New Assignments

Date due: Tues Dec 12
Magazine Cover Assignment: (marks 20) 

The magazine cover requires you to take a vertical photo that is at a very high quality, and using photoshop you are to create the cover of a magazine. You should include: a bar code, the title of the magazine in the proper font, article titles etc. I should be able to look at the cover of your magazine and think it is a real magazine. You should print out and also add to Flickr.

OPTION:CD cover: The idea of this assignment is to duplicate an actual CD cover as close as possible using your own model and Photoshop skills. See example below. The real cover is on the left. Strangely, the boy on the right looks a lot like the actual recording artist.

Photo by: Cassie Fisher

Term #2 New Assignment : MACROS

Photo by Kody Dishelvoy

Macros/Close-up shots: For this assignment you are to get close up and see things from a different perspective. You need to look at the ordinary in an an extraordinary way. Make sure are using manual settings so that you can be in control of the clarity of your shots. Lighting and contrasting backgrounds will be important for getting good shots. You should be aware that you are working with an 18-55 mm lens so the camera will only let you go 18 mm from your subject.


 Refer to the following links on how to shoot good close ups.

Read this tip on Macros
How to get stunning macros with your phone camera
Macros lens hacks for your phone

Criteria: You are expected to complete 20 shots with a good variety of shots. I do not want to see 20 leaf and flowers shots. "A close up shot of an object." You must have a focal point, your photos must be in focus, have a clean background, use light appropriately and photos must be taken of interesting subject matter. You need to think about how you want to compose the shot. Try to get shots that are creative and different. You will post the 20 shots onto Flickr as well as create a slideshow to music.

DUE DATE Fri Dec. 8


LINK TO SHOOTING VIDEO with a DSLR    VIDEO TIP

Beauty in a Second Video Assignment

This assignment is due Tues Dec. 19

Assignment: "Beauty in a Second" video project  Please see sample assignment links to get an idea as to how this assignment should look. Essentially, you are to go out and shoot 60 1 second video clips (you may need shots to be up to 6 seconds to capture the video fully to allow for editing) and then compile to the specified piece of music in a movie program. The music is the same for all slideshows, however you can choose to not use the music that goes with the video. When watching the sample videos, music can be downloaded through iTunes mp3 convertor or bought from i-tunes. 

Criteria:Make sure you do not repeat shots and the shots capture a feeling or sense of beauty. You should leave yourself a significant amount of time for editing. You should have a title and your name on the video intro page.

Marks 50

 Please note: when shooting video, you still want your shots to be up close, shot using various angles, and capturing a feeling or essence of the beautiful moments in life. 

Make sure you DO NOT shoot vertical only horizontal.

Advice to an artist

Beauty in a Sec #1

Beauty in a Sec #2

Beauty in a Sec #3

Tips to shoot better video