Through 2 Lenses Contact Sheet

t2l- CS EVAL

Through 2 Lenses

Your next shooting problem is Through 2 lenses. Through 2 lenses will be a diptych that showcases an issue / problem / idea from two different perspectives. A common example of this would be a political issue. In the US, we have two main sides, republican and democrat. You could solve this problem by showcasing an image through the eyes of a republican and the other from the eyes of a democrat. In no way does this need to be political or even an major issue, just something that can be displayed from two different sides (and that you care about).

How can you show the same issue from two different people?
Does your image have to be from the perspective of an individual person?
What is going on in my life that I can visually showcase?
What is an issue you feel strongly about?
How can you use your photographs as a statement?

You will need to set up your scenes, so consider the following:
Lighting / Time of day
Characters (clothing, body language, facial expression)
Point of view (who's perspective is it)?
Props
Environment

This assignment will require you to do a lot of planning before you shoot (visual journal and thumbnails). Take a look at the slide presentation below to see examples of each.

Slice of Life Final Print Evaluation

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Scan and Restore Specs

Your next photoshop problem will be to scan in and restore your found image. Refer to the specifications below (or on your evaluation sheet) for exactly how I will be grading you.

I have selected a low quality, damaged original photograph to completely restore in Photoshop.
I have scanned in my image at 96 dpi on the scanner. (note: you still need to adjust the resolution if I give you an image)
I have accurately adjusted the LEVELS to get a wide range of black and white values in the image.
I have used the selection tool or crop tool to remove the unwanted white border.
I have used the rotate canvas function and ruler tool to rotate the image properly.
I have used the CLONE STAMP tool / SPOT HEALING tool to restore flaws in the image.
I have effectively selected proper brush sizes / opacities for my tools that I will be using.
I have effectively used the DODGE / BURN tools to alter dark or light areas correctly in my image.
All areas of the photo have been restored with equal attention. Major scratches and marks have been effectively removed without visual evidence of Photoshop.
I have displayed the original file and fixed version side by side in the same image (see example above)
I have COPIED my file to the appropriate location My book => Period (your class) => Class files => restoration

Photoshop Evaluation Sheet

Evaluation

Slice of Life Contact Sheet

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Shooting Problem #4: Slice of Life

If you could capture a moment in time, what moment would you freeze? How would we know it was a dramatic scene? Your next shooting problem is to record a specific moment in time in a single photograph.

Your subject matter is open to you as the photographer. You will need to think outside the box and think about how you are going to visually capture that particular moment. Think about the technical aspects of photography that you can use to capture that moment (panning, shutter speeds, aperture, using a tripod etc).

You will have the entire break to shoot a single roll of film. Experiment with depth of field (aperture) and different shutter speeds. We will be processing on Monday, November 29th.

Questions to ask yourself?


How can we (the viewer) know what is going on?
What will the movement look like if you have a slow shutter speed? Fast shutter speed?
How can you keep your camera still while shooting at a slow shutter speed?
How can you showcase emotion and movement?

Project Specs / tips:

Must incorporate movement (no still life, set up images)
Do not shoot a car, or from a car.
Experiment with shutter speeds
Must shoot at least 3 slow shutter speeds (blurred action), 3 fast shutter speed (stop action) and 3 panning images.
Composition is still very important.

Ordinary to Extraordinary Final Evaluation

o2e P EVAL

Photoshop Restoration

For our first photoshop problem, we will all be restoring the same image. You will use the image of the boxer above to restore in photoshop. Use the tools we learned about the other day in class and your evaluation sheet to guide you along the way. To get this file, you must click on the photo above. Hold down the control key and click your mouse on the enlarged image. Select "save file as" and save it to your folder or "save image to the desktop"

Below is an example of a restoration that is half way done.

Visual Journal 3: Contemporary Photography

For your assignment today and monday, you will look at various images on the TIME magazine photo site. You will need to find an image that visually stands out to you in terms of composition and concept. First go to the class website to read instructions. You will need to create a visual journal entry based on a single image from Students should partner up to view images online. Your sketchbook and binders and in a box on the counter by the door. On Monday, when you are done, turn in your work in the same box.

1. Go to the Time website from the classroom links to the right
2. Find an image from the categories "today in pictures, pictures of the week, or pictures of the year" that stands out to you.
3. Print the image out (hold the control key and click the mouse => save image as. Open up the image and print it in Photoshop.
--- only print 1 image. You and your partner can print your image from Photoshop.
4. Create a visual journal based on the image you selected
5. Answer the following questions within your visual journal. These should be higher level thinking answers.

Name of photographer and title
Year it was taken
Location of photograph

What principles of composition does the photographer utilize.
Why do you think the photographer took this image (what is the meaning of it)?
What group of people do you think this subject could affect?
Why is this image meaningful enough to put on TIME?

If the printer is not working, please print your image at home, or sketch your image as best you can into your visual journal.
This will be a 40 point grade and most likely your last grade for the 1st quarter

Ordinary to Extraordinary: Contact Sheet Evaluation

o2e - CS EVAL

Ordinary to Extraordinary

For your first shooting problem, you will need to figure out how to transform an ordinary object into an extraordinary photograph. You will do this by utilizing the principles of composition we learned in class the other day.

1. Think about the lighting. Shoot in an area with strong lighting. Indoor shots are very difficult to do because you need a lot more light. Do not shoot at noon. Think about shooting during the early morning or later in the afternoon.

2. Your subject should be something that is an everyday object. It must be large enough for you to be able to compose your image. Earrings, watches, fruit etc. tend to be hard to photograph because of the lenses that we use.

