Photo II Final

Photo II – Final Project


Take your time and research some Photoshop tutorials by either googling for them or you can check out these sites:

http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/30-awesome-photo-effect-tutorials--psd-27718

http://graphicdesignjunction.com/2014/07/best-photoshop-tutorials-2014/

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/best-photoshop-tutorials-2015/

REMEMBER:  These tutorials are ones that you will need to use photography in, since this is a photo class, so you might want to choose tutorials that are on the same level as the double exposure assignment we recently did.

3 Photoshop Tutorials of your choice (can not be the same type of project we have done this semester).  You take the photos and apply the effects to the images you take.

Using what you have learned so far this semester, it is time to bring your interests and skills to the forefront using 3 Tutorials of your choice.  After you have selected 3 Tutorials of your choice, you need to show them to Mr. Pederson for approval.

You will need to choose tutorials where you will be able to take the images needed for the tutorial.  For example, if a tutorial has a crocodile in it, you will either need to choose another animal or choose another tutorial.

You will have plenty of time to complete the tutorials and you should aim to average one tutorial per week.  The images need to be extremely well done (exposure, focus, angle, etc.).  And your final images from your tutorial should show effects from the tutorials and your finished images should be clean of any obvious editing mistakes and resemble the finished product shown in the tutorial.

Your Final Blog Post should include the following:

n  Links to your tutorials

n  Your 3 Final Images after following the tutorial

n  Reflection

Reflection questions:

1.     Why did I choose these tutorials? 

2.     Which one did you enjoy the most?  Why?
3.     What is one new thing you learned about Photoshop while going through these tutorials?

      On Finals Day:  We will meet in the computer lab and you will show each one of your final images to the class.  This is not a presentation, but just an opportunity to show what you did for your final.

Due: May 19th FOR SENIORS
Due: May 23rd for all others

Silhouette Lesson/Assignment

For this assignment you will hone your skills creating silhouettes in Photoshop and capturing them with the camera.  This assignment has 4 parts:

1. Take an image of yourself in class (profile view).  Set the timer on your camera to capture the image (this works best with a light background (such as the projector screen).  Bring the image of yourself into photoshop and follow the link below to the tutorial starring Mr. Kimble to create your silhouette.
http://mrkimble.weebly.com/refining-mask-silhouette-turorial.html

2. Take an image of another person or an interesting object to apply the silhouette tutorial to.

3. Using the camera, capture a person or object utilizing backlighting to create a silhouette.  The silhouette can be a full black color, or it can show some detail of the person or object with the majority of the subject dark.

To accomplish #3, if you were trying to capture a silhouette of a building, it is important to direct your camera to expose for the sky and not the building.  This can be done manually or by pointing your camera at the lightest part of the image (sky) and holding the shutter button down halfway.  Then pan back to crop the scene as you want it to look while keeping the shutter button pressed down halfway.  Then click.

If the lightest part of the image is properly exposed, it makes any object in shadow appear completely black: and there's your silhouette.  When editing the picture before turning it in you can play with contrast and exposure in Photoshop to make sure you are achieving a rich black.

4.  Look at David Allen Reeves' tumblr page:  http://davidallenreeves.tumblr.com/

You will need to create an image in the likeness of a David Allen Reeves silhouette.  This can be achieved with cut paper, or action figures posed to create an interesting scene (don't forget to utilize depth of field when you shoot).  

Upload all 4 images to your blog for grading.

DUE:  May 3rd

Rubric:

Double Exposure Images

Creating a Double Exposure Image in Photoshop



Article on in-camera Double Exposure:
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-take-unique-double-exposures-without-using-photoshop/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DigitalPhotographySchool+%28Digital+Photography+School%29

To create a double exposure in-camera with our Nikon cameras, you will need to shoot those photos in RAW.

So what exactly is a double exposure?


A simple photographic effect where one picture is superimposed over another.


It sounds like a mistake from the days of film…


Double exposures used to be an occupational hazard when using film cameras. A dodgy loading system or a careless photographer would often lead to two exposures accidentally being made on the same piece of film. But the artistic benefits of combining images were soon discovered by photographers such as Sarah Moon.


We will learn about double exposures in the camera, but for this assignment we will be taking two separate images and combining them in photoshop using the following tutorial(s) as guides to your composition:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY4cPccIdfc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYfC22hj_us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMMOnwCP4Ik



Criteria:

You will take RAW photos with the camera and create a double exposure image in-camera.  We will go through how to achieve this in class.  Once you have one made in the camera, upload a creative double exposure image to your blog.

You will also need make two different double exposure images in photoshop, using two different people (one can be yourself). The portrait-type images of the people will work better if they are of the shoulders and up. Also, if the person is looking off-camera or in profile, those will work best.

You will then decide what scene to combine with the portraits. These can be landscapes/nature, cityscapes, a photo of the same person but in a certain environment so the person is smaller, etc.

RUBRIC:

DUE: April 15th

Multiplicity

Multiple Photos of yourself in one scene

Ever wish there was more to you around to get more stuff done?  Well, now there can be, at least in a photo!

