Photo 1 Assignments
Post 3 of the 4 assignments to your blog by Friday, Dec 18 @ 11:30pm
1. AM I TALKING TO MYSELF
Photograph several images of yourself or someone else in the same location, and put them all together in Photopea to make it look as if you (or they) are relating to themselves in some way. Use one of the photos as the base image, and move the other subjects in the base image to create a unique photo for this Am I Talking To Myself assignment. Writing Critique: Make a blog post called My Inspiration and list 1o things which inspire your creativity. Sample student work below:
2. WORD ART
-Make a Photopea document 4×6 or 6×4 (100 dpi)
-Find an interesting image on the Internet and use the move tool to move it into your document in Photopea
-Size it with Control T + shift to fit in the document
-With the Text Tool, type a word or phrase in a thick black font
-Find a picture online to go inside of the word and size it over the text
-Put the picture layer on top of the word layer
-Press Control +Alt + G to put the image inside the word.
–Merge the picture and text layers together (make the background layer invisible to not include it in the merge)
-Add a stroke around the word to help it stand out.
-Save as a jpeg and post to blog.
3. PORTRAITS WITH CHARACTER
Read the following link and write a list of five tips you learned about making portraits with personality.
https://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/identifying-and-capturing-personality-in-your-portraits–photo-9618
Photograph someone who you spend a lot of time with these days, and try to capture their true personality. Good portraiture requires a team effort between photographer and subject. This will probably require you to photograph at least 20 photos of them. Think about getting good quality of lighting and COMPOSITION. Try different angles and backgrounds. Edit your photos with your favorite apps, and make sure to touch up any imperfections with Snapseed’s Healing Tool, or the app Touch Retouch, and post between 2-6 of them to a PORTRAIT PAGE on your blog.
4. HDR LANDSCAPES:
Go online and research the meaning of HDR photography.
Create a blogpost explaining what the term HDR in photography means and ways to achieve successful results.
Photograph landscapes with GOOD COMPOSITION and LIGHTING, and edit with an HDR app, like Simply HDR, or Snapseed HDR tool. You could also enhance editing with Lightroom Mobil HDR features. Make sure to add lots of saturation and perhaps double expose with some clouds to get that perfect HDR image.
Post 1-3 awesome landscapes to a LANDSCAPE PAGE on your blog.
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NEXT ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY, DEC 8 @ 11:30pm
1. BODY, SHAPE, FORM
Photograph a part of the body, or something, which shows shape and form. Think about getting great QUALITY OF LIGHT and make your composition a strong one. Edit your photo(s) with your favorite editing app. Create either a strong single image, or a diptych, triptych or series. Use an app like piccollage or diptic to layout series work. In the caption section of your image, write the name of the app(s) you used to edit your work, and also write 10 words to describe your final image.
2. SHOOT LIKE AARON SISKIND
Research the work of Aaron Siskind, an American photographer who shot abstract black and white images, which focus on nature, architecture and human form.
Take some photos in the style of Aaron Siskind, and edit them with good density and contrast with your favorite editing app.
In the caption section of your image, write the name of the app(s) you used to edit your work
Post 2-3 black and white images on your blog, and under your photos, post a photo by Aaron Siskind and write three complete sentences describing his work and your opinion of his work.
3. CANDID MOMENTS/PHOTOJOURNALISM
(3-5 Photos with captions for each)
*Research the meaning of photojournalism and think about telling a story with your photography. Make a blog post detailing the job description and equipment needed to be a photojournalist.
*Photograph candid moments and edit your photos with your favorite app. (Black and white is always a good choice for photojournalism.)
*In the caption section of each photo you post, write a caption including who, what, where and why.
For a critique, look at the work of photographer Henri Cartier Bresson , who always captured the “decisive moment”. On your blog post 2-3 of his photographs and write 10 sentences about his work and your opinion of his timing, composition and ability to capture the perfect moment. Student Samples below:
4. CAREERS
Make a blog post and list at least 10 different fields of photography and areas where photographers can make a living. Research the average pay for each. Then, reflect on which field you could see yourself working in someday. It is more than ok if you really do not want to work in the field, or if you would do photography work on a part time basis. If you are interested in pursuing another field, how could you incorporate photography into your potential career choice. What is your future career choice?
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Photographer Research Project: Due Monday Nov 23
You will research, produce and present a PowerPoint Slide Show about a famous, professional or influential photographer of your choice. The project is to have 20 slides and include the information below, and at least 10 photographs. You can choose from the enclosed list or pick a significant photographer of your choice. Questions to answer when doing photographer research project are below. You will be presenting your photographer to the class, so you can do the project by yourself, with a partner, or a team of three. Share your Photographer Powerpoint with me via Onedrive, or email by Monday, November 23.
- What is the photographer’s real name and year he or she was born? Is he/she still alive?
- What is their style of photography (ex: photojournalism, editorial, documentary, advertising, portraits, magazine, sports, war)?
- Are there any special photography techniques this photographer uses in his/her work? (Think about composition, depth of field, history…)
- Who does the photographer work for?
- What type of cameras and lens does this photographer work with, and why?
- What type of lighting does this photographer primarily use and why?
- Who are some of your photographer’s early influences?
- Are there any interesting stories about this photographer or his/her work?
- What do you like (or not like) about their work, and why did you select this photographer?
* Link to famous and hot new photographers in the General Channel post feed in Teams
Robert Mapplethorpe – flowers, portraits, nudes * Annie Leibovitz – celebrity portraits * Danny Clinch – musicians * Edward Weston – black and white nudes,landscapes Ansel Adams – black and white landscape * Cindy Sherman – self portraits * Diane Arbus – strange and different portraits * David Lachappelle – unique celebrity portraits * Imogen Cunningham – black and white * Eliot Porter – color landscape Alfred Eisenstadt – candid photojournalism * Linda McCartney – musicians in the 60’s *Herb Ritts – celebrity portraits * Henry Cartier- Bresson -candid street, the decisive moment *Andy Warhol – bizarre pop art *Robert Frank -street *Mary *Paul Strand – black and white *Lewis Hind – child labor *James Nachtwey – war * Irving Penn – fashion, still lifes * Richard Avedon – portrait *Weegee – street photojournalism *Mark Seliger – celebrity portraits * Jerry Uelsmann – photo montage * Dorothea Lange – documentary *Anne Geddes – children *Kim Anderson – children *Nigel Barker- Fashion *William Wegman – dogs *Man Ray – rayograms, fashion, portraits in the 20 *Arnold Newman – environmental portraits * Steve McCurry – National Geographic portraits * Danny Lyon – street and documentary *Brad Mangin – sports *Neil Leifer – sports
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NEW ASSIGNMENTS DUE WED, NOV 18 @ 3:10:
1. TRIPTYCH: BODY PARTS
Create a triptych image, putting three photos together using Photopea.
