Assignment #14

Photowalk

For this assignment you will be applying all the things you have learned in class to this point.  The assignment has two major parts and you will need to plan time to make these happen.

A Photowalk is as simple as it sounds; you go on a walk and take pictures along the way.  These pictures can be put together to make a story of your walk.  The big part of this assignment is to get you out taking pictures to apply what you have learned.  While you take pictures keep in mind subject, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO, shutter speed, and perspective.  You should include an example of each of these on your walk and label which pictures show which techniques.

Part 1

Plan an outing and take pictures along the way.  You should end up with 50-100 pictures after the outing so plan accordingly.  Keep in mind, subject, rule of thirds, leading lines, ISO and shutter speed, and perspective.  Include some examples from each.

Part 2

Now you will create a Photostory from your photos.  Photostory is a free online program that will allow you to import your pictures, put them in order, add music and titles, and export a video of your story.  This is used by photographers all the time for weddings, funerals, and other events.  The important part of this assignment is to complete each step.  Plan, Shoot, edit/produce, and export. I will give an in class demonstration of Photostory on Tuesday Sept. 17th.  See me if you are absent to arrange how to get the information.  Your story should have at least 20-30 pictures, at least one title, and be put to music.  Additional features may be available but are not required.

Export:
     When you are finished with editing the story complete the activity by exporting the project and save it to your computer.  We will watch these videos the last couple of days in class.  If you want to burn it to a CD you can bring one in and I will help you with it.
Your assignment should include the following documents:

• A contact sheet with 50-100 photos on it.
• A completed photostory.

10 bonus points will be awarded if you post your photostory to your blog.