Welcome to Photo 10

  Overview Photo 10: 

Overview

In this class you will learn much about how to see from a different perspective, how to improve your ability to take artistic photos and how to edit photos in Photoshop. There is much to know in the field of Photography and I am a learner as much as a teacher. In fact, we can learn much from each other. This class will allow a fair bit of freedom, but with this freedom comes responsibility. 

( Class Guidelines/Expectations to be discussed)

This year will be a bit different from years past. Students are encouraged to use their phones for taking photos due to Covid. School cameras will be available for student use in class and cameras may be able to be signed out with teacher permission to take home. If cameras are signed out they must be returned the next day or privileges will be revoked. There are 3 other large classes needing the use of cameras. Techniques on how to use your phones will be taught in class. It will be helpful for students to bring their phone cords if uploading from their phones.

Requirements for success in this course:

• a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and push beyond the level you are at
• your own cell phone and charger cables 
• use of class time effectively and respect for the freedom you have in this class, taking photos at home occasionally when you can so you can maximize your class time to edit
• be a good model for your peers/help out others when you can

• COMPUTER KEYBOARDS AND MICE SHOULD  BE WIPED AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS

Core Competencies

• Critical and Creative thinking
• Self and Social Responsibility
• Visual Communication skills

Assessment: 

Students will be assessed on the quality and effort put into their photo assignments. Criteria is focused on the Elements of Composition and the ability to compose creatively using effective angles,  shot set-up, and clarity of photos. Each assignment will focus on certain criteria that needs to be met.

The First Steps

1. Create a folder on the L drive called Photo 10, then create a folder on the M drive under Photography by name
2. Open Photoshop and Photo Story and drag them to the desktop of your computer
3. All cameras and cards are to be signed in and out in the sign out book at the front of class every class( explain process)
4. When students go out to take photos they should be back in class 10 minutes before the end of class, it is essential to use your class time effectively

 

Camera Basics

Uploading Photos: You will need to get a card reader/or use your phone cord from the teacher or upload your photos. Please put these photos in a folder in the following folder.

(Mdrive, Chase/Larizza Photo2023/Photo 10)

• Get a card reader from the teacher( there is not enough for everyone so you will need to share.)
• Insert the card into the card reader and then plug into the usb port 
• Click on the drive ( usually the c drive) on the left hand side, and then upload photos or copy/paste your images on the M drive. Make sure you create a new folder and call it VISUALLY PLEASING PHOTOS. This will be important so you keep all of your photos organized.
• Once you have edited them your phone or in Photoshop, upload them. Put into an album called VISUALLY PLEASING PHOTOS

Week of June 5

 UPDATE: ONLY 5 classes left until your SLIDESHOW presentation: 

Presentation due: Mon June 19 in class. All slideshows need to be in a movie file by your name and saved in the slideshow folder on the mdrive.

Priorities this week:

• Any old work that is not completed should be done first
• Overlay
• Taking, organizing and putting photos into the slideshow

The slideshows are due on the date in class. You will receive 10 marks for presentation. If it is not ready for presentation, you will lose the 10 marks and the slideshow still has to be done. I will have you in during I week to complete the slideshow or any other assignments not completed.

 Criteria for Final Slideshow

• Slideshow should include your best photos taken from the beginning of this class. All photos should be in focus and well composed and edited. There should be 35 shots in total,  but you can have more if you like.
• 10 of these photos can be from before this class/assignment photos from the class, but the other 25 need to betaken since the course started.
• Try to include a variety of different shots. Include some macros, landscapes, portraits, and other creative shots. Try not to repeat similar shots.
• You must include music that works well with your slideshow NO SWEARS!!!(some mp3 audio files are on the m drive) if you are using Photostory in class. Feel free to use i movie or any other slideshow program.
• You must save the final video in a shared group folder on the m drive  Your file name should include your first and last name (WMV is the correct file extention for Photostory Files), if that is the program you are using. i movie files are generally mp4 files.
• photos should have simple, non distracting transitions, and be timed 3.5-4.5 seconds in length
• your name should be on the first slide of the slideshow
• You will be given 10 marks for having your slideshow ready on the day of viewing ( a bonus for meeting the deadline). As a class, we will set a deadline for this assignment to be viewed. I will show you may examples of high quality slideshows so you know what the expectations are.
• This should be a collection of your BEST work only, get started NOW.

Week of May 23

 The following assignments need to be completed:

• Portraits 10 shots 20 marks
• Overlay in Photoshop...use a photo you already have 10 marks
• Choose a song for your slideshow and let Ms Chase know if it needs to be downloaded
• Begin choosing and taking photos for your final slideshow
• Put your BEST photos into the Wow photos folder

ONLY 7 classes left until your SLIDESHOW presentation: 

Presentation due: Mon June 19 in class. All slideshows need to be in a movie file by your name and saved in the slideshow folder on the mdrive.

    

Week of May 8

TOP PRIORITY: Multiplicity shot is due Wed May 10 : It should be moved to the class folder on the M drive. It should be labeled by your name. Example: File name: Lisa Chase multiplicity.