Use the following tutorial below, to create an image that shows at least 6 of you in one place.  You can definitely shoot to include more of yourself in the image.

Find a location that will make an creative scene to take these images in.  Remember to try as hard as you can to not move the camera when taking these images.

Remember to use a small aperture and get the focus and exposure correct before you start taking multiple photos of yourself.  Utilize the camera's timer or we also have remote shutter release to use as well.

Tutorial:  http://photographytricks.com/step-by-step-multiplicity-photography-tutorial/

Video Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3spT03p0XAQ

Reflection:

How did you decide what scene to take your images in?  What was it about that place that made you want to shoot there?  How did you get creative in your location, props, or positioning of your subject in the image?  What was the most difficult part of this project and how did you overcome it?

Rubric:

Due April 4th

Fake Tattoo?

Tattoo Assignment:


Assignment:

To start with, as practice before you apply a fake tattoo to yourself, look online for images of people you can apply fake tattoos to.  Also look for graphics online that you can apply to those people.  Using one of the tutorials below, apply the graphic to the person and save it for posting it to your blog later.

Take a photo of yourself (forearm, leg, neck, face...or other school appropriate body part) to use as a canvas in photoshop to take found imagery (google a design, logo, etc.) and apply that imagery to your body in photoshop to make it appear that you have a tattoo.

I will take you through my process of applying a graphic to skin, and you can use that process, or the tutorials below to create the look of a tattoo on skin.

Tutorials to help you take an existing image that you have taken of somebody and apply a tattoo to that person:

http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/2013/04/photoshop-tattoo-torial-adding-ink-to-your-digital-models/

More realistic:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO8KOlNT0_o

Rubric:

DUE DATE:  March 31st

FORCED PERSPECTIVE

Forced Perspective Assignment:


-- You must take 2 photos of forced perspective with a camera - no images from websites/google.
-- You must include a person in your photo.
-- Your photos must be focused and have correct exposure for the shot you take.
-- Don't just take a snapshot.  Use what you have learned in this and previous classes in photography to take this photo to the next level.
-- Have fun and get creative!

Websites showing examples and tutorials: 
https://digital-photography-school.com/forced-perspective/
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/force-perspective-photos/
http://list25.com/25-awesome-examples-of-forced-perspective-photography/5/
http://www.photoventure.com/2013/03/30/the-best-forced-perspective-photography-tutorials/

Answer the following questions in your blog under your forced perspective image:

What did you do (write things down, sketch, brainstorm, research, etc.) to help prepare you to make these successful forced perspective images?

Are your images a successful example of forced perspective?  What makes them successful?

What made your images a challenge to make?

DUE: March 9th

Rubric:

Taking and Making a 3D Image

Taking and Making a 3D Photo

Using the online tutorial below, take two photos and create a 3D image from those photos.  These photos need to be new photos you will take of an object or objects that will help you create a 3D image.

I would recommend taking 2 images of multiple objects, and you can then choose which one is better to submit to your blog.

This may take a few times shooting and uploading and trying to make them 3D before you actually get the right distance between shots.

Link to instructions:  http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/classroom/3d.shtml

Reflection:
What was the approximate distance between your two shots?  How many times did you have to re-take images?  What was the most difficult part about this project and how did you overcome it?

Rubric:

DUE:  March 3rd

Product Photography / Ad Design

                                           Examples courtesy of Caty Elgin 2016 Photo II

Lighting - Product Photography

Using both studio and natural light, take an object of your choice and create 2 professional images to be put into 2 separate advertisements that would go into a magazine or on a website.

The Photos should use lighting effectively to create an artistic and purposeful effect according to what you want to communicate to your viewer.  You will have to do some research, adjust your lighting and get creative with how you use the lighting available to you in order to achieve the shot you want.  Use your flash to fill in shadow areas if you need to.

Remember, these images are going to be put into an ad that you design, so make sure they are "selling" your product.

Online Articles for product photography:

http://www.noupe.com/design/10-beginner-tips-for-unique-product-photography-79099.html

https://www.shopify.com/blog/12206313-the-ultimate-diy-guide-to-beautiful-product-photography

AD Criteria:
(You need to create 2 DIFFERENT ads - one using your studio light shot and the other using your natural light shot and design them differently)

Size:  8.5" Wide x 5.5" Tall  (1/2 page) Photoshop workspace
Image Usage:  Image needs to take up at least 50% of your ad
Text:  Highlight the name or brand, and give a brief description of the item or its benefits
More info:  Put a fake website or contact information on the ad so viewers can find more info.

Although a print advertisement should be 300 resolution, you should save each ad at 150 resolution and post both to your blog.

Below is some additional information on Designing effective ads:
http://linchpinseo.com/10-tips-for-creating-effective-print-advertising-designs

Photoshop watch ad Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQV_ub-llMk

Rubric:

DUE: February 19th

Photoshopped Levitation Project

Levitation project

Using your knowledge of photography and photoshop to create an image that makes it look like someone is levitating.