Take photos of different parts of a subject with the Lightroom Mobil camera, and then edit them individually with Lightroom Mobil editing feature.
Export to your camera roll and save on your Onedrive to use Photopea on your laptop computer to make the triptych image.
Make a 25 x 8 in with 200 resolution document and put your three images together in a layout of your choosing. Extend the canvas size if you need more room.
Decide if you want a border or stroke, or a simple white/black background for your triptych.
Post to your blog. Include a triptych from online which caught your attention and write three sentences explaining what you like about the composition.
2. COLLAGE: WHAT IS YOUR COLOR
Create a Photopea Collage 12×9 or 9×12, 200 resolution, representing the color of your personality.
Include a photo of yourself, the color you select and some writing about why this is YOUR color. Also add a tint of your color.
Post to blog.
3. HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINE
Go through the Powerpoint on the history of photography, and then research online to find more information. Use this timeline template to list what you think are the 12 most important inventions and events in the history of photography, in chronological order. Copy the template to your digital photo folder and open it in Photopea. Use the text tool to fill in the boxes with important inventions in photography. Post the template to your blog in a post titled: History of Photography Timeline. Under the template list 3-5 events and/or inventions in photography which impressed you the most, and has the most impact on your life today. (2-3 paragraphs)
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4 ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10 @ 3:10
1. BIRDS EYE / BUGS EYE DIPTYCH
Take two photos of the same object from two different camera angles, birds eye (from above) and bugs eye (from below). Edit your photos with Lightroom Mobil or Snapseed and then save them to your one drive to open in Photopea on your laptop. Create a new document 16×8 with 200 resolution. Transform your 2 images to fit within your new document, and create a diptych image. You could add a background and a stroke around each photograph. Save your finished work as a jpeg and post to your blog. As a writing critique for this assignment create a list of 25 words to describe yourself. Samples below:
2. METICULOUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Meticulous means to show great attention to detail, very careful and precise. For this assignment you will meticulously arrange everyday objects that can be found around your home.
First, look at the photography work of Emily Blincoe. http://www.emilyblincoe.com/arrangements
Select your favorite work by her and put it on your blog with a short explanation why this image caught your eye.
Search you home for a variety of objects and items that can be used to create your meticulous arrangement.
Find a simple suitable background for your shot. This could be a plain pillow case, large piece of paper, or anything large enough with no pattern. Set up your arrangement and be meticulous and pay attention to details. Make sure you are in adequate lighting, and please remember how important good lighting is in photography.
Take a few photographs from above, looking straight down at your arrangement. Go in as close as you can. Make sure your image is tack sharp! Never rely on just taking one shot.
Edit your favorite photograph with Lightroom Mobil and then post to your blog.
Meticulous arrangement of objects, which are then photographed have been used in advertising and commercial photography for years.
3. DOUBLE EXPOSURES
Double exposure photography is a technique that layers two different exposures on a single image, combining two photographs into one. Double exposure creates a surreal feeling for your photos and the two photographs can work together to convey deep meaning or symbolism.
A double exposure was an analogue technique, used to superimpose two or more images together in an enlarger in the darkroom. Thanks to today’s photo editing technology, you can create a double exposure in post processing. The blending of two worlds into a single image is almost magical.
For this assignment you will create at least 2 double exposed images using the Snapseed app on your phone.
Look at these two tutorials before you begin to create your double exposures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wayf853hRgk
https://www.guidingtech.com/double-exposure-snapseed/
Post your double exposures to your blog, and list 10 words you would use to describe your images.
4. 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS OF ALL TIME
Read this link and on your blog pick 3 of the most influential photos to write about. Include the story behind the photo and what intrigues you about it. Make sure to post the three photos with your writing.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 @ 3:10
1. CAPTURING ACTION AND MOTION
Read this online article about capturing action and motion photography and write two to three paragraphs stating what you learned about action and motion photography techniques.
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-capture-motion-blur-in-photography/
-Take photos outside that capture ACTION SHARP. Try to “capture the moment”. Shoot with your cellphone through the LIGHTROOM MOBIL app. Make sure your shutter speed is above 125th of a second. ISO 400. Take several photos and post your favorite 2 action shots, edited in Lightroom Mobil.
-Take photos inside trying to capture MOTION BLUR. Try to “capture the moment”. Shoot with your cellphone through the LIGHTROOM MOBIL app. Make sure your shutter speed is below a 60th of a second. ISO 400. Take several photos and post your favorite 2 motion blur shots, edited in Lightroom mobil. Use a tripod, or put your camera on something steady to make sure stationary objects are not blurred. Take several photos and post your favorite 2 shots, edited in Lightroom Mobil
-Include technical info on all photos: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
-Find 2 photos online, one showing action sharp and another showing motion blur. Guess what shutter speeds, f stops, and lens were used. Post as critique. Samples below:
2. DIGITAL COLLAGE: ALL ABOUT ME
-Gather imagery online that represents at least five things about yourself.
-In Photopea, make an 8×10 or 10×8 @150 resolution document and title it All About Me Collage
-Select elements from the Internet images to move into your collage.
-After you get a good selection with the magic wand or magnetic lasso, remember to go in Mask and refine your selection. If you want soft edges you will go to select>modify>feather.
-Think about rules of good composition when designing your layout of elements and background
-Move layers around from the layer palette, if you want to change what is on top of another element.
-Use blend modes to blend layers. Use the move tool and press shift and + on the keyboard to scroll through blend modes.
-Add a layer style to each of the elements you include in your collage. Get layer styles from the eff icon at the bottom of your layer palette.
-Save your work as a psd until you are completely done with it, and then save as a jpeg to post to your blog.
-Write a three paragraph reflection about what how your collage visually represents you. Post under your work in your blog.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 @ 3:10
1. SURREALISM
After practicing with Kim on the mountain, make your own surrealist piece by putting someone or something where they don’t belong. Make a 10×8 or 8×10 150 resolution (dpi) document in Photopea and bring in Internet images for this assignment. Practice selecting, masking and refining your selections. Post to your blog, and make up a name for you work to include in the title of the post.
Look at the work of surrealist artists Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and Jerry Uelsman and explore other surrealist artists and photographers online. Include a work by a surrealist artist who inspires you in your blog post, and write a 100 word reflection, critiquing their work, and what you think they are trying to convey to the viewer.
2. FRAMING A SUBJECT
-Take at least 3 different photographs using framing in the composition. Post 2-3 of your photographs, EDITED with Photopea.
-Critique your own photographs you posted and answer these questions
- Do I have a strong composition?
- How well did I edit my photographs?
- What would I do differently if I shot this assignment again?
- Do you think your photographs belong on the blog home page and should be considered one of the best from all the photo classes?
