The art of capturing life and all its COMPLEXITIEs in an image
Long Shutter (it isn't just for NIGHTTIME!)
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- Using Shutter Priority on your camera and a tripod (S on the mode wheel)
- The key is that something in the photo should clearly be in focus and something clearly in motion.
- Shutter speed will be anywhere from 1/80 to 5 secs
- Try adding the circular polarizing filter to your lens to get longer exposures (in the side pouch)
- Set up your shot by focusing on something that is not moving (the building, shelves...). When the tripod is steady, snap your shot.
- You can use your timer to ensure an even clearer focus.
I am From...
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Adapted from George Ella Lyons Poem "where I am From" And Hope and Healing in Urban Education By SHawn GinWright
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Art History Photos
WHY?
- an opportunity to explore new and different ideas. Artist around the world are getting creative with this time of social isolation and with the materials they have in their homes. so we are going to do the same!
- A unique opportunity to learn about a famous artist.
- A chance to be creative and up our photography game.
WHAT?
- A recreation of a famous work of art using items around your house!
- Your final "project" will be a photograph of your recreation side by side with the original.
- Idea comes from this blog post by getty
HOW?
- We will study the below as a class over teams
- Art History
- Artist around the world in social isolation
- How to "stage" of photograph
- You will choose the a famous work of art and have it ready for Friday's class
- We will do small group critiques to give each other suggestions
- You will use two class periods to complete your Photo project
- See Below for the actions shots of getting this image of my daughter
Step 1: We started by choosing our Historic/Famous photo. CLAUDINE À L'ESTAMPE by Marcel Dyf (1960). Then we explored our house to see if there was a location and props.
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STEP 2: We started by choosing our location. My daughter's make up mirror seemed to fit the photo fairly well. Remember you are trying to get close, not exact.
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STEP 3: We then got creative with the outfit, trying out different combinations to see what was closest to looking like the original.
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STEP 4: we gathered all the details: flowers, cloth to drape, a photo... and Our neighbor helped my daughter get the makeup just right. DETAILS are what make these work! Take your time to notice the little things.
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STEP 5: we set up the shot and started taking pictures. this one is straight out of the camera. It helps to have extra hands, or a tripod.
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STEP 6: Editing the photo. You can use free programs like Gimp (see projects below for links and tutorials on gimp) Or you can use photoshop. If shot on your phone you could also download an editing app. We knew the photo would need to be flipped so we did that first. then some edits to exposure and color helped to get it closer to the original.
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STEP 7: (Optional) further editing is not NECESSARY but can be fun. We played around with the clone stamp in the background and making the picture in the mirror bigger to look more like the original. you can see in the final version, we also tried out some filters to get closer to the paint texture of the original piece.
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Below is the final version of the image we created. Not Exact, but pretty close to the original.
Social Good, honest photography
WHY?
- As we move into this time of continued online school, we are faced with some new realities. As before, some good and some incredibly difficult. This assignment wil give us the chance to present and discuss both sides of this.
- it helps us connect with youth across the world who are in similar situations
WHAT?
- 1 photo showing the good/joy/blessing in this time of social isolation
- 1 photo showing the difficult/frustrating/sad in this time of social isolation
- Your final "project" will be these two side by side.
- try to think of them as a pair
- think about representing them in similar ways through content, tone, or editing
- they should feel clearly different but clearly connected
- try to think of them as a pair
HOW?
- We will look at photos that others have put out on social media.
- We will talk about the impact of photography on the historical narrative
- we will discuss how others have used photography for social good
GIMP Photo Manipulation
CLICK HERE FOR GIMP TUTORIALS
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Photo Manipulation, USING GIMP
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- SEE Examples BElow
New Realities, how we make it "work"
What?
- Photos of your "new" school/workplace at home.
- take 10 photos that give a small glimpse into what/where you are having school
- For your final photos page, choose one that best represents this for you.
- As a caption please answer two questions. 1. I am making the best of this by...... 2. This is going to be really hard because....
- Read the why and how then see examples below.
Why?
- Because we are in an unprecedented time in our country as we adjust to the "social DISTANCING" protocol RECOMMENDED by the CDC and the mandatory school shut down from our GOVERNOR
- This is an opportunity for us to create community in a different way. I am lamenting the loss of our field trips around the city to capture photos, but I don't want to give up on the goal behind them. They are of course about photos, but more than that, they are an OPPORTUNITY for me to expose you to new communities and ideas.
- Never could I have imagined that the new spaces we would be exploring and learning about would be your own homes and work spaces, but that is our new reality. There are things that we can CELEBRATE together, and there are things we can hold in shared frustration.
- Finally, I think this is a chance for you to think about and "see" your new work space. It is a way for you to document this time and place, which I promise you will be a time you never forget. Much like my grandparents recalled pearl harbor to me and parents remembered the day KENNEDY was ASSASSINATED, and I recall to my own children 9/11. You will talk about this time in our history in one way or another.
HOW?
- You can use your school camera or your phone
- Think of interesting angles, wide shots or close up
- It is up to you what you want to share from your new "work space"
- We will be sharing and looking through these photos as a class on Friday
My Honest Reality...
