Class #13 - Dec. 6th - Stop Motion

-Section C - In class Photographer presentations

-Shooting Assignment #12 explained and given – stop motion animation

-Writing with Light - Demo given in class

            For next week: 

-BRING: in camera

-Bring files on flashdrive to work in class.

-UPLOAD: images to your Tumblr from Assignment #12. (partial images)

Photography Assignment #12

paper creations or any sequence of photographs

that become animations

#30 or more: shoot a short sequence of images using cut paper and/or drawing to create an animation

·         we will use a program called Windows Movie Maker in class to compile the images into a stop animation http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-stop-motion-video-using-Windo/

• Wooden figure stop motion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJlqQSMifqk

• Hair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4beFopPC1NU

• Mulitple examples

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYhTNsihcpc

• Person in front moving.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjUpj0QMe7U

• Self-Portrait

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1_aZzMXC1k

• From 0 to 10 yrs old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejbNVWES4LI

• Paper cuts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVcpJZJ60Ao&feature=fvwrel

• Drawing stop motion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BGS9VsEjlY&feature=related

• Paper animation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZUojirTEgM&feature=related

Set your camera to a low resolution to shoot a lot of pictures – go into the menu and set your resolution to 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 2)

You are also allowed to use your cellphone camera for this assignment.

Use pixlr.com to edit images if you need to though this is not a requirement

Class #11 - Photo Retouching #2 + Photographer Presentations #1

-Class in TECHcenter until 9:45

-Section A - In class Photographer presentations

-Discussion on manipulated Photographs – Manual process

-Shooting Assignment #10 - Continued

For next week: 

-BRING: in camera

-UPLOAD: images to your Tumblr from Assignment #11.

-UPLOAD: Section B – upload images to your Tumblr for your in class photographer presentation + email or bring in hard copy of text

Photography Assignment #10

Continue working on this.  This is due on November 26th!

Class #10 - Nov. 15th - Photo Retouching & Manipulation

-Class will be held in Room 6104

-How to use Pixlr (pixlr.com)

-Using image editing software to create a new composition (cutting and pasting)

-Shooting Assignment #10 explained and given – using Pixlr to manipulate images

-Discuss Formal Analysis of favorite work (from the Met)

            For next week: 

                                    -UPLOAD: images to your Tumblr from Assignment #10.

                                    - UPLOAD: 10 of your favorite images + bring scissors and art supplies.   

                                    -UPLOAD: Section A – upload images to your Tumblr for your in class                                                      photographer presentation + email or bring in hard copy of text

                                    -UPLOAD: images to your Tumblr that use Pixlr Assignment #10. 

                                           Photography Assignment #10

Using pixlr.com to edit images

For images 1-3 upload your BEFORE and AFTER images.

1. Use Levels to adjust one of your images.

2. Use the Curves to adjust one of your images.

3. Use the Dodge and Burn tool to correct an overexposed or underexposed area of your photo.

4. Use your three self-portraits to create a composite.  (use handout for instructions)

5. Using the letters from Assignment #8 create a new composition spelling out your name.  (see handout for instructions)

For the next 7 images I want you to get creative, use more than one of your photographs to create new compositions.  This is a free assignment, create whatever you’d like with the knowledge you picked up today.  Use a mix of tools, filters, layers and the like.   The more creative the higher the grade!

6. Using Layer Mask create a new composition.

7.   Using the Opacity create a new composition

8-12. Using the Tools, Filters, Masks and Layers create a new composition from your existing photos.

Also, in preparation for Assignment #11  - Due Nov. 20^th!!!!!

By now you would’ve gotten an email from me sharing a folder called “PVPFall2013” from dropbox.com.  I want you to upload 10 images that you’d like to use for the Manual Manipulation lesson.  The email should have a link that allows you to upload your images.  I’ve created a folder for each of you…so find your name and upload them there.  Be sure to bring scissors, glue, paint, brushes, and whatever else you’d like to use to manipulate these images.  You can also bring magazines or newspapers and use those as part of the assignment as well.

Class #9 - Nov. 8th - Field Trip to Metropolitan

Field trip to the Met –

-Take notes:  You will be writing a formal analysis on one photograph from the exhibit.

For next week: -BRING: in camera

Class #8 - Nov. 1st. - Manipulated Photography

-In class discussion of Discussion Topic #4

-Critique of selected images from Assignment #7 – projected

-Discussion on Manipulated Photographs – Pre-Photoshop and Post-Photoshop

-Go Over Critiquing Photography – Formal Analysis

-Read pages 170 - 171

-Shooting Assignment #9 explained and given –  Shoot the Alphabet.

