We did it! We made it to MOA to spend the afternoon looking for letters in objects. Let's see how it turned out! Today we will spend most of our time downloading our photos off the cameras and onto our storage site. Once your photos are available, we will move into Fotor to begin editing. My hope is to be finishing up this project by next Tuesday. That gives us 2 class periods for editing and submission. After your project is submitted, we will print and laminate them for our Christmas bulletin board display.
Don't forget...you need a portrait photo (of yourself) to use for our next project. This portrait needs to be taken either by you or a partner. If you would like to do an extra one with friends, family, etc... please let me know. There is a $3 charge for each portrait project (this includes the canvas, print and supplies).
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Welcome to Quarter 2 Digital Photography!
Welcome! I am excited to get started on this quarter's photography projects. Let's look again at what we talked about yesterday in class...
We looked at examples of Rule of Thirds, High Angle (Bird's Eye View), Low Angle (Worm's Eye View) and Frame within a Frame. Please take time to scroll down the page to see even more examples of these categories from last quarter. The categories we talked about are going to be used throughout the quarter and incorporated into our projects.
As we get ready for our first project, I assigned all of you to take at least one QUALITY photo of a CREATIVE subject that could be used as a letter. Please bring this to class on FRIDAY to receive 10 points. If an assignment is 1 class period late, it will be given 75% of your score. If it is late by 2 class periods or more, you will receive 50% of your score. Please stay on top of assignments!
I look forward to seeing all of you on Friday!!
We looked at examples of Rule of Thirds, High Angle (Bird's Eye View), Low Angle (Worm's Eye View) and Frame within a Frame. Please take time to scroll down the page to see even more examples of these categories from last quarter. The categories we talked about are going to be used throughout the quarter and incorporated into our projects.
As we get ready for our first project, I assigned all of you to take at least one QUALITY photo of a CREATIVE subject that could be used as a letter. Please bring this to class on FRIDAY to receive 10 points. If an assignment is 1 class period late, it will be given 75% of your score. If it is late by 2 class periods or more, you will receive 50% of your score. Please stay on top of assignments!
I look forward to seeing all of you on Friday!!
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Grading Breakdown for "Practice, Practice, Practice..."
This project is worth 70 points.
Remember, each CATEGORY (Rule of Thirds, Framing within a Frame, Bird's Eye View, Worm's Eye View) must include at least 2 of the following tools/techniques:
Remember, each CATEGORY (Rule of Thirds, Framing within a Frame, Bird's Eye View, Worm's Eye View) must include at least 2 of the following tools/techniques:
- Lens Flare
- Black and white photo
- Black and white photo with Color Splash
- Tilt Shift (Bokeh)
- Text
BREAKDOWN
- Each photo will be worth 1 point, but must meet the editing criteria (listed above) in it's category. (40 points)
- Overall quality of project. (Taking into consideration photo quality, use of tools, presentation, etc...) (10 points)
- Use of filters and frames on all photos. (10 points)
- Overall composition -- placement of objects in your photo. Does it fit into the category? Rule of Thirds, Framing within a Frame, Bird's Eye View, Worm's Eye View. (10 points)
You will have Friday's class time to work on this project. The final slideshow presentation will be due to me by Tuesday, October 21. Please email it to sthiewes@gmail.com. We will not use Tuesday's class time to work on this project. We will be starting our final project that day. I look forward to seeing all your creations!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Assignment #3 (Continued)
Good afternoon! Welcome back junior high students!! I missed you last week, but am so excited to hear that your retreat went well. It was amazing to hear all the stories of how God worked within your group! I look forward to hearing more from you!
