Today you will write TWO thorough critiques using the Critique Guide.
1. the first will be a critique of one of your pictures from the past 3 assignments. We took pictures of Shadows and Light, Cubist Portrait, Hands and dramatic Lighting, and Motion Blur portrait. Include a copy of the picture with your critique.
2. The second will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from the past 3 projects. Include the picture.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 23, 2017
Hands and Dramatic Lighting
Today you will take a creative photograph of hands.
Use dramatic lighting setup to get lots of close up detail.
Pose the hands in interesting positions.
You can have 1, 2, 3, or as many hands in the picture as you want.
The hands can hold something or be doing some activity.
Focus on the hands only!
Make sure that the background is either black or white..not distracting.
You can use deep or shallow depth of Field.
Use dramatic lighting setup to get lots of close up detail.
Pose the hands in interesting positions.
You can have 1, 2, 3, or as many hands in the picture as you want.
The hands can hold something or be doing some activity.
Focus on the hands only!
Make sure that the background is either black or white..not distracting.
You can use deep or shallow depth of Field.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Create a Photo portrait in the Cubist style
Today we will begin working on the Cubist photograph.
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. Also take pictures to make an interesting background.
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
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. Also take pictures to make an interesting background.
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
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Work on Shadows and Light assignment
It is a nice bright sunny day so go out and take pictures for this assignment...look for abstract shape and patterns in shadow and light.
Friday, January 6, 2017
Snow Pictures - Be Creative!
Since there is snow outside its a good opportunity to take some pictures.
Please be creative and make good use of your time.
Edit (Desaturate, Adjust Levels, Crop) and post at least 1 picture that really captures the feeling of a snowy day.
Please be creative and make good use of your time.
Edit (Desaturate, Adjust Levels, Crop) and post at least 1 picture that really captures the feeling of a snowy day.
What was your best photo from Photo 1 - What are your goals for Photo 2
In a new blog post, discuss your best picture from Photography 1. Include the picture.
Why did you choose this picture?
Was it the subject matter?
Was it the composition?
Was it the technical skill you demonstrated?
Using the Critique guide, write a paragraph describing whay you chose the picture plus your goals for this class?
What did you learn from Photo 1 that you want to focus on this semester and why? Be specific.
Why did you choose this picture?
Was it the subject matter?
Was it the composition?
Was it the technical skill you demonstrated?
Using the Critique guide, write a paragraph describing whay you chose the picture plus your goals for this class?
What did you learn from Photo 1 that you want to focus on this semester and why? Be specific.
Out of Class Assignment #1 - Shadows and Light
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.
Due Friday, January 15.
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/
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.
Due Friday, January 15.
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/
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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.
Next, log in to your viewbug account and send me your username.
Next, in Viewbug, take a look at the Peer Challenges. Choose at least 2 and enter them. Keep track of the when the Peer Challenge ends and who is the winner. Post this information to your blog.
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.
Next, log in to your viewbug account and send me your username.
Next, in Viewbug, take a look at the Peer Challenges. Choose at least 2 and enter them. Keep track of the when the Peer Challenge ends and who is the winner. Post this information to your blog.
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