Final Classwork

Post your magic Realism Image today.I realize the we have not had much time to work on it due to the snow days but submit what you have completed so far.

Due to the missed classes your final portfolio should consist of your 15 best images of the year. They may be pictures you've uploaded or new ones.

Toward the end of class I will go over the Final Exam study guide with those who have to take it.

Magical realism

Using  at least FOUR of your own photographs, create a surreal/magical realist composition in Photoshop. Scale should be a significant aspect of your design. You may select, crop, and place the elements in the composition in any way that presents them in an incongruous, unusual or “super normal” manner.

I will give an in-class demonstration of how to make Selections and use layers in Photoshop, and we will do a brief practice exercise showing me that you understand how to use the tools.

the image should be 11x11 inches and 300 dpi. Use at least 4 original images. You may use up to 2 images from the web.

Activities/Skills/Followed Directions:

Set up document at stated size and resolution.  
10/________

Photoshop Skills

In class demonstration of Selection Tools and Layers Pallette
25/______

Made precise selections                                                                                                 10/________

Used Transform-scale tool to change at least one selection/layer.        
10/________

Used move tool to move selections from one document to another.                

10/________

Used Multiple Layers                                                                                                                    
5/________

Named Layers                                                                                                             5/________

Include at least 4 ORIGINAL images to the composition                                               
10/________  

                                                                                     

Creativity

Met creative requirements for concept: Magical Realism using scale        
25/________

                                                      

2nd Photographer Research Post

Today we will work on your second photographer research blog post. You are required to do two this semester.

Here is a list of influential photographers to choose from:

Annie Liebovitz

Sebastio Salgado

Gertrude Kasebier

Robert Capa

Edward Weston

Richard Avedon

Ansel Adams

Jay Maisel

Minor White

Alfred Stieglitz

Diane Arbus

Dorothea Lange

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Kevin Carter

Jerry Uelsman

Begin by opening a google doc and gathering the required information. When you have the information you need post it to your blog in paragraph format...in other words do not just answer the questions one by one.

For a detailed list of the information you need to include click the Photographer Research tab at the top of this page.

Be sure to copy the links to the resources you used.

Post your edited pics and self-critique from the Garrison Springs trip

Please post your 10-15 best images from the field trip to Garrison Springs. Include your self-critique.

Complete your self critique from the field trip

Complete your blog post from the field trip including your self critique.

Also, the following work is due now:
AP Crit 4
Clone Tool image Blog post
Red Eye and Pimple removal Blog Post
Antique Store Images
Antique Store Self Critique

Download and Edit Your Field Trip Pictures - Begin Self Critique

Download all of your pictures into a folder, then copy the best images into a different folder. Edit the 10-15 best pictures by Cropping, De-Saturating and applying Curves to each image.

The subject matter includes:

Landscape
Natural Details, Close-Ups
Shadows
Reflections
Textures

You can also include any pictures of your choice that aren't included in the list.

Post the pictures to your blog and do a self critique on your favorite image

Complete the Clone Tool work and Do your AP Photo Crit

Today you can finish your clone tool image if you need more time. If you have completed all work up to now the you should work on your AP Photo Critique.

Clone Tool

Select a photo that you have taken and use the Clone Toll to manipulate the photo in some way. You may want to add items, or make them disappear. Post a before and after pic.

Photo retouching

Today we will work with a couple of tools to help improve minor imperfections in our photos.
Download the 2 photos below, retouch them, and upload the before and after pictures to your blog.

Use the Clone tool to remove the blemishes from the guy's face.

Here is a video to help you...

Use the Red Eye tool to correct the red eyes....

Use this video to assist you.

Antique store self critique

Today we will critique our photos from the field trip.
First you will choose your favorite picture from your blog and write an IN-DEPTH (5-6 paragraphs) self critique of the photo. use the Photozo critique guide you used for the AP Photos assignment and address each component.
Concept
Creativity
Composition
Light
Contrast
Depth of Field
Perspective
Next, choose 2 classmates images. Read their self critique and comment on it.  Do you agree with their self critique? Provide at least 2 positive statements, and comment on at least one area where the picture could be improved. 
Interpret
Compliment
Critique
Question
Be Respectful. Don't just say, I like it". Give specific reasons for your comments.
We will review everybody's work next class.

10 Best Images from the Field Trip

Now that you are familiar with:
Cropping an image
Converting a color picture from Color to Black and White using the Hue/Saturation tool
Adjusting tonal contrast using Levels and Curves
Burning and Dodging

You are now ready to work with your pictures from the field trip to upload your 10 best images to your blog.

