samples of beauty in a second

Reminder you need 40 shots!

Manual Functions on the camera

Light Photography

light photos
Ball of Light

The best camera settings for light trails photography are:

• Use a tripod
• set the lens to manual and the dial on the camera to M. The Nikon camera can be turned to bulb mode
• Choose the lowest ISO value: 100
• Set your aperture to the sweet spot of your lens, in the f/4 to f/11 range
• Use a shutter speed of between 10-30 seconds, you may need to experiment
• Try to use different light sources: glow sticks, led lights, flashlights, sparklers etc.
• Have the person who is playing with the light try to move slightly, so they are not seen in the shot
• shoot in dark or low light

Magazine Cover

Magazine Cover Steps

1. Find a cover you want to create on the net, determine the look and feel/style of the magazine.
2. Use a vertical photo you have already taken or take a vertical shot that fits the theme of the magazine.
3. Bring in to Photoshop and size 8.5 x 11
4. Find the magazine font on the net in high resolution, place in your pic like it is on the magazine
5. Add in article headlines  in different sizes and style fonts and include a bar code ( copy from images into Photoshop and onto the magazine cover
6. Show the teacher
7. Save as a jpg. and save as a photoshop file as well
8.post to Flickr and copy to the m drive under gr 11 Magazine cover folder

Shooting video on a smartphone

Please look over these tips for Smartphone shooting of video.
REMINDER ONLY SHOOT VIDEO IN HORIZONTAL MODE

You can upload to you M:drive or google cloud, but do NOT put video footage on your L :drive

Shooting video on a smartphone

How to shoot video on your phone

more video tips

Research for Black light Photography

If you want to get started on this project, you will need to do a bit of research first.
The following are some links with pertinent info to consider before you shoot.

For this assignment, you will be using Black light and anything that you can find that will look good under black light. We have make-up, eye liner, and lipstick, plus glow in the dark tape. You could also try tonic water, or a highlighter marker. You will only need 5 good quality shots for this assignment, it is experimental.

Taking Black Light Photos

You Tube Video on Blacklight

More Black Light tips

Settings for Blacklight Photography

Science: what glows under black light

Instagram Photos sell for $90,000

ALL STUDENTS ARE WORKING ON THIS ASSIGNMENT TODAY AND SHOULD NOT BE OUT OF CLASS TAKING PHOTOS.

Read the following article Instagram Photos sell for $90,000 and discuss as a class. You are to complete a written response to this article at least a paragraph in length ( a full page would be better) which will be marked ( marks 10)

I am interested in knowing what you think about the situation...fair? unfair? illegal? immoral? unethical?crazy? angry? unaware? Back up your ideas with examples from the article or do some further research on the topic of copyright.

Instagram Photos sell for 90,000

Loophole with Instagram

Copyright law and Instagram

Know your rights

If you finish early, work on researching for Plastic World (write up is needed), Magazine cover, or planning out shots for your video or theme shoot.

New Term 2 Assignments

The following is a list of assignments you should begin working on for term 2.

Theme Shoot: 20 shots your choice based on the theme you choose. Please let the teacher know what theme you have chosen. ( 20 marks)

40 Sec video: You are to shoot and clip together to music 40 shots which capture the essence of beauty in your mind. I have discussed about grouping photos, and we will go over video in more detail.This will be shown in class. (50 marks)

Magazine Cover: 1 shot edited in Photoshop. You might already have this shot from your portraits. The shot should be vertical and should look like a typical cover of your specific magazine. Including: Cover font, bar code and pretend inside articles.  In order to begin working on this assignment you will need to research the magazine you want to reproduce first, then shoot a suitable cover photo, then edit in Photoshop. ( 20 marks)

It is a Plastic World: You need to complete a full description of what you are planning to shoot, this should include a sample photo/drawing of your vision. You need to full described understand  the concept you are hoping to shoot. You will then take the photo, edit in Photoshop and post to Flickr. Please make sure you write a description about the meaning of your photo.
(20 marks)

Light Photography: 5 shots experimenting with low light photography ( see separate entry for how to change camera modes to shoot these photos. (10 marks)

Black light Photography: 5 shots experimenting with Black light make-up and creating photos using black light. (10 marks)

Instagram Response: Fully developed opinion based on the Instagram story, posted on this site.
( half to 3/4 page typed) (10 marks)

Term 1 Assignments

The following assignments are due at the end of term #1.

1. Written photo job
2. Flickr set-up ( make Ms Chase a contact, photos in albums and labeled properly, profile photo etc)
3. Selfie portrait ( needs to be edited and focus on what makes you unique)
4. 5 Eye shots (2 needed to be edited)
5. 5 Fall shots
6. Concept map for It is a Plastic World assignment
7. Portrait Slideshow and 20 Portrait shots all with the same model
8. Product shoot ( 10 shots) and 2 ads
9. Self Evaluation: Choose your best photo this term, copy and paste into word then using the elements of composition, tell me why this is your best photo. In addition to this, write down 3 things you learned this term in Photo class. ( 5 marks)

Simply put, composing an image means arranging elements within it in a way that suits the core idea or goal of your work best. Arranging elements can be done by actually moving the objects or subjects. A good example for this case is portrait or still life photography.