You will need to set up a tripod and select a scene.  Take an image of the person on a chair/stool/table in that scene, then take a photo with the exact same angle and camera settings with no person on the chair/stool/table.

Bring both images into photoshop and use the tools we learned about in class to take out the item the person is standing on.  You can also use the tools to create a drop shadow on the floor.

Here is a link to a tutorial that you can view if you need additional info beyond what we went through in class.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRcyPv8G1aY

DUE: February 7th

Rubric:

Jump!!!

Using Shutter Priority Mode on your camera, choose 5 out of the 10 ideas of capturing people jumping and create one photo that includes all 5 photos (like a collage).

Each of your final 5 images should be from a different category below:
1.  Someone jumping with a prop of some sort (mask, instrument, ball, bag, etc.)
2.  Capture a jumping motion from start to finish showing the blur it creates.
3.  Make someone look like they are suspended in mid air (levitating) -- http://yowayowacamera.com/
4.  Have a group of 5 or more people jump simultaneously - capturing all in mid air.
5.  Get a jump photo of someone in a public space with people in the background who are not aware of what is going on.
6.  Jumping Selfie (using timer on camera).
7.  Get a parent or another teacher to jump.
8.  Mid-air collision of two people side bumping/chest bumping each other.
9.  Capture someone with long hair while on their way down from a jump with hair in the air.
10.  Just the feet of someone jumping.

After you collage your images into one photo, save the .psd file and then flatten the layers to save as a .jpg file.  Post your collaged image to your blog and answer the following questions:

What was the most difficult jump shot to take?  Why?
What did you do to overcome the obstacles that made that particular image difficult?

Due: January 27th 
  
Rubric:

CHANGING COLOR ASSIGNMENT

Assignment -- Changing Color

Using what you have learned in our review of photoshop, take several photos of several subjects/objects. This can be a close up photo of someones eyes, an image of a colorful object, or a scene with multiple objects included.  Make sure you have good lighting for these images.

Here is a link to a tutorial if you need additional help changing the color of an object:
https://petapixel.com/2014/05/18/tutorial-phlearn-shows-change-objects-color-photoshop/

Edit the photo in photoshop by changing the color of something in your original photo.  Save this as a new image.  Make sure you resize your images (put your pixels per inch from 300 to 150).  Post both original image and edited image to your blog.

Make sure you have the following questions answered under your images on your blog.

Why did you choose the photo to use for this assignment?

Why did you choose the color you did for replacing the original color?

What challenges did you run into during this assignment and how did you overcome them?

Post the original image, the edited image and your response to the questions above to your blog by Friday, January 20.

Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes

In Photo 186, we have students shoot almost exclusively in Manual Mode (M on the setting dial on the camera).  Many photographers don't have the time to make both aperture and shutter adjustments while they shoot, so they switch to either aperture or shutter priority mode (depending on what they are photographing).

Here is a link to an article regarding Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes:
http://digital-photography-school.com/aperture-and-shutter-priority-modes/

And another look at Aperture Priority vs. Shutter Priority vs. Manual Mode:
https://www.slrlounge.com/aperture-priority-vs-shutter-priority-vs-manual-mode-best/

We will go through this information during class time and then you will work on an initial assignment that use both Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes.

Aperture and Shutter Priority Assignment:

Using Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes, take several photos of you choice of subject matter in each mode.  After uploading the images, save one image from each mode to your blog.

Answer this question on your blog under the photos:
Why did you choose to use that particular mode for each photo?  What was it about the subject matter or what was happening in your scene that made that mode the right one to use?

I would like to have these posted to your blog by the end of class on Block Day, January 11/12th.

Welcome to Photo II

Take a look at the following links to gain additional information on how you can take your photo abilities to the next level, and how to "make" photos and not just "take" photos:

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/5-tips-on-how-to-take-your-photography-to-the-next-level/

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/do-you-take-photographs-or-make-them/

After reading the articles, write the answers to the following questions on your blog:

What excites you in life? What are your interests and hobbies, and how do you plan on using that to your advantage in the photos you take this semester in Photo II?

As Stephen Covey says, “Always begin with the end in mind”.  What does that mean for your goals during the semester?  What are your goals for the semester in this class?  What do you hope to learn?

How do you learn best?

Are their any barriers you see inhibiting you regarding this class?  How can I (teacher) help you overcome them?

Power Standards for Photo II

PHOTO II POWER STANDARDS

1.  Advanced DSLR Camera Operation (Aperture & Shutter Priority, etc.)

2.  Advanced Compositional Elements and Techniques

3.  Advanced Photoshop Enhancements, Techniques and Effects

4.  Advanced Lighting Techniques & Studio Lighting

5.  Learning about real world photo profession and applications

6.  Digital File Organization and Back-up

7.  Troubleshooting camera and photo issues

8.  Participating in a Productive Studio Environment.

Photo II Curriculum Framework

http://cdn.urbandaleschools.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Photography-II-2011.pdf

The link above references the Curriculum Framework we use for Photo II; however, we will have a very strong focus on digital photography and editing images in Photoshop to create various digital effects in images you take.