Media Arts 2019-20

Virtual Office Hours have been changed slightly. I will now be available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 11-1.  If these times do not work for you, let me know and we can also arrange different times to meet.talk.  -----   Lay Flat Photography is a type of still life photo shot looking down (Birds Eye View). Objects are arranged or organized in such a way that the viewer's eye moves around the composition rather than settling on one focal point   A lot of flat lays center around a specific theme (all objects related to each other)...   Coffee Clothing/Fashion   Cooking Some also tell a story or describe a person...   All the objects in the photo are something that the photographer likes/enjoys. What are some things that the photographer enjoys?  - - -   Assignment :  Design 2 different flat lays to photograph. They should have separate themes or tell different stories. Step...

Today we are starting our first week of digital learning. It will be a new experience for all of us. If at any point you have any questions about projects/work, I will be having virtual office hours  every Monday,Tuesday and Thursday, through Zoom. I will be available from 10 am to 1 pm.  - - - - - - Food photography is a form of photography easily accessible to everyone.The rise of social media has increased  the number of food images on social media as a trend. F ood photography and social media can impact foodservice operations.  We will start with an article about food photography and the photography of Isabella Cassini. Here is a link to her website . I recommend lo oking at her other works. She takes an interesting approach to her photography in how she arranges the food items.  Please read the article below and then answer the following questions on your Media Arts blog... 1)  What do you think of food photography? Do you...

Hi everyone!  I know there has been a lot of confusion over work being due/grades. I still am waiting to hear exact answers, but I do want to move forward with the images that you have taken already. 8+ photos were due today. I understand though that it has probably been crazy to take photos with everything going on. As of right now, I am extending the deadline for photos to next Monday, 3/23.  By Monday, post your 8+ photos on your blog. Try to also edit them if you can. When you post them, also include what your theme was in the title. If you emailed me your photos, please also post them on your blog to make it easy to keep track of.  I posted some apps/websites for editing  HERE .  If you have any questions/concerns, please message me on Jupiter right away! 

I have compiled some alternatives to Photoshop that you can use while we are not in school. I am providing options for both phone and computer. Any other apps or sites that you know of, please feel free to recommend down in the comments below! Phone Apps 1) SnapSeed   Available on iOS and Android | Free This app has all of the classic photo editing tools, such as cropping, straightening, color adjusting, brightening or darkening, etc. But it also have a tons of other options that are super fun to play around with and can truly make your image outstanding. The app is super easy to use and even saves your edit history, so you can go back and change your previous edits at any point. 2) Adobe LightRoom & Adobe Photoshop Express Editor  LightRoom available on iOS and Android | Free (w/some features paid for)  Express available on iOS and Android | Free (w/some features paid for)     Adobe LightRoom & Express are the most simil...

Reminder that at least 8 photos are due on Tuesday!  These photos should be related to your theme that you have chosen. I will come around during class today to confirm you have finished the theme sheet & chosen a final theme.  - - - You should choose 2 of the videos below. Watch them and answer the following questions about them on your Photo blog 1) Which videos did you choose? Why? 2)  What did the videos teach you? What kind of “hacks” or tricks did they mention? 3) Would you try any of these in your own photography? 4) Were there any "hacks" or tricks that you didn't understand? Videos : 1)  Take BETTER SHOTS with your iPhone 2)  5 Creative Photography Tricks Using ONLY Phone Light 3)  Beginners Guide to iPhone Photography | ft. IamPopcornn 4)  7 Little-Known Tricks For Taking Incredible iPhone Photos That Leave Everyone Speechless

Thematic Photos   T heme : A central idea in a piece of writing or other work of art Working with themes is a great way to practice your photographic skills. When choosing a theme you can chose: Similar subject matter (wa r, poverty, sports, doors etc) Similar technical composition (all black and white photographs, all same color photographs, etc) Similar mood or feeling (representation of love, anger, fear etc) Below is a list of various photographers with a link to their work. Choose two of the following photographers and on your blog answer the following questions... Who is the photographer that you chose? Why did you choose them? What theme do you notice in their pictures? Is there more than one theme? What in the image leads you to think that this is the theme being used?  What is your favorite image by them? Why is it your favorite? Include the image (paste it in) Victoria Ivanova Andrew Prokos Diana Davies Nick Knight Lynsey Addario ...

Top Photographer Video Today you will watch ep 1 of Top Photographer and respond to the answer sheet handed out. By the end of the class period, you MUST hand in the sheet.  During the class period, I will checking up on students at risk of failing/currently failing. 

Because of the weird schedule this week with SATs, mock AP Exams & trips, 5+ edited photos must be submitted on your blog TODAY !  By the end of the period, make sure you have posted 5+ edited photos to your Media Arts blog. After, make sure that you do the Exit Ticket found below.  CLICK HERE FOR THE EXIT TICKET