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