Friday 12/18/20: Happy Friday!

Please go to Teams and click “Turn In” on today’s assignment.  (2nd and 4th period: Take the survey provided in the assignment as well!)

I don’t have enough money to buy you all gifts. But there’s one gift I can give and that is the gift…of TIME. Lol.

So, today you will get more time to work on your assignments, current and old (you’re welcome). Or you can use today to start and complete your college applications!  Get that credit, yo (college credit and extra credit!).

Wash your hands, cover your face, and be excellent to each other! 

Wishing you all a wonderful winter break!

  Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Winter Solstice, and Happy New Year!

*Don’t forget about your Photo Essay project! 🙂

 

Monday 12/14/20: Bokeh, que?

Do a quick Google Image search of: “bokeh” or “bokeh photography”.

Today I want to share some tips that you can experiment with over the holiday break. 

1. Here we learn how to create a “bokeh” effect with a smartphone.  

 

Another way to create bokeh effect is to simply focus on a subject near you, and leave plenty of space between the lights and that subject.  

When using a DSLR camera, you use aperture priority mode (Av) with a small f-stop number such as f2.8 or f1.4, or as low as you can go.

2. Here are some different tips on taking photos of holiday light decorations:

3. And finally, some ideas to try using lights with portraits!

Give any of these a try sometime this week or during our break then upload your best results to Padlet so we can see what you created! 

 

Friday 12/11/20: Photo-In-A-Jar Effect using Snapseed

Use the video tutorial shown in class and the screenshots below to create a Photo in a Jar effect:

Step 1. Take a photo of a “jar”.  This could also be a glass, vase, or other glass vessel.

Step 2. Take or find/save a photo image to “place in the jar”.

Step 3. Using the video and screenshots above, edit both photos together to create a convincing “photo in a jar” effect.  Use any filters or “looks” to your photo.  Experiment and have fun with it.

Step 4. Submit your best “Photo in a Jar” attempt PLUS your original jar/glass photo in Teams today!

 

Thursday 12/10/20: Photo Essay Discussions + more!

In case you need to revisit the photo essay project details:

Photo Essay Personal Project_PPT

Photo Essay Personal Project_PDF Format

1. Go to the Flipgrid link provided in the general channel in Teams.

2. Pick 3 videos of other classmates to watch and provide feedback on. The feedback can be typed or recorded (you can record video or just audio).

3. The feedback can include:

    • What do you think of their photo essay?  What do you like about it?
    • Does it need to be more specific?
    • Did they provide actual/specific examples of the type of photos they hope to  capture?  If not, can you provide some suggestions?
    • Do you have some ideas for them so their photo essay can be successful?

4. Continue working on your college applications (and for those who already applied: keep checking your email for the one that has your college ID number!). College Application Steps with Links

5. Continue working on missing assignments!!  Let me know if you need help!

6. HOMEWORK: tomorrow for class you will need a jar, glass, or vase to photograph!

Tuesday 12/8/20: Discussing & sharing photo essay topics on Flipgrid

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After watching a few videos in class about famous photographer photo essays, you will be required to record a short Flipgrid explaining YOUR photo essay idea to your classmates!

Head over to the Teams general channel to find the Flipgrid link. Remember, Flipgrid allows you to add stickers and filters, in case you don’t feel like showing your face today. 🙂

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Continue working on missing assignments and college applications/enrollment!

 

Monday 12/7/20: Work work work work work

Today will be dedicated to getting assignments and photo projects completed and turned in. Below is a list of recent assignments and projects to work on:

  • Frozen Action Photos (due today)
  • Silhouette Photo (past due)
  • Shutter speed review document with online examples (past due)
  • College Applications and Class Enrollment (complete apps before winter break!) College Application Steps with Links
  • Those who already enrolled in my Chaffey class last year, you just need to create a new post on your old class blog featuring 6 of your best photos from last year and a few from this year if necessary. If you didn’t sign up for SBVC last year, you can do that this time around (and get the extra credit from me)!
  • Photo Essay Topic Idea Submission (past due)
  • Extra Credit Photo Challenge (due Dec. 11th) Choose ONE of these photo challenges for extra credit

*Silhouette Photo Challenge Contest postponed until further notice.*

Monday 12/7/20: Work, work, work, work, work…

Today will be dedicated to getting assignments and photo projects completed and turned in. Below is a list of recent assignments and projects to work on:

And the Forced Perspective Photo winners are…..

Period 2: Alex!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Period 3: Genesis!

FriYAY 12/4/20- Voting Time + Shutter Speed Review + Working Time

1. Voting Time! (If there are enough entries)

  • Head over to Teams to open the Padlet link for your class and take a look at your classmate’s Silhouette photographs.
  • Like (heart) as many photos as you like.
  • THEN vote for the ONE photo by putting your initials in the comments section.  You can only VOTE FOR ONE!

2. Shutter Speed Assignment for today-

Turn in a word document that contains:

  • 3 photographs found online showing action captured with a fast shutter speed that you really like.
  • 3 photographs found online showing action captured with a slow shutter speed that you really like.

3. Work on your Freeze Action photos or College applications (remember you’ll get major extra credit points for getting on both of my college rosters)!

4. Have a great weekend!  Keep shooting for your photo essay story!

FriYAY 12/4/20: Voting Time + Shutter Speed Assignment

1. Voting Time!

  • Head over to Teams to open the Padlet link for your class and take a look at your classmate’s Forced Perspective photographs.
  • Like (heart) as many photos as you like.
  • THEN vote for the ONE photo you think was most successful in demonstrating forced perspective by putting your initials in the comments section.  You can only VOTE FOR ONE!

2. Shutter Speed Assignment for today-

Turn in a word document that contains:

  • 3 photographs found online showing action captured with a fast shutter speed that you really like.  Then statement as to why you like each one.
  • 3 photographs found online showing action captured with a slow shutter speed that you really like. Then statement as to why you like each one.

3. Work on your Freeze Action photos or College applications (remember you’ll get major extra credit points for getting on both of my college rosters)!

4. Have a great weekend!  Keep shooting for your photo essay story!