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11.29 - Shutter Speed

10/30/2018

IN CLASS

We practiced fast shutter speeds using Shutter Priority (S or TV)

CONSIDERATIONS

Remember, the faster your shutter, the sharper the motion, but....
the less light you get in (because the 'eyelid' is open less)

HOMEWORK

Watch the video above
Practice getting fast shutter speed (ideally falling snow)

10.24 - Filling the Frame & 'Cheap' Cameras

10/25/2018

IN CLASS

We practiced Filling the Frame
- Remember, this means that ONE subject completely fills the entire frame.
- It is a form of simplification
We also discussed the abilities of your 'cheap' cameras

HOMEWORK

Practice Filling the Frame
- Post your best example to the Class Photoshare in Homeroom
Complete on staged series of photographs around ONE subject, using objects around it like Peter McKinnon does to draw attention to it.
- This is a form of Still Life photography.
- It may take some time. Pay attention to light, textures, focus, etc.
- Take as many photos as you need and upload your best one to the Class Photoshare in Homeroom.
- Good Luck!

10.22 - Aperture & Simplification

10/22/2018

IN CLASS

We practiced more simplification, making sure we have only ONE subject and that all extraneous information is removed so that our viewer's eyes are only drawn to the subject.
We discussed the role of aperture in blurring out backgrounds to help with simplification and making sure our subject is the only thing in focus.

CONSIDERATIONS

Remember, using a shallow depth of field will help with having blurred out backgrounds.
This is a form of simplification in photography.

HOMEWORK

Shoot photos practicing using low aperture f-stops (lower the number, more open the aperture, more blurred your photos). Make sure you are still working with a single simple subject.
More advanced users...
- Try using shallow depth of field with different tools to have a modified foreground and background. Think using one of the camera hacks that McKinnon uses below... Or just use great foreground and background to isolate your subject like crazy!

10.21 - Simplification

10/21/2018

Sorry for the lateness all...

IN CLASS

We continued our work with lines and watched Matti's discussion on lines in composition.
We practiced his techniques to try to see how we can use lines in different ways when shooting with subjects.

CONSIDERATIONS

Consider how you use lines to draw the viewer's eye, no matter how you are doing it, be aware.

HOMEWORK

We are moving on to Simplification in our photos. Study/look up the idea of 'simplification'. To make things simple, the idea of simplification I want you to be working with this week is when you make sure that only the main subject is what your eye is drawn toward.
Try taking extremely simple photos and put your shots up to the Homeroom Class Share. We will discuss this more on Monday.

Wine by Roman Vanur on 500px.com

10.15 - Lines by the Masters

10/15/2018

IN CLASS

We had Mrs. Chastain discuss the importance of lines, weight, and value in some of the work of the Masters of Photography.

CONSIDERATIONS

Think of the importance of how lines move our eyes through an image.
Consider the importance of negative space and shadows as strong line definition.
Consider how some things ca interrupt lines to give some more depth to a shot.

HOMEWORK

Find an image online that you like that uses lines well.
Try to copy an aspect of that image.
Make your image black and white
Post your image to the photo share for us to discuss on Wednesday

10.10 - Leading Lines (& Social Contracts)

10/12/2018

The Sound of Darkness by Carlos Gotay on 500px.com

IN CLASS

Didn't do much photography. We did, however complete our Social Contract.
- Thanks for this guys. It can be long, but it is really important that you all think of the ramifications of the freedoms you are given in this class.

HOMEWORK

Read and take a look at the examples of Leading Lines in THIS ARTICLE
You can also look for more examples of leading lines in photography
Practice taking photos and using what you learned in the Leading Lines article
Post your best photo to the Homeroom Class Share before class on Monday.

10.3 - Rule of Odds (+Rule of Thirds)

10/1/2018

The Rule of Odds - As Odd As I Could Get by Paul Howard on 500px.com

IN CLASS

We revisited the Rule of Thirds
We signed in to Homeroom
We practiced workflow
- Camera to Computer to Internet (sharing)
We practiced the Rule of Odds

CONSIDERATIONS

The Rule of Odds is more about using things to keep your eye focused on the most important things in a shot. Odd numbers help drive your viewers' eye to the subject and not get lost in duplicates or middle spaces.
Feel free to look up more examples!

HOMEWORK

Practice the Rule of Odds along with the Rule of Thirds. Try both and try to combine then where/when you can.
Bring your best Rule of Odds pics to class, and feel free to post your practice work during the week to Homeroom.