Project #1 Poster

For this assignment you will create a poster in Photoshop that announces/advertises something.  I doesnt even have to be real.  Posters have been around for a very long time, in about 1870 they became the dominant way to mass communicate.  Read a short history of the poster at the following link.
http://www.internationalposter.com/about-poster-art/a-brief-history-of.aspx
This will give you some background of how posters have eveloved and have been used.  Think about an idea for your poster, keep in mind "mass comunication".  For example of giant posters you can look to the halls of Mountain Crest. 

You will take at least 5 photos that follow the rules of composition.  You should have three different size of text on your poster.  The last element I would like on your poster is something hidden.  Hide something you cut out of another picture in the poster.  If I cannot find your added object you will recive 5 bonus points.  Also, if your poster has outside of class value (you are doing it for another teacher/parent/buisness/ect) I will award 5 bonus points. Below is a tremendous example of what is expected for this project.

Assignment #10 Photoshop part 2

Now you will complete the same tasks as you did in the previous assignment but you will use your own pictures.

If you have not taken your photos yet, DO IT and remember the pictures you post to your blog for the assignment must be your own pictures. The assignment will be graded as follows:

6 points for 6 total pictures, 3 before editing and 3 after editing.
2 points for a short description of what you did to edit the picture.
2 points for the picture information under the picture.

Good luck with the assignment everyone.

Assignment #9 Photoshop

For today I would like you to get started using Photoshop.

Once you are logged in, go to the bottom of the screen to the dock and find Photoshop.  Click on it to open the program.

Next you will open up Safari and use Google to find Photoshop tutorials to acomplish the following tasks.

• Crop
• Re-size
• Add text
• Combine 2 photos

The second part of the assignment is to edit 5 photos, one for each of the above tasks.  You do not have to take these photos, I will allow you to go online and save 5 that you would like to edit (to save a photo on the Mac side simple press control and click on an image and you will have the option to save it).  The assignment will be to post 5 pictures that have not been edited and the same 5 photos after you edited them with a short description of what you did on each photo.  Use Google tutorials as guides to help you edit the photos.  You will be graded as follows:


8 points for posting 10 total pictures, 5 non-edited and the same 5 after editing.
2 points for a short description under each edited photo explaining what you did.

For your next assignments you will need to use your own photos, so tonight take at least 10 photos that you can make edits to tomorrow.  Try and get a variety of different shots, for example some of the sunset, some of a person, some of animals, something in action, water splashing, etc.  Good luck!

Assignment 8 Forced Perspective

The easiest way to explain forced perspective in photography is to show examples.  Check out this link for some examples.  http://www.instantshift.com/2010/08/24/88-brilliant-examples-of-forced-perspective-photography/ or this link for some tips http://www.thephotoargus.com/tips/5-tips-for-creating-excellent-forced-perspective-photographs/  Try an internet search for “forced perspective”
Think about how you would like to set up a shot.  Think about the effect you are trying to achieve.  Angle, distance, depth of field, and focus can make a big difference. Feel free to work in groups of 2-4 people.

For this assignment you will post 2 forced perspective shots of the same subject, but showing 2 opposite perspectives.  For example, you could take a picture of your brother where he appears larger than a vehicle and the second picture he appears smaller than the tire on the vehicle.  Perhaps in one shot the subject appears frail and weak while in the next shot the subject appears to be big and strong.  Think carefully about how you want to present your subject and be creative.  Consider using Photoshop tutorials to help reach your desired effect.

