Wednesday, October 8, 2025

switching over to manual Mode

 learn to control the camera in Manual mode. (getting ready for the test). pg 49

https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300022698/01/eos-rebelt6-1300d-im-en.pdf?authuser=0


goto "Q" Quick Menu
to SELECT the part you want to change 
          - set it at 1/125 s, F/5.6 and ISO 400 and take a picture for slide 8. to finish PPT# 3 due tomorrow.
                                                                                   (practice for MP1 test next week)

Switching over to Manual Mode

 Google Photo album - finish adding number, title and description to all photos. & watch this video 

 https://youtu.be/l_oL0nYqps0


for test next week we are switching over to MANUAL mode - Know how to do it on Pg 49 of the DSLR manual.

try it on this virtual camera from CANON

Monday, October 6, 2025

PPT# 3: Photography lighting

 slide 1: cover slide

slide 2: Video review..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9prcUCHlqM first 5 min. only

Watch video and add review to this slide # 2 google classroom video link
can you find all 4 lights in this photo?

From today's video <---- click for video transcript.

 Slide #3: There are 6 essential components to Photography:
Define the following
1. Light
2. Medium
3. Aperture
4. Shutter Speed
5. Composition
6. Optics

Tuesday & Wednesday: Practice shooting in "Manual" mode. pg 49 ?

Slide # 4: Hard light with 3 samples from 500px.com +1 taken by you with DSLR in Manual Mode.
Slide # 5: Soft light with 3 samples from 500px.com +1 taken by you.
Slide # 6: Transmitted light with 3 samples from 500px.com +1 taken by you.
Slide # 7: Reflected light with 3 samples from 500px.com +1 taken by you.


Slide 8: Quick "Q" button on the Menu adjustment "how to change the exposure"
            goto https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1066856/Canon-Eos-Rebel-T6.html?page=49#manual
            write out the steps on how you can adjust the menu to change the exposure.

HW: Bring something to photograph in different lighting.

why switch over to M video

Friday, October 3, 2025

Photography club 2025

 Club fair    

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Photography club  on Mondays 3;30 to 4:30

PS# 1: Cityscape due also finish up PPT# 2 presentation

 PS# 1: Cityscape due tomorrow


https://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-better-cityscape-photography/

 Do Now: pls upload your cityscape photos taken with your phone cameras to your google photo album... it will be # 16 to 25 (label them as Cityscape using ______ element of art or design - then the detail or explanation).

Classwork:  peer evaluation of the table presentation to continue your Glow and Grow.

We are wrapping up our presentation of PPT# 1  today:  if your table did not present yet you will need to present today to get credit.

HW: watch the video for lighting watch it and identify the 4 types of lighting for photography.

Friday, September 26, 2025

Finish PPT# 2 with DSLR photos for Design principles

 do now: check to see your album is updated with art element photos labeled.

Lines - (google photo# 4)
shapes / form - (google photo# 5)
space -(google photo# 6)
value - (google photo# 7)
Texture - (google photo# 8)
Color - 
(google photo# 9)

Classwork: In group of 3 people and your Press Pass share 1 DSLR to take the 6 photos for Design Principles.

Emphasis - (google photo# 10)
Visual Balance -  (google photo# 11)
unity -  (google photo# 12)
contrast -  (google photo# 13)
Movement/Rhythm -  (google photo# 14)
Pattern/Repetition - 
 (google photo# 15)

SCAVENGER PHOTO SHOOT Rules for being out of classroom:

Must have press pass and follow all MCSM school rules (no disturbing other classes in session) If I hear any complaint about you, you will not be allowed to go out after that.

Return 10 minutes before the end of the period.


HW: update your album to photo # 15 with proper labeling.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Con't with PPT# 2 with Design Principles

 are you done with the art elements?

Do nowThursday 9/25/25

    Update album with element of arts photos and labels.... finish slide 5

how many element of art can you identify in this picture? which one is most dominating?


Class work: Slide 6: Define Design Principles (compositions) 

                    and find more examples from 500px.com in slide 7.

Bring SD card to take your photos with DSLR to complete the notes on Photography is art.

DSLR photos tomorrow for Design principles - using your Press Passes too... did you print yours out already?