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.

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)

Tues Jan 28

 Intro to 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 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 conceptual 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 will be allowed to go home with permission.
• 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
• the ability to use some of your time to take photos outside of school 
• a desire to learn and grow through digital media
• ability to work with others and be a good model
• time management skills
• You may want to install the Flickr app on your phone for faster digital uploads, but this is not a requirement

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. 

Deadlines: work will be accepted late up to one week after the assignment deadline, after that a phone call home will happen.

FYI:

To set your Apple devices to take photos in JPEG/JPG instead of HEIC: Go to Settings,Tap Camera,Tap Formats,Tap Most Compatible

Introduce Flickr app

Create a folder on the M drive

Drag Photoshop to the desktop

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)

Edit your photos, try not to just get the job done, but to make your photos interesting and well composed. 

This week Jan. 13-17

 To work on this week

• 5 candy macros. 5 object macros: 20 mks
• 5 lego shots: 10 marks
• 10 portrait shots: 20 marks
• Beauty in a minute video: 40-60 sec: 35 marks. 40 one second clips of slice of life moments clipped together in a video...make sure your video has a beg/middle/end and the music works with your clips DUE:WED JAN 22 presented in class
• Photo recreation: 10 marks
• Top 10 photos of the year (must have been taken during this class your choice 10 marks)

ALL WORK DUE FRI JAN 24  NO EXCEPTIONS

Portraits

Portraits Due:

Working with a model of your choice, you should plan to set up a portrait shoot. You will need10 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 20 marks. 

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. ) 

TIPS for taking Portraits
Portrait tips

Mistakes to avoid when taking portraits

3 weeks until end of term

 To work on this week

• 5 candy macros. 5 object macros: 20 mks
• 5 lego shots: 10 marks
• 10 portrait shots: 20 marks
• Beauty in a minute video:40-60 sec: 35 marks. 40 one second clips of slice of life moments clipped together in a video...make sure your video has a beg/middle/end and the music works with your clips DUE:
• Photo recreation: 10 marks

• Macro shots: The macro shots are not traditional macros but rather close-ups. I want you to try to look at ordinary everyday objects in an extraordinary way. Play with camera angles, be very aware of your backgrounds. This might be a good time to try using manual focus on your camera slowing down the process of taking pictures just a little. Take an object, compose the shot, make sure you bring in lots of light or use the light tent, edit and put into a folder on your m drive.

Close up Photos

Lego Photos: link Lego Photography

 Photo Re-creation: You are to find an old photo of yourself between the ages of 3-7 years of age. You are then going to take a photo of the photo on your phone. Next you are to recreate the photo to the best of your ability. I am looking for a solid rendition. You may have to get someone to help with taking the photo if you are in the photo.