Portfolio 6: DUE TODAY

The following should be included in portfolio 6:

1. Speech Bubble
2. Retro Comic Book Tutorial
3. Comic Strip Narrative FINAL PLUS which ones you worked on
4. Three random tutorials
5. Product Ad
6. Force Perspective Pictures (2) (examples, def., etc)
7. Movie Poster
8. Panographies
9. Alphabet Pictures (2)

FINAL EXAM REVIEW

Final Exam Study Sheet (use the attached document or the Internet to search for examples/definitions)

CLICK HERE for Final Exam Review Information 

 

1.       You must know the following camera modes (study the symbols) and what they do: Portrait, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,  Movie/Video, Landscape, Sports, Burst, Macro, Party/Night, Timer

2.       A Clone Stamp is used in Photoshop to repair an image.

4.       Be able to define horizon line, pentaprism, DSLR, sensors, pixels, megapixels, mirror lockup, EXIF data, ISO, pre-focus, rule of thirds, digital imaging, underexposed, overexposed, memory card, burst shooting, LCD, Layer Mask, History Brush, optical zoom, digital zoom, depth of field, shutter speed, resolution, JPEG, aperture,

5.       The advantages of using a digital camera.

6.       How does aperture affect depth of field?

7.       How do you get the sharpest image? (tripod, mirror lockup, hold steady, etc)

8.       How do you freeze the action in a photograph? Fast shutter speed
          How do you pre-focus a camera?
          How does aperture affect depth of field?
          Avoid increasing your ISO even in low light.
          Sensors affect image quality.
          What are the advantages of using a digital camera? 

9.       The goal of the photographer is to grab the viewer’s attention, share an experience and communicate an idea.

FINAL EXAM REVIEW

Portraits

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3seV9KNks0RHQyZ1E/edit?usp=sharing

FINAL EXAM REVIEW

Getting Sharp Photos

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

FINAL EXAM REVIEW

Camera Modes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mlqq9YbYspBKAwqS_kjSy5Y-R_a1p9OI-fC4SyePvek/edit?usp=sharing

FINAL EXAM REVIEW

Click below for the Introduction to Digital Photography powerpoint.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4mActiBLu3sZ19rWF8wbkNwMXc/edit

FINAL EXAM REVIEW: Vocabulary Terms

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

FINAL EXAM REVIEW

Click below for the terms and definition powerpoint

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

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 6: Alphabet Picture

You will be assigned a letter from the alphabet. Find something that resembles that letter in nature and take a picture of it. Look at the examples below.

Portfolio 6: Panographies

Click below to learn more about panographies.

http://content.photojojo.com/tutorials/panographies/

Panography Example

PROCESS FOR CREATING A PANOGRAPHY

1. Choose subject.

2. Take at least 8 photos of your subject from wide, medium, close-up, vertical, etc. Think of this as a puzzle. You are taking pictures of your subject in pieces that you will later put together into a final image. MAKE SURE YOUR PICTURES OVERLAP WITH ONE ANOTHER.

3. Open your photos in Photoshop and make a collage.

HINT: Go to FILE > NEW and make your image 4,000 pixels wide by 3,000 pixels high and a resolution of 300. Open your photos and SELECT ALL > EDIT COPY and EDIT PASTE them into your new file. Free transform to resize your image. Color your background with the paint bucket.

Assignment for Tuesday, May 9

continue working on portfolio 6. Make up any missing work.

Portfolio 6: Movie Poster

Create your own movie poster. Click the link below for some ideas on how to design a poster.

In Photoshop, create a new file for your poster by going to FILE-NEW. It should be 3000x4000 pixels with a resolution of 300.

YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 6 DIFFERENT LAYERS. You will need to add text and other graphics as needed. Suggested text: movie opening date, starring..., title, etc.

SEND ME A .PSD FILE AFTER YOU FINISH AND SAVE A .JPEG FILE FOR YOUR POWERPOINT.

http://www.chrisjonesblog.com/2012/11/how-to-design-a-movie-poster-%E2%80%93-top-ten-tips-to-grab-the-eye-of-a-sales-agent-distributor-or-audience-member.html

Portfolio 6: Forced Perspective

Your next photo assignment for portfolio 6 is to create an image with forced perspective. To find out more, click on the link below.

http://www.instantshift.com/2010/08/24/88-brilliant-examples-of-forced-perspective-photography/

Portfolio 6: Product Advertising

Your next assignment for Portfolio 6 is to pick a product and create an advertisement from scratch using Photoshop. Pretend you are creating an ad for a magazine. You will be creating a full page advertisement with dimensions of 7.5 inches (width) by 9.3 inches (height) and a resolution of 300. YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 6 LAYERS. You must save your final ad as both a photoshop file (.psd) and a jpeg (for your powerpoint). Email the .psd file to me.