3. FILE FORMATS
https://digital-photography-school.com/understanding-all-the-different-image-file-formats/
Read all about digital file formats. On your blog list each file format and one sentence about each which describes how it saves the file and what makes it different from the other file formats.
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Assignments Due Thursday, Oct 8
1. *MANDALAS*
Create 2 unique mandalas using the online editor, Photopea https://www.photopea.com/ using the shape tool and Internet imagery.
Make a new document 8×8 100 res and create each mandala, thinking about composition and symmetry.
Draw a circle with the shape tool and put a stroke around it. It will appear on the layer pallet as its own layer. If you want to add a color or gradient to it, do that when you make the circle.
Use the shape tool to put in shapes.
Make sure to fill each layer with a color or gradient.
Copy a shape by pressing alt with move tool.
To combine shapes into one layer, make any layer you do not want merged to be invisible, and then go to layer>merge visible.
To flip a layer, go to Edit>transform>transform either vertical or horizontal, or use a keyboard shortcut (control+alt+T) with the move tool.
When you save each mandala, save as a .psd if you still are working on it and want to save the layers. (ONLY IF YOU HAVE PHOTOSHOP. IF NOT A .PSD WILL NOT OPEN) Save as a .png and make the bottom layer invisible if you just want to post the circle. Save as a .jpeg if you want the 8×8 square around the circle.
Make 2 mandalas and post both to your blog.
2. *OUTDOOR NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAITS*
Read these links and make a blog post list 5 tips you learned about how to photograph great portraits. https://digital-photography-school.com/13-tips-for-improving-outdoor-portraits/
https://posterjack.ca/blogs/inspiration/top-10-portrait-photography-composition-tips
Photograph a person outside in nice soft lighting. Try to avoid having the background brighter than the subject. This will throw the camera meter off, and the background will be better exposed than the subject. You will need to do some editing to have the subject not be dark.
Take 5 photos of this person and consider what you want your depth of field to be. Utilize camera angles and different perspectives.
Edit your photos using Photopea. https://www.photopea.com/
Include the technical info under the caption section of each photo. You can find that in Photopea. Go to File>File Info to get the aperture, shutter speed, ISO and Lens Focal Length.
Post 2-3 portrait photos to your blog with the technical info in the caption section of each photo, and title the post with the name of the person you photographed.
3. *CAMERA MODES*
http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-modes
Read through this link on camera modes. On your blog make a new post titled “Camera Modes”. List each camera mode and write 2 sentences about what each camera mode does.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 @2:10
1. READ AND WRITE : LENSES
Read this article about lenses and on your blog list 20 important facts you learned about camera lenses. http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-lenses-when-to-use-which-lens-and-why/
2. ALTERNATIVE CAMERA ANGLES
-Go outside in brighter light and take 4 photographs of the same subject from 4 different camera angles– strait on, from above, from below, and then tilt the camera at any of the other 3 angles.
-Edit your photos with Snapseed’s tune image feature, and add any filtration you desire to achieve the results that satisfy your own visual aesthetic. Import one of the four photos into ProCam to access the technical information aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and add to the caption section of the last of the 4 photos you post. Post all 4 photos (as a gallery or individually) in one blog post and title the post “Alternative Camera Angles”.
-Find one photo online which shows an interesting camera angle. Post it to your blog and write a critique explaining why you think this is such a successful photograph- compositionally and technically, and why you chose it. Include the photographers name in the caption section of this photo, or the link to where you got the image from.
3. CONCEPTUAL SELF PORTRAIT
Take a photograph which represents something important about yourself, without showing your face in the photograph. Edit your photos with Snapseed’s tune image feature, and add any filtration you desire to achieve the results that satisfy your own visual aesthetic. In the caption section when you post include the technical info aperture, shutter speed and ISO for your photo (import your photo to ProCam for the info)
Write a reflection (300-500 words), defining the word “conceptual” and then explain how this photograph conceptually and visually represents something about you and what you are attempting to share about yourself with the viewer.
Also, research the work of photographer Cindy Sherman. Post your favorite photo of hers on your blog and write 5 sentences explaining your opinion of her work and style and her ability to become famous from her self portrait photography series work. Student samples below:
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DEPTH OF FIELD / Due Wednesday, September 23 @ 2:10
-Read these two links and write two paragraphs explaining in your own words what depth of field is in photography and the ways to control depth of field when shooting. Call this blogpost: “Depth of Field Explained”.
http://www.macworld.com/article/1150150/depthoffield.html
– Then go outside and take two photographs of the same subject, trying to get two different depth of fields, shallow and good.
– Remember the three things which control depth of field are the length of the lens, how wide the aperture is and how close or far you are to the subject.
– Using your cellphone, and photographing using the ProCam app on auto mode you can control depth of field by contolling how far you are from the subject (close for shallow, farther away for good D of F. Unfortunately we cannot control the length of the lens and the aperture with the cell phone.
– Use the Lens Blur feature in Snapseed to enhance the depth of field in each photo. (background blurry for shallow d of f, background sharp for good d of f.)
– Edit your photos in Snapseed for your own visual aesthetic.
– Post your two photo to your blog and title the post “Depth of Field”
– Include the technical info in the caption section of each ( ISO, Shutter speed, Aperture)
– For the critique for this assignment you are to find two photos online- one which shows a good depth of field and one which shows a shallow depth of field. In the caption section when you post them guess at what you think the aperture, shutter speed and lens mm was for each photo.
*ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16*
1. FIRST PHOTO SHOOT: TEXTURE
Take five photos which you think shows good texture.
Take the photos with your cell phone through the ProCam app (free on either Android or Apple).
Try adjusting your ISO and see how your shutter speed changes.
After you take the photo, you will have access to the technical information, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. When you post the photos include the technical information in the caption section of the photo.
Think about getting good composition and lighting.
Edit your photos with Snapseed’s Tune Image features. Adjust highlights, shadows, contrast, saturation, brightness, warmth and exposure as necessary.
Post 3 of your photos to your blog. INCLUDE THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION (for each photo): aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Put that info in the caption section of each photo.
Find one photo online which shows amazing texture. Write a two paragraph critique explaining why you think this is such a successful photograph and why you chose it. Be sure to use academic language, proper grammar and sentence structure.
2. SHADOWS AND LIGHT
-Photograph 3 photos which show strong shadow and light using the procam app. Think about contrast in the composition.
-Edit your shadow photos with Snapseed for excellent contrast.
-Include a border by going into the snapseed frame options.
-Include the technical info with each photo: F-stop, Shutter Speed, ISO
-Pick a photo from the Internet showing shadows and include in blog post.
-Write 10 complete sentences describing the elements in the shadow photo you chose from the Internet and why you like it.
