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

  

Light Photography

How to light paint article

1. You need to have your lens and camera set into manual mode, use a tripod.
2. Your iso should be set to low ( l00), F stop is good around F8 but this can be experimented with. You want to open your shutter for a longer period of time in order to allow more light to come in. ( try 15 sec to start)
3. And you can experiment with the length of time you want to keep the shutter open. On some cameras changing the setting to bulb mode will help.

I  love this guy's tutorials on you tube he is very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He has a number of creative tutorials, you should check him out.

video on light painting

mushroom technique
https://digital-photography-school.com/light-painting-part-one-the-photography/

Term #2 Begins

TERM 2 Assignments and Due Dates

Ad Shoot and Final Ad: You are to decide on a product and try shooting it many different ways. You are expected to do 10 shots minimum and post to Flickr in an album. Once you have done this, in consultation with the teacher or others in the class, you are going to determine which photo will work best for an ad and then create the ad from this photo. You will then edit for lighting, put on text ( an ad slogan) or a logo. Marks 20 Due: Friday Nov.23

Boundary Shot Rough Work: Make sure when shooting this shot you have the camera settings set to the highest level possible, but not RAW unless you are working at home or on your own computer. I want you to execute your shot that you have written up for me. We may still need to talk a little about refining or simplifying your ideas.I would like to see 3-4 images outlining this idea by Friday Nov. 30. Marks:10

The final Boundary shot will be due before Christmas. It should be sized to 16x20. Marks: 20

Yearbook shots: 5 shots on your theme, edited and put onto Flickr and then into the yearbook folder under ChasePhoto2019 make sure you have your name on all photos Friday Dec 7 Marks: 10

Light Photography: 10 shots experimenting with light/long exposure. Spend some time editing for contrast and exposure. Christmas lights, flashlights, glow sticks, sparklers etc. Check out the  links below. Marks 20 Due Mon Dec.17

Diversity Shot: You are to take 1-3 shots that depict the concept of diversity, put them up on to Flickr in an album with a description explaining why/how your shot depicts the concept of diversity.
Marks 10 due the end of term.

Gen Z/Youth shots for slideshow: 3 shots that focus on the theme of youth today. Marks 15
Due: the end of term. BUT please put on mdrive chasephoto2019 under Youth/Gen Z folder the first week back after the holidays.

We challenged teenagers to analyze media and adult stereotypes about their generation — then take photos to counter them.“What can you show us from your own life, or the lives of those around you, that might help make the portrait of ‘Gen Z’ more interesting, complete or real?” we asked. Nearly 2,200 students answered. They showed us teenagers in cars, in classrooms, at parties, in swimming pools, on playing fields and in their beds; teenagers with their dogs, their moms, their friends, their homework, their makeup, their video games and their prom dates; teenagers running, jumping, studying, singing, vaping, taking selfies, protesting and kissing. But the thing they showed us most often — by our count, in over 70 percent of the images we received — was teenagers with their phones.      Check out this link:generation article

This is how a simple idea can make you a lot of $$$

Got a problem? Figure out a solution and create a business and make yourself a lot of money!

Check out this link to a universal lens cap.

UNIVERSAL LENSE CAP

Term #1 assignments

NEW ASSIGNMENT TODAY: Since it is nice out today, I am going to suggest you get outside and do some practice shooting. You have a new assignment which is wide open. You are to shoot 10 shots on a particular theme. These can be a variety of shots, and you can theme them anyway you want. Example: antiques, the color red, elderly people, eyes, shoes, the 1960's. AVOID Flowers as a theme, and maybe check in with me to see that you are on the right track.

Here is an update of all of the assignments so far for term #1, and a number that have been introduced for term#2:


Due Date for all Work Fri. Nov. 9 2018

1. Round Ridiculous: 5 shots on flickr DONE
2. Selfie Portraits: 3 shots on flickr DONE
3. Fall shots, focus on angles: 5 shots on Flickr DONE
Boundary Brainstorm: handed in to teacher....I will hand back on Mon. so you can type up and hand in to the Magenta project. DUE OCT 15

4. Boundary proposal for shot 250-300 words. Pleas include the following information:

• The idea fully described THE WHAT
• personal reflection/thoughts on your topic THE WHY
• materials/processes you will be using THE HOW
• Images, drawings or examples of work that help clarify your ideas.
•  DUE  Mon Nov 5 for Boundary Project Members/ END OF TERM

5. Portraits: 20 shots one model, if new to Photography you may use 2 models. 20 shots will go on Flickr in an album and you must also create a slideshow set to music of the portraits.SLIDESHOW DUE FRI OCT 26 in class. Photos on Flickr in an album
6. Magazine cover photo vertical photo on Flickr and printed to the colour printer. 1 shot  also posted to Flickr in an album  DUE END OF TERM
7. Theme shoot: 10 shots, your choice of topic. in an album on Flickr.DUE END OF TERM

8. 5 really well taken Yearbook shots: term #2
9. Diversity shot: for term #2
10. Light Photography: 5 shots for term#2 ( I have not discussed yet)
11. Product shoot: 8-10 sample shots , one well done product ad on flickr term#2
12 Video assignment: 30 sec. of beauty or your choice (speak to me about this)

Advantages of using manual mode

Cheat sheet manual modes

mannual mode

Check out Camera Sim free on the web.