Assignment #7 Leading Lines

Leading Lines

Your next assignment will be on leading lines, or LL’s.  Go to http://sites.google.com/site/bumpphotographylessons/home/lesson-2-leading-lines for some great examples and a better explanation than I could ever do.  After you have read and are comfortable with LL’s, it is picture taking time.  Take at least 30 pictures of what you feel is a good example of leading lines.  As before pick the top 2-3 and get some input from other people.  Your blog post should contain:

• One picture that shows a great example of leading lines
• One picture you could improve
• An explanation (2-3 sentences) of why you feel it is a good example of LL’s
• An explanation (2-3 sentences)of how your photo also applies the rule of thirds and subject.
• Also with this post I would like you to list the people you talked to to help you choose your best photo.  (this will force some of you to get input from other people because I may ask them if they gave you input)

Note that I expect you to take 30 photos for this assignment.  The reason for this is you should apply more than one rule in you photo and it will take a bit more thinking to get it done.

Assignment #6 Thirds

Rule of Thirds
The next area we will cover is the “Rule of Thirds”.  In the previous assignment we talked about “subject”.  Each good photo should have a clear subject.  The rule of thirds helps to bring focus to the subject.  To understand the rule divide the picture into thirds top to bottom and left to right like the example below.

Studies show when people look at photos they tend to focus on where these lines intersect.  These areas are the strong areas of the photo.  These strong areas are where you will place the “subject” of the photo.  This will make the shot more interesting.  For example, in the photo on the left the subject is centered in the photo.  On the right the subject of the photo has been moved to the focal point of the photo.  The picture becomes more interesting and balanced.

Go to the following website and read the article on the rule of thirds. 
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds
It is important to remember this rule comes naturally to some people.  Others (who are great photographers) have to think about this rule.
In the photo below the girls eyes are where the two lines intersect and she is positioned slightly to the left.  The hair flows right along the left line and brings attention to the subject of this photo (a little girl with a Rapunzel wig).  The rule of thirds used in this photo helps make the subject clear and helps the photo tell a story.  You can almost hear her say “look at my wonderful hair”. 

Look how the barn and the dead tree both fall under the rule of thirds.

The moon falls roughly within the rule of thirds, think how it would look if it was dead center.

Assignment #6
Your assignment is to take a great photo that demonstrates the rule of thirds.  Keep in mind your photo must have a subject like in the previous assignment.  You should take at least 20-30 photos before you begin to sort through what you have.  You should identify 2-3 photos that fit the assignment well and that you like.  Ask for advice from at least 3 people and use their input to help you choose one GREAT photo that demonstrated this rule.  Keep in mind that people may ask you to provide input on their photos.  Be polite and help each other.
Your blog post should include:

• At least two photos that is a great demonstration of the rule of thirds.
• At least 2-3 sentences for each photo explaining why you feel your photo demonstrates this rule.
• Using the last lesson also explain the subject.
• Any additional information that can help me understand your perspective and why this is a good photo.   This will help me provide feedback so you can better understand the rule

Assignmen #5 Image Size and Quality

Image Size and Quality

For this assignment you will go to http://www.shortcourses.com/use/using1-5.html and read the article on Image Size and Quality.  Answer the following questions and save them to your G: drive for use later.

• Define Pixel and how is it related to digital photography.
• What are the two meanings of resolution?
• How is pixel size specified?  (2 ways)
• Explain how the image is captured.
• How is color introduced to a picture?
• What is the difference between jpeg and RAW file types and why would you use each?

Assignment #4
Take a picture, or use one you have already taken.  Upload it to your computer and save it to your g: drive.
Windows
In windows explorer find the file that is your picture, right click it and select properties.  Record the location of your file, and the file size, listed in the properties tab.  In the properties window select the details tab.  Scroll down and list the following information: dimensions, horizontal and vertical resolution, and file type, post the picture, location, and file size to your blog.
Mac
Open in photo in iPhoto.  Go to the file menu at the top of the screen and select "view" then "info".  This will bring a window up on the top right of the screen.  Once you click on the photo desired, the information required should be available. Additional information may be found by right clicking the file and selecting "get info"

Your post should contain:

• Picture 
• Location listed under the properties tab
• File size listed under the properties tab.
• Dimensions, horizontal and vertical resolution, and file type from the details tab.