Photography

• Photography: I can shoot & edit photos incorporating the concepts: composition, light, and subject.

We will learn about photography. We will use our photography skills when creating comics using digital photography, photo editing, text features and comic design conventions.

A quality photo captures a moment in time and tells a story. There are some commonly agreed upon "rules" to follow that will help you improve the quality of your photos.

Why does photography matter? Click! Photography Changes Everything

Subject - Who or What?

Light - Can We See?

Composition - Design your photo to focus the audience on your subject.

Rule of Thirds

Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds

1. Camera Usage & Care:
   * Usage: Canon A460 Equipment Guide (Canon A470 is similar)
   * Care:
   - You are responsible for equipment used. If you damage any equipment, you must pay for the repair or replacement.
   - Use the neck or wrist strap at all times to prevent yourself from dropping the equipment.
   - If someone else is handling equipment, leave them alone. Do not play around near the equipment or while you or your group is using the equipment.
   - Do not leave the equipment sitting around. Equipment must be under direct supervision at all times.
   -When importing photos, place the camera safely next to the computer and away from the edge of the table. Prevent cameras from falling onto the floor.
   - Return equipment directly to Mr. Glickman according to his instructions. Do not share equipment with other students unless they are in your group. The person that signed out the equipment must return the equipment
   
   
2. Composition Activity
   Shoot photos that clearly demonstrate an understanding of the "Rule of Thirds."
   
   
3. Shot Types Activity
   Shoot an example of each of the shot types (ask for printed version).
   Photo Task 2 - Shoot photos representing each of the 11 shot types
   and create a Shot Types Guide.
   
   
   
   iPhoto, Photo Management, and Basic Photo Editing
   
4. Import your photos. (read/watch tutorial)
   • Import Photos from a Digital Camera
   • Organize Photos into an album (like a folder) in iPhoto (album name = your name).
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   • Organizing Photos Using Events (iPhoto '08)
     
     
5. Edit photos using iPhoto and other software, if needed. (read/watch tutorial)
   • View Photos - Double-click on photo
   • Crop Photos - adjust the framing of your photo
     View Photo > > > >
   • Adjust Photo - adjust the look of your photo
     View Photo > > >