To create a new file, click file and new, then type in the dimensions. Make sure the resolution is 300. Also make sure the images you choose are large enough that they don't pixelate. Create an ad for any project.

Assignment for Monday, May 1

Pick three random tutorials to complete for today. Make sure to google photoshop cs6 tutorials. Look over the tutorials to make sure they are not too hard. Add all three before and after tutorials to portfolio 6. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE A LINK TO THE TUTORIAL YOU USED.

Career Fair (EXTRA CREDIT)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJNpP-7U4Uk

Watch the video, pretend that you have been to a career fair and answer the following questions.

1. What would interest you about attending a career fair?
2. What did you learn about the do's and don'ts at career fair?
3. What are your plans after you graduate?

email me your answers: sturgilljt@alleghany.k12.nc.us

Portfolio 6: Comic Strip Narrative

COMIC STRIP NARRATIVE

Tell a story in photographs and arrange it in a comic strip like series. Your series will consist of 6 or more descriptive photographs to tell your story (see required length below). Use thought bubbles and narrative description boxes only to clarify your ideas and the actions and thoughts of the characters. Use real people, not dolls or action figures, but you can use inanimate objects as your subject i.e. "the day in the life of an apple." Be descriptive with your imagery - your photos should tell most of the story.

Use the retro comic book effect tutorial to give your photos the "comic book look." Make sure to use the stroke layer to add a border to each photo as well.

Required Length: (does not include your title slide)

1 person group = 5 slides
2 person group = 8 slides
3 person group = 10 slides
4 person group = 12 slides

Photoshop Tutorial: Retro Comic Book Effect

Please add this to Portfolio 6.

http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/Photoshop-blog/give-your-photos-a-retro-comic-book-effect/

Assignment: Create a Storyboard

Before you go out and photograph your comic strip narrative, I want you to create a storyboard. Click below to learn more about storyboards.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storyboard

Portfolio 6: Creating Speech Bubbles in Photoshop

Include a photo with a speech bubble for portfolio 6. After we cover this in class, use the following link to learn more about creating speech bubbles for your comic strip narrative.

http://www.laughing-lion-design.com/2008/08/creating-speech-bubbles-in-photoshop-using-the-custom-shape-tool/

Portfolio 5: Due Tomorrow

The following should be included in portfolio 5:

Clone Stamp Before and After
Tutorial: Sharpening
Formal Balance Photos (2 original, 3 internet examples, definition)
Spot the Difference Before and After (2)
Caricature Before and After (2 and definition)
Tutorial: Watercolor
Tutorial: Skin Texture
Texture Photos  (2 original, 3 internet examples, definition)
Black and White Photos  (2 original, 3 internet examples, definition)

Portfolio 5: Black and White

Today we are going to take pictures and make them black and white.

http://improvephotography.com/832/black-and-white-photography-tips/

Famous Photographer Project

Your assignment is to create a PREZI presentation that must include the following:

1. Title slide with the name of the photographer that you have chosen.
2. Background information on the photographer (date of birth, early life, life story, etc.).
3. Why did this person decide to become a photographer?
4. Theme of their photography.
5. Examples of their photography (photos or videos).
6. Why did you choose this photographer (What do you like about their work?).
7. Works cited.

You must have at least 10 slides in your presentation

TO RECEIVE A 100, YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR PREZI.


http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/ALofquist/files/Prezi%20Instructions.pdf

Portfolio 5: Texture Photographs

Texture: An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched. Take two photographs today with an element of texture. Please include three internet examples and a definition slide.

https://iphonephotographyschool.com/texture-photos/

Photoshop: Adding Texture to Skin

Click on the link below to complete this assignment. The picture you choose to use should be a close-up of the face similar to the tutorial (find one you have taken earlier in this class or from the internet). You must also find a suitable texture online (google textures). Please include the before/after result in Portfolio 5.