            For next week: -BRING: in camera

                                    -BRING: your permission slip!

                                    -UPLOAD: images to your Tumblr from Assignment #9 & 9B.

   

                                           Shooting Assignment #9

Graphic Elements in your environment

For this homework assignment I’d like you to go out on the streets of New York City and photograph the letters of your full name.

Try and get as close as possible to the letter and isolate just that letter. 

A letter can’t be used twice.  In other words if your full name has 3 Bs then there has to be three completely different Bs.

Each letter also has to be from a different source.   No using the same sign for multiple letters!

Points will be deducted if you are not too close. 

You have a better chance of getting all the letters if you go to a busy commercial center.

You are allowed only ONE letter to be photographed inside!  Everything else MUST be photographed outside.

It doesn’t have to necessarily be an actual letter from a sign.  For example, if your name has a “Y” and you see a tree branch that’s shaped like a “Y” then use that.

Be creative and have fun with this!!! 

Shooting Assignment #9B

Word inspiration

I want you to create TWO photographs using the word ‘Transition’ as the inspiration.  Just as before…there is no wrong or right image for this but you have to be able to explain and defend why this your image is appropriate. 

tran·si·tion

tranˈziSHən,-ˈsiSHən

noun

1. the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Synonyms:

change, passage, move, transformation, conversion, metamorphosis,alteration, handover, changeover;

Photographer Presentation Schedule

Photographer Presentation Schedule
November 22nd
Isaias Garcia		Carrie Mae Weems		Section A #1
Elizandra Curet		Bruce Davidson		Section A #2
Estefani Oropeza		Leon Levinstein		Section A #3
Maricel Olivares		Jen Davis		Section A #4
Celia Rodriguez		Rineke Dijkstra		Section A #5
November 27th
Randy Olivares		Lee Friedlander		Section B #1
Arlet Guallpa		Robert Frank		Section B #2
Victor Pantaleon		Larry Clark		Section B #3
Angel Suazo		Vik Muniz		Section B #4
December 6th
Emily Santos		Alex Prager		Section C #1
Steven Rosario		Zoe Strauss		Section C #2
Arnold Nieves		Gregory Crewdson		Section C #3
Georgelina Cerdeno		David Gibson		Section C #4

Class #7 - Oct. 25th - Street Photography

-In class discussion of Discussion Topic #3

- Quiz #4 on pages 205-207

-Discussion on street photography

-Shooting Assignment #7 explained and given – street photography project

-Photographer in-class presentation assignment given – Divided into 3 sections (A, B, C)

-Critique of selected images from Assignment #5 & 7 – projected

-Discussion Topic #4

 For next week: -BRING: in camera + textbook

                                    -UPLOAD: images to your Tumblr from Assignment #8

                                    -COMPLETE: questions on handout for Discussion Topic #4 – turn in to me

                               

Topic Discussion #4 - Bruce Davidson - USA, New York City. 1980. Subway

Street Photography

Shooting Assignment #8

You will need to take 5 photographs in the street.  I will not force you to take 5 specific images.  Instead I want you to come up with your own theme.  However there are some rules you must abide by.

1.     These 5 images should not be taken around school or involve schoolmates.

2.     You must pick a busy street, park, or other public place.

3.     There must be a consistent theme – all images must be cohesive.

4.     Light conditions must all be same or similar. 

5.     Remember these are not portraits.  They are photographs of a general environment.

Some themes or ideas to explore

Reflections from storefronts capturing the hustle n bustle of the streets.

Reflections from puddles of water capturing the hustle n bustle of the streets.

Go to a major shopping district and shoot:  181^st st on a weekend, 34^th St any day of the week , Canal St during the weekends.

Go to Times Square and capture tourists getting their photo taken or them taking photos.

Take photos of street performers.

Take photos of street vendors

Capture pigeons in flight

Take night pictures

Take pictures of the guys playing dominos on the street

                Use a slow shutter speed to show motion

                Look for funny or creative situations

Again, these are only suggestions or starting points. 

Remember these tips!

1.     Always carry your camera!

2.     Look for juxtaposition

3.     Be respectful

4.     Get close  - Do not Zoom!

5.     Don’t be confrontational

6.     Smile often

7.     Tell a story

8.     Shoot a lot!

9.     Pick a busy location

10.   Just do it!

Think creatively, try different angles, play with your depth of field, slow shutter speeds, and think about framing, leading lines, rule of thirds, balancing your images.

Shooting Assignment #8B

Make one photograph inspired by the word "Transition"  It's up to you how you want to represent that word.  Upload your First and Second choice for Assignment #8B