Final Hands-On Quiz

Take the following pictures:

Deep Depth of Field using Rule of Thirds

• include the exposure settings and explain the Rule of Thirds and how your picture uses this rule.

Shallow Depth of Field using Repetition

• include the exposure settings

Motion Blur using Bugs eye Perspective

• include the exposure settings

Final Portfolio

You can start this today and complete it in the next few classes.

Please take a look at the blog and upload any work that you might have missed.

Make sure that all of the pictures have been DESATURATED - Converted to Black and White.

If you are sure that all of your assignments are up to date then begin work on your Final Portfolio.

Here are some good examples of past Final Portfolios:

http://elizabethpphoto13afall16.blogspot.com/

http://connorlphoto13afall16.blogspot.com/2016/12/final-portfolio.html

In the first section you will post your 15 strongest images from the semester and provide a brief critique of each including 1 very strong element and 1 element you could improve upon. NOTE- Pick something from the Critique Guide.

In the second part you will provide an assessment of your portfolio and your work ethic.


Overall Portfolio-Semester work

Please answer the following questions about your overall work this semester  using the 1-4 scale: 

1=Not at all, 2=Somewhat, 3=Mostly, 4=Absolutely

I completed my assignments on time 1 2 3 4

I fulfilled all assignments 1 2 3 4

Made good use of class time 1 2 3 4

Used a creative approach 1 2 3 4

My pictures unique and original 1 2 3 4

My craftsmanship is excellent 1 2 3 4

My images are sharp and focused 1 2 3 4

My images are well composed 1 2 3 4

My images have good contrast and exposure 1 2 3 4

My photography sets a mood 1 2 3 4

Edit, Post, and Critique the Bass Pro Pictures

Download, Edit, and Post the Bass Pro Pictures from the field trip.

De-saturate and Adjust Levels to get the best possible  image. 

All pictures need to be in Black and White but you can add the version in color if you feel that it is more effective.

Critique the Pictures

Copy and paste the guide into each post and answer the questions.

1. The first blog post will be a critique of one of your pictures from Bass Pro. Include a copy of the picture with your critique. Title it Bass Pro  - Personal Critique


2. The second post will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from the Ozark square. Include the picture. Title it Bass Pro  - Classmate critique Critique

Creating a Surreal Collage in Photoshop

Take a look at Surrealism. Salvador Dali is one of the more famous surrealist painters, but the style has moved into photography as well.

Surrealism attempts to channel the unconscious as a means to unlock tghe power of dreams and imagination.

Next we will work on a collage in photoshop.
We'll make a collage with the photos in this post.
I will give step by step instructions in class.
Next time you will use your own photos to make a collage.

Download the pictures to your computer:

Critiques and Platon

This morning make sure you have written a brief critique on your hardware store photos. Write about one thing you did well and one thing you could improve. 

Then wtite a brief statement on Platon.

• Give me 3 interesting facts aboy him
• Upload 3 of your favorite Platon photosgraphs.

Here is Platons's website

Photoshop Text Effects and More

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"

Using Photoshop Filters for Special Effects

You can use filters to clean up or retouch your photos, apply special art effects that give your image the appearance of a sketch or impressionistic painting, or create unique transformations using distortions and lighting effects. The filters provided by Adobe appear in the Filter menu.


Assignment:
Experiment with a variety of Photoshop Filters. Post your pictures using 7 different filters. Add the name of the filter you used.