STOP AFTER STEP 6 ON FIRST LINK

http://www.photoshopstar.com/effects/adding-texture-to-the-skin/

TIP: SKIP STEPS 1 AND 2. INSTEAD, USE THE QUICK SELECTION TOOL TO SELECT THE PERSON'S FACE AND THEN PRESS CONTROL J. THEN, ADD A NEW LAYER (LAYER-NEW LAYER) AND DRAG IT BELOW THE FACE LAYER. THEN START WITH THE GRADIENT TOOL INSTRUCTIONS ON STEP 3



 optional tutorial below (begin with step 7)
 http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/texture-map/

Photoshop: Watercolor Effect

Click on the link below to learn how to create a watercolor effect for one of your photos. Choose a photo that you have previously taken (pick a photo that has quite a bit of color in it) or choose one from the internet. Include the before and after in Portfolio 5.

TIP: THE CUTOUT FILTER IS UNDER FILTER-FILTER GALLERY-ARTISTIC

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

Portfolio 5: Caricature

We will be creating real life caricatures with photos today. Check out the link. INSTRUCTIONS: use the quick selection tool to select the part you would like to exaggerate, press control J, use edit-free transform to alter your selection and press enter. When finished, click on your transformed layer and click layer-merge down. To make your image look like a comic book, choose filter - filter gallery - artistic - poster edges. YOU WILL CREATE TWO OF THESE TODAY.

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

FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO: Before and after picture and definition slide. You do not need internet examples.

Portfolio 5: Can You Spot the Difference?

Use photoshop and the clone tool to make at least 4 changes to two photographs. Save your originals and your changed photos to your powerpoint for portfolio 5. You should include a definition slide for the clone tool.

Spot the Difference Examples

Take a look at the following link.

http://www.spotthedifference.com/

1st Photograph of a Human

http://mashable.com/2014/11/05/first-photograph-of-a-human/


Click below to read more about this photograph.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/06/living/oldest-photograph-human-daguerre/

The History of Photography

Please read the following article and answer the questions below on canvas.

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/04/exploding-photographers-disappearing-clothes-and-the-development-of-film

1. What is a Daguerrotype? 

2. What were some of the drawbacks of Daguerrotypes?

3. Describe George Eastman’s role in developing paper for film.

4. How was celluloid used in the photography process?

Assignment: Famous Photographers

YOU WILL COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT IN CANVAS

Check out this list of famous photographers both past and present. Click on their name and read about each one. Study their work and answer the following questions.

 http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/top-10-most-famous-photographers-of-all-time/

http://famous-photographers.com/

1. Which photographer is most interesting to you and why?
2. Can you identify a theme to their work? If so, what is it?
3. Why is this photographer well known for their work? In other words, why are they famous?

Portfolio 5: Formal Balance (Symmetrical)

Follow these links to learn more about the compositional art of formal balance. This type of picture will be your next assignment for portfolio 5.

http://photoinf.com/General/NAVY/Photographic_composition_Balance.htm

http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/balance.htm

Photoshop Tutorial: Sharpening

Follow the link below for a tutorial on how to increase the sharpness in your photos. Choose two different photos (1 portrait and 1 other of your choice) that needs sharpening or is slightly out of focus.  Put the before and after photos on Portfolio 5.

http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/photoshop/sharpenimages.shtml

Tips for Sharp Photos

Click below to read more about getting sharp photos. Then, answer the questions below in CANVAS.

http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-take-sharp-digital-images

1. What three things that might cause you to have poor focus?
2. What does a "noisy" shot mean?
3. Camera shake often causes an image to be out of focus. Name two things that would help reduce camera shake.
4. Describe four ways to improve or decrease the likelihood of out of focus shots.

Portfolio 5: Clone Stamp

Download the photo and use photoshop to restore it to its original condition. Include this photo in your portfolio 5 presentation. In addition, find another photo from the internet that needs repair (hint: search for old photo damaged). Download it, repair it using the clone tool and include the before and after pictures in portfolio 5.

Images for Today's Test

Portfolio 4: DUE TOMORROW

Here is what's due in portfolio 4:

1. Sphere Tutorial (before and after)
2. Photostory Movie
3. Collage
4. Principles and Elements of Art from blog (8 slides)
5. Abstract Close up (4 original photos, definition slide, 3 internet examples)
6. Ghost Tutorials (before and after)
7. Pattern Photos (original examples, definition slide, 3 internet examples)

Principles and Elements of Art HANDOUT

https://drive.google.com/a/alleghanyhighschool.net/file/d/0B_fW5kWART-PTVNSMThlOGM1eFE/view?usp=sharing

TEST ON THIS TOMORROW

Portfolio 4: Patterns

Your last picture for portfolio 4 is to capture a pattern. Click the links below for more information.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/how-tos/photography-tips/what-is-pattern-photography.html

http://digital-photography-school.com/33-inspirational-images-that-feature-patterns-and-repetition/

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/repetition-and-patterns-in-photography/

Portfolio 4: Ghost Tutorials

There are three steps to this assignment.

