Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Final Exam-Critique

You
--Will talk about your inspiration and show it on your blog

--Talk about the process of your photo shoot
--Talk about the struggles
--Talk about your successes
* Two things you like one thing that you would have done differently

TIPS

Use the TAG method
T-Tell something you like
A-Ask a question
G-Give a suggestion

1. Take a look through the artist’s eyes
If you’re going to be critiquing another artist’s work, it helps to know where they’re coming from.

2. Don’t nit-pick the little stuff

Oddly shaped ears, squarish trees, or an off-color sky. . . Sometimes it’s helpful to point out those flaws, but if there are really a lot of them, focus on the big picture instead.

3. Start positive and end positive

Always make sure to start off by saying something nice. Even if it’s difficult, find something to say.

4. Never be vague

There’s nothing worse than a vague critique. They usually sound a little bit like this:
“There’s something about your painting that‘s not right. . . I don’t know what, it’s just, you know. . . Something.”

5. Lastly, keep it short

I’ve never yet been in a group critique where time wasn't a factor. Say your piece and be done.
Remember, the point of a critique is to help artists improve.

50 photos challenge FINAL SHOOT


The 30 photos assignment will be your FINAL PHOTOSHOOT!
You still need to come for the final!! We will be critiquing 
during the final exam time!


Photographer Steven Axford

--As an artist its very important that you "brand" yourself. You want outsiders to be able to recognize that you took a photograph because it reflects your personality or "image"

--This is our first project where you will be given the freedom to edit in a style that appeals to you. From your photo shoot you will choose 10 photos to edit. The goal is to make these photos look like a "family" all of the photos should be edited in a way that shows your style in photography. Take AT LEAST 30 photos for full credit! You will submit a contact sheet to your blog.


We will be viewing your work on your blog during the final exam

--You need to go beyond just turning all of the photos black and white..
Below are a couple photographers that may inspire you.
http://www.jacobpritchard.com/
http://www.pbase.com/daria90
http://instaprints.com/profiles/nick-palasin.html or http://500px.com/photo/873611/kiss-by-nick-palasin
http://www.dpchallenge.com/portfolio.php?USER_ID=6804&collection_id=1

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/category/photography/


Learning Target
-I can purposefully explore photographers-editing styles- themes to inspire my photoshoot
-I can use my inspiration to create a photo shoot that looks like a "family" and represents my voice as a photographer.



Monday, November 29, 2021

Cinemagraph Practice day--Day One

Cinimagraph Photo and Video DUE MONDAY
One 3 sec video-- One still shot of image




mistake---bottom of the table is moving!!
Directions
--Open your video--MVI
--Open your Still image
--A movie time line should pop up
--Drag your image on top of your video
--You should now see two layers on your timeline
--Attempt to line up the two image the best you can-- Turn down the opacity so you can see both.
**Line up what ever is going to be moving
--Rotate if necessary
--Erase the top of the image--where you want the movement to show
--Save for Web--make sure GIF is selected in the drop down
--Looping options forever
--Save! and Done!
Download Images HERE
The GIF's below were created by Cary-Grove Photo students

Emily D
Joanna H
Click Here>>GIF Artist Rebecca Monk 


Final Project Learning Targets
-I can use a camera to successfully take continuous photos.
-I can seamlessly combine my photos using photo editing programs.
-My final GIF shows creativity and good craftsmanship based on the GIF presentation shown in class.





intro to The GIF-- Cinemagraph


Learning Targets for Today
- I can select/research a cinemagraph that displays good craftsmanship and creativity.
-I can upload a gif to our Google community!

Post GIF HERE



giff2.gif



Flash Forward..
Cinemagraph Tips
There is a couple different ways to take continuous photos..

*Best method-Take a short video--5 sec or less!
-(Nikon)Your camera may have a BULB mode usually the letter B hold down the shutter and it will take rapid photos.
-(Canons) You may have a continuous shutter setting on your camera. 
-IPhone camera hold down the circle "shutter" and your camera will go into BURST mode-next edit all to see all images-- save all

MAKE A GIF TODAY







Thursday, November 18, 2021

Photography Hack Due Monday!

This weekends photo shoot is a photography HACK! You need to some how manipulate your camera, the light, your object while you are photographing it. You will be critiqued for quality photos for this next unit. Take your time and plan out your shoot. I can tell when something is last minute and rushed and will mention it in the next critique....

HERE are examples from last years HACK projects.


EXTRA CREDIT- today is international womens day. Combine a photo and the bamboo tablet text to create a international womans day image-- click googles add to see some examples..







20-photography-hacks-will-get-amazing-results/
-camera-hacks-how-to-improve-photography-skills
/photography-hacks-tricks

Choose your HACK and post your name and the hack below.

Made with Padlet


Blog Check and Photography Hacks

Photography Hacks / 9 DIY Camera Filters / Crafted in Carhartt
Click Here to jump to this hack
Today we are sharing our blogs! You can either share your inverse image or your bamboo tablet drawing

Three parts to each persons critique
- From the Artist--favorite part of the piece
-From the Artist--Something you would change
-Suggestion from the audience.


*Tomorrow Former Photography student Jimmy Vitullo is coming to CG to talk about his photography career and experience at MCC. If you are off 4th period I can give you a pass to come see him speak to my AP class.

Here is his photography site>> Jimmy




DUE MONDAY--PHOTO HACKS!
Find a blog post,video or article that teaches you a "photo hack". The hack has to be something that you do while taking the photo.. not while editing. Create a blog post about your hack.. include a link to where you found it and examples of images you will be trying to create.


Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Work on your final exam--Tutorials


Download to these folders NOW!
Spark submissions! High Res image..
Rising Artist 5X7

How to get a High Res
-Open your image in Photoshop
-Choose image> Image Adjustments> Save as JPG
-Upload to the Spark Folder

How to change your image size
-Open Photshop
-Open a new image
-Change the size to 5X7 resolution to 300
-press OK and you should have a white 5X7 page
-Open your photo
-Drag your photo onto the white page
-Re size with Ctrl+T hold down SHIFT so your image does not get blurry
-Save s JPG.


Final Exam Presentation
Create two slide in this slideshow for your final exam grade.


Finished with your final? Try a tutorial below!

Bamboo Tablet doodles!
Use one of your own photos and add an unexpected element.













Psychedelic poster in Photoshop tutorial