Tuesday, March 31, 2020

3/31/2020: sign in first and continue with your summary of Ch 3

attendance: https://forms.gle/bDiSpfEqrne1kPry8

I have moved the due date back to 4/10/2020 to reduce the workload. but those of you that can finish this week, finish it. Do what you can per day, but still need to show progress. Minimum 1 slide per day.


Monday, March 30, 2020

Week # 4: PPT# 5: Light and Exposure (10 slides)

attendance form https://forms.gle/TmqJmqP1aszuLCGNA

Do Now: Make cover slide for PPT# 5 (share)
AJS11-0__ Your name PPT# 5
due 4/3/2020

 read and summarize ch 3 ( click on the link to read)
https://mcsmphoto.blogspot.com/2015_10_01_archive.html
summarize 2 pages of reading in each slide.



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                                                                             copy the textbook image on cover slide

Monday: Read 51 & summarize on Powerpoint. (Google slide shared)

            Review the Exposure triangle
today's breakdown:           
slide 1:PPT# 5: Light & Exposure (cover slide with textbook)
slide 2: diagram of the exposure triangle and introduction (pg51)
              with Focos take 5 photos of the same object with -2, -1, 0,+1, +2 exposure 
                                                                                                                https://www.exposureguide.com/media/auto-bracketing.jpg

prepare for tomorrow: read & summarize 
slide 3: Sensor and Pixel, pixel and resolution(pg 52-53)
Slide 4: color photography, white balance(pg 54-55)

Thursday, March 26, 2020

RL Day 5: 3/27/2020 TGIF

3/27/2020  attendance form.
https://forms.gle/t9cF2wx1nuPmsnSu6

TGIF: origami day. you can also youtube it.

                     https://www.instructables.com/id/EASY-ORIGAMI-CRANE/
                           you will need a SQUARE paper for making origami.
                            make the crane and take 2 pictures.
 for picture
# 47 -2 exposure & # 48- auto exposure.
use Focos' exposure button (the button that looks like a sun) to adjust.


additional reads and 500px.com ideas for the weekend https://iso.500px.com/whats-trending-in-licensing-the-covid-19-effect/

Work on the Test questions for yesterday's photos.
Project #2 write up: 3/27/2020


AJS11-0__ Your name Project/Test # 2: Bokeh Portraits (SHARE google doc)
add QR code
Album link
add the  2 photos with EXIF

EXIF = ISO, F-stop, Shutter speed and focal length
Q & A
1.Explain how this Bokeh effect Portrait is an art work. What is the message here?
2.Does it contain an element of art? What about its Design principle? (refer to PPT #2)

3.How did you set up the lighting for this photo-shoot?
4.What kind of lighting did you use? (refer to PPT # 3)

5.How did you come up with the right setting for this picture? (Focos)
6. If i we used a DSLR, What was the type of lens used for this project?  
                                      which focal length was best the Bokeh effect?

7.What did you find / learn from this art Project? 
8.What was your experience like working with a live subject?

RL day 4: Photoshoot day

Do now: attendance formhttps://forms.gle/ca1aUqN91qQuM5Bu8

take 2 NEW photos for the test... # 45 - regular phone camera
                                                      #46 - Focos or another app
upload to MP2 album with label and description (your observations).











If you or your model is camera shy...
try this approach - tell them to read a book and you take it from this perspective.



Wednesday, March 25, 2020

RL Day 3: prep for Project # 2: soft light portrait

day 3:must fill out for attendance only during your period meeting time. 3/25/2020 https://forms.gle/uzpcS9DMQar8MAcm6

planning for a photoshoot.

check the lighting first.
watch the 2nd half of this video - complete google classroom question.
Soft light portraits with or without reflector       

Video intro Watch from 5:45 to the end         https://youtu.be/u9prcUCHlqM?t=5m45s

take 2 pictures....
send/share in Google Photo 

Google Photo # 43 without reflector & your observation
Google Photo # 44 with reflector & your observation

due at the end of the period. (email: AJS11-02 Your name Reflector photos) send photo links.
take 2 photos with a person as your subject.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

