Get inspired…be more than ordinary….push the limits!

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Dream job

Young and Talented

Got toys …will photograph

Sample Overlays

Great example of an overlay

Video on how to Layer in photoshop

 An example of a poetic overlay. Photo by Tamsyn Steven

An example of a two layer overlay. Photo by Mai Nguyen

Check out this Link

Ms Chase is not here today…you know what you have to do…so like NIKE says, "just do it!"

Check out this cool video on how to do  a really interesting overlay. You Tube is a great place to watch videos on different Photoshop techniques.


LINK to You tube video on cool overlay technique

Term #2 Assignments Continued

1. Music Video: 50 marks, due the beginning of the last week of semester, to be presented in class see detailed criteria below.
2. Portraits: 30 marks, first week of Dec in a slideshow to music. To be presented in class, and put onto  Flickr in an album.
3. Overlays: 1 in Pixlr, 1 in Photoshop ( 2 pics in each overlay preferably your own photos) The first two overlays should be on Flickr 20 marks. The third overlay is 3-4 layers and needs to be sized to fit on a canvas board 9x12...this is the one you will be producing a gel transfer of. You will also require an overlay for the tile transfer, you can choose any photo and layer it and resize.
Canvas 20 marks, Tile 10 marks
4. Magazine/cd cover: You can choose one or the other...or impress me and do both. See Links to examples of this assignment. 20 marks

5. Yearbook photos: Each of you will be shooting a minimum 5 photos which should be edited for the Yearbook. Please make sure you sign up with Ms Chase. These photos will be handed in to Ms. Chase and put onto the yearbook drive. 10 marks

6. Conceptual/Creative Photos: 3 photos…speak to Ms Chase about your ideas. I am going to leave this assignment wide open. Choose something you are passionate about. To be uploaded on to

Flickr 30 marks. 

Sample photo by Savannah Bosveld

7. Downtown shoot, (field trip) Photos on Flickr in an album,
20 marks

If students are not using time productively or the teacher determines a need, there may be more assignments added.

CHECK OUT THESE LINKS TO SAMPLE MUSIC VIDEOS







EMILY CROOKALL'S FINISHED MUSIC VIDEO

You Belong to Me Music Video
Coldplay The Scientist
Simple yet it works

Music Video Assignment

Song Length: 2 minutes minimum

Number of Photos: 60 shots minimum

In this assignment you are to create your version of a music video except you will use still photographs, video or both. You should choose your song first, then decide on the type of of photos/video you want to shoot. You will be expected to create rough notes and a story board of your shots needed. This rough copy/storyboard of shots will be handed in for 10 marks. (term #1 mark)

ALL PHOTOS SHOULD BE TAKEN BY YOU, if you need to be in a shot, you need to be the one to set up the shot…and in this case it is OK for you to be in the shot.

Criteria for Marking

• This assignment must be in a format in which you can present to the class. As a group we will be spending time critiquing this work.
• You may use any movie program you like, but please make sure it can be presented to the class, ( I can help with changing/reformatting video files) speak to me first if you are unsure.
• photos/and or video are in focus and you use effective composition, high quality photography and a variety of different shots... meaning close up, different angles and landscape shots.
• photos connect thematically with the music/theme of the song, various angles and techniques are used to communicate ideas       
• slideshow/video is put together thoughtfully and sequenced effectively, thought is given to: order, timing and transition of shots. ( This means basic choreography of the video)
• evidence of creative thought processes: use of metaphor, story, light, thematic concept will be considered when grading the assignment

GO BEYOND THE LITERAL INTERPRETATION OF THE SONG

• there should be evidence of time and effort spent on this project, show me the WOW factor

• marks will be deducted for late work, part of the assignment expectation is to work within a time frame and be able to meet a deadline. Do not leave this assignment to the last minute editing takes time!

NEW ASSIGNMENT: PORTRAITS

Here are a few links for you to check out for portraits...push yourself to get out of your comfort zone. I will be rewarding students with some special prizes for the top 3 portraits taken...of which I will not be the judge.

Link to article on portraits#1
Link to how to get clear eyes in Portraits
Girl poses
Guy poses

Term #1 Assignments

1. Getting the perfect shot: written 10 marks
2. Connecting with your subject: written 10 marks
3. Day in the Life: video 50 marks
4. Texture shots: Photos (5) 10 marks
5. Macros: 20 Photos to be put into a Slideshow 30 marks
6. Music video prep Assignment Outline written 10 marks
7. Portraits: 10 girl/ guy, 5 girl/guy, 5 couple 40 marks ( not due this term)

Total 120 marks