Step 1: Use the link below to make a ghostly image using Photoshop.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/make-a-ghost-in-photoshop-14939

Step 2: Create another ghost with the link below and cut and paste it into the image you created with the above tutorial in step 1.

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/ghosting/

Step 3: On your own, find a tutorial on making a zombie, vampire, or other ghoul and add it to the picture in step 1.


Put the before and after of each tutorial on Portfolio 4.

Portfolio 4: Abstract Close Up

Your next photo for portfolio 4 will consist of 2 photos. An abstract close up and a wider shot of the same subject. Please follow the link below for more information on abstract close ups.

http://ronbigelow.com/articles/abstract-photography/abstract-photography.html

http://www.thephotoargus.com/inspiration/40-astounding-examples-of-abstract-photography/

Portfolio 4: Principles and Elements of Art

Find images for the following principles and elements of art and add them to portfolio 4. You must include a description that includes why you feel that photo is a good example. Also, include a link to the original image on the internet. One photo/description per slide.

1. Shape
2. Texture
3. Space
4. Movement
5. Symmetrical Balance
6. Pattern
7. Emphasis
8. Unity

World Photography Awards

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4315762/Sony-World-Photography-Awards-2017-shortlist-entries.html

Create A Collage

https://www.befunky.com/features/collage-maker/

Use the link above to create a collage. Be creative. Go through all of the settings to achieve your desired look. Save the collage to your computer and add it to portfolio 4.

PHOTOSTORY 3 MOVIE

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

First, go to the link below to download a song (two to three minutes) for your movie. (Copy and paste the link from youtube into the link below)

https://www.youtube2mp3.cc/

Divide the number of seconds in your song by 5. This will tell you how many pictures you need for your movie. (you may use any type of pictures; ones you've taken or from the internet)

CLICK - Begin a new story if you are just starting to create your movie. CLICK - Next.

IMPORT the pictures into PHOTOSTORY. HINT: drag your photos into the import window.

Keep clicking NEXT in order to go through all of the steps in the program.

REQUIREMENTS: You must alter the transition between each slide and you must check each slide to determine if the animation is correct.

Photoshop Tutorial: Sphere

Include the final product in portfolio 4.

http://www.photoshopstar.com/photo-effects/how-to-create-mental-sphere/

FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY

HINTS:
- Use any method you would like to combine images; use EDIT- Free Transform if necessary
- On step 5, skip the part about the thumbnail layers
- Create a new layer by going to LAYER-NEW LAYER (make sure it is on top of the layers in the layer window)
- The layer mode is in the layer window where it says NORMAL; opacity is right beside it on the right.

Portfolio 3: DUE TOMORROW

1. Macro Pics (3 internet examples, 2 original pictures, definition slide)
2. Black and White to Color
3. Smooth Skin Tutorial
4. Eye Color Tutorial
5. Black and White to Color Part 2
6. Landscape Photos (3 internet examples, 2 original pictures, definition slide)
7. Creating Movement (car, smoke, etc)
8. Levitation Pics (before and after, 3 photos total)
9. Random Photoshop Tutorial
10. 5 websites you can use to create a video presentation (see blog)

Portfolio 3: Levitation

Your next assignment for Portfolio 3 is to make someone appear to levitate. You will need a photo of the person you would like to levitate standing or lying on a chair, bench, etc. Then you will need another picture of just the background. We will combine the two in photoshop.

Photos To Video Presentation

Search the Internet for 5 websites that allow you to create a photos to video presentation. Google terms like "photos to video maker" or "photos presentation" or "photos slideshow." Write a paragraph that describes the features of the website. Also, include a link to the website. At the end, describe which one you like the best and would like to use to make your own video.

