Studio Background Assignment - Go in the studio. Take a least 2 different shots of a person or persons against every background (using the key light). That includes the backgrounds against the walls. You don't need to use the white, lighted, draped background on the right as you walk into the room. The only way to make that work with lights is to NOT use the flash. It takes a lot of experimenting.
Seems we need a better definition of "every background". That would be:
3 paper backgrounds
2 cloth backgrounds
5 smaller backgrounds on the wall
This isn't a scavenger hunt. Experiment to get some good looks, good shots. Use gels, use the hairlight, different poses, etc.
Experiment with different gels and draping the brown/gray mottled muslin background. See me for tips.
There is an outlet to the left of the paper backgrounds you can use when you move the key light over to that side.
The best 2 due on your website before the end of the semester. I need to see all of the backgrounds in the contact sheet.
Seems we need a better definition of "every background". That would be:
3 paper backgrounds
2 cloth backgrounds
5 smaller backgrounds on the wall
This isn't a scavenger hunt. Experiment to get some good looks, good shots. Use gels, use the hairlight, different poses, etc.
Experiment with different gels and draping the brown/gray mottled muslin background. See me for tips.
There is an outlet to the left of the paper backgrounds you can use when you move the key light over to that side.
The best 2 due on your website before the end of the semester. I need to see all of the backgrounds in the contact sheet.
Basic File Prep
Setting up a custom Photoshop workspace
Adjusting color balance, brightness and contrast
Zooming
Sharpening an image
Cropping and Straightening
Black and white conversion
Dark Vignette
Hand Tinting
Selecting with a quickmask
Combining Images
Setting up a custom Photoshop workspace
Adjusting color balance, brightness and contrast
Zooming
Sharpening an image
Cropping and Straightening
Black and white conversion
Dark Vignette
Hand Tinting
Selecting with a quickmask
Combining Images
100 Word Elements and Principles Assignment: This needs to be done by the end of this week. I'll go over it with you in class. It is a lot like the Photo Of the Week, just longer.
I want this to be turned in on a flash drive I will pass around the class.
I want this to be turned in on a flash drive I will pass around the class.
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Creativity Research Paper - First draft (this will be graded) due December 3rd. We will do a peer review on that day.
Mutant Self Portrait Assignment (optional - only do this if you are caught up on everything else. It will not help your grade a lot (20% of a normal photo assignment). ) - Put the finished digital file on your website by Friday next week. Title it: Mutant Self Portrait Assignment. This is a photo illustration assignment. Use a picture of you. It will work best if the person is against a solid background. You can have someone else take the picture. If you want, you can use the white studio background in class. Watch some of the tutorial videos HERE. The videos wouldn't play in Firefox for me, but they did in Safari and Chrome. The finished file needs to be 8x10 inches, 250 ppi. Turn in one file.
Tuesday: Creativity Research Paper - First draft (this will be graded) due...?. We will do a peer review on that day.
Thursday: The WOW factor. Read this article. Find more articles about the wow factor if you need additional information.
After you read the article, write a paragraph about how you are going to incorporate the WOW factor in your work. This needs to be at least 50 words.
Title it Wow Factor. Put it in your assignment section as a Word or PDF file (drag the FILE element to you Weebly site. Upload the Word or PDF file). Due by the end of week 14.
After you read the article, write a paragraph about how you are going to incorporate the WOW factor in your work. This needs to be at least 50 words.
Title it Wow Factor. Put it in your assignment section as a Word or PDF file (drag the FILE element to you Weebly site. Upload the Word or PDF file). Due by the end of week 14.
Thursday:
Parent Timeline Assignment - Due Dec 4 (you were given this assignment in week 11).
Project: Make a timeline showing one of your parent’s job history. This can be a Prezi, Powerpoint, or Google presentation.
Go HERE to get a Prezi account if you don't have one. Watch the tutorial video if you do not know how to use Prezi.
Goal: The goal of this project is to show student’s that their parent’s current job might not have been something they achieved right out of high school or even college, but rather something they worked towards over the years. Also, the hope is for student’s to identify what skills their parent learned from each job.
You will need to sit down with a parent and get a verbal listing of each job they have held from their first job to their current job. You can interview the parent of your choice. You will not need to list the years they held each job, but rather place them in chronological order. You will list the job, the skills they leaned from the job and have a picture that illustrates each position.
On the due date I'll have you show the presentation on your computer.
Take a screen shot of the first slide that shows a career and upload it to your Weebly site in the Assignment section. Title it, Parent Job History
Parent Timeline Assignment - Due Dec 4 (you were given this assignment in week 11).