Composition #1
Composition #2

***NEW Product Shoot

Product Shoot

PART A: Product shots:10 shots. You are to choose a product to shoot and you are to take 10 different shots of your product. Try to mix it up a little…take shots of people using your product, take inside shots on clean backgrounds, take you product outside to shoot…lots of experimentation. Upload all 10 shots to Flickr under album, PRODUCT SHOOT.

Magazine ad PART B: After you have completed the 10 shots , you are to choose the best 1 or 2 shots and create a magazine ad which will be saved on  Flickr under the product shoot album. Your 2 good ads should be titled FINAL ad #1 and FINAL ad #2.

Criteria for this assignment: PART A: Photos should show experimentation, varied background and evidence of trying to showcase the product at its best. Not all shots have to be perfect, since I am marking your process in this assignment.  ( marks 10) 

PART B: Product should be the focus of the ad, shot is clear, lighting effects work, logo or slogan is included in the ad, and most importantly looks professional…like an ad I would see in a magazine. ( marks 20)

Photo: Ethan Woodland

Ad photos: Adam Meyer

Conceptual Photography

Reminder: Friday Oct. 11 is the deadline for all assignments except for portraits.

Conceptual Photography NEW ASSIGNMENT

Conceptual Photography is when a photograph illustrates an idea.

You will be shooting a photo on the theme: It is a Plastic World. First we will brainstorm ideas around this concept, discuss what conceptual photography is and then come up with an idea to photograph connecting to this theme.

Step #1: Concept Map ( handed in for a mark)
Step #2: Research
Step #3: Full description of your image idea, with a drawing or similar image (handed in for a mark)
Step #4: Take image/consult with teacher/edit
Step #5: Post image to Flickr...and Post onto M:drive chase2020 folder: PLASTIC with your name on the image ex. lchase.jpg

This assignment is NOT due in term #1

LINKS
Awesome examples of conceptual photography

Plastic Soup

Portraits

Portraits Due: Mon Oct 28 in a slideshow and on Flickr

Working with a model of your choice, you should plan to set up a portrait shoot. You will need 20 different shots of one model. Plan to shoot a variety of different shots including but not limited to: a couple of head shots, several full body shots, creative shots using the lcd projector/costumes/props etc. Study other portrait photographer's work and learn how to effectively pose your model.

This assignment is worth 30 marks. 20 marks for your portraits posted to Flickr, and 10 marks for your portraits put into a slideshow, set to music for viewing. If you do not meet the deadline for the slideshow, you will receive a zero for the presentation portion of the assignment.

Tips:

• plan your shots/shoot
• be aware of where the light is ( best times to shoot dawn and dusk)
• choose a good background
• use a prop ( umbrella, hat, scarf, pumpkin etc)
• shoot people in their element ( skateboarder with a skateboard at the skatepark)
• create a rapport with your model and direct the shoot, which means tell the model what you want them to do.

So maybe you can research posing and plan your model and location. If you have done your shoot, you should spend some good quality time editing. If you are doing your portraits at school, find someone to photograph and get busy. There are lots of places to shoot around the school. ( skate park, woods, garage door near the soccer clubhouse, metal storage containers on the soccer fields. ) 

Video: How to take good portraits

Portraits in the sun

McKinnon Photography Portraits

video link on guy poses

Assignments to date

Assignments to date

Do not forget coming up we will be shooting portraits so you want to find a good model. Also we will be completing product shoot, so begin looking for and finding an interesting product to shoot.
The following is a list of your assignments to date and the criteria for these assignments.

Assignment #1: Find a job on the internet that has a skillset that you would likely learn in this class, print out the job description and qualifications and then underline the skills that the job and this course might have in common. Hand in to Ms Chase. Marks: 10 

Assignment #2: Flickr: Create an account on Flickr, change your profile pic and your background photo, make Ms Chase a contact, join the Mark Isfeld Photo Group, and add some followers. Begin posting up your photos and creating albums of your assignments. Marks:10

Assignment #3: Selfie/Portrait: You are to take a few practice shots trying out different looks and techniques ( maybe try: projection, reflection, lens cover, props, black and white, spot colour etc.)Once you have created the shot that you like best, think about what makes you unique, who are you, what is your style, likes/dislikes. Add these ideas of who you are into the self portrait manually or using Photoshop. Marks: 20

Criteria: In your album on Flickr include your final shot. The final shot should involve either manual or Photoshop manipulation, should be well composed, and  define who you are in some way. You will also print out a colour copy to be showcased in the hallway. Include a brief description with your final shot when you post to Flickr describing what you were trying to communicate in the image.

