the image quality and click OK. Make sure the image is a jpeg.
6. Upload your optimized image to google drive and add to your portfolio.

Portfolio 1 Requirements for Rule of Thirds Photo

For your first portfolio, you should have the following:

1. Slide with "Portfolio 1" and your name below it. (remember to rename your presentation to Portfolio 1 in the top left corner)
2. The next slide should be your definition of rule of thirds (what does rule of thirds mean to you in your own words)
3. Three slides with examples from the internet (make sure to include a link to the picture and state why you think the picture is a rule of thirds photo) - insert a link to the picture by clicking the picture and going to insert link, then copy and paste the link into the box
4. Two slides with your own photos.

QUIZ TOMORROW - Parts of the Camera

Photo Scavenger Hunt

If your team can find all of the items on the scavenger hunt, everyone will earn 10 points of extra credit on your next test.

1. Pink paperclip
2. Fire Extinguisher
3. American Flag
4. Something that starts with the letter "B"
5. Exit Sign
6. UNC Logo
7. VT Logo
8. App State Logo
9. Trojan Logo

Good luck!

Composition and Focus Practice

Click on the link below.

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

Understanding Lenses

Please read the article linked below and answer the questions by posting to the comment section.

http://www.dslrtips.com/lens_guide/Lens_buying_guide.shtml


1. What is the difference between a wide angle and a telephoto lens?

2. In what situations would it be better to use a telephoto lens?

3. What does lens coverage mean?

4. What is aperture?

5. What is anti-shake?

DSLR vs Point and Shoot Powerpoint

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

Introduction to Digital Photography

Click below to view this powerpoint.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3sZ19rWF8wbkNwMXc/edit?usp=sharing

CCD vs CMOS Sensors

Use the link to read the article. Please submit your answers through Canvas.

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cameras-photography/digital/question362.htm

1. What is the difference between CCD and CMOS sensors?

2. What are the advantages of CMOS sensors?

3. Which type of sensor would you rather have in your camera?

Is More Pixels Always Better?

Please read the article at the link below. Provide a summary of this article using Canvas, Your summary should be at least 1 paragraph long (3-5 sentences).

http://www.cnet.com/news/camera-megapixels-why-more-isnt-always-better-smartphones-unlocked/

Get Started with Google Drive

Today we are going to learn how to use Google Drive. Click on the link to learn more.

https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2424384?hl=en

Click below for tips and tricks using Google Drive.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-use-google-drive/

Photography Portfolio Rubric

A rubric is an assessment tool for communicating expectations of quality. Rubrics support student self-reflection and self-assessment as well as communication between assessor and assessees. A rubric is a set of criteria and standards typically linked to learning objectives that is used to assess or communicate about product, performance, or process tasks.

The rubric below will be used to evaluate your portfolios.

Rubric

Digital Photography Syllabus

Please click on the link below to access the syllabus for this class. This includes my late work policy as well as grading scale among other things.

Digital Photography Syllabus