Project 4: Shutter Speed effect in NYC

(Monday)  article review on Composition
Reflect on the 10 points of review from this article first then take the picture 
How to take good photos: 01 Think about your Portrait shots
                                            02 Get composition spot-on every time
                                            03 Ensure your basic camera functions are set correctly 
                                            04 Use aperture to control depth of field
                                            05 Use shutter speeds for creative effect
                                            06 Get the white balance right
                                            07 Get your camera’s ISO settings right
                                            08 Take control of focus
                                            09 Assess your shots in-camera
                                           10 Review and edit your images

(Tuesday) Do this in class light painting practice...

light paint your name or initial (picture #55-58)

ViewNX 2   LONG EXPOSURE SAMPLES

• Install it now... at home.

Project 4 - Shutter Speed and Download the Nikon View NX2 (your free Photoshop like program for your Post processing edit)...Due Nov 20, 2015

• Effects of various Shutter Speed... Must be done outside of school (NY City Scape) Get out there!
  
  
  

  
  

  What setting would you use for this picture?

  Taken by former student - Nicholas 
• Write up... explain how you derived your setting for this project? (what was the lighting condition like?)
• how did the camera captured the motion?
• What did you do for your post-editting?
• How is your photo an artwork? (also include composition).

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Peer Flickr critique... Pick your top 3 exposure triangle samples. 

1. Play nice! We’ve deliberately chosen photographs that aren’t perfect, so please be constructive with any criticism.
2. Feel free to offer any type of advice – composition, lighting, post-processing etc.
3. You can also link to photographs that you feel offer a great example of this type of image shot exceptionally well.

more examples...

2nd Marking Period - PPT#4 and Practice on Exposure triangle

ISO menu with different focal length...

Project 2: Effects of different ISO on the quality of your photo.

we are going to explore the different type of lens available to DSLR... (read ch 2 - pg 28-49) or research online...

Powerpoint 4: Ch 2 Lens should include the following...
add examples pictures over weekend print out by Monday

note: zoom vs. telephoto lens

                                                                  
                                          Day 1: 

slide 1:Lens Focal length (the basic difference between lenses) pg 30

slide 2: Normal Focal Length (the most like human vision) pg 32

slide 3: Long Focal Length (telephoto lenses) pg 34

slide 4: Short Focal Length (Wide-angle lenses) pg 36

Day 2: 

slide 5: Zoom, Macro, and Fisheye Lenses - pg 38

slide 6: Focus and Depth of Field -pg 40

slide 7: Automatic Focus - pg 41
Day 3: 

slide 8:Depth of Field (controlling sharpness in a Photograph) pg 42 

slide 9: More about Depth of Field ( how to preview it) pg 44

slide 10: Perspective: How a photograph shows depth - pg 46

slide 11: Lens attachments- pg 48 
Due March 18, 2016

Day 4 : Add class exercise ( see below to slide 12 ) 

Day  5:  (Practice for the Projects). upload to Flickr with labels.

Write up: Exposure triangle: Defined with examples Taken with DSLR

(M mode)  Picture with Low ISO and High ISO (image quality)

(A (av) mode)  Picture with Small aperture & Large Aperture (Dof)

(S (tv)mode)   Picture with Fast shutter Speed & Slow shutter Speed (motion).

Day 5- 
(write up on the observation of your practice shots).
add Qr code to your write up and print out.

Add Class exercise: 
Given the following scenarios, what are the appreciate settings for focal length, aperture, shutter speed and ISO? Lens used? 

        1) Beautiful sunny day and you want to take sharp image of a building from a close distance.

         ISO=           Shutter Speed =           Aperture=            Lens (Focal length)=
2) At a birthday party with candle lights only and you’re taking a picture of the cake 
          ISO=           Shutter Speed =                      Aperture=            Lens (Focal length)=
3) Early Morning, sun is not up yet and you’re taking a picture of the beach and you want everything to be in focus.   ISO=           Shutter Speed =         Aperture=       Lens (Focal length)=
4) You’re taking a picture of your significant other in a crowded place in the afternoon at 5:30PM near Times Square. You only want your subject to be in focus and everything else to be blurry.    ISO=            Shutter Speed=                    Aperture=       Lens (Focal length)=
5) You’re taking a picture of a Lamborghini in a racetrack with overcast daylight but want to give motion blur to everything else but the car.   ISO=        Shutter Speed =                      Aperture=          Lens (Focal length)=
6) You’re taking a picture of a ninja during broad daylight (assume ninjas are fast!)ISO=             Shutter Speed =             Aperture=       Lens (Focal length)=
7) You’re in your corner office on the 10th floor and you are taking a picture of your friend that works on the 10th floor in a neighboring building during broad daylight at 12:00PM.