Remember that you are uploading pictures that feature:

Still Life
Close ups - details
Textures
Repetition of objects

We will have a critique next class...Thursday, November 7

Current Projects DUE NOW

The following projects are due. Grades will be posted Tuesday.

Photographer research Blog Post            100
Curves Blog Post                                   100
Burning-Dodging Blog Post                     100
AP Photo Critique                                   50

Dodging and Burning in Photoshop

Today we will discuss the Burning and Dodging tools in photoshop.

i will give a demonstration in class but there is a great tutorial here if you need to see it written out step by step. The tutorial covers everything i will show in class.

After I show you how to use the tools you will post an example of your use of the tools. The instructions and examples are below:

Post a before and after picture demonstrating your use of the Burn and dodge tools in Photoshop.

The burn tool will darken areas of your image, and the Dodge tool will lighten areas of your image.

In a brief paragraph explain the areas that you burned and dodged.

Follow the example below:

Original Photograph

I dodged the highlights on the bananas and in the blurry chair in the backgound. I felt like the picture would be stronger if you could better see the details in the distance.
I burned the details in the glass bowl as well as in the bananas because I felt that the bowl was too grayish and i wanted more contrast. Finally I burned the wall on the right of the bowl because it was hard to see where the bowl ended and the wall began.

Photoshop Curves

Using  Curves Adjustment layers, create 3 three variations of an image you have taken.

First crop and De-Saturate the image.

Then make 1 layer a moderate "S" curve. This will give you an evenly toned picture with a moderate range of contrast.


Next make a second layer where you have moved the white and dark gray tone to black.

Next make a third layer where you have moved the black and dark gray tone to white.

Save screen shots of the curves window by holding down the alt-print screen key and pasting the image into paint. Do this for each of the Curves variations you make. 

Your Blog post should look like the following:


S Curve

White tones to Black

Black tones to White

Curves Adjustment layers

Previously we learned how to adjust and improve the overall tonal contrast of an image with Levels using the Levels adjustment layer.

The levels tool is good for adjusting the shadows and highlights of a picture, but it is limited in its ability to adjust the mid-tones in a picture. There is only one slider for the gray tones in the levels tool.

When we use Curves we have the ability to adjust many different tones of gray in our image.

Please watch the video below to learn how to locate and use the Curves adjustment layer.

Using Curves in Photoshop

I will explain in detail in class how to use Curves, and we will spend some time practicing this tool in class today.

Download Field trip Pics

Check out a card reader and download all of your pictures from the antiques store field trip into a new folder. 

I will go through all of your pictures with you and help you choose the 10-20 best pictures.

Subjects include:
Still Life
Close ups - details
Textures
Repetition of objects

Begin your first Photographer Research post

Today we will work on your first photographer blog post. You are required to do two this semester.

Begin by opening a google doc and gathering the required information. When you have the information you need post it to your blog in paragraph format...in other words do not just answer the questions one by one.

For a detailed list of the information you need to include click the Photographer Research tab at the top of this page.

Be sure to copy the links to the resources you used.

Due Tuesday, October 22.

Hue/Saturation and Levels Adjustment Layers

Here is my original color image

Here is the Desaturated (BW) Image

Here is the image adjusted for levels. 
Shadows 21, Midtones .91, highlights 231

Levesls adjusted toward the shadows
Shadows 156, Midtones .81, Highlights 171

Levels adjusted towards highlights
shadows 15, Midtones .16, Highlights 65

Using Adjustment layers

Today I will demonstrate how to use Photoshop Adjustment Layers.

We will practice the following in class:

• Convert a picture from Color to Black and White using the Hue/Contrast Adjustment layer
• Adjust Levels using the Levels Adjustment layer

Creating adjustment layers

Do one of the following:
For Hue-Saturation (Converts to Black and White)

1. Click the New Adjustment Layer button  at the bottom of the Layers panel, and choose Hue/Saturation

2. Move the Saturation slider all the way to the left

3. Click ok

Here is a video showing how to do it.

For Levels (Adjusts Contrast in your picture)

1. Click the New Adjustment Layer button  at the bottom of the Layers panel, and choose Levels

2. Move the Shadows, Midtones, and Highlights Sliders to adjust the range of contrast in your image

3. Click ok

Here is a video showing how to do it.

This link will take you to a description of using Levels in Photoshop. The photo in the example is in color but it works the same in black and white.

We will try this for ourselves in class and post the results on our blog Friday.