Project: Make a timeline showing one of your parent’s job history. This can be a Prezi, Powerpoint, or Google presentation.
Go HERE to get a Prezi account if you don't have one. Watch the tutorial video if you do not know how to use Prezi.
Goal: The goal of this project is to show student’s that their parent’s current job might not have been something they achieved right out of high school or even college, but rather something they worked towards over the years. Also, the hope is for student’s to identify what skills their parent learned from each job.
You will need to sit down with a parent and get a verbal listing of each job they have held from their first job to their current job. You can interview the parent of your choice. You will not need to list the years they held each job, but rather place them in chronological order. You will list the job, the skills they leaned from the job and have a picture that illustrates each position.
On the due date I'll have you show the presentation on your computer.
Take a screen shot of the first slide that shows a career and upload it to your Weebly site in the Assignment section. Title it, Parent Job History
Photography Sample Class Schedule
Monday: In class day - Read current assignment (the one you got this week). Lets call this assignment B. Research the current assignment (at least 4 pictures ideas for each type of shot for the assignment in a folder names the assignment name) example: pet pix research. Keep this on your desktop.
Put the pictures you took for last weeks assignment (lets call this assignment A) in an assignment folder named last weeks assignment name. Make a contact sheet of them and put it/them in the same folder. Call me over to grade that you have them, and your research from last week. This is 50% of your assignment grade. This can't be made up or raised later.
I'll go over any new concepts you need to know.
Tuesday: Shoot pictures for the current assignment (assignment B).
Web site check.
Wednesday: In class day - Work on last weeks assignment (assignment A), get them ready for turning in this Friday (crop, color correct, vignette, dodge and burn, sharpen, etc.).
Thursday: Shoot pictures for the current assignment (assignment B).
Friday: In class day - Have me grade the assignment (assignment A) you got last week. I need to see the assignment on your Weebly site AND Photoshop files with the rulers showing, layers that show color correcting, vignette, dodging and burning, sharpening. and any other assignment requirement. Put your proof/contact sheet(s) below your assignment images. Be sure the photo of the week and journal are done for this week. Work on current assignment if you have extra time (assignment B).
You can't check out school cameras if it is raining. Take pictures after school on on the weekend with your camera or phone. Taking pictures during class time should be a last resort. There are a lot more interesting things to photograph out in the world.
Monday: In class day - Read current assignment (the one you got this week). Lets call this assignment B. Research the current assignment (at least 4 pictures ideas for each type of shot for the assignment in a folder names the assignment name) example: pet pix research. Keep this on your desktop.
Put the pictures you took for last weeks assignment (lets call this assignment A) in an assignment folder named last weeks assignment name. Make a contact sheet of them and put it/them in the same folder. Call me over to grade that you have them, and your research from last week. This is 50% of your assignment grade. This can't be made up or raised later.
I'll go over any new concepts you need to know.
Tuesday: Shoot pictures for the current assignment (assignment B).
Web site check.
Wednesday: In class day - Work on last weeks assignment (assignment A), get them ready for turning in this Friday (crop, color correct, vignette, dodge and burn, sharpen, etc.).
Thursday: Shoot pictures for the current assignment (assignment B).
Friday: In class day - Have me grade the assignment (assignment A) you got last week. I need to see the assignment on your Weebly site AND Photoshop files with the rulers showing, layers that show color correcting, vignette, dodging and burning, sharpening. and any other assignment requirement. Put your proof/contact sheet(s) below your assignment images. Be sure the photo of the week and journal are done for this week. Work on current assignment if you have extra time (assignment B).
You can't check out school cameras if it is raining. Take pictures after school on on the weekend with your camera or phone. Taking pictures during class time should be a last resort. There are a lot more interesting things to photograph out in the world.
This is a photo illustration assignment. You aren't comfortable doing a ghost picture (they aren't real you know : ), pick some other fall subject: pumpkins, corn stalks, etc. If you want to create an animated gif like I did, follow these tutorials. Not required.
Animated GIF info. If you make an animated gif it with need to be a gif file not a jpg or png.
Another animated GIF info link. This is The way I did mine.
This video will show you how to fade things in and out. He's using text, but you could use a ghost.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ANIMATE YOUR ASSIGNMENT. I just put the links up because some people asked for the info.
Animated GIF info. If you make an animated gif it with need to be a gif file not a jpg or png.
Another animated GIF info link. This is The way I did mine.
This video will show you how to fade things in and out. He's using text, but you could use a ghost.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ANIMATE YOUR ASSIGNMENT. I just put the links up because some people asked for the info.