Assignment #4:Eyes: You are to take 5 photos of eyes and make sure that the shots are clear, in focus and interesting. You might think about how you are shooting the eyes, how you might edit them in Photoshop, if you might add make-up to the eyes to enhance the look etc. You should make sure that you have 2 photos that you do some interesting Photoshop edits on.

Marks: 15 

NEW Assignment #5: Fall Shots: As summer draws to an end, the leaves begin to change and the weather gets wetter, fall harvest of vegetables is close at hand and orange pumpkins grace the fields. Your task is to capture the essence of the fall spirit in 5 photographs. Think about composition, focal point and creative shooting.
Marks: 10

Check out this link: self identity portraits

Have a deeper look into the eyes, can you see the reflection?

Fall shots...get creative!

Photo Contest send in by Oct 9

Check out the following link to send in your photos to a BC Photo Contest.

https://www.photographiefestival.ca/youth-2/youth-contest/

London Drugs Photo Contest Several Categories
video link

Amateur Photographer of the Year Contest

Welcome to Photography 11/12

Photo 11/12

Photography is not about the camera but how you use the camera. You can have an expensive camera and still take bad pictures. The focus of this course is not on the many technical aspects of how to use a camera but rather on how to compose great shots and extending your knowledge into creating with using photography as a medium. 

We will be learning how to use and expand the use of Photoshop and other editing programs to create advertising, a magazine cover, videos, and photographic art.

The visual world is becoming part of our everyday life. Most people on the internet are focused on photos and video to get across ideas. Logos and photos are an instant way for people to get an idea across. It is important for young people to be able to navigate the ever increasing world of visual literacy.

Requirements of this course:

• a decent digital slr or camera phone for taking photos, school cameras cannot be taken home so you must borrow a camera from a friend or family member if you do not have a decent phone camera
• a usb drive and/or an extra phone cord for use at school for transferring photos 
• a card reader/phone cable at school for transferring photos to the school computer
• a 16 gb card that can be used for taking photos with the school camera
• the ability to use some of your time to take photos outside of school 
• a desire to learn and grow through digital media
• time management skills

Assessment:

 This course is assessed based on student's ability to push boundaries, meet assignment deadlines and progress in their ability to become better photographers/videographers and visual artists. Students are expected to push themselves at the level they are at to improve and produce quality work. A high standard is expected, and poor quality work will not be accepted. You will be asked to Re-do an assignment if it does not meet expectations. 

Photography as a career:

As photographers and videographers we are learning to embrace the technology for multiple uses in our world. I personally know of students who have graduated from my classes who are now sound technicians, models and actors, videographers, wedding photographers and some who work in niche photography areas as a part time business for themselves.

Think there are no jobs in Photography/Graphic Design and Film... Think again!  Your first assignment is to research and find a job utilizing the skills we will be learning and present it to the class.

READ THIS:BASICS OF PHOTO

Here is an example of a jobThe Resort Photographer / Videographer, part of Castle Mountain Resort’s sales and marketing team, works closely with several teammates, and reports directly to the Sales & Marketing Manager. This role is primarily responsible for the ascertaining and editing of photo and video-based content, including the development of weekly resort update video, which will be used by the resort through it’s various traditional and digital marketing avenues. 

Core Competencies:

• Personal accountability
• Personality, perseverance, patience, and dedication
• Superb time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing / variable work conditions
• Ability to be flexible to the needs of different resort departments
• Organizational and Environmental Awareness
• Results focused
• Self-driven
• Committed to continual learning and professional development
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
• Creative, artistic personality

Job Duties:

• Deliver engaging content on a regular basis that inspires guest visits
• Create digital assets including photographs, a weekly promotional / update video, as well as other short videos, consistent with the needs outlined in the resort’s content development plan
• Liaise with guests to ensure photo / video release forms are signed
• Edit photos / video in anticipation of online / print use
• Be on hand to cover key resort events / activities
• Assist in managing various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube) by way of engaging, informative, and timely content
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of high school or equivalent with a preference given to candidates who have completed a post-secondary marketing or communications
• Must supply and use own camera equipment (DSLR), and related accessories
• Technical Skills: Using digital cameras and industry standard software such as Photoshop & Lightroom
• Artistic Ability: be able to compose a shot, understand framing, color and light to create a visually pleasing photograph
• The ability to work under pressure, effectively manage workload, and meet deadlines
• The ability to work both independently and in teams, building rapport with guests, clients, colleagues, and resort partners
• Strong intermediate or better skier or snowboarder
• Fluency in English; other languages considered an asset
• Positive and proactive approach to teamwork and working with others required
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time

Work Conditions:

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Outdoor work in extreme winter conditions
• Flexible working hours required (some weekends required during fall, all weekends within winter)
• Remote location
• Extended periods of time looking at VDU