Final Portfolio

Today is our last class. You will have today and next class after the Final Exam to complete your portfolio. 

The final blog post will consist of 2 parts. 

In the first section you will post your 10 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.

Individual Image Critique

Post your 15 strongest images of the semester. All images must be in black and white although you may include a color version.
 For each image discuss one strong point from the critique guide and one area you could improve upon.Please assess your work and level of success on this project in each of the 3 main critique areas. Use the critique guidelines to help you with terminology and comments, 

I feel I have ____ exceeded/ ____ met/ ____fallen short of the objective for this image because.....

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

Burning and Dodging in Photoshop

Today we will discuss the Burning and Dodging tools in photoshop.

i will give a demonstration in class but there is a great tutorial here if you need to see it written out step by step. The tutorial covers everything i will show in class.

After I show you how to use the tools you will post an example of your use of the tools. The instructions and examples are below:

Post a before and after picture demonstrating your use of the Burn and dodge tools in Photoshop.

The burn tool will darken areas of your image, and the Dodge tool will lighten areas of your image.

In a brief paragraph explain the areas that you burned and dodged.

Follow the example below:

Original Photograph

I dodged the highlights on the bananas and in the blurry chair in the backgound. I felt like the picture would be stronger if you could better see the details in the distance.
I burned the details in the glass bowl as well as in the bananas because I felt that the bowl was too grayish and i wanted more contrast. Finally I burned the wall on the right of the bowl because it was hard to see where the bowl ended and the wall began.

Edit, Upload and Critique Antique Store Images

Download, Edit, and Post the Antique Store from the field trip.

Crop, De-saturate and adjust Levels or Curves to get the best possible  image. 

All photos must be in Black and White. You may upload color pictures, but there must also be a Black and White version.

Your uploaded vpictures should include :

• EMOTIONAL IMPACT!!!!
• 3 Still Life including at least 1 with a definite Focal Point and at leat 1 that includes Repetition of the Elements
• 3  Details - either Close ups or Textures
• 3-5 additional pictures of your choice from the field trip
• 1 photo that is technically flawed in some way...out of focus, motion blur, over-exposed, etc. Identify the problem and how you might correct the issue if you were to re-shoot the picture.

Pick one of the pictures above and write a thorough critique in a new blog post

Clone-Stamp Tool Exercise

Select a photo that you have taken and use the Clone Tool to manipulate the photo in some way. You may want to add items, or make them disappear. Post a before and after pic.

Photo-Retouching

Today we will work with a couple of tools to help improve minor imperfections in our photos.
Download the 2 photos below, retouch them, and upload the before and after pictures to your blog.

Use the Clone tool to remove the blemishes from the guy's face.

Here is a video to help you...

Use the Red Eye tool to correct the red eyes....

Use this video to assist you.

Critique Today

Today we will discuss our recent work. Please be prepared to contibute in a respectful and creative manner.

Photographer research 2

Today you will do your second photographer research post. 

Please click the Photographer Research link above for detailed instructions.