3. Do not go below 125 on your shutter speed, you can use 60 if you position your camera on a steady surface or use a wall / solid object to brace yourself

4. Bracket your exposures. 3 different light settings for the same composition. 1 over exposed, 1 under and 1 normal. 1 aperture click above or 1 shutter speed is plenty.

5. Do not open your camera to take film out until Monday.

6. Remember the depth of field (small opening, larger number) will create a larger depth of field.

7. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS

8. Shoot the entire roll

Camera Parts

Camera Parts

Visual Journal #2: Principles of Composition

For your second visual journal, you will be creating a visual reference for the principles of composition. You will need to find 2 examples for each principle (8 principles, 2 images, total of 16 images). Remember that I want you to find photographers that you can relate to, so use the links on the sides of the blog to find images. You will have a limited amount of class time complete this. Take a look at the grading criteria below and the slide presentation of work that is exemplar, average and poor.

Grading criteria:

Objectives:
Each section is separate and clearly labeled
You have 2 exemplar images for each principle
You have clearly labeled:
- Artist name
- Title of work
- If it is a questionable selection, brief explanation on your reasoning

Design:
I have designed my page in an artistic way.
- Consider the principles of design (balance, unity, contrast etc.)
I have addressed the background in an artistic way.
You have considered spacial issues (usually 1 principle / page works well)
Images are at least 3 inches in the smallest dimension
You have utilized the entire image (not cropping or overlapping images)

Craftsmanship:
My pages are free of creases, folds, tears etc.
You have used sketchbook / journal paper
Images are completely secure to the page

Do not:
Use google images
Use your own photographs
Use pixelated images
Use my images
Use images from the slide presentations

Visual Journal 1: Snapshot vs. Photograph

In photo 1, you will use your binder / sketchbook to create visual journals. Visual journals are a way that artists brainstorm ideas, take notes and map out artworks. Your first journal assignment is titled "snapshot vs. photograph." For this visual journal you will need to select an example of a photograph and another image of a snapshot. You will display these images side by side to create a visual comparison.

Often times photographs are confused with snapshots. A snapshot involves just pushing a button to capture an image of a subject. Often times, especially in a digital era, these pictures are of friends and family. A photograph is a composed image. It is an image that has been thought about in terms of concept and composition. Photographs have the ability to communicate thoughts, perspectives, point of view and your personality as a photographer.

Specifications for Visual Journal (40 points)

Objectives:
I have created a visual journal that showcases a snapshot and photograph of a similar subject matter
I have written a brief (2-3 sentences) explanation that describes why you are using that image for a photograph or snapshot (refer the the questions below)

1) Is there visual evidence of the photographer thinking/planning when taking the picture? Why or why not?
2) Is the sole focus of the image centered in the middle, or are there many focal points throughout?
3) What is the photographer's intent when taking this image? Is it merely to document a moment, or is there a deeper meaning? What might this meaning be?
4) Is there evidence of technical planning in the exposure, or does it appear rushed or unconsidered? How?

Design:
I have designed my page in an artistic way.
- Consider the principles of design (balance, unity, contrast etc.)
I have addressed the background in an artistic way.
I have clearly labeled which image is the snapshot and photograph.
I have the artist name (if no name, location of where image was found).
My visual journal is on 1 -2 full pages in my sketchbook / binder.

Craftsmanship:
My pages are free of creases, folds, tears etc.
My images of are high quality and at least 3 inches in smallest length
I have used my sketchbook or journal paper to complete the assignment (not notebook paper).

Principles of Composition Slides

In class, we went over 8 different principles of composition for photography. The slide show below shows all of the images we talked about during class as well as a few others. Use this as a reference while completing your visual journal.

Blog Slides

Photogram Series Evaluation

Photogram EVAL

Photograms: A Thematic Series

For our second photography problem we will be working in the darkroom creating Photograms. Photograms are pictures that are created without a negative. They are created by placing objects on light sensitive paper followed by an exposure from a light source. These objects will block light (similar to a negative) and create different values of black.

Ultimately, you will be creating a thematic series. A theme is simply a subject that your image will be about. A series is multiple photographs that are pieced together. Basically, you will be creating 1 unified piece of art that has subject matter that all relates to one theme. For tomorrow, you will need to bring in objects that have a general connection. Stuff in my backpack, pocket, or locker are unacceptable. School supplies have been overdone. Think of a way to make this personal to you. If you hare having trouble, look at the slideshow below to get ideas.

Pinhole Photograph Evaluation

Below is the final evaluation for your pinhole photographs. I will be giving a hard copy out the day of the critique (friday 24). Take a look at the document to see the exact criteria I will be grading you on.

ph - EVAL

Pinhole Photographs

Our first shooting problem will involve you making a camera out of found objects. A pinhole camera is basically a light tight box that has a small hole in it. You will need to have materials to make this out of in class on Tuesday. Take a look at the requirements below and look at the slide presentation to get ideas for your camera.

Specifications:

You must make your camera from found materials.

Objects that have a natural way of opening. The opening must be able to fit your hand through.

Durable - Objects that will not crush or rip.

Unique objects - Do not pick the first thing that you find. Look around your house and look at what can make a good pinhole camera. Remember, one of your photographs needs to be directly related to your camera

Manipulation of materials - You can change your camera around for practical purposes. For example, if you want your camera to look like a mailbox, you can design materials to create one.

Objects to avoid:
- Clear materials
- Plastic materials that are translucent
- lighter colors are allow a lot of light through
- hard to paint
- Soda cans, flimsy materials (they rip and crush easily)

Presentation of my work

Photo 1 Syllabus

Photo 1 Sylabus