-Post your 3 photos, technical info, internet image and writing critique to your blog as a blog post. Please name your blogpost “Shadows and Light”
3. READ AND WRITE: WHAT EVERY BEGINNER NEEDS TO KNOW.
Read this link: https://www.photographytalk.com/photography-articles/5082-13-camera-settings-every-beginner-needs-to-know On your blog list the 13 setting every beginner should know and 1-2 sentences explaining what each one is.
4. FLIPGRID RESPONSE: TRAVEL DREAMS
Answer the question “Where would you like to go traveling to and why?” with a video response on Flipgrid. You will find the link to the flipgrid question in teams on the Flipgrid channel. Please respond to the question with a video response. Make sure to say your name in your video.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (COMPLETED)
1. MAKE A BLOG
Create a blogsite with edublogs. https://edublogs.org/ Join the class blog, (cauchonphoto.edublogs.org), select a template, and design your site layout and design. Write an about me section as a Text Widget. Tell a little about yourself, 3-5 sentences. Add of photo of yourself with an Image Widget.
2. PHOTO FOUNDATION
Read the following link and write a 25 sentence synopsis on what you learned about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and camera modes. As your first blogpost, copy and paste your sentences into a blogpost. DUE FRIDAY, SEPT 4
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-exposure.htm
3. CAMERA SIMULATOR
Play around with the camera simulators and learn how to use the camera controls. http://www.canonoutsideofauto.ca/play/ On your blog make a blog post with 5 sentences telling me what you learned about camera controls. DUE, FRIDAY, SEPT 4
4. FLIPGRID RESPONSE:
Make a video to response to the question, What do you want to do for a career. https://flipgrid.com/cd4e47c2 DUE FRIDAY, SEPT 4
5. COMPOSITION
Read about what makes strong composition in a photograph and what catches the viewers eye. Composition Photos by Steve McCurry
Find 12 sample photos online which show good composition. Make a gallery of images in Edublogs. Post your gallery and write 12 complete sentences, (with capitals and periods), one sentence under each photo in the gallery before posting, to explain what element of composition each photo represents. DUE FRIDAY SEPT 4
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2019-2020: The year Covid hit us
ASSIGNMENTS DUE THURSDAY MARCH 19:
1. PAINTING WITH LIGHT
-Go to a dark place to shoot for this assignment (back studio). Put the camera securely on a tripod and put your shutter speed at 20 to 30 sec (not 20th of a sec…but 20 full seconds). You must put the camera on self timer to avoid camera shake. Shoot on manual and try your fstop at 16 or 22, ISO at 100 or 200. -Pre focus on Manual focus mode, because the camera will not in autofocus! -Wave finger lights or pixel stick in front of the frame during the exposure and check out the results! -Post 1-6 painting with light photos you took and edited on your blog. Critique: Find an amazing painting with light photo on the Internet and write a paragraph about how you think the photographer achieved the result and why you think it is so eye catching.
2. PORTRAIT WITH MAKE UP
Take a beautiful portrait of someone, or use an existing portrait you took and apply make up to their face using Photoshop paint and brush tools. (Make sure the portrait is a head and shoulder shot.) Put makeup on 2 different portraits and post them to your blog. Read this link and watch the video about painting with brushes & make a blogpost explaining 5 important tips you learned from reading it.
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/painting-tools.html
3. MY FAVORITE TEACHER
Photograph your favorite teacher with bounced external flash off camera with sync cord. Edit and post your best portrait and write a 3 paragraph reflection in academic language explaining why you like and admire this teacher. Give details, reasons and examples as to why you chose this teacher. Samples below:
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Assignments Due Tuesday, March 10
1. ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY
For this assignment you will create a photograph that would be used for advertising purposes. First you will research advertising photography on the Internet to generate ideas. Post 3 ads that you really like and write a sentence about why they catch your eye. Before you begin to create your advertisement, write a proposal by answering the following questions:
- Who is the client, or company you are representing?
- What is the product?
- Who is the target audience?
- Where would you expect to see this advertisement?
- What kind of lighting are you going to use to make this look professional?
- What props do you need?
Shoot the product and use of variety of compositions. Think about: lighting, composition, depth of field, product placement. Use Photoshop to tweak and enhance your photograph. Add necessary text and captions. Post your best advertising shot, EDITED, to your blog with the proposal. Samples below:
2. READ AND WRITE: FLASH BASICS
Read these online articles and on your blog write three paragraphs explaining the main points in the articles and at least five things you learned from reading it.
https://www.popphoto.com/gallery/21-tips-better-flash-photography
3. 3-5 ON LOCATION PORTRAITS OR STILL LIFES WITH BOUNCED FLASH
Use the Canon digital camera and an external bounced flash to photograph portraits/still lifes on location. Set your camera on Manual, Auto White Balance, ISO 400, F8 @ 60th of a second shutter speed. Photograph at least 10 portraits/still lifes and post your top 3-5 edited bounced flash images to your blog. Also include in the post 2 images of the same subject comparing direct vs. bounced flash.
As a writing critique answer the following questions on your blog in a separate post. Samples below:
1.When would you use external flash?
2.What does flash synchronization mean?
3.What does ETTL mean?
4.What will happen when you shoot faster than the camera sync speed?
5.Why do photographers bounce the flash and use a diffuser?
6.What is a slave?
7.What should you do if your image comes out too dark or too light?
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Assignments Due Feb 19:
1. READ AND WRITE: INTRODUCTION TO USING STROBES
Read this entire article on beginning strobe use and then write a three paragraph reflection on your blog detailing what the article is about and the most important things you got out of reading it. https://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/a-fundamental-introduction-to-studio-lighting-equipment–photo-6067
2. STUDIO PORTRAITS WITH STROBES AND GELS
Photograph 25 portraits in the studio using the strobes and colored gels in the background. Edit your portraits in Lightroom and make cosmetic retouches in Photoshop. Post 9-12 final portraits on your blog. Writing critique: Find a portrait online that was shot with studio strobe lighting and write 20 sentences to describe the subject and their personality based on the photographers version of them. Evaluate the lighting used in the photograph and how you think the lights were arranged to get the results. Samples below:
3. WARHOL/POPART
-For your Pop Art assignment you should photograph an object, which is POPULAR IN THE CULTURE TODAY.
-Make 4 copies of the photo you chose, 4×6 or 6×4 (200 res) each, labeling them Warhol 1, Warhol 2 and so on
-Work on each picture separately, experimenting with filters, gradient maps, colors, patterns, and more….make sure there is contrast between the subject and the background!
-When you complete the 4 individual photos, merge the layers in each.
-Open a new document in Photoshop, 8×12 or 12×8 (200 res)
-Move the four individual photos into the new document.
-Save as a jpeg and post
Find a pop artist online & answer to the following questions. Include a work by the artist.