Skate and Spring shots are due Mon May 15. Please put in your student folder on M Drive.

• Skatepark shots (10) Focus on angles and edited. Can include people, objects, or the skatepark itself. Criteria: in focus, well composed, edited shots
• Spring Shots (5) Evidence of spring...make sure each photo has a focal point

Finished all of this work...

• make sure your term 3 work is moved and saved to your One drive
• create your new term 4 folders: skate, spring, portraits, overlay, final slideshow
• Begin the new Portrait Assignment ( see below)

Portraits 

Working with 1 model of your choice, you should plan to photograph a collection of portraits. You will need 10 different shots of your model. Plan to shoot a variety of different shots including but not limited to: a couple of head/andor head and shoulder shots, several full body shots, a few creative shots using the lcd projector/costumes/props, gels covering the lights etc.These shots should not all be taken on the same day in the same outfit. Study other portrait photographer's work and learn how to effectively pose your model. This should be part of getting ready for your assignment.

This assignment is worth 20 marks. Your portraits should be posted to M drive in the assignment folder.  

Tips:

• plan your shots/shoot
• be aware of where the light is ( best times to shoot dawn and dusk)
• choose a good background
• use a prop ( umbrella, hat, scarf, pumpkin etc)
• shoot people in their element ( skateboarder with a skateboard at the skatepark)
• create a rapport with your model and direct the shoot, which means tell the model what you want them to do.
• get out and shoot when the weather is good.

You should research posing and plan your models and location. If you have done your shoot, you should spend some good quality time editing. All portrait photos should be edited for cropping and lighting. If you are doing your portraits at school, find someone to photograph and get busy. There are lots of places to shoot around the school. ( skate park, woods, garage door near the soccer clubhouse,  storage containers on the soccer fields, Ms Chase's white wall in art room 510 ) 

To get 10 really good photos you might need to take upwards of 40-60 shots of your model. Below is an example of a well done portrait shoot. We will have a lesson on this on Wed.

 

Week of May 1

Assignments you should be working on:

• Multiplicity: minimum 4 shots rolled into one photoshop final piece, save as a jpg which means ( save as copy then change file to a jpg)
• 10 Skatepark shots focused on angles ( can use people, objects or skatepark itself)
• NEW Spring shots: 5 shots representing the concept of spring ( TIP there are bright orange tulips in the school garden)

Week of May 1

 

TERM 4 FIRST 2 NEW ASSIGNMENTS

1. Multiplicity Shot : 20 Marks

Step by Step Instructions for Doing the Shot ( 4 shots in one)

You should be going out with a partner, a digital slr camera and a tripod. Find a location that has a clean and interesting background. Start by taking some practice shots to make sure you are not too far away from your subject. Have your subject think about doing 4 different poses. Each pose will be a different shot. ALL OF THESE PHOTOS SHOULD BE SHOT ON THE SAME DAY. Come back to the class, and using the card reader upload the photos and save them in your folder and label  Multiplicity.

1. If you need to crop or edit for lighting, do this first to all photos.
2. Photos should be labelled: Background, Photo1,2,3,4.
3. Open Original photo in Photoshop. This is the photo you will be adding the other photos to.
4. Next open Photo 1 in a new tab, use the selection tool ( the fourth tool down on the left) to select around the photo, it does not have to be perfect since you can erase if you have to.
5. Next go to edit/cut and cut out the image you have just selected.
6. Open your original photo and edit/paste it in the the original photo( photo 1). It will not be exactly where you want it...so go to edit/transform/scale, hit apply or the return button. Then using the move tool ( top on left) move the photo where you want it. If scaling it up or down, make sure to hold the shift key when scaling so you resize proportionately. (I will be marking to make sure your photos are not warped)
7. Continue the same for photo 2 and 3
8. When finished, save a Photoshop version and a jpeg version. 

2. New Photo Assignment: Skate Park shoot: 10 shots 20 marks -

In this assignment students should focus on taking shots from different angles. The skate park makes an excellent backdrop for photos, so make sure you have a focal point in all of your shots. You could shoot people, skaters/bikers in action, objects or even the skate park itself...just make sure you remember your rules of composition while shooting. 

Try a variety of different types of shots. 

Keep in mind.....

• You need to take your time to compose the shot
• Many of the photos are taken from too far away, get closer to your subject
• Keep your background clean, ask people to get out of the way if they are in your shots
• Ask yourself if the shots you have taken meet the criteria

Review the Links

LINK to Article on Angles: Short Article to Review on Angles

LINK TO SAMPLE: skatepark angle example

Wed Mar 15

 Assignments due Term 3

1. 5 low angle shots 10 marks

2. Scavenger Hunt (10 photos labeled) 20 marks

3. 5 Headshots 10 marks

4. 1 Headswap 10 marks ( print off in blk and white and hand in)

5. Macros 15 plus put in a slideshow ( 20 plus 10)

6. Mark for photo file organization 10 marks

NEW ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Multiplicity