Wednesday 20 November 2013
Tuesday 19 November 2013
Photoshop Tutorials!
For the next few lessons we are all going to learn to use Photoshop CS6.
Use the tutorial on the 'technical help' blog. Watch the video all the way through first and then undertake each section one by one, following the man as he explains. You will need to download similar images to those he is using - for example a simple google search of 'woman with spots' should quickly produce a range of images you can use.
Remember to bear in mind size of images (to avoid pixelation) and save your work in your MEDIA folder - not on the desktop. (CGSSTORE1)
At the end of each lesson, any work you have been using on the desktop needs to go in your media folder and then in the TRASH which will need to be EMPTIED.
The guidance sheet that helps you to track your progress is here.
There will be an end of unit assessment.
Use the tutorial on the 'technical help' blog. Watch the video all the way through first and then undertake each section one by one, following the man as he explains. You will need to download similar images to those he is using - for example a simple google search of 'woman with spots' should quickly produce a range of images you can use.
Remember to bear in mind size of images (to avoid pixelation) and save your work in your MEDIA folder - not on the desktop. (CGSSTORE1)
At the end of each lesson, any work you have been using on the desktop needs to go in your media folder and then in the TRASH which will need to be EMPTIED.
The guidance sheet that helps you to track your progress is here.
There will be an end of unit assessment.
Monday 30 September 2013
Photographic Techniques Lesson
Year 10 – Photographic Techniques
TASK
IN PAIRS (or some alone if preferred – depending on computers)
You are to produce a COLOURFUL and INTERESTING leaflet for a general audience that covers the basics of how to take an effective photograph.
You should cover the key areas outlined below.
You should include example colour pictures (and black and white if required).
You must save a copy in BOTH of your folders (if working in a pair) on the MEDIA drive. Remember this is called GCSSTORE1 in the save dialogue box and you MUST include the extension .docx and NAME THE FILE PROPERLY – use a description and your names.
Refer to your ‘Using the computers in Media’ handout for help on finding and saving things
Use the resources below to get you started – you can obviously use those you find rather than these if you want to.
Be SUCCINCT (brief – don’t write too much) and give EXAMPLES – it is a visual skill
SECTIONS TO COVER
Composing the photo – how to set up the objects/people in the frame
- Filling the frame
- Rule of thirds
- Using Lines and Shapes
- Edges
- Backgrounds
- Balance
Lighting – How to make good use of light
Making it interesting and artistic – using imagination
HELP
School Blogsite - http://everythingmediastudies.blogspot.co.uk
Websites - use Google but here are some to help you get started...
http://exchange.kodak.com/lessons/2802-Composing_Your_Photos
http://exchange.kodak.com/posts/2151680-Lighting_Tips_by_Joe_McNally
You can use any sites you can find that seem helpful – the Kodak site is a good place to start…
TASK
IN PAIRS (or some alone if preferred – depending on computers)
You are to produce a COLOURFUL and INTERESTING leaflet for a general audience that covers the basics of how to take an effective photograph.
You should cover the key areas outlined below.
You should include example colour pictures (and black and white if required).
You must save a copy in BOTH of your folders (if working in a pair) on the MEDIA drive. Remember this is called GCSSTORE1 in the save dialogue box and you MUST include the extension .docx and NAME THE FILE PROPERLY – use a description and your names.
Refer to your ‘Using the computers in Media’ handout for help on finding and saving things
Use the resources below to get you started – you can obviously use those you find rather than these if you want to.
Be SUCCINCT (brief – don’t write too much) and give EXAMPLES – it is a visual skill
SECTIONS TO COVER
Composing the photo – how to set up the objects/people in the frame
- Filling the frame
- Rule of thirds
- Using Lines and Shapes
- Edges
- Backgrounds
- Balance
Lighting – How to make good use of light
Making it interesting and artistic – using imagination
HELP
School Blogsite - http://everythingmediastudies.blogspot.co.uk
Websites - use Google but here are some to help you get started...
http://exchange.kodak.com/lessons/2802-Composing_Your_Photos
http://exchange.kodak.com/posts/2151680-Lighting_Tips_by_Joe_McNally
You can use any sites you can find that seem helpful – the Kodak site is a good place to start…
Sunday 22 September 2013
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