- What is Pop Art?
- Why is this artist’s work considered Pop Art?
- Describe some of this artists work.
- Why did you pick this artist and why do you like his/her work?
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Next assignments:
1. Candid Moments with Captions (3-5 Photos with captions for each)
Photograph candid moments and edit your images in Photoshop. In the caption section of each photo you post write a caption including who, what , where and why. include your technical info for each photo (MASIL) For a critique, look at the work of photographer Henri Cartier Bresson ,who captured the “decisive moment”. On your blog post 2-3 of his photographs and write 10 sentences about his work and your opinion of his timing, composition and ability to capture the perfect moment. Student Samples below:
2. 50 Photos edited in Lightroom
Take 50 different photos of the same subject. Vary the lighting and composition of your photographs. Edit your photographs in Lightroom and post the BEST 12 to 15 photos to your blog as a gallery.
3. Emotion Diptych
Use hot lights or natural lighting to create a mood that matches an emotion you would like to convey. Do the same with an opposite or matching emotion to create a diptych. It can be as a set of portraits or any subject that you believe conveys the emotion that you have chosen. Create a 20×10- 300 res blank document. Size your 2 photos to fit within the space. Put a stroke around each of the photos in th diptych.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
1. Photographer Research Project
You will research, produce and present a PowerPoint Slide Show about a professional and influential photographer of your choice. The project is to have 15-20 slides and include the information below, and at least 10 photographs. You can choose from the enclosed list or pick a significant photographer of your choice. Questions to answer when doing photographer research project are below. Email your presentation to caucrg@fusd.net or put in my flashdrive.
- What is the photographer’s real name and year he or she was born? Is he/she still alive?
- What is their style of photography (ex: photojournalism, editorial, documentary, advertising, portraits, magazine, sports, war)?
- Are there any special photography techniques this photographer uses in his/her work? (Think about composition, depth of field, history…)
- Who does the photographer work for?
- What type of cameras and lens does this photographer work with, and why?
- What type of lighting does this photographer primarily use and why?
- Who are some of your photographer’s early influences?
- Are there any interesting stories about this photographer or his/her work?
- What do you like (or not like) about their work, and why did you select this photographer?
Robert Mapplethorpe – flowers, portraits, nudes * Annie Leibovitz – celebrity portraits * Danny Clinch – musicians * Edward Weston – black and white nudes,landscapes Ansel Adams – black and white landscape * Cindy Sherman – self portraits * Diane Arbus – strange and different portraits * David Lachappelle – unique celebrity portraits * Imogen Cunningham – black and white * Eliot Porter – color landscape Alfred Eisenstadt – candid photojournalism * Linda McCartney – musicians in the 60’s *Herb Ritts – celebrity portraits * Henry Cartier- Bresson -candid street, the decisive moment *Andy Warhol – bizarre pop art *Robert Frank -street *Mary *Paul Strand – black and white *Lewis Hind – child labor *James Nachtwey – war * Irving Penn – fashion, still lifes * Richard Avedon – portrait *Weegee – street photojournalism *Mark Seliger – celebrity portraits * Jerry Uelsmann – photo montage * Dorothea Lange – documentary *Anne Geddes – children *Kim Anderson – children *Nigel Barker- Fashion *William Wegman – dogs *Man Ray – rayograms, fashion, portraits in the 20 *Arnold Newman – environmental portraits * Steve McCurry – National Geographic portraits * Danny Lyon – street and documentary *Brad Mangin – sports *Neil Leifer – sports
For more photographer choices check out Contemporary Photographers
2. BODY, SHAPE, FORM
Photograph a part of the body, or something, which shows shape and form. Think about getting great QUALITY OF LIGHT and make your composition a strong one. Post between 1-3 photos. Critique: List 10 hashtags for your photo(s)
3. WHAT IS YOUR COLOR
Create a Photoshop Collage 12×9 or 9×12 300 resolution representing your favorite color. Include a photo of yourself, the color you select and some writing about why this is YOUR color. Perhaps add a tint of your color. Post to blog.
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Assignments due Dec 18
1. YOUR PORTFOLIO
Make your photography portfolio in Powerpoint or Prezi.
Have one photograph per slide.
Make sure your portfolio has between 10 and 12 images that you shot, edited and created.
You can include your digital art work, as well as traditional artwork, and also video.
Include a beginning slide with your name and an end slide with an inspirational quote.
You will present your portfolio to the class as part of your midterm.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22
1. STUDIO PORTRAITS
Use the studio backdrop (white or black) to photograph PORTRAITS of classmates. Use the tungsten “hot lights” to light the portraits Make sure to put your white balance on TUNGSTEN and shoot at ISO 400 or 800. Go right up to the subject and meter them on MANUAL. Take at least 12 photographs and edit them in PS. Post anywhere between 6 and 12 portraits as either a gallery or individually.. Include technical info: MASIL Critique: Find a studio portrait online and write a list of 25 words you would hashtag the photo if you posted it on Instagram. Include the photographers name if possible. In a separate blog post, answer these questions: 1. What is the purpose of the main light? 2. What is the purpose of the fill light? 3. List the lighting patterns.
2. WHITE BALANCE READ AND WRITE
http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-white-balance/
Read this link on white balance and on your blog write a one paragraph synopsis of what you learned from reading the article. Under that list all the white balance settings and at least one sentence about each.
3. SHOOT LIKE AARON SISKIND
Research the work of Aaron Siskind, an American photographer who shot abstract black and white images, which focus on nature, architecture and human form. Take some photos on the MONOCHROME setting, in the style of Aaron Siskind, edit them with good density and contrast, and post 2-3 black and white images on your blog with the technical information in the caption of each photo. Under your photo, post a photo by Aaron Siskind and write three complete sentences describing his work and your opinion of his work.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
1. AM I TALKING TO MYSELF
Photograph several images of yourself or someone else in the same location, and put them all together in Photoshop to make it look as if you (or they) are relating to themselves in some way. Use one of the photos as the base image, and move the other subjects in the base image to create a unique photo for this Am I Talking To Myself assignment. Writing Critique: Make a blog post called My Inspiration and list 15-20 things, which inspire your creativity. Sample student work below:
2. HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINE
Watch the Powerpoint about the History of Photography Also go online and research the History of Photography. Use this timeline template to list the most important inventions and events in history in chronological order. Copy the template and open it in Photoshop. Fill in the boxes with dates and important inventions in photography. Post the template to your blog in a post titled: History of Photography Timeline. Under the template list 3-5 events and/or inventions in photography which impresses you the most, and has the most impact on your life today. (2-3 paragraphs)
3. WORD ART
-Make a Photoshop document 4×6 or 6×4 (100 ppi)
-Find an interesting image on the Internet and use the move tool to move it into your document in Photoshop
-Size it with Control T + shift to fit in the document
-Make another document the same size as the first
-With the Text Tool, type a word or phrase in a thick black font
-Find a picture online to go inside of the word and copy and paste it into the document with the text
-Put the picture layer on top of the word layer
-Press Control +Alt + G to put the image inside the word.