3/24/2020 attendance link

https://forms.gle/MqQbbhytXZKDCno88 practice taking Bokeh
                                  start at 3:17

please take the pictures with your phone and submit links after you upload them to your MP2 photo album for today's participation.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Remote learning day 1: 3/23/2020

attendance: P present only during class period.

 did you finish and share your ppt#4?

do now:  add yourself to the google classroom.
classwork:
learn about Bokeh
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-achieve-nice-bokeh-in-plain-english/

ppt#4: Aperture explained. email exit slip to complete PPT#4


exit slip: same link for attendancehttps://forms.gle/CKdpDQuxmctan2FW6
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HW: app install of a DSLR camera on your phone.
         FREE - Focos https://apps.apple.com/us/app/focos/id1274938524
         for Android read the article and decide which one to download
         https://mygadgetreviewer.com/dslr-camera-apps-for-android-2019/

let's try this one for Android users https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cameraselfie.hdcam.sticker
we'll plan for a photoshoot with your phone tomorrow.


Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Remote learning starts March 23, 2020

daily work will be required for your attendance and grade.

more info later. mcsmphoto@gmail.com

I will be available online at the time you have my google classroom.
Period 1 code: lcsamvo from  8:20 to 9:05
Period 2 code: nnl4owu from  9:09 to 9:57
Period 4 code: 4bgg4y6 from 10:48 to 11:31
Period 7 code: ds5wnc5 from  1:09 to 1:52
Period 8 code: edknq6n from  1:56 to 2:39

you can google chat with me, if you have questions.

read this for Monday's class
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-achieve-nice-bokeh-in-plain-english/

Friday, March 13, 2020

PS# 2: NYC covid 19 story - my routine.

Weekend assignment google photo # 31-40 

                                    take with your phone .

take a look in 500px.com for inspiration. search city.

enter https://web.500px.com/quests contest and win some $$$. if you entered, send your submission link and get extra credit too.

"my home schooling" with ART elements & principles of designs. 

print out due Monday when school resumes.


E.c #2: Special story on signs of NYC with COVID-19 outbreak. 
         
bring and wear gloves!


Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Mp1 Report card packet & PPT# 4 Camera Lens for MP2

3/10/2020
Do now: https://www.qr-code-generator.com/
Make a new album for MP2 and Qrcode. share your album.
and if you did NOT send your report card links do that too.

Class work:
Package your print outs and sibmit at the end of the period.
If you are done early. Start on MP2 PPT # 4 due 3-16-2020
https://mcsmphoto.blogspot.com/2019/10/end-of-mp1-start-mp2.html

3/11/2020
Powerpoint 4: Camera Lens should include the following...

print out by Monday 3-16-2020
Share Daily of your online research progress on Google slides...
Wednesday                                                                 
Day 1: Mar 11 (Cite your sources and write in your own words!)
slide 1:Lens Focal length (the basic difference between lenses)
slide 2: Normal Focal Length (the most like human vision) add 500px.com photo with EXIF
slide 3: Long Focal Length (telephoto lenses) add 500px.com photo with EXIF
slide 4: Short Focal Length (Wide-angle lenses) add 500px.com photo with EXIF
EXIF = ISO, F-stop, Shutter speed and focal length
Day 2: Mar 12
slide 5: Automatic / Manual Focus (video ) how do you focus under different settings?
slide 6: Focus and Depth of Field (Dof) Know this well for Project #2
            and take one with DSLR for practice with your classmate as the subject.
how to set it up on the DSLR in Mode AV ( get close to your subject).
aperture bracketing: shoot in f-stop 5.6 - f/11-f/22 at 55mm

slide 7: Depth of Field (controlling sharpness in a Photograph) how Focal length affect Dof. 
             Keep the aperture the same but change the focal length....
             still in AV mode. keep your f-stop at f/5.6 but shoot in the 
                                        following focal length,    18mm,35mm and 55mm

Day 3:Mar 13
slide 8: Zoom, Macro, and Fisheye Lenses add picture of the lens, sample pictures taken by these lens and the prices too.
slide 9: Perspective: How a photograph shows depth (different direction views)
slide 10: Lens attachments (filters and hood)
due date Mar 16 2020.
Day 4:  Exposure triangle worksheet with practice shots
slide 11 practice shots with worksheet EC#1: try taking the 7 photos with your own answers. 