ADD this to portfolio 3

Portfolio 3: Random Tutorial

Assignment for Thursday, March 2. Please google "Photoshop CS 6 Tutorials." Pick a tutorial to complete and add to portfolio 3. Your tutorial must result in an end product (not a tutorial on how to use photoshop). Add a link to the tutorial to portfolio 3 as well as before and after photos. If a tutorial has sample images, don't use them, pick your own. Pick something fairly easy (look through the steps before you start). Don't worry if you can't finish, just try your best.

Portfolio 3: What You Should Have So Far

1. Macro Mode Pics (definition slide, internet examples, 2 original examples)
2. Black and White To Color
3. Smooth Skin Tutorial
4. Eye Color Tutorial
5. Black and White To Color Part 2
6. Landscape Photos (definition slide, internet examples, 2 original examples)
7. Creating Movement Tutorial (car, smoke, etc.)

Portfolio 3: Creating Movement Tutorial

Click on the link to follow the tutorial. Add the result to portfolio 3.

HINTS:
 Step 1: Lasso the car and hit control J, go back to background layer and blur
Step 2: Select wheels and blur
Step 3. Go to layer, new layer and change to pin light. Check your colors to make sure they are correct and use the paint bucket underneath the gradient tool to paint your layer black. Then go to filter, render clouds. Erase the clouds you don't need using the eraser tool.

http://www.emmettlollis.com/tutorials/photoshop/speeding-car-motion-effect.php

Using EXIF Data

GO TO CANVAS TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT. Please read the article and answer the questions below to learn more about using EXIF data.

http://digital-photography-school.com/using-exif-data

1. What is EXIF data?
2. List the ways you can see EXIF data?
3. Describe how you can use EXIF data to improve your photos.
4. How can you use EXIF data to see if your image is grainy or has too much noise?

Portfolio 3: Landscape

Your next photo assignment for portfolio 3 is to capture a landscape photograph. Read the information in the link below about using horizon lines in your photos.

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/using-horizontal-lines-in-photography

Self-Portrait with Newsboy

ASSIGNMENT FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23. After completing, make sure your portfolio 3 is up to date.

The name of the photo below is "Self-Portrait with Newsboy." Use the photography to answer questions in CANVAS (click on it to enlarge it). In canvas, look for the assignment titled "Self-Portrait."

PIXLR: Online Image Editor

Check out this new online image editing software:

https://pixlr.com/editor/

Taking Better Photographs

Please complete this in CANVAS.

http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Better-Photographs

1. What do you think is the most important technique when it comes to taking good photographs?

2. Why is it important to set your camera to the highest possible resolution?

3. What are some common mistakes people make when using their cameras?

4. What does "white balance" mean?

5. What is ISO and why is it important to use a slower ISO speed?

6. List four tips for taking good photographs and describe why they are important.

7. How can you avoid taking blurry photos?

8. Define "red eye" and describe what you can do to avoid it in your photos.

Black and White to Color Part 2

Click on the link below to learn another method for bringing back color to a black and white image. Please add this to Portfolio 3.

http://lorrifreedman.com/bringing-color-back/

Photoshop Tutorial: Eye Color

Please follow the tutorial and include this picture in portfolio 3. Include a before and an after image.

http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/39514/photoshop-cs6-how-to-change-enhance-eye-color/

Photoshop Tutorial: Smooth Skin

Click the link below for this tutorial. Include the result in Portfolio 3 under the heading "Smooth Skin Tutorial." Please include a before and after picture and don't forget to link your original photo.

http://www.tutorialwiz.com/smooth_skin

Portfolio 3: Black and White to Color

Please use a picture that you have or obtain from the Internet to complete this assignment.

Directions: Open your picture in Photoshop, go to IMAGE-ADJUSTMENTS-DESATURATE to make your picture black and white. Then choose the HISTORY BRUSH to bring back some color to your image. Use the brush size, zoom and undo buttons as necessary.

Portfolio 3: Macro/Close Up Mode

Today we will be taking pictures in the macro mode. You will need a definition slide, two original photos for your portfolio and three examples from the internet. Don't forget to describe your example photos.

CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW.


http://digital-photography-school.com/macro-photography-tips-for-compact-digital-camera-users/

The Future of Digital Photography

Go to Canvas to answer the questions below.

1. What is phoneography and how does it differ from photography?
2. What technological advances will shape the future of photography?
3. How does apps such as Instagram, HippoCam, or Pudding Camera make it easy to create an artistic project?
4. What is a WVIL camera?
5. What is light field technology and what are its advantages?

PORTFOLIO 2: What You Should Have So Far

This will be due Friday.