-Merge the picture and text layers together (make the background layer invisible to not include it in the merge)
-Move the word with the picture in it in the other document with the Internet image, and save as a .jpeg. Post to blog.
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Assignments due Monday, November 4:
1. ILLUSTRATION OF AN ICONIC IMAGE
Make a new document 8×12 or 12×8 200 resolution. Paste the illustration you want to trace and fit to the correct size. Make a new blank layer to trace on and lock it. Trace the illustration with a thin pencil and then color it in with brushes and the paint bucket. Make sure to add a background to your illustration. Samples below:
2. ALPHABET PHOTOGRAPHY
Look for images which represent letters and create a word in photographs -Edit your photos in PS and then make a new document to put the word in. -Make your document 30×8-2oo resolution and fit your images in to make the word. If you need more space go to Image>Adjust>Canvas Size and resize bigger. -Save as a jpeg and post to your blog. -Critique: List 5 valuable things you learned in Photo class so far this year.
3. TED TALK: HOW PHOTOGRAPHY CONNECTS US
Watch this Ted Talk on how photography connects us and on your blog make a post summarizing, critiquing, judging and evaluating what you got out of watching the video. Have at least 3 paragraphs.
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_griffin_on_how_photography_connects
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Assignments Due Tuesday, October 22
1. HDR PHOTOGRAPHY
-Go online and research the meaning of HDR. Create a blogpost explaining what the term HDR in photography means and ways to achieve successful results.
-Photograph 5 different exposures of a landscape (on Manual) for this assignment. One at the perfect exposure, plus one and two stops underexposed and one and two stops overexposed. USE A TRIPOD for this!
-Save images in a folder and open Photoshop>File>Automate>Merge to HDR Pro
-Select your five landscape images and press ok. Photoshop will compile your images into one HDR image.
-You will probably need to do more adjustments to make it more vibrant and saturated. You could bring in cool clouds from the Internet to blend into your sky.
-Post to blog and please TITLE YOUR WORK!!! Write a 10 sentence critique of your own work and post under your image.
2. FRAMING A SUBJECT
Take at least 3 different photographs using framing in the composition. Post 2-3 of your photographs, EDITED of course. Include the technical info: MASIL. SAMPLES BELOW -Critique your own photographs you posted and answer these questions.
- What camera metering mode did I use and why?
- Do I have a strong composition?
- How well did I edit my photographs?
- What would I do differently if I shot this assignment again?
- Do you think your photographs belong on the blog home page and should be considered one of the best from all the photo classes?
3. PHOTO WORDS DEFINED
Define these words in a word document and then copy and paste your definitions in a blog post titled Photography Definitions:
pixel, image resolution, megabyte, megapixel, gigabyte, jpeg, raw, tiff, png, white balance, histogram, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority, bitmap, exposure, watermarking, optical zoom, digital zoom, bracketing, light meter, image stabilization, noise, lag time, hot shoe, fisheye, macro, telephoto, wide angle, DSLR, dynamic range, exposure compensation
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY OCT 11
1. DIGITAL COLLAGE: ALL ABOUT ME
-Gather imagery online that represents at least five things about yourself.
-In Photoshop, make an 8×10 or 10×8 @150 resolution document and title it All About Me Collage
-Select elements from the Internet images to move into your collage.
-After you get a good selection with the magic wand or magnetic lasso, remember to go in Mask and refine your selection. If you want soft edges you will go to select>modify>feather.
-Think about rules of good composition when designing your layout of elements and background
-Move layers around from the layer palette, if you want to change what is on top of another element.
-To blend layers for a unique effect, you use the move tool and use Shift+ to scroll through blend modes.
-Save your work as a psd until you are completely done with it, and then save as a jpeg to post to your blog.
-Write a three paragraph reflection about what how your collage visually represents you. Post under your work in your blog.
- Johnny
- Destiney
- Brandon
- Vivi
- Janice
- Tasneem
- Louis
- Joseph
- Mandy
2. SELF PORTRAIT WITH TEXT
Take a tripod and DSLR camera on self-timer mode and photograph a few self portraits (photographs you take of yourself). Edit your favorite photo in Photoshop and include some text within the image to create a mixed media selfie. In the caption section when you post include the MASIL and for a critique make a list of 25 words or phrases to describe yourself. Student samples below:
3. COMMENTS ON THE BLOG
Look through some classmates blogs and make three comments. Each comment must have at least three sentences. Remember grammar and punctuation.
4. WHAT EVERY BEGINNER NEEDS TO KNOW READ AND WRITE
Read this link: https://www.photographytalk.com/photography-articles/5082-13-camera-settings-every-beginner-needs-to-know On your blog list the 13 setting every beginner should know and 1-2 sentences explaining what each one is.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
1. CAPTURING ACTION AND MOTION IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Read these online article about capturing action and motion photography and write two to three paragraphs stating what you learned about action and motion photography techniques.
http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/50/freezing-the-action/
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-capture-motion-blur-in-photography/
Take photos outside that capture ACTION SHARP. Try to “capture the moment”. Shoot at the shutter priority mode and auto focus AI SERVO . Make sure your shutter speed is above 125th of a second. ISO 400. Take several photos and post your favorite 2 action shots, edited in Photoshop.
Take action photos inside trying to capture MOTION BLUR. Try to “capture the moment”. Shoot at the shutter priority mode and auto focus AI SERVO mode. Make sure your shutter speed is 60th or below for more blur. Use a tripod to make sure stationary objects are not blurred. Take several photos and post your favorite 2 shots , edited in Photoshop. -Include technical info on all photos: MASIL
Find 2 photos online, one showing action sharp and another showing motion blur. Guess what shutter speeds, f stops, and lens were used. Post as critique. Samples below:
2. TAKE A VACATION
In this assignment you are going to go on a virtual vacation. Find a location online where you would like to go and digitally put yourself into that location. Make sure to match lighting and color balance to make it look realistic as possible. You must add 3 props into the scene (sunglasses, shopping bags, friends to go with you, etc…) Make your new document for all the elements in the image a 12×8 150 resolution. include 1-3 sentences under your photo when you post it to explain why you would like to go on this vacation.
