In this assignment, we were given two images of a car. One was a raw photograph, and one was a touched-up version. We then learned how to use gimp to turn the first image into the second.
We learned how to use different tools in the gimp program to take imperfections out of the picture, and altered the levels to bring the best out of the colors. The final product looks similar to what you would see on an advertisement or professional photograph.
For this assignment, we were to use macro settings on our cameras to take high-quality photography close-ups. We needed to reveal details in settings that are usually not seen. I chose to take a picture of a ladybug on a branch because there were tons of these bugs on this tree and they were barely noticeable through the branches and leaves.
Aperture: f/3.2
Shutter speed: 1/800
I learned how to adjust the settings on the camera to create a crisp photo of a close-up subject. I also learned how to pick the best subjects for this type of picture and how to create a usable background for the photo.
Today, we took pictures to demonstrate the use of panning by shooting a moving motorcycle. We followed the subject with our cameras on a slow shutter speed to get the subject in focus, but the background blurry.
I learned how to translate the motion of an event into a photo where motion is stopped. A photographer can achieve this by letting blur into a photo and letting it demonstrate that there was motion at the event.
This assignment asked for students to take a photo-shoot of animals and select a picture that captures nature and activity of the animal. The idea was to capture personality and character of the animal in an image.
For this assignment, we learned how to use the Gimp software and created a popart picture with threshold and colors. We used portrait pictures that we had previously taken in the class and cropped them to show just the subject's face. We then adjusted the threshold and colors to make it look like an Andy Warhol photo.
We were assigned to take photos capturing the 11 elements of photographic composition. These include the rule of thirds, color, pattern, symmetry, and many more. Pictures were taken around the school, at home, and outside.
Photos:
Rule Of Thirds = "French Fry Cup"
Space = "Flower"
Perspective = "Dog Sniffing Flowers"
Depth Of Field = "Bike Seat"
Texture = "Brick"
Pattern = "Brick Wall"
Lines = "Window/Shadows"
Symmetry = "Hallway"
Framing = "Girl in Circle"
Balance = "Swingset"
Color = "Adidas Logo"
I learned how to capture all these elements in a digital photograph. I also learned how to edit them on photoshop. I could then control many elements of the photo, such as contrast, exposure, etc. This allowed us to perfect our images from the original snapshot.