1. Blur Filter Example
2. Sports Mode Pictures (examples, definition slide, etc)
3. Portrait Mode Pictures (examples, definition, etc)
4. CS6 Tutorials from Blog (5)
5. Camera Modes from Blog (5)
6. Combining Images Before and After
7. Blur Background of Car

Quick Selection Tool

Check out this video which shows how you can create motion blur using the quick selection tool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vru8BoENiHQ&noredirect=1


ASSIGNMENT: Find a picture of a car from the internet that doesn't have motion blur in the background. Use photoshop to quick select the car and add a blur to the background. Save this to to portfolio 2 with a before and after.

Instructions:

1. Quick select your car/truck
2. Press Control J to duplicate your selection
3. Make sure your background layer is selected
4. Click filter-blur-motion blur to add blur to your background

Camera Modes Test

Study these icons and definitions for a test tomorrow.

Icons to Remember for TEST

The following two icons will also be on the test today! The first one is an icon indicating "BURST SHOOTING." The one below it indicates the "TIMER."

Camera Mode Assignment for Portfolio 2

For this assignment, I want you to locate the best example from the web for each of the following modes: portrait, aperture priority, macro, slow shutter priority and landscape.

Insert each image into your powerpoint with a description of why this photo fits that particular mode and the URL (I want to know where you downloaded the picture from).

YOU WILL HAVE ONE SLIDE PER MODE

Assignment for Thursday, February 9

Please search the internet for photoshop CS6 tutorials. Make sure to look for tutorials that result in an end product (not tutorials on how to use photoshop). Pick out 5 tutorials that you might like to complete during this semester. For each tutorial, please include the following:

1. A paragraph for each tutorial that explains the tutorial and why you would like to complete it. What interests you about that particular tutorial?
2. A link to the tutorial.

Finally, pick out your favorite tutorial and explain why you like it the best.

ADD ALL OF THIS TO PORTFOLIO 2.

Portfolio 2: Portraits

Capture two portraits for your next photo in portfolio 2. Use either the portrait mode or aperture priority. See below for more information on creating a good portrait.

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/03/25/control-depth-of-field-to-isolate-subjects/

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2009/04/controlling-depth-of-field

Portfolio 2: Sports Mode

Your next assignment for portfolio 2 is to take two pictures in sports mode or shutter priority mode. Your goal is to create an image that freezes the action, such as the picture below. Remember, when you get back to class you also need to add a definition slide and three examples from the internet.

Introduction to Photoshop CS6

http://guides.lib.umich.edu/photoshop

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/workspace-basics.html

What's New in Photoshop CS6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSdWkZQsF9o

Camera Modes Powerpoint

Please click the link to view the camera modes powerpoint.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_fW5kWART-PWDhSSjktc2x0WVU/view?usp=sharing

Portfolio 2: Blur Filter Gallery

Your first assignment for portfolio 2 is to use the blur filter gallery in photoshop to create an image with a shallow depth of field.

1. Open an image from the internet or a photo you have taken with a lot of depth of field (meaning that most of the image is in focus)
2. Open the image in photoshop.
3. Go to FILTER-BLUR and choose FIELD BLUR, IRIS BLUR or TILT SHIFT.
4. Save the result and post a before and after to portfolio 2.

Click the link below to watch a video that demonstrates the blur filter gallery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g26qMIkbDc

Portfolio 1: DUE TODAY

The following should be included in portfolio 1, which will be due Friday, February 3:

1. Rule of Thirds Photo
2. Optimizing Football Photo from blog
3. Shallow Depth of Field Photo
4. Cropping Tool Example (before and after)
5. Large Depth of Field Photo

*remember, all photos we take outside require a definition slide and three examples from the internet with a description, and two original examples (don't forget to link your example photos from the internet)

Photography Careers

Please go to Canvas to complete this assignment.

http://www.photography-schools.com/photography-careers.htm


1. Please summarize each of the following headings found in the link above: earnings, employment, working conditions, nature of work and photography training.

2. What allows the photographer to have a greater creative control over the picture taking process?

3. How is being a news photographer different from being a commercial/industrial photographer?

4. Do you think it would be easy to become a professional photographer? Why or why not? What skills are required to become a professional photographer?

(please give thorough answers to all of the questions above)

Portfolio 1: Large Depth of Field

Your last photo assignment for portfolio 1 is to capture two photos with a large depth of field. This means that most, if not all of the image will be in focus.

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