3. 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS OF ALL TIME
Read this link and on your blog pick 3 of the most influential photos to write about. Include the story behind the photo and what intrigues you about it. Make sure to post the three photos with your writing.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
1. DEPTH OF FIELD
-Read these two links and write two paragraphs explaining in your own words what depth of field is in photography and the ways to control depth of field when shooting. Call this blogpost: Depth of Field Explained. http://www.macworld.com/article/1150150/depthoffield.html http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/07/17/what-is-depth-of-field-how-aperture-focal-length-and-focus-control-whats-sharp/
– Go outside and take two photographs of the same subject, trying to get two different depth of fields. Remember to first format the memory card, set WB to auto and ISO to 400, and be on Manual focusing. You will set the camera mode to AV (aperture priority). Make sure to focus on the same subject for both shots you take.
-In Photo #1, you will get a shallow depth of field. Zoom out to the longest focal length of the lens which is 55mm. Set the aperture on f5.6 (the widest aperture at 55mm) and take note of what the camera sets the shutter speed at. Make sure it is not below 60th of a second. Get in good and close to your subject
-In Photo #2, you will get a good depth of field. Put your lens at 18mm ( which is the widest lens mm on your lens). Set your aperture at f16, and take note of what the camera sets the shutter speed at. Make sure it is not below 60th of a second, or open up the aperture to f11. Stay a bit further back to get a better depth of field.
-Repeat the depth of field activity 2-3 times to make sure you get it right.
-In the lab, edit your photos for maximum impact and post each one (good and shallow depth of field) to your blog as the large photo. Include the technical info in the caption section of each (Mode, ISO, Shutter speed, Fstop, Focal length of lens.
– For the critique for this assignment you are to find two photos online- one which shows a good depth of field and one which shows a shallow depth of field. In the caption section when you post them guess at what you think the aperture, shutter speed and lens mm was for each photo.
2. CAMERA MODES
Read through this link on camera modes. On your blog make a new post writing 2 sentences about each camera mode.
3. SURREALISM
After practicing with Kim on the mountain, make your own surrealist piece by putting someone or something where they don’t belong. Make a 10×8 or 8×10 150 resolution document in Photoshop and bring in Internet images for this assignment. Practice selecting, masking and refining your selections. Look at the work of surrealist artists Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and Jerry Uelsman and explore other surrealist artists and photographers online. Post your surrealism work in a blog post and also include a work by a surrealist artist who inspires you. Write a 100 word reflection, critiquing their surrealism, and mention how you think you did on your surrealism work.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE TUESDAY, SEPT 10
1. MANDALAS
Create 2 unique mandalas in Photoshop, using the shape tool and Internet imagery.
Make a new document 8×8 100 res and create each mandala, thinking about composition and symmetry.
Draw a circle with the elliptical marquee tool.
Press control and J to make the selection its own layer.
Stroke the layer to see the circle.
Use the shape tool to put in shapes.
Copy a shape by pressing alt with move tool.
To combine shapes into one layer, make any layer you do not want merged to be invisible, and then go to layer>merge visible.
To flip a layer, go to Edit>transform>transform either vertical or horizontal.
When you save each mandala, save as a .png, not .jpeg.
When you post it will only show the circle, not the white document.(If you are not done with your mandala be sure to save it as a .psd while you are still working on it.)
2. PORTRAIT READ AND WRITE
Read this article about creating powerful portraits, and write a list of 15 important tips you learned from reading it.
https://digital-photography-school.com/using-composition-create-powerful-portraits/
3. ON LOCATION PORTRAITS WITH NATURAL LIGHT
-Take at least 10 portraits of a classmate on location using natural light
-Think about exposure, lighting, composition, posing and expression. (Make sure your subject does not have on the yellow vest in the portrait photographs you are taking.)
-Set your ISO to 1600 or 3200 so your shutter speed does not go below 60th of a second. Open your aperture up as wide as it will go.
-Edit your photos in Photoshop and post between 3-10 EDITED photos of your subject (as a gallery or as individual photos)
-Critique: Find an on-location portrait online with natural lighting. Post that photo and make a list of 25 words or phrases you think of when you look at this photo. Include the photographers name if possible.
-****Include your technical info in the caption section of each photo. MASIL
***Include your technical info in the caption section of each photo. MASIL
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 30
1. SHADOWS AND LIGHT ASSIGNMENT
-Photograph 3 photos which show strong shadow and light -Edit 2 of your shadow photos -Include the technical info with each photo: F-stop, Shutter Speed, ISO, Mode and Lens mm -Pick a photo from the Internet showing shadows -Write 10 complete sentences describing the elements in the shadow photo you chose from the Internet and why you like it. -Post your 2 photos, technical info, internet image and writing critique to your blog.
2. READ AND WRITE : LENSES
Read this article about lenses and on your blog list 20 important facts you learned about camera lenses. http://digital-photography-school.com/choosing-lenses-when-to-use-which-lens-and-why/
3. ALTERNATIVE CAMERA ANGLES
-Go outside in brighter light and take 4 photographs of the same subject from 4 different camera angles- strait on, from above, from below, and then tilt the camera at any of the other 3 angles. Put your ISO at 400, and meter the scene on Manual to get the correct exposure. Keep your exposure the same on all 4 photos and make sure to keep the same subject in focus for all 4.
-Put your photos in a folder on your h drive: DIGITAL PHOTO>ANGLES
-Edit your photos in Photoshop with IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS and post all 4 of your photos to your blog (large). INCLUDE THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION: MASIL: Mode, Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO, and Focal Length of Lens
-Find one photo online which shows an interesting camera angle. Post it to your blog and write a 20 sentence critique explaining why you think this is such a successful photograph- compositionally and technically, and why you chose it.
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ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 23
1. TEXTURE
Go outside in brighter light and photograph 5 photos that show texture.
Put your ISO at 400, and meter the scene to get the correct exposure.
Put your photos in a folder on your h drive: DIGITAL PHOTO>TEXTURE ASSIGNMENT
Edit your photos in Photoshop with IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS and post 3 of your photos to your blog.
INCLUDE THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION( for each photo): aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and camera mode. Post the technical info in the caption section of each photo.
Find one photo online which shows amazing texture. Write a two paragraph critique explaining why you think this is such a successful photograph and why you chose it. Be sure to use academic language, proper grammar and sentence structure.
2. PHOTO COMPOSITION
Read about what makes strong composition in a photograph and what catches the viewers eye. Find 12 sample photos online which show good composition. Make a gallery of images in Edublogs. Post your gallery and write 12 complete sentences, (with capitals and periods), one sentence under each photo in the caption section of the gallery, to explain what element of composition each photo represents.
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First assignments for 2019-2020 school year:
1. MAKE A BLOG
Create a blogsite with edublogs. https://edublogs.org/ Join the class blog, (cauchonphoto.edublogs.org), select a template, and design your site layout and design. Write an about me section as a Text Widget. Tell a little about yourself, 3-5 sentences. Add of photo of yourself with an Image Widget.
