TEST: Project 1 Due this Friday 10-10-14

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

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Power Point #3: Types of Lighting in Photography

http://www.photography-tips-online.com/MC-GO620RtwIi123/MC-Introduction-H7dYTWF64.asp?KTLoc=&KTvideo=lfykclrsn&ContentID=Introduction&LessonID=Lesson5

slide one - copy lesson 1 

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.

Free SAT diagnostic

http://kaplan.testive.com/w/registration

week# 3 - presentation on The art of Photography

now you are done with the individual part... consolidate your group's work for presentation.

Tables will be responsible in teaching the class what their assigned task with everyone's example.

Table 1-Line; Shape/Form
Table 2-Space; Value
Table 3-Texture; Color
Table 4- Emphasis; Balance
Table 5-Unity; Contrast
Table 6-Movement/Rhythm; Pattern/Repetition

Quiz#2: Update Flickr with your 12 photos for art element and principles of design

Once you upload the photos onto Flickr, pls add label and caption explaining how you capture the elements and principles of design in your ARTwork or Photograph.

email to mcsmphoto@gmail.com
subject: AJS11-04,6,8 (depending on your period) Your name - Quiz #2
body: flickr link to your photo stream with label and description.

* at the bottom of your photo in photostream there is a place for you to input the title and description.


Rubric:
100% - uploaded by 9/24/14 with label and description.
90% - same but a day late...9/25/14
80% - late with label but missing description
70% - late missing both label and description

PPT #2 Element & Principles of ART due 9/23/14

Former students submit your work here   or register for the National Portfolio Day event, NYC at Javits Center on Nov 16, 2014 sponsored by FIT

iPhone students.... you may be able to use your phone for the class project if you get this app


********************************************************************************************************* 9/18/14: 
Start on PowerPoint #2 - Photography is ART & sign up for Digital Photography School.com to get tips.

Element of art:
•Line

•Shape/Form

•Space

•Value

•Texture

•Color

9/22/14: 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