Review - The Basics of Exposure

Exposure Guide dot com
http://www.exposureguide.com/exposure.htm

Exposure Basics form Nikon
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/fue0dnl6/a-basic-look-at-the-basics-of-exposure.html

PROJECTS DUE TODAY

A reminder that the following projects are now due and should already be uploasded to your blog:

Photoshop Text Effects
Shadows and Light - Out of Class Assignment

Photoshop Text Effects

Today we'll have some fun with Text. First, I'll show you how to add images in text, it will end up looking something like this:

You can find the tutorial at this link:

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photoshop-text/text-effects/image-in-text-photoshop-cs6/

Next, pick a text effect from the link below and follow the instructions to create one of your own.

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photoshop-text/text-effects/

 Save both pictures as jpeg files and post them to your blog titled "Photoshop Text Effects"

Out of Class Assignment - Shadows and Light - DUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

Out of Class Assignment: Shadows and Light
Take a series of images (post 5 to your blog for the critique) where shadows and light make interesting patterns and shapes. Capture these effects using either natural or artificial light sources. Look for details, unusual angles, and the interplay of the shadows with the elements in the environment.The Images should be in Black and White. I will give a review in class on how to do this

Due Tuesday, January 27.

take a look ta these photos for inspiration.

http://www.freephotoresources.com/great-examples-of-the-use-of-light-and-shadow/

http://02varvara.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/7th-moscow-photo-biennale/

Project 1 - Cubist Portrait

Today we will begin working on the Cubist Portrait.

First - Conduct research - What are the primary characteristics of cubism?

Second - Find Examples of Cubist portraiture, come up with ideas for creating your portrait.

Third - Take pictures of your subject from a variety of perspectives

Fourth - Create an 11x11 300 dpi file in photoshop

Fifth - Use Selection Tools, Transform Tools, Layers, and Filters to develop your portrait.

Sixth - Continue to refine your artwork, we will discuss your progress as you work

Welcome to Photo 2

Welcome to class! Prepare yourself to be challenged!  Photo 1 was safe and easy for most of you, but now it's time to seriously explore your creative and expressive side.
The expectations are significantly higher this time.
First we'll go over the syllabus and projects for the semester, and then we'll each set up a blog. After you create your blog send the address to me at johncazort@ga.ozark.k12.mo.us.
Also, please review the syllabus with your parent or guardian and ask them to send me an email confirmation that you have read it.

NEXT CLASS: Bring your camera plus items that you would like to include in a Still Life composition.