Assignment for Sept. 24: Finish Picasa Collage/Photoshop CS6

One of the programs we use to edit our pictures is Photoshop CS6. Please click on the link below and watch "What is Photoshop CS6" and go through the videos. 

http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-photoshop-cs6/

Looking At Appalachia Photography Exibit

After viewing the exibit at WCC, please post a comment to:

1. Provide the name/description of the photograph you liked best
2. Describe why you like the photograph, including the composition, lighting, depth of field and any other detail that sticks out in your mind.
3. How did the photographer make the subject stand out? (lighting, depth of field, composition, etc)
4. Was the photo in black and white or color? Why did the photographer choose black and white?

Camera Mode Review

Please click on the link to review the camera modes we talked about in class.

http://www.exposureguide.com/camera-modes.htm

Portfolio 2: What You Should Have So Far

1. Smooth Skin Tutorial (before and after)
2. Eye Color Tutorial (before and after)
3. Black and White to Color
4. Levitation (before and after)

Portfolio 7 DUE THURSDAY

The following should be included in Portfolio 7 (which is DUE by the end of class on Thursday):

1. Alphabet Picture (definition, examples, etc.)
2. Tutorial: Sunlight
3. Product Adverstisement
4. Blur Effect Tutorial
5. Movie Poster
6. Force Perspective Picture (examples, definition, etc)
7. Text with Photo Showing Through

Portfolio 7: Text with Photo Showing Through

Please follow the tutorial below to create this effect. Include the result in portfolio 7. YOU WILL BE CREATING TWO PHOTOS FROM THIS TUTORIAL. YOU WILL CREATE ONE WITH A WHITE BACKGROUND AND ONE WITH A COLORED BACKGROUND. MAKE SURE YOU GO THROUGH STEP #11 AND THEN STOP.

http://www.creativepro.com/article/fill-text-images-photoshop

Photographic Filters: Do I Need One?

Please read the article below and answer the questions. DO NOT post to the blog, please email me your answers.

http://photographylife.com/lens-filters-explained

1. What is the purpose of filters?
2. Please compare and contrast the different types of lens filters. (see part 3 of article)
3. Describe the difference between a neutral density filter and a graduated neutral density filter.
4. How is a reverse graduated filter different than a normal graduated filter?
5. Describe two ways that a polarizing filter can be useful for all photographers.
6. What are three potential issues that can arise from using a polarizing filter?
7. Are there any disadvantages in using a filter?
8. In your opinion, which filters would be most useful to you as a photographer? Why?