VIDEO ASSIGNMENT DUE Tues APRIL 25 to be presented in class

Assignment#7: "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. Marks 40

 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.

Tips for shooting great video

What you could be shooting over the March Break

Portraits: 20 shots of the same model or 10 girl portraits and 10 guy portraits.

Choice video: Your choice video: Music video, PSA, poem set to video, one minute minimum.

Shoot for a magazine cover.
Conceptual shots : 3 shots required

Macros

DEADLINE FOR MACRO SLIDESHOW THURS APRIL 6 to be presented in class.

Assignment #6 : Student Macro/Close-up




















Toward a definition of true macro photography. See link below.

Definition of Macro Photography

Assignment #6 Macro Photos and Slideshow: You are not expected to take true macros, however you do need to meet the following criteria.

Criteria for Macros: "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.

12's : 10 shots plus your theme shoot
11's:  20 shots
First time in Photo: 15 shots
* 2 photos taken with the macro lens

To be marked out of 30, 20 marks for shots, 10 marks for slideshow. 
Assignment is due March 30.

All shots should be edited and  put into a slideshow set to music as well as put into an album on Flickr.
Camera phones can be used and will likely take good close-up photos, but make sure your subject matter is in focus. I would like everyone to have at least 2 photos taken using the macro lens.

Check out the following links on how to shoot good macros.

macro tips #1
macros for beginners

how to take macros on a Samsung Galaxy
how to take close-ups on the I-phone

Product Shoot

Assignment #5: Look up magazine ads in magazines. You  are to find a product that someone would want to purchase. You will then shoot the product 10 different ways. ( Close-up, being used, staged with specialized background etc.) POST ALL 10 photos to Flickr and include your ad as well.
you will choose the best photo for your ad and create the ad including a tag line. The ad work is to be done on Photoshop. 20 marks

print ads link

https://www.pinterest.com/explore/perfume-ad/

How about that Snow!

Wed Feb 8

Ms Chase is away today. As a class, go over the link on composition.

LINK:More on Composition

Review Assignments 1,2,3. ( see post below) Make sure snow shots are artistic and are landscape or macro....I will accept one or two shots with people as the main focal point but focus on the artistic quality of the shot.

At this level, it is assumed that all shots are clearly focused, not pixilated, and follow rules of composition...this will be especially important if you are shooting using your camera phones. Make sure your camera settings are set to the highest quality and at the largest size, BUT NOT IN RAW.

Assignment #4: Shoot an object/subject from 4 different angles. Exaggerate the angles so as to change the effect of the photo. 5 marks Post to Flickr in an album.

LINK: How to shoot from different angles

First Assignments: Wed Feb1, 2017

• EVERYONE NEEDS TO PURCHASE AN SD CARD ( 16 GB) FOR MON. You should put your name and phone # on it in case you lose it.

Students new to Photography should spend some time perusing the basics of Photography site.

( link below)

• Everyone should create a Flickr account and make me a contact. You should have a buddy icon, check and be aware of your privacy settings. Join the Isfeld Photo group. Create a folder on the m drive under your name. Do not start saving photos and videos on the L drive PLEASE CREATE A FOLDER ON THE M DRIVE

• Assignment #1: Take two headshots ( indoor or outdoor) of two different people and have them take one of you for your Flickr. Edit shots: cropping/lighting only.  5 marks

TIP : A head shot should be up close (head and shoulders) and should be a flattering shot of the individual

• Assignment #2: Take 3 self portraits that focus on who you are. At least one of the photos should be somewhat conceptual/artistic 15 marks

Basics of Photography

• Assignment #3: You are to take 5 artistic snow shots (get them now before the snow is gone) Edit and put into an albulm on Flickr. 10 marks

Sample artistic snow shots

Winter Photography