Projects so far

Here is a list of all projects that are due up until this date. I will only give partial credit for past due work.
Please make sure that you have completed this work asap!

Perspectives ppt                        100

AP Critique 1                              50

Aperture Blog Post                     100

5 Best Field Trip photos              100

AP Critique 2                              50

Self Critique Blog Post                 50

Shutter Speed Blog Post             100

Adjustment layers blog post       100

Freezing Action, Motion Blur, and Tracking

Post your best example of Freezing Action, Motion Blur, and Tracking plus the shutter speed you used. See the examples below.....

Freezing Action
Shutter Speed 1/1250 seconds

Motion Blur
Shutter speed 1.6 seconds

Tracking
Shutter Speed 1/3 seconds

Shutter Priority

Shutter Priority Mode is when you set the shutter speed of the camera and the camera sets the Aperture.

By changing shutter speeds you not only control how long light enters the camera but also how motion is captured in your image.




Set the camera to Shutter Priorty by turning the Mode Dial to S 



Use the thumb dial to set the shutter speed

Follow this link for a description of how shutter speed works.

Today we will use various shutter speeds to:
1. Freeze motion (fast shutter speed of 1/125 or higher)
2. Create a Motion Blur (Shutter speed of 1/15 or slower)
3. Track motion (shutter speed of 1/60)

Ozark Square - Photo Critique

Today we will critique our photos from the field trip.
First you will choose your favorite picture from your blog and write an in-depth self critique of the photo. use the Photozo critique guide you used for the AP Photos assignment.
Next, choose 2 classmates images. Read their self critique and comment on it.  Do you agree with their self critique? Provide at least 2 positive statements, and comment on at least one area where the picture could be improved. 
Be Respectful. Don't just say, I like it". Give specific reasons for your comments.
We will review everybody's work in class.

Present your pictures from the field trip

Today you will download and edit the photos you took on the field trip to the square. 

1.Create a new folder titled "yourname - square" in  your main folder.
2.Copy the pictures to that folder. 
3.Choose the 5 best pictures from the field trip. 
4.Choose at least 2 picture of an architectural detail, 2 of a City scene and 1 other interesting subjects
5. Place them in a new folder titled "yourname - square best".
6. Create a new post and upload the 5 best pictures to your blog.


REMINDER: Your next AP Photo Critique is due Friday, October 4.

Aperture and Depth of Field

Post two pics to your blog  demonstrating both shallow and extended Depth of Field. follow the format below:


For this exercise I used aperture to manipulate depth of Field.

This pic was shot at f5.6. The DoF is very shallow:

This pic was shot at f32. it has an extended Depth of Field.

Perspective

Perspective Exercise

1. Capture 3 Images of each of the following perspectives:

Birds eye Perspective

Bugs eye

Eye Level

Horizontal

Vertical

Diagonal

Combination of 2 of the various perspectives

2. Check out a card reader

Log into the computer

Download your images into a folder title yourname-perspective

3. Edit and rename your images...yourname-bugseye1, etc

Resize each image so that for vertically oriented pictures the height is 10 inches and for horizontally oriented images the width is 10 inches. Do not change the resolution.
Save as a .jpeg file

4. Create a powerpoint and insert each image into a slide in the order above. Make sure to title each slide.

Photographer Resarch

Looking at Photographers

1.    Locate 3 Images from each of the photographers below. Download them into a folder titled your name – photographers. You will probably have to rename the images as you download them.

2.    In a google doc write a paragraph about each of these photographers. Include when and where they lived, what type of work they were known for, plus any other contribution or pertinent information you consider relevant.

NOTE:  This is for your future reference so in THIS CASE ONLY it is ok to copy and paste info directly from your source material to your document. Don’t forget to copy the links from the sites you referenced.

Annie Liebovitz

Sebastio Salgado

Gertrude Kasebier

Robert Capa

Edward Weston

Richard Avedon

Ansel Adams

Jay Maisel

Minor White

Alfred Stieglitz

Diane Arbus

Dorothea Lange

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Kevin Carter

Jerry Uelsman

AP Images Photo Critique Assignment - Due Friday September 20

Every Friday you will choose a photo from AP Images to critique. Follow the example below to do your critique.

I chose a photo of the Jewish new year.

Description: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men pray ahead of the Jewish New Year at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray in Jerusalem's old city, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. Israelis happily welcomed the Jewish New Year late Wednesday despite uncertainty and turmoil brewing on both its northern and southern borders. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

Critique Here.......use the Photozo Guide to write your critique.