Working with Clients - Research how to work with clients in a photo business. Read the links below. Make a list of tips to yourself after you read the links.
Links: Managing Client Expectations , How to Handle the Unhappy Client , 6 Steps to...
Finish old assignments.
Links: Managing Client Expectations , How to Handle the Unhappy Client , 6 Steps to...
Finish old assignments.
Or day of the Dead Assignment
Animated GIF by Dylan VanderBank
Wednesday: Animated GIF Assignment - Due last day next week. 18 Create an animated GIF. Do something new and original. Check out the links below for different techniques. YOU MUST USE ONE OR MORE OF YOUR PICTURES!!!!
Technique 1
Technique 2
Good information HERE.
Picture stack info HERE.
Technique 1
Technique 2
Good information HERE.
Picture stack info HERE.
Monday: Scape Picture Assignment - Pictures due next Monday. This assignment needs to have photographic integrity. Put the finished digital files on your website by Friday next week.
Head-shot Exercises: Go into the studio in groups of 4 or 5 (there are 9 of you). Have at least 3 poses to try. Take at least 3 pictures of each pose: really tight shot (chop of the top of their head), normal head-shot (where there is a little space above their head and you can see a few inches down their neck), and as close to a 3/4 shot as you can get (down to their waist). Id take at 2 or 3 pictures of each of those crops in case they blink or have a goofy expression. Also vary the expressions: serious, small small, little larger smile.People usually don't buy big toothy smiley pictures.
Put the pictures on the computer. Keep them ALL, don't throw any away, don't adjust them in any way, show them to me and we will talk about them.
Put the pictures on the computer. Keep them ALL, don't throw any away, don't adjust them in any way, show them to me and we will talk about them.
Camera Basics review:
We'll break out the cameras and start learning how to use them.
1. Set the camera to TV mode.Take 50 pictures that are not blurry and are properly exposed (if the camera is unable to let in enough light through the aperture (aperture number blinks in the viewfinder), try turning up the ISO. If it still blinks, turn down the shutter speed. If the camera sets the speed too slow you will have a blurry picture. When you are all done we will look at them in class.
2. Set the camera to AV mode.Take 50 pictures that are not blurry and are properly exposed (if the camera is unable to let in enough light through the shutter (aperture number blinks in the viewfinder), try turning up the ISO. If it still blinks, open up (smaller number) the aperture. Even if the shutter speed isn't blinking you need to be aware of what it is. If the camera sets the speed too slow you will have a blurry picture. When you are all done we will look at them in class.
3. Set the camera to M mode.Take 50 pictures that are not blurry and are properly exposed in M mode. You have to look in the viewfinder and make sure the line is lined up with the center pointer. See illustration below. When you are all done we will look at them in class.
If this doesn't seem to make sense, shoot them again, and again, and...the goal is to learn how to use these modes creatively and successfully, not just try them.
We'll break out the cameras and start learning how to use them.
1. Set the camera to TV mode.Take 50 pictures that are not blurry and are properly exposed (if the camera is unable to let in enough light through the aperture (aperture number blinks in the viewfinder), try turning up the ISO. If it still blinks, turn down the shutter speed. If the camera sets the speed too slow you will have a blurry picture. When you are all done we will look at them in class.
2. Set the camera to AV mode.Take 50 pictures that are not blurry and are properly exposed (if the camera is unable to let in enough light through the shutter (aperture number blinks in the viewfinder), try turning up the ISO. If it still blinks, open up (smaller number) the aperture. Even if the shutter speed isn't blinking you need to be aware of what it is. If the camera sets the speed too slow you will have a blurry picture. When you are all done we will look at them in class.
3. Set the camera to M mode.Take 50 pictures that are not blurry and are properly exposed in M mode. You have to look in the viewfinder and make sure the line is lined up with the center pointer. See illustration below. When you are all done we will look at them in class.
If this doesn't seem to make sense, shoot them again, and again, and...the goal is to learn how to use these modes creatively and successfully, not just try them.
Monday:
Holiday Image Assignment - The holidays mean different things to different people. illustrate what it means to you. These need to be a new pictures. Turn in 3 finished images. Do something spectacular you can be proud of. Pictures due after break. Put the finished pictures on your web site. Critique last day week 19 (after break).
OR
Song/Poem Assignment - Critique last day week 19 (after break).
Holiday Image Assignment - The holidays mean different things to different people. illustrate what it means to you. These need to be a new pictures. Turn in 3 finished images. Do something spectacular you can be proud of. Pictures due after break. Put the finished pictures on your web site. Critique last day week 19 (after break).
