Assignment 15 Framing your shot

For this assignment you will read the article at the following link http://digital-photography-school.com/framing-your-shots-photography-composition-technique

After you understand framing your shot go and take some pictures.  Take enough so that you will have at least one good shot.  After you have your chosen shot use what you know from previous assignments to adjust the picture in Photoshop and then post the original photo along with the “fixed” photo to your blog.  You will be given points for completing the assignment along with points for your ability to creatively frame a shot.  This assignment will be due on Wednesday May 2nd before class starts. 

Your post should contain:

• Original picture
• “fixed” photo that demonstrates framing of a shot
• An explanation of how your picture demonstrates the concept of framing.

State Test Review Worksheet 3rd Tri 2012_#1

 State Test Review.  You can copy and paste this worksheet into Word then work on it on the computer.  Mr Williams and Mr Andrus will not be here on Friday.  Please be respectful to the substitute who will be here.

Name: ________________________________
Use the internet and any other sources you can to answer the following questions. When you are finished print your answers and turn them in. We will review these questions on Monday. We will have a test that covers these concepts.
Explain three major difference between film cameras and digital cameras.
Explain what opacity means in Photoshop.
What happens when you push the shutter button on your camera down halfway?
What does it mean when you are using the Aperture Priority mode on your camera?
Explain 6 modes of a camera and how they will be used. Portrait, Landscape, Action, AV, TV, P
Define how Red-eye happens in a photo
Define pixelization
Explain 2 major difference between DSLR and point and shoot cameras.
What does on-camera direct flash do for photos.
What is the most common file format for photographic images?
How do you determine the faster shutter speed?
When was the digital camera invented? What else happened that year?
What is a histogram and how is it used in photography?
Name three types of digital memory cards.
Explain Dodging and burning tools in Photoshop
Explain in your own words the Rule of Thirds
Explain when you would use Continuous shooting mode (burst mode).
Name three selection tools used in Photoshop.

Assn #14 Forced Perspective

The easiest way to explain forced perspective in photography is to show examples.  Check out this link for some examples.  http://www.instantshift.com/2010/08/24/88-brilliant-examples-of-forced-perspective-photography/ or this link for some tips http://www.thephotoargus.com/tips/5-tips-for-creating-excellent-forced-perspective-photographs/  Try an internet search for “forced perspective”
Think about how you would like to set up a shot.  Think about the effect you are trying to achieve.  Angle, distance, depth of field, and focus can make a big difference. Work together if you need to.  For this assignment post 3 creative forced perspective shots on your blog.  Take your time and do a good job.  Explain what rules you used and how you set up your shot to achieve the desired result.
Due 1 May.
Thanks for being great students I enjoyed being your teacher.  Today is my last day student teaching although I will be back to substitute a few times before school is out while Mr Williams is taking care of his family in Salt Lake.

# 13 Most Interesting Picture

Monday while we were moving computers you were assigned to find the most interesting picture.  Take an interesting picture and post it to your blog.  This is due Wednesday the 25th of April.  Don’t think too hard about it just do it.  Have fun.

assignment #12

Action Photography
Taking photographs of sporting events and things in motion is a fun part of owning a camera. For this assignment we will be taking some action shots. You may want to review ISO and shutter speed. Get familiar with your camera some have an action shooting mode that may help for this assignment. Check out the website below for some tips.
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/basic-digital-photography-taking-action-shots/
For this assignment you will post 3 good action shots of anything in motion to your blog. This take lots of practice so do plenty of trial shots. Do not turn in blurry pictures. Give an explanation of what is going on in your photograph and what the subject is, also all rules followed.
Due Friday April 20th.
Also parent teacher conference in next week. Look at your grade and make sure you agree with what you have.

9 April 2012

 

See Project 1.  It will be due on Friday.  Also all extra credit will be due Friday.  If you would like a flex pass to come in and work let me know.  I also have 5th period prep so if you let me know you can come and work then.  All other assignments are due.