            ISO=         Shutter Speed =           Aperture=      Lens (Focal length)=

Next week
Project 2:
ISO menu with various focal length (18-55mm zoom lens) on Food due October 30 with write up.

week# 5... end of marking period 1 with TEST

1st marking Period for ___________________________________  AJS11-0___
Participation		Power Points	Due	Late?	E.C.		Due		Flick	Photo (s)
business card	1	Camera	11-Sep				9-Sep		selfie	__ /1
Flickr acct	2	Photo Art	1-Oct				16-Sep		Best	__ /1
drawing	3	Lights	9-Oct				2-Oct		PPT #2	__ /12
press pass							9-Oct		Photostory	__ /10
QR code		Presentation					10-Oct		4 lights	__ /4
QUIZ (10%)		PPT #1					14-Oct		Test	__ /2
SD card (5%)		PPT #2					15-Oct		Total	___ / 30%
DSLR____ Test  with write up (20%)

work on this along with PPT #3 

-pick up your DSLR camera for this assignment.

Shoot in Manual mode. "M" in the mode dial...

15 common questions for a beginner photographer  (extra credit)

lighting set up (extra credit)


Last Fri Lesson 1 was added to PPT#3 slide 1.... please read and understand the 6 component that is PHOTOGRAPHY.

For this TEST project you have to shoot your " art piece" in Manual mode only.

set the camera in the following setting!

In Menu: set the image quality to RAW (NEF) + Basic or fine  and the ISO to 400 (light sensitivity).

In Aperture Mode : Adjust the f-stop to F/5.6

In Shutter Speed Mode: Adjust the shutter speed or exposure to 1/250sec

Take one in this setting. if the picture comes out too bright or too dark. you may NEED to make some adjustments to obtain a properly exposed photo without flash.

Upload JPG to Flikr.com as pic #29-30

************************************************** Google share .NEF or .CR2 first as Part 1***********
 Part 2: Post retouching with PHOTOSHOP

After you upload your photo to your computer.

open Photoshop and look for BR or Bridge to locate your NEF file.
open NEF (RAW) file in Photoshop. in the open camera  RAW editor. (watch video )

make your adjustment. like Exposure - fill in the light - add the black... etc.

when you are done. OPEN IMAGE and save in JPG so you can upload this as Pic #31 on Flikr.com

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Part 3: Write up (printed) & Present Flickr in class.
using the lesson 1 handout as a guide line. talk about all the technical aspect to create this Still life project.
making sure you include. ISO, F-stop, exposure and focal length.

Write Up: (How were you able to create the Value of light in this photo?)

Explain how this Photo is an art work. Does it contain an element of art? What about its Design principle?

How did you set up the lighting for this photo-shoot? what kind of lighting did you use? 

What did you find / learn from this art Project? 

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yeah 1st marking period is DONE!

worksheet... Exposure triangle and focal length

Class exercise:
Given the following scenarios, what are the appreciate settings for focal length, aperture, shutter speed and ISO?

        1) Beautiful sunny day and you want to take sharp image of a building from a close distance.

         ISO=                       Shutter Speed =                      Aperture=
2) At a birthday party with candle lights only and you’re taking a picture of the cake ISO=                       Shutter Speed =                      Aperture=
3) Early Morning, sun is not up yet and you’re taking a picture of the beach and you want everything to be in focus.
  ISO=                       Shutter Speed =                      Aperture=
4) You’re taking a picture of your significant other in a crowded place in the afternoon at 5:30PM near Times Square. You only want your subject to be in focus and everything else to be blurry.
   ISO=                       Shutter Speed =                      Aperture=
5) You’re taking a picture of a Lamborghini in a racetrack with overcast daylight but want to give motion blur to everything else but the car.   ISO=                       Shutter Speed =                      Aperture=
6) You’re taking a picture of a ninja during broad daylight (assume ninjas are fast!)ISO=                       Shutter Speed =                      Aperture=
7) You’re in your corner office on the 10th floor and you are taking a picture of your friend that works on the 10th floor in a neighboring building during broad daylight at 12:00PM.

            ISO=                       Shutter Speed =                      Aperture= 

TEST: Project 1 Due this Friday 3-13-15

work on this along with PPT #3 

-pick up your DSLR camera for this assignment.

Shoot in Manual mode. "M" in the mode dial...

15 common questions for a beginner photographer 

lighting set up

   
Last Fri Lesson 1 was added to PPT#3 slide 1.... please read and understand the 6 component that is PHOTOGRAPHY.

For this TEST project you have to shoot your " art piece" in Manual mode only.

set the camera in the following setting!

In Menu: set the image quality to RAW (NEF) + Basic or fine  and the ISO to 400 (light sensitivity).

In Aperture Mode : Adjust the f-stop to F5.6

In Shutter Speed Mode: Adjust the shutter speed or exposure to 1/250sec

Take one in this setting. if the picture comes out too bright or too dark. you may NEED to make some adjustments to obtain a properly exposed photo without flash.