Share & print.... Exit slip - which setting makes the background blurry ? (explain in terms of Dof)



Weekend assignment- City Landscape with ART elements & principles of designs. print out due Monday.

E.c Special story on signs of NYC with COVID-19 outbreak.
           

Monday, March 9, 2020

Finish MP1 Test (part 2)

go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Q8oohVHxWindx7hu2kKDM6d5ct6-4F-/view?usp=sharing

save as AJS11-0__ Your name Mp1 Test part 2

replace the glasses photo with your photos (#30a & # 30b) add your QR code too.

share ( reply to PART 1 with link to part 2) and print out your TEST.

answer all the questions on the print out. submit as EXIT SLIP.

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HW: sign the report card (1/2 sheet) checklist due tomorrow with all printout as report card packet.
do the worksheet  due

Friday, March 6, 2020

Mp1 Exam /Test Part 1: Take 2 pictures and upload and share for grade

Value of Light Exposure TEST #1  

by ___________Mar 6, 2020
Description of how you set up the light and camera for the test.

__ plus original settings _________________________________________________
email with the subject line:
AJS11-0__ Your name MP1 test
with links to google photo album for # 30a & #30b + .CR2
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 Test (Part 1) taking the photos in class with a personal item. Photos #30a &# 30b uploaded and shared in MP1 album.

If you pick up a camera with your ID and you will be the one to return the camera at the end... so make sure you let the other 2 classmate go first each student will have 5 to 10 minutes to complete taking the picture.

first thing first take out your SD card ... then check the lens to see if its in MF mode not AF.

then check to see if the camera will record your test in Raw +L  this will result in both HD and Jpeg

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

set the camera in the following setting!

before       (default setting)                                                              after   (adjusted setting)

In Quick Menu: set the image quality to RAW (CR2) + L  and the ISO to 400 (light sensitivity) for odd computer #
ISO 1600 (light sensitivity) for even computer #.

In Aperture Mode : Adjust the f-stop to F/7.1 for (odd#)F/20 (even#)

In Shutter Speed Mode: Adjust the shutter speed or exposure to 1/200 sec(odd#) 1/125 sec for (even#)

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 Google photo album as pic #30a,30b
#30a: Test default setting - what is wrong with it?
#30b: corrected setting - what did you adjust?


*****Google drive & share Fixed.CR2 first as Part 1*****

email with the subject line:
AJS11-0__ Your name MP1 test
Body is the google photo album link + the link to your google share file
then attach 30 a & 30 b



Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Week 5: ppt# 3 due (printout) & PS# 1:food story peer evaluation.

3/5/2020
PS# 1:food story peer evaluation.
https://forms.gle/8Bmj2Hf6XtjgujKd8

update Mp1 album
add
 #26 Hard  light 
 #27 Soft light 
 #28 Transmitted light 
 #29 Reflected light 

Printout PPT# 3 as exit slip

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3/6/2020  Bring something to photograph in MANUAL mode
TGIF: MP1 Exam



Tuesday, March 3, 2020

picture taking for PPT# 3

practice first: using the Quick menu to adjust the ISO, aperture and shutter speed.
ISO Bracket: take a picture in all ISO
like the following (click on the link below to see how to set the camera).
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1066856/Canon-Eos-Rebel-T6.html?page=48#manual

     after you practice then take the pictures for PPT#3- one of each type of light. Picture # 26-29 tv # 26 = Hard light, 27= soft light, 28= transmitted light, 29= reflectecd light 

Monday, March 2, 2020

Attendance/Do now: AJS11-0_ your name MP1 report card check
send the links to the following.
1. PPT#1 - Different types of Camera
4. Food Story remember to have a classmate evaluate it by 3/5/2020
5.Google Photo album link (fully labeled and described).

Class work: continue with PPT#3
Slide # 7There are 6 essential components to Photography:
define the following
1. Light
2. Medium
3. Aperture
4. Shutter Speed
5. Composition
6. Optics

Slide 8: Quick "Q" button on the Menu adjustment "how to change the exposure"
            write out the steps on how you can adjust the menu to change the exposure.
pg 48-49