Burning and Dodging in Photoshop

Post a before and after picture demonstrating your use of the Burn and dodge tools in Photoshop.

The burn tool will darken areas of your image, and the Dodge tool will lighten areas of your image.

In a brief paragraph explain the areas that you burned and dodged.

Follow the example below:

Original Photograph

I dodged the highlights on the bananas and in the blurry chair in the backgound. I felt like the picture would be stronger if you could better see the details in the distance.
I burned the details in the glass bowl as well as in the bananas because I felt that the bowl was too grayish and i wanted more contrast. Finally I burned the wall on the right of the bowl because it was hard to see where the bowl ended and the wall began.

AP Crit due Friday

Your next AP Photo Critique is due this Friday, November 1. 
We will work on them in class.

S Curve

White tones to Black

Black tones to White

Using Curves Adjustment Layer

Using  Curves Adjustment layers, create 3 three variations of an image you have taken.

Make 1 layer a moderate "S" curve. This will give you an evenly toned picture with a moderate range of contrast.


Make a second layer where you have moved the white and dark gray tone to black.

Make a third layer where you have moved the black and dark gray tone to white.

Save screen shots of the curves window by holding down the alt-print screen key and pasting the image into paint. Do this for each of the Curves variations you make. 

Photographer Research

Today we will work on your first photographer blog post. You are required to do two this semester.

Begin by opening a google doc and gathering the required information. When you have the information you need post it to your blog in paragraph format...in other words do not just answer the questions one by one.

For a detailed list of the information you need to include click the Photographer Research tab at the top of this page.

Be sure to copy the links to the resources you used.

Due Wednesday, October 23.

Hue/Saturation and Levels Adjustment Layers

Post your examples of your work with Photoshop Adjustment layers. See the examples below to help guide you:


 Here is my original color image

Here is the Desaturated (BW) Image

Here is the image adjusted for levels. 
Shadows 21, Midtones .91, highlights 231

Levesls adjusted toward the shadows
Shadows 156, Midtones .81, Highlights 171

Levels adjusted towards highlights
shadows 15, Midtones .16, Highlights 65

Using Photoshop Adjustment Layers

Today I will demonstrate how to use Photoshop Adjustment Layers.

We will practice the following in class:

• Convert a picture from Color to Black and White using the Hue/Contrast Adjustment layer
• Adjust Levels using the Levels Adjustment layer

Creating adjustment layers

Do one of the following:
For Hue-Saturation (Converts to Black and White)

1. Click the New Adjustment Layer button  at the bottom of the Layers panel, and choose Hue/Saturation

2. Move the Saturation slider all the way to the left

3. Click ok

Here is a video showing how to do it.


For Levels (Adjusts Contrast in your picture)

1. Click the New Adjustment Layer button  at the bottom of the Layers panel, and choose Levels

2. Move the Shadows, Midtones, and Highlights Sliders to adjust the range of contrast in your image

3. Click ok

Here is a video showing how to do it.


This link will take you to a description of using Levels in Photoshop. The photo in the example is in color but it works the same in black and white.

We will try this for ourselves in class and post the results on our blog Friday.

Projects so far

Here is a list of all projects that are due up until this date. I will only give partial credit for past due work.
Please make sure that you have completed this work asap!

Perspectives ppt                        100

AP Critique 1                              50

Aperture Blog Post                     100

5 Best Field Trip photos              100

AP Critique 2                              50

Self Critique Blog Post                 50

Shutter Speed Blog Post             100

The following project is due this Friday:

AP Critique 3                          50

Next class we will begin working with Photoshop toning tools.

Post your Freezing Action, Motion Blur, and Tracking photos

Post your best example of Freezing Action, Motion Blur, and Tracking plus the shutter speed you used. See the examples below.....

Freezing Action
Shutter Speed 1/1250 seconds

Motion Blur
Shutter speed 1.6 seconds

Tracking
Shutter Speed 1/3 seconds

Shutter Priority

Shutter Priority Mode is when you set the shutter speed of the camera and the camera sets the Aperture.

By changing shutter speeds you not only control how long light enters the camera but also how motion is captured in your image.




Set the camera to Shutter Priorty by turning the Mode Dial to S 



Use the thumb dial to set the shutter speed

Follow this link for a description of how shutter speed works.

Today we will use various shutter speeds to:
1. Freeze motion (fast shutter speed of 1/125 or higher)
2. Create a Motion Blur (Shutter speed of 1/15 or slower)
3. Track motion (shutter speed of 1/60)

Written Critiques

Today we will post a written critique of our photos from the field trip.

1. First you will choose your favorite picture from your blog and write an in-depth self critique of the photo. Use the Photozo critique guide you used for the AP Photos assignment. Write about your Concept, Creativity, Composition, Light, Color, Depth of Field, and Perspective


2.Next, choose 2 classmates images. Read their self critique and comment on it. 

You add a comment by clicking on the "comments" button at the bottom of a post. 

Answer the following questions based on the critique guide:

Interpret - Express how the image makes you feel, what is your first impression?
Compliment - Let the artist know what you like ablout the image
Critique - Express something that the may help the artist improve in the future. Point out specific technical issues that can be changed easily. Use the critique guide for help.
Question - Ask specific questions about their technique, subject, or intention.

Do you agree with their self critique? Provide at least 2 positive statements, and comment on at least one area where the picture could be improved. 
Be Respectful. Don't just say, I like it". Give specific reasons for your comments.