Monday, February 10, 2025

Week of Feb 10-14

List of Assignments to Date

1. Top 5
2. Best (5) label the one you like best
3. Hunt #1 5 (label each photo)
4. Headshots 5
5. Circles Squared 5 
6. 5 School videos 5
7. Glacier shot(s) 1
8. Step up 3
9. freedom 5
10. working on Beauty video 20 5 sec shots of slice of life content 60 total
11. Hunt #2 10


  

Take the camera out and practice using, if you get any good shots you can upload them. If you did not get your Glacier shot, today would be a good day for that.

HUNT#2

  • shoot through something
  • reflection shot
  • fill the frame
  • photo bomb
  • photo of a person taking a photo
  • the eye close up
  • umbrella shot
  • up close of the tip of a pencil
  • shooting top down of a person
  • leading lines

Routine for taking the camera out and practice using. 

  • put strap around neck, have a wide base when standing, bring arms in close to chest
  • hold down shutter to allow lens to focus, then press down shutter button
  • the squiggly arrow on the dial turns the flash off

 Using the Digital SLR cameras:

  • Get camera from bin, turn on check battery
  • check lens to make sure it is on auto, make sure camera settings are on auto, and stabilization is on
  • Next get a card from the front of the room, put in camera
  • Sign out the camera and card in the book
  • check/clean lens, reformat the card, take a test photo
  • head out to take your photos
Returning the camera
  • Bring camera back, make sure it is turned off, return card after you have uploaded photos
  • Get a card reader to upload your photos onto the computer
  • Cross off your name in the book
  • If the battery is less than half, switch it out for a fresh battery, and place the other battery in the charger.

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Step Down 3 Different Ways

Take 3 Step Down Photos: you are to take 3 different photos using this technique. 5 marks. Put in folder called STEP DOWN

Photo by Meredith Holser

The best part about this picture-taking tip is you can execute it by yourself. For the best outfit pics, use the .5 wide angle option on the iPhone’s back camera. Place your phone down low (can touch the ground), making sure you’re in-frame with some test shots. You will need to put the timer on, try 3-5 sec. Once you've found the best perspective, pose by kicking a leg out towards the camera, reach your hand toward it, or lean down to look at the camera lens. Capturing with the wide angle setting adds a level of distortion to your pics for added personality. 

List of Assignments to Date
1. Top 5
2. Best (5) label the one you like best
3. Hunt #1 5 (label each photo)
4. Headshots 5
5. Circles Squared 5 
6. 5 School videos 5
7. Glacier shot(s) 1
8. Step up 3



Thurs Feb 6

 Assignment #7: Conceptual Photography 5 freedom photos and one Comox glacier shot

Spend time organizing photos, editing photos and videos, and having them reviewed by the teacher.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Wed Feb 5

 Assignment #1: Top 5 photos on your phone currently...upload to computer. Call this Top 5  (5 marks)


Assignment #2 : Find one object or person to shoot outside, shoot them 5 different ways, then choose your best photo and title it BEST (5 marks)

Assignment #3 : Mini scavenger hunt...take a photo of:  HUNT#1 
(10 marks)

1. something red
2. something round
3. something that has texture
4. shoot something while laying on the ground
5. something architectural
6. snow shot

Assignment #4: Headshots 5: you are to take 5 headshots and crop them all the same for head and shoulders. put in folder and label Headshots  (10 marks)

Assignment # 5: Circles Squared, 5 shots make sure the circle is shot directly top down or head on. 5 shots (10 marks)

Assignment # 6:  5 - 5 sec videos shot horizontally connected to school. HORIZONTALLY!!!!! Videos should include movement. 
School video (10marks)

Example: opening the door to the school, opening a locker, someone taking a photo, kicking a ball, someone walking down the hall, doing a math problem, typing on the computer,  etc. Upload to the mdrive in your folder and label School video 

MAKE SURE ALL PHOTOS ARE EDITED, FOLDERS ARE LABELED PROPERLY....HAVE THE TEACHER LOOK THEM OVER AND OFFER A CRITIQUE.



Monday, February 3, 2025

Mon Feb 3

 Assignment #5: Circles Squared

You are to take 5 well composed photos of things that are round and then crop them in a square format. Try to be creative, try objects with different colours or textures.




           


Thursday, January 30, 2025

Fri Jan 31

 Photoshop Beginner Lesson

Continue working on these Assignments (they are not due this week)

Assignment #1: Top 5 photos on your phone currently...upload to computer. Call this Top 5  (5 marks)

Assignment #2 : Find one object or person to shoot outside, shoot them 5 different ways, then choose your best photo and title it BEST (5 marks)

Assignment #3 : Mini scavenger hunt...take a photo of:  HUNT#1 
(10 marks)

1. something red
2. something round
3. something that has texture
4. shoot something while laying on the ground
5. something architectural
6. a shadow
Assignment #4: Headshots 5: you are to take 5 headshots and crop them all the same for head and shoulders. put in folder and label Headshots  (10 marks)

MAKE SURE ALL PHOTOS ARE EDITED....HAVE THE TEACHER LOOK THEM OVER AND OFFER A CRITIQUE.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Thurs. Jan 30

Photo composition is how a photographer arranges visual elements within their frame. “It's a pleasing organization of objects within your rectangle.

Understanding Rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that divides an image into nine equal parts to help create a well-balanced and visually interesting image
  • Divide the image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines 
  • Place the subject in the left or right third of the image 
  • Place important elements along the lines or at their intersections 
Why it works 
  • Helps balance the subject with negative space
  • Draws the viewer's eye to the main focal point
  • Creates more tension, energy, and interest
How to use it
  • Most cameras and phones have a rule of thirds setting 
  • In landscape photography, the horizon line is often placed on a thirds line 
Example of Rule of Thirds












WATCH THIS VIDEO ON COMPOSITION

 

Continue working on these Assignments (they are not due this week)

Assignment #1: Top 5 photos on your phone currently...upload to computer. Call this Top 5  (5 marks)

Assignment #2 : Find one object or person to shoot outside, shoot them 5 different ways, then choose your best photo and title it BEST (5 marks)

Assignment #3 : Mini scavenger hunt...take a photo of:  HUNT#1 
(10 marks)

1. something red
2. something round
3. something that has texture
4. shoot something while laying on the ground
5. something architectural
6. a shadow
Assignment #4: Headshots 5: you are to take 5 headshots and crop them all the same for head and shoulders. put in folder and label Headshots  (10 marks)