Santa Assignment...

5 students were assigned to photograph Santa & the children in conduction with Kidelywinks Toy Store in Placerville, this last Sat.

They did a great job. The images were great and it was a fun day. Here are a few from the day.

Mid Term Final Criteria

Final Criteria:  Photo Journalism Assignment=1000 pts.

 

A:  50+ images

B:  Pro Show Gold software ONLY.

C:  All images in show must be 5x7 @ 150 dpi

D: Meta Data must be on all images

E: Each Show must have an opening title page (no picture). The title page is as     follows:

A:  Large font=show Title (ie Main Street Christmas).

          B:  Under title  must be your name and period

          C.  In lower right: Copyright Smith Productions 2008 (use your name).

F: All working PSD’s must be turned in separately. Must show layers.

G: Must have a ending page:

          A: Middle= The End

          B: Lower right= same as E-C   above.

H: Approved storyboard.

I: Close ups, wide shots, normal shots. Shoot details and different camera angles.

L: Must be presented to class on designated day. No exceptions

M: Slide Show must have appropriate music for the subject matter. Avoid RAP, hip hop etc.

N: Go into depth of subject. Plan on spending 4-6 hours shooting  this assignment.

O: After you have completed your retouching and work on your PSD’s, convert them to JPEGS for the slide show.

 

 

It is worth 1000 points.

Restoration

Photo Restoration:  You will need, during Thanksgiving break, to find an old photo of someone in your family.  The older the better. Poor condition is best. Black and White. If your parents don't have any,  check with your Grandparents, uncles, aunts or whatever.  You will need to bring these back to school when we return after the break. I would like the stories that go with the photos also. You will have 2 images in one file...one Before and After image. Finished image size is

8x10 @ 240 dpi. PSD, metadata.

Rock Formations...that resemble people/animals

This will require a bit of thought .  Find Rock Formations that resemble people or animals. 

Dont put this one off.  This example is of Three Sisters Peaks.

Reflection

Image must show a reflection.

Texture

Texture. Show, using cross lighting  (let light just skim over the surface of subject). Use contrasting things in image to show softness and rough (skin vs tree bark, etc.)

Selective Color

Create a new image. It must have commercial value (salable).

Using multi layers either removing the Black and White layer with eraser, or, airbrushing the area with color.

You can also take the Black and White layer and change the color from the original (see motorcycle image) color. Note how the motorcycle has a amber colored headlight. Which was not the case.

Dont forget Meta Data.

Veterans Day - Slide Show

Veterans Day is Nov 11th.

You will need to photograph this on Veterans Day!!! 

There are many Veterans Day festivities around the area.

Check your newspaper, internet, Television or call the local Chamber of Commerce or Veterans organization, to find out locations and times.

I know there is a Veterans Day parade in Folsom. Mt Vernon mortuary on Greenback Lane has a special presentation (call for times). The VietNam Memorial also has something going on in the morning.

This is a slide show. I am looking for at least 20 images. Close ups, extreme close ups, wide shots. Put special emphasis on tight detail shots and the veterans themselves.

Music: something appropriate (patriotic theme). 

Flowing Water

Must shoot late in day. No sun. Low light. Set your ISO to lowest avail on your camera.

USE TRIPOD!!!. Background must be totally sharp, water must show movement and look like cotton candy.

Rain

Rain. Self explanitory. Must show rain and cold.

Skate Boarding - Slide Show

Skateboarding Slide Show:

Try many different angles. High, Low, move in close......USE FLASH!!!!!

Yes, you heard me right. USE FLASH!!!!

This will be one of the only assignments that it is ok to use flash.

At least 20 images with music.

Self Portrait

"A portrait taken by the photographer of himself, either in a mirror, by means of a remote release, a self timer or "other means"... " I am looking for something that "depicts" you....be it polically, interests, hobbies.Must be original. Make it exciting.

Social Change

If you could change the world with a photograph, what would it be. Make it like a public service announcement. This is a digital assignment and must have "copy" (Text) .

Landscape - Post Card type image

OK, here is a fun one. Think of all those great landscape images that you have seen by Ansel Adams, Ed Weston, National Geographic. Actually, almost every magazine you pick up has some great landscape images.Keep in mind....exposure, composition, time of day and subject...here are some examples...have fun.