Since we have had a busy week with CFS and new computers arriving, we will pick-up where we left off on Friday, September 26th. Today we will focus on the following tasks:
1. Make sure you have at least 10 QUALITY photos from each category.
2. Upload your photos to Dropbox.
3. Once your photos are taken and uploaded to Dropbox, I will send a link to your email so that you have access to them.
4. Lastly, you will work in Fotor to edit your photos. Editing will go as follows:
Since we have had a busy week with CFS and new computers arriving, we will pick-up where we left off on Friday, September 26th. Today we will focus on the following tasks:
1. Make sure you have at least 10 QUALITY photos from each category.
2. Upload your photos to Dropbox.
3. Once your photos are taken and uploaded to Dropbox, I will send a link to your email so that you have access to them.
4. Lastly, you will work in Fotor to edit your photos. Editing will go as follows:
- Make sure to consider how you crop the photo
- When editing your photos, use the tools listed below. You might use some variation of certain tools in all your photos, while other tools you might use only once or twice (depending on what look you are trying to create). Play around and have fun with this...there is so much you can do with it! I will list a few things that MUST be used in at least 2 photos in EACH category.
- Lens Flare
- Black and white photo
- Black and white photo with Color Splash
- Tilt Shift (Bokeh)
- Text
- You will need to choose a FILTER & FRAME for each photo. You will do this by using Classic, LOMO, Vintage or Cool. You can also use tools I haven't mentioned above.
- STICKERS can only be used in 1 photo per category.
- Lastly, you will put all edited photos into a slideshow and send it to me.
sthiewes@gmail.com
"Commit your works to the Lord and
your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Assignment #3: Practice, Practice, Practice...
Your assignment is to take 40 quality photos representing shots that include Rule of Thirds, Bird's Eye View, Worm's Eye View & Framing within a Frame. All photographs MUST be taken by YOU over the NEXT WEEK.
What am I taking pictures of?
Whatever you choose. Make sure you take composition into consideration.
What will I be graded on?
Effort, composition, subject matter and editing. Fotor
Will I get class time to work on this?
Yes. You will have time on Friday, September 26th and on Tuesday, September 30th.
(CFS students should strive to get this done BEFORE they leave on September 30th.)
Sources:
https://expertphotography.com/30-day-photography-challenge/
http://www.slideshare.net/heidiereuter/assignment-1-rule-of-thirds
10 photographs of each category
Things to Consider:
1. What are the points of interest in my shot?
2. Where am I intentionally placing the points
interest?
Rule of Thirds
Bird's Eye View
Worm's Eye View
Bert Happel (expertphotography.com)
Framing Within a Frame
expertphotography.com
What am I taking pictures of?
Whatever you choose. Make sure you take composition into consideration.
What will I be graded on?
Effort, composition, subject matter and editing. Fotor
Will I get class time to work on this?
Yes. You will have time on Friday, September 26th and on Tuesday, September 30th.
Assignment due on Thursday, October 2nd.
Sources:
https://expertphotography.com/30-day-photography-challenge/
http://www.slideshare.net/heidiereuter/assignment-1-rule-of-thirds
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Assignment #2: Framing within a Frame
You will use the tools learned to take 4 photos applying the "Frame within a Frame" technique.
Once you have 4 quality photos, you willl:
1. Use Fotor to edit them. This assignment in Fotor will be used to familiarize yourself with this tool and create a final product of your framing assignment. Fotor
2. Create MS Powerpoint Presentation including the following:
Slide 1: Framing within a Frame, Your Name, Date
Slide 2: EDITED Picture #1.
Below the picture include a text box that tells about one thing you like about your photo
AND one thing you could improve on.
(Think about what you have learned about photography so far & how you could apply
some of that knowledge for better pictures.)
Slide 3-5 Apply same guidelines as Slide 2 for pictures 2-4.
Once you have 4 quality photos, you willl:
1. Use Fotor to edit them. This assignment in Fotor will be used to familiarize yourself with this tool and create a final product of your framing assignment. Fotor
2. Create MS Powerpoint Presentation including the following:
Slide 1: Framing within a Frame, Your Name, Date
Slide 2: EDITED Picture #1.
Below the picture include a text box that tells about one thing you like about your photo
AND one thing you could improve on.
(Think about what you have learned about photography so far & how you could apply
some of that knowledge for better pictures.)
Slide 3-5 Apply same guidelines as Slide 2 for pictures 2-4.
This assignment is due Monday, September 22nd.
Introduction: "Framing within a Frame"
To review what we learned about Framing within a Frame, please visit the
Expert Photography (Josh Dunlop) site listed below.
Expert Photography (Josh Dunlop) site listed below.
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