OR
Song/Poem Assignment - Critique last day week 19 (after break).
Photo of the Week, 11 - Your choice (pick a photo that you like on the internet)
Write a 50 word or more reflection that includes what you like about the image. Use at least 3 the terms from the chart above. Include a 3 inch wide copy of the discussion photo in the Weebly POW page. Due by the end of next week.
Write a 50 word or more reflection that includes what you like about the image. Use at least 3 the terms from the chart above. Include a 3 inch wide copy of the discussion photo in the Weebly POW page. Due by the end of next week.
By Randie Archer
Friday: Abstract Assignment final pictures due.
Animated GIF info. We will have an assignment using this at some point.
Enter "What I learned this week" info on your website. Make this at least 25 words. It should be a summary of everything you learned not just one thing. Don't include images.
Animated GIF info. We will have an assignment using this at some point.
Enter "What I learned this week" info on your website. Make this at least 25 words. It should be a summary of everything you learned not just one thing. Don't include images.
Monday: Halloween Assignment - Pictures/research check first day next week. This is a photo illustration assignment. You aren't comfortable doing a ghost picture (they aren't real you know : ), pick some other fall subject: pumpkins, corn stalks, etc. If you want to create an animated gif like I did follow this tutorial.
Animated GIF info. If you make an animated gif it with need to be a gif file not a jpg or png.
Put the psd's in a folder on your desktop.
Also, save jpeg versions and put them on your website in the assignment section in a labeled gallery or a gif file if it's an animated gif. Title the assignment: Halloween Assignment. See week 3 for instructions and a tutorial video (you do this on your own).
Selecting with a quickmask
Animated GIF info. If you make an animated gif it with need to be a gif file not a jpg or png.
Put the psd's in a folder on your desktop.
Also, save jpeg versions and put them on your website in the assignment section in a labeled gallery or a gif file if it's an animated gif. Title the assignment: Halloween Assignment. See week 3 for instructions and a tutorial video (you do this on your own).
Selecting with a quickmask
Megan - by bp
Monday: Window Light Portrait Assignment - Pictures/research check first day week 13. Put the finished digital files on your website Friday week 13. This assignment needs to have photographic integrity. Put the psd's in a folder on your desktop.
Also, save jpeg versions and put them on your website in the assignment section in a labeled gallery. See week 3 for instructions and a tutorial video(You do this on your own).
Also, save jpeg versions and put them on your website in the assignment section in a labeled gallery. See week 3 for instructions and a tutorial video(You do this on your own).
Ketchup week. Do any old assignments that aren't finished. IF you are caught up, do the Mutant Assignment. If you aren't caught up and you don't do the Mutant Assignment it won't count against you. If you ARE caught up and don't do the mutant assignment it WILL be counted against you.
Monday: Fall Leaves - Pictures/research check first day next week. Put the finished digital files on your website in week 8. This assignment needs to have photographic integrity. Put the psd's in a folder on your desktop.
Also, save jpeg versions and put them on your website in the assignment section in a labeled gallery. See week 3 for instructions and a tutorial video(You do this on your own).
Also, save jpeg versions and put them on your website in the assignment section in a labeled gallery. See week 3 for instructions and a tutorial video(You do this on your own).
Monday: Halloween Assignment - Pictures/research check first day next week. This is a photo illustration assignment. You aren't comfortable doing a ghost picture (they aren't real you know : ), pick some other fall subject: pumpkins, corn stalks, etc. If you want to create an animated gif like I did follow this tutorial.
Animated GIF info. If you make an animated gif it with need to be a gif file not a jpg or png.
Put the psd's in a folder on your desktop.
Also, save jpeg versions and put them on your website in the assignment section in a labeled gallery or a gif file if it's an animated gif. Title the assignment: Halloween Assignment. See week 3 for instructions and a tutorial video (you do this on your own).
Selecting with a quickmask
Animated GIF info. If you make an animated gif it with need to be a gif file not a jpg or png.
Put the psd's in a folder on your desktop.
Also, save jpeg versions and put them on your website in the assignment section in a labeled gallery or a gif file if it's an animated gif. Title the assignment: Halloween Assignment. See week 3 for instructions and a tutorial video (you do this on your own).
Selecting with a quickmask
Monday: Pet Pix Assignment - Pictures/research check first day next week. Put the finished digital files on your website.
This assignment needs to have photographic integrity.
Read all links. Links are red text.
This assignment needs to have photographic integrity.
Read all links. Links are red text.