2. PHOTO FOUNDATION
Read the following links and write 25 complete sentences reviewing what you learned about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and camera modes. As your first blogpost, copy and paste in your sentences from a word document. http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-exposure.htm
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LAST ASSIGNMENTS OF THE YEAR:
1. RE-CREATE A PHOTO
Look for a photograph online which you would like to re-create. Analyze the original photo for composition and lighting and re-create the photo as closely as you can. Include original photo in your post. Samples below.
2. MIRROR IMAGE
Photograph an interesting photo with lots of lines. Put the edited photo in a new document and make a copy of the image to flip to make mirror imagery. Either 2 or 4 images would work for the mirror image. Post to blog.
3. LETTER TO NEXT YEARS PHOTO STUDENTS
Write a three paragraph letter to next year’s photo students. Talk about what you liked and did not like about the class, projects and workload, and any other pieces of advice you give to future Digital Photo students here at Jurupa.
4. POETRY AND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
- Take a new photo for this assignment or use one of your existing edited photos.
- Make a new document 11×14 or 14×11 @ 300 res
- Move your photo into your new document and size to fit.
- Add a quote, poetry, song lyrics or your own words to your edited image
- Post to your blog
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- OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
5. LIGHTROOM SLIDESHOW PORTFOLIO
Make sure to make slideshow in YOUR catalog
Import Portfolio Photo Folder from Desktop
With photos all selected create a collection
Organize and reorder in Library
Edit in Develop
In Library module, go to metadata for each image and add a caption
Go to Slideshow module and on each photo go to ABC and then caption to move caption where you want and choose color
In slideshow choose background and wash color, stroke, timing and import music
Preview slideshow, then play
Export out to Desktop
Give to Cauchon in her flashdrive
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Assignments due Friday, April 19
1. Masters of Photography Essay
Look at this website: http://www.masters-of-photography.com/ and find one photographer whose work you admire. Write a 300 word essay about that photographer, his background, style of work, lighting and compositions. Also include what it is that you like about their work and how it inspires you. Include at least two of their photographs in your blog post.
2. Graduation Cover Design
Create a design for the cover of the Jurupa Hills High School 2019 Graduation booklet. The size should be 5.5×8.5 with 300 resolution. Make sure to include a graphic and the following information:
Jurupa Hills High School Graduation (or Commencement)
Citizens Business Bank Arena
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:00 pm
3. Advertising Photography
For this assignment you will create a photograph that would be used for advertising purposes. First you will research advertising photography on the Internet to generate ideas. Post 3 ads that you really like and write a sentence about why they catch your eye. Before you begin to create your advertisement, write a proposal by answering the following questions:
- Who is the client, or company you are representing?
- What is the product?
- Who is the target audience?
- Where would you expect to see this advertisement?
- What kind of lighting are you going to use to make this look professional?
- What props do you need?
Shoot the product and use of variety of compositions. Think about: lighting, composition, depth of field, product placement. Use Photoshop to tweak and enhance your photograph. Add necessary text and captions. Post your best advertising shot, EDITED, to your blog with the proposal. Samples below:
4. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE WITH FLASH AND SLOW SHUTTER SPEED
In the dark studio, set your camera to 30 seconds at F 8 or 11 (adjust as necessary to get the perfect exposure)and 200 ISO. Make sure to be on Manual metering and MF for manual focus. Focus before the lights go off. During the long exposure, have your subject move slightly and manually set off the external flash (at M mode, not ETTL) each time they move and you will capture them several times during the long exposure. You should post your best 1-3 images from the multiple exposure shoot. Read these online article and write 20 sentences about what you learned. http://www.photomatters.org/multiple-exposure http://www.tpub.com/photography1/ph20994.htm
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Assignments due Monday, April 8
1. YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER
Use bounced external flash off camera and sync cord, to take some nice portraits of your favorite teacher. Edit and post your best portrait and write a 3 paragraph reflection in academic language explaining why you like and admire this teacher. Give details, reasons and examples as to why you chose this teacher. Samples below:
2. PORTRAIT WITH MAKE UP
Take a beautiful portrait of someone, or use an existing portrait you took and apply make up to their face using Photoshop paint and brush tools. (Make sure the portrait is a head and shoulder shot.) Put makeup on 2 different portraits and post them to your blog. Read this link and watch the video about painting with brushes & make a blogpost explaining 5 important tips you learned from reading it.
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/painting-tools.html
3. BODY, SHAPE, FORM
Photograph a part of the body, or something, which shows shape and form. Think about getting great QUALITY OF LIGHT and make your composition a strong one. In the caption section of your image write 10 words to describe your image.
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1. ALBUM COVER FOR A MUSICAL ARTIST
Work with a musical artist in Mr. Fresquez’s class (or photograph a class member and pretend they are a musical artist) to produce an album cover design. Make sure the cover has a strong photograph and text to include the artist’s name and the name of the record. Make sure you make the album cover 12×12 with 300 resolution.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS POWERPOINT, BUSINESS CARD AND PRESENTATION (worth 3 assignment grades)
PRESENTATIONS BEGIN FRIDAY, MARCH 8
You will start a (pretend) photography business either by yourself or in partnership with one of your peer students. Create a Powerpoint to present to the class and include the items on the list below:
* Business Name
* Your name as sole owner or names of people in the partnership, and the job responsibilities of each.
* The type of photography you specialize in, and the types of jobs you intend to get.
* Samples of work you would like to produce for your clients. (get from online, not your own work)
* What type of equipment will you be using and how much will you be spending on equipment? (Go to B&H.com to look for equipment)
* How much will you charge? Will you offer packages?
* Your (pretend) web site address *
* Who are your inspirations?
* Where will you conduct your business? (which state will you live, will you work out of your home or rent office space in which location)
* Branding: Your business card (Make your business card a 3.5 x 2.5 document in Photoshop. If you make a double sided card, make two documents, front and back.)
* Marketing: Include a slide about how are you going to advertise and get jobs in your field?
* Market Research: How much money you would like to make in your first year of business, and how much you foresee making in 5 years, and also in 10 years.
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Assignments due Friday, March 2
1. PAINTING WITH LIGHT
-Go to a dark place to shoot for this assignment (back studio). Put the camera securely on a tripod and put your shutter speed at 20 to 30 sec (not 20th of a sec…but 20 full seconds). You must put the camera on self timer to avoid camera shake. Shoot on manual and try your fstop at 8 or 11. ISO at 200. -Pre focus on Manual focus mode, because the camera will not in autofocus! -Wave finger lights in front of the frame during the exposure and check out the results! -Post 1 to 3 Painting with Light photos you took and edited on your blog.
Critique: Find an amazing painting with light photo on the Internet and write a paragraph about how you think the photographer achieved the result and why you think it is so eye catching.