Upload JPG to Flikr.com as pic #18-19

************************************************** email NEF first as Part 1***********
 Part 2: Post retouching with PHOTOSHOP

After you upload your photo to your computer.

open Photoshop and look for BR or Bridge to locate your NEF file.
open NEF (RAW) file in Photoshop. in the open camera  RAW editor. (watch video )

make your adjustment. like Exposure - fill in the light - add the black... etc.

when you are done. OPEN IMAGE and save in JPG so you can upload this as Pic #20 on Flikr.com

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Part 3: Write up (printed) & Present Flickr in class.
using the lesson 1 handout as a guide line. talk about all the technical aspect to create this Still life project.
making sure you include. ISO, F-stop, exposure and focal length.

Write Up: (How were you able to create the Value of light in this photo?)

Explain how this Photo is an art work. Does it contain an element of art? What about its Design principle?

How did you set up the lighting for this photo-shoot? what kind of lighting did you use? 

What did you find / learn from this art Project? 

****************************************************** yeah 1st marking period is DONE!

Week #4 (PPT #3)

Powerpoint 2 presentation                                  Flickr count 13 photos as of 3/2/15

Monday: consolidate powerpoint #2 as a group

Tuesday/Wed present



Thur/Fri PPT # 3 & Project #1

HW: how DSLR works...

Karl Taylor's free photo lessons...

watch the following videos... for HW!
you will be quiz for its contents....
Your FREE Online Photography Course is ready!
Click on the link below for your 14 FREE Videos & PDF Download photography Lessons.
http://www.karltaylorphotography.co.uk/lfykclrsn
Karl's photography teaching is easy to follow and jargon free to help you get the most out of your SLR camera - Quickly!

Power Point #3: Types of Lighting in Photography

Karl's lessons

slide one - copy lesson 1 and lesson 4 define in your own words...

2•Hard light (Tues)Find 5 flickr pix 

3•Soft light (Wed)Find 5 flickr pix 

4•Transmitted light (Thurs)Find 5 flickr pix 

5•Reflected light (Fri - due)Find 5 flickr pix 

6•take 3 sample of type of light on your own.
over the weekend up the best ones (4) to flickr with label and description.

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worksheet -next week

Week# 3 - Quiz and PPT# 2

Week#3
Mon:Presentation of PPT#1
Tues:Day 2 presentation
Wed: Start on PowerPoint #2 - Photography is ART 

slide 1: What is Art? Photography? how is Photography Art?
Element of art: 
•Line

•Shape/Form

•Space

•Value

•Texture

•Color

Thurs: you should have your camera now... so you can take pictures for your powerpoint assignment. 
Principles of Design (Composition)

Principles or composition may include these....

•Emphasis

•Balance

•Unity

•Contrast

•Movement/Rhythm

•Pattern/Repetition

Check up list for week 1

make a business card in Publisher as your Delany card...... and the computer lab contract....
Syllabus will follow soon!

Sign up for your Flickr acct with your Yahoo acct.

           email your link to mcsmphoto@gmail.com  subj: Your name's Flikr acct URL

for the instruction on Business card. attach selfie & the phone camera you have as the graphics

Homework: upload Selfie or a portrait of your self  to Flikr and sign the computer lab contract.
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Did you subscribe to Karl Taylor's Free Lessons? this is your text book for this class.
Did you subscribe to Digital Photography School's newsletter? this is your study guide.
Since your Folder for this class is on Flickr.com - you could also install the app on your iPhone/iPad
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Other app to install.... Nikon Explore and Learn
                           and Karl's App too so you can read it while waiting for the MTA.

sign up to Karl Taylor's free lessons

http://www.karltaylorphotography.com/free-photography-course.htm

go over lesson one

and start on Powerpoint #1 - what is a camera? what are the different types available out there?

and then make your Press Pass

There will be a quiz on the camera parts... of  a Nikon D3100

Last theme due this Friday...

You should already have 90 required pictures in your Flickr now  ***********

so do your best on the last theme... more ideas from DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL

reminder of the 10 compositions needed ...

Rule of Thirds     Balancing Elements     Leading Lines     Symmetry and Patterns

Viewpoint    Background    Depth   Framing     Cropping   Experimentation

Each picture needs to have the composition and lighting correctly identified to get the 1%

Presentation on Project 5 Mimicking the masters...

With about 2 weeks left in the semester, lets see if you can critique and appreciate your classmates' work.

how you will be graded... presenter gets the other 5% for project 5, others will turn in their reflections on the presenter's work. Make sure you include the following...

Presenter's name...
Master Photographer's name ----
Lighting & Composition of the master photo....
and % of success on the mimic.

all paper will be submitted at the end of the period for grading.


Reminder... all presenter will also submit a printed version of their powerpoint for project 5