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- This is me sitting outside Mcdonald's (SHAMROCK SHAKES ARE BACK! BUT YOU HAVE TO USE THE DRIVE THRU, ALL INSIDE DINNING IS CLOSED) near my house using the free wifi,This is my work space, this morning...
- I am making the best of this by finding a quite space to work that is not COMPLETELY cluttered with stuff in transition. I am also remembering how blessed i am to still have a paycheck each month and to have healthy family members.
- This is going to be really hard because I feel OVERWHELMED with the pressures of doing school online, finding things for my own children to work on while they are out for 5 weeks, and trying to prepare my house for May when my oldest son is coming home from boarding school.
It's more than ZOOM, It's COMPRESSION!
Why?
- Because we are transitioning from camera settings into COMPOSITION studies.
- Compression is one way to alter the composition of a photo
HOW?
Watch the short video below for a simple EXPLANATION of compression and see the example photos that show the movement of the photographer and the results of each focal length on the overall composition.
Watch the short video below for a simple EXPLANATION of compression and see the example photos that show the movement of the photographer and the results of each focal length on the overall composition.
What?
- 3 series of 5 photos each with the same COMPOSITION, shot at stepping Focal Lengths.
- 18 mm, 35 mm, switch to long lens, 70 mm, 135 mm, 300 mm
- See the example Above
- Try to find a space where you can move BACK AT LEAST 20 feet
- 18 mm, 35 mm, switch to long lens, 70 mm, 135 mm, 300 mm
- Shoot in APERTURE Priority, between 4 and 13 f stop
- ISO should be 100-400
- unless you are inside because you missed the field trip, then go as high as you need
PART 2 & 3: Shutter Speed & ISO
Why?
Before moving on, review the things below to better understand exposure triangle, Shutter Speed & ISO.
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What?
- A series of photos with the same COMPOSITION, shot at stepping Shutter SpeedS. (1/4000, 1/1000, 1/500....1 sec)
- See the example below
- Try to find a space where you can move the same object.
- !You HAVE TO USE A TRIPOD!
- A SERIES OF PHOTOS WITH THE SAME COMPOSITION, SHOT AT STEPPING ISO (100, 200, 400....3600)
- SEE THE EXAMPLE BELOW
- TRY TO FIND A SPACE WHERE there is "medium" amounts of light (not outside, not in a dark room).
- !YOU HAVE TO USE A TRIPOD!
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How? ISO
.A helpful tip is to shoot in live view, but be sure you have full battery as it sucks a lot of power. This is a helpful way to set up the shot. You can also look through the view finder. LV Button on the back of the camera.
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About town: Aperture
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PART 1 in the exposure Triangle: Aperture
Why?
- Because Light is the key to all photos, knowing how to control the light that enters the camera is the start of photography. And this is done by adjusting the three components of the exposure triangle.
- We will spend time in a few weeks talking about COMPOSITION, but you have to understand the camera settings first. A great composition doesn't matter if the photo is not properly exposed.
Before moving on, review the things below to better understand exposure triangle & Aperture.
What?
- A series of photos with the same COMPOSITION, shot at stepping APERTURES. (f 3.5, f 4.0..........f 22)
- See the example below
- Try to find a space that has "distance" aka a hallway or down a book shelf....
- Be sure to follow the step by step instructions, or watch the video.
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The tripod clips in. the black lever will click when your camera is secure. Make sure your camera is clipped in before shooting! Tighten all the part of the tripod as well.
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A helpful tip is to shoot in live view, but be sure you have full battery as it sucks a lot of power. This is a helpful way to set up the shot. You can also look through the view finder.
Create Your own Website
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The below items must be included in your personal website. ADDITIONAL items or deviation should be discussed with mrs. fiechtner. Anything is an option once you have a base site.
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NOTE:
I believe in the power of choice, as well as, students advocating for their best learning experience. I also BELIEVE in a safe and CONDUCIVE LEARNING environment. I WILL GIVE YOU THE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE THESE DIFFERENT learning OPTIONS AS YOU SEE FIT. THIS FREEDOM REMAINS AS LONG AS YOU ARE USING YOUR CLASS TIME WISELY, I CAN SEE YOU MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS, and you are not disrupting the class environment. Choose the option that leads to your best work and be willing to adjust and relearn as you go. How?
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Learning, building, revising: IN Class Jan. 27- Feb 10 Shell Site Due Feb 10th Ongoing revision and photo additions will continue throughout the semester. Students are expected to put all projects on their site and keep it up to date. LOGISTICS:
You can choose the site platform of your choice. Weebly is very user friendly, but if you are more comfortable with a different platform that is the best place to start. Remember these sites are published for your classmates and parents to see. Create something you are proud to have seen. |
NOTE: self portrait is a loose term for this project. your photo could be of you or of things that represent you. it could be a reflection in a window or a metaphorical reflection of you. most importantly, the photo, when shared with the class, should allow us to learn something about you.
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Due Feb. 5th Logistics:
This assignment needs to be taken on your own time. most weeks we will be off campus for friday's class, because it is the first week we have a few things we have to cover during class instead. please plan according. |