Friday, February 24, 2017

shadows









tutorials
https://www. com/photographing-shadows/

Exam: What is the difference between a shadow and a silhouette?
What kind of light light creates deep shadows with hard defined edges?

http://content.photojojo.com/tutorials/the-ultimate-guide-to-shadow-play/





Check your grades


SSA and Tardies
Tardies, 3 times, then referral



SSA, follow the guidelines or referral....sorry
Please tell me if I am EVER unfair



Food_not at computers & clean up



Phones should be used for classwork only. If your phone is visible, you should be able to explain how you are using it for class work.



Headphones, earbuds, etc. are not allowed in class.



If you have trouble with your computer or Photoshop, be sure we fix that at the beginning of class. If you wait until I come to check work,  that is too late.



Today:



1. ACT words

2. Take a minimum of 5 photos for the shadows assignment. Save in your documents folder. Phones or Nikons. For one photo, use white background and a light to make a shadow on the white background.

Standards
1.1 Demonstrate the use of knowledge and technical skills in at least one specific medium. 
1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and responsible use of art media and tools. 
1.3 Create visual art that communicates ideas through the use of media, techniques, and processes. 


What I want you to know or do:
1. Take and upload a digital photo
2. Use Photoshop to apply digital imaging to the photo
3. Send the finished photo as an email attachment
4. Use photography to illustrate the meaning of vocabulary 




Assignment:

Take 5 or more different photos of shadows. 

Load the photos onto your computer
Doing this with a partner reading directions for another computer will help.


Show me your 5 photos. Do NOT email yet



Next class......
Open one of the photos in Photoshop or open Photoshop if it does not appear in your dock.



In the Photoshop Options Bar (top of screen) go to Window
Check the following (unless already has checkmark) :
Workspace>Essentials
Layers
Application Frame
Options
Tools


3. Apply Photoshop adjustments, such as levels. You can also crop your photos. We will do this together in class.



4. Make a new Photoshop document. 
Name: Shadows
Size: 8"x10" or 10"x8"
Resolution: 300 



5. Place the photos in one document. We will do this together. You will probably need to resize.



7. Save as JPEG and email to me at 
topperselfie@gmail.com. Type your first and last name, your block, and "shadows" in the subject line of the email.



To save as a JPEG:
.
For help, click this link below and scroll to help in the right hand column

Saturday, February 4, 2017

face collage


Assignment:


Take 3 or more different photos of a face. Should be someone you know or a selfie.

Your photo may be black and white or color, or a combination of both.

You could use filters.
















1. Load the photos onto your computer
Doing this with a partner reading directions for another computer will help.



2. Open the photos in Photoshop or open Photoshop if it does not appear in your dock.

In the Photoshop Options Bar (top of screen) go to Window
Check the following (unless already has checkmark) :
Workspace>Essentials
Layers
Application Frame
Options
Tools


3. Apply Photoshop adjustments, such as levels. You can also crop your photos. We will do this together in class.

4. Make a new Photoshop document. 
Name: Face collage
Size: 8"x10" or 10"x8"
Resolution: 300 

5. Combine all photos in one document. We will do this together. You will probably need to resize.

6. Go to the Photoshop Type Tool and type your first and last name in the Photoshop document. We will do this together in class.

7. Save as JPEG and email to me at 
topperselfie@gmail.com. Type your first and last name, your block, and "face collage" in the subject line of the email.

To save as a JPEG:
 no later than Friday.


For help, click this link and scroll to help in the right hand column


SSA and Tardies
Tardies, 3 times, then referral

SSA, follow the guidelines or referral....sorry
Please tell me if I am EVER unfair

Food_not at computers & clean up

Phones should be used for classwork only. If your phone is visible, you should be able to explain how you are using it for class work.

Headphones, earbuds, etc. are not allowed in class.

If you have trouble with your computer or Photoshop, be sure we fix that at the beginning of class. If you wait until I come to check work,  that is too late.

Today:

1. ACT words
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2014/08/act-words.html







2. Load onto your computer. Minimum of 3 photos for the face collage assignment. Save in your documents folder. Phones or Nikons. Use white background.

Face collage is due today. Nothing accepted after next class.



Show me photos at end of class.



Video tutorials on face collage

the assignment
https://youtu.be/jl8dtkp2CMI

making a photo lighter
https://youtu.be/bIZ-8aEQZHo



Save as JPEG and email to me at 
topperselfie@gmail.com. Type your first and last name, your block, and "face collage" in the subject line of the email.

To save as a JPEG:
 no later than Friday.
For help, click this link and scroll to help in the right hand column
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/




Standards
1.1 Demonstrate the use of knowledge and technical skills in at least one specific medium. 
1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and responsible use of art media and tools. 
1.3 Create visual art that communicates ideas through the use of media, techniques, and processes. 

What I want you to know or do:
1. Take and upload a digital photo
2. Use Photoshop to apply digital imaging to the photo
3. Send the finished photo as an email attachment
4. Use photography to illustrate the meaning of vocabulary 


Assignment:

Take 3 or different photos of a face. Should be someone you know or a selfie.

Your photo may be black and white or color, or a combination of both.

You could use filters.
















1. Load the photos onto your computer
Doing this with a partner reading directions for another computer will help.



2. Open the photos in Photoshop or open Photoshop if it does not appear in your dock.

In the Photoshop Options Bar (top of screen) go to Window
Check the following (unless already has checkmark) :
Workspace>Essentials
Layers
Application Frame
Options
Tools


3. Apply Photoshop adjustments, such as levels. You can also crop your photos. We will do this together in class.

4. Make a new Photoshop document. 
Name: Face collage
Size: 8"x10" or 10"x8"
Resolution: 300 

5. Combine all photos in one document. We will do this together. You will probably need to resize.

6. Go to the Photoshop Type Tool and type your first and last name in the Photoshop document. We will do this together in class.

7. Save as JPEG and email to me at 
topperselfie@gmail.com. Type your first and last name, your block, and "face collage" in the subject line of the email.

To save as a JPEG:
 no later than Friday.



For help, click this link and scroll to help in the right hand column


Tuesday, January 10, 2017

assignment ideas


good site for creative ideas
http://yelom.myphonecompany.co/idea-for-photography/



pick a partner. photograph each other in front of the back window against black background

5 different closeups of a car (combine with reflections)

backlight and sillhouete

photograph silence

short time exposure with low light source, moving subject, the flash

photograph a musical genre (hip hop, jazz, rock)

photo of an emotion

musical instruments

animals

abstract photos (combined with reading)
https://digital-photography-school.com/abstract-nature-photography/


Photograph of images that represent the individual letters of your name. First name only is OK.
Collage them together in one Photoshop document.

Note: These should be photos that you take with a camera or phone.

Steps:

1. Photo of letters on computer by Monday or Tuesday.
2. Using theses photos, place letters and spell out you name in one Photoshop document.
3. Save the document in your documents folder and mail it to. The subject line should be my name collage.

Saturday, December 3, 2016

december 5_9

Check your grade.

All work should have been turned in. Nothing accepted unless you were absent December 1 or 2. Makeup work for anyone absent on December 1 & 2 is due today. It is your responsibility to let me know if you were absent and are turning in work today.

Study for exam. See midterm review.

Check exemptions if you are a senior.

I will be following all the rules from this point on.