Gimp 2:Car Assignment

Assignment Description:
This project was an introduction to the various tools available in the Gimp program. We learned how to adjust things like color, sharpness, and text, and were shown new tools like the cloning tool and the select lasso. These allow an artist to adjust raw photos to get a more artistic final result.

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 What I Learned:
I learned through this project how to digitally edit photographs using a wide variety of tools. They allow me to insert/remove shadows and highlights, adjust color hues, and transform a normally ok picture into an intriguing one. I learned how to use the cloning tool (which takes a selected area and inserts that color into a different area to remove blemishes) and the lasso ( which selects parts of your photo) to create sleeker looking pictures.

Marco Photo Assignment

Assignment Description:
This project focused on adjusting the camera for marco settings; a setting that helps photographers take up-close pictures. These are often photos of flowers or insects, objects that are small and don't turn out well under normal zoom settings. It allows the photographer to get within close proximity of the subject, creating a crisper image.

Best Photo:

This is a photograph of a flower following the conclusion of a rainstorm. I wanted to focus in on the water collected within the petals as well as the water droplet in the upper right area. Using my own camera, I had to be in auto mode in order to get this shot, so I don't know the exact aperture, shutter speed, or ISO settings. I do know however that it was marginally sunny, thus the aperture was larger (number) and the shutter speed was a little slower in order to compensate.

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Summary:
Because I had to use my own camera with limited settings, I had a difficult time getting the camera to clearly focus in on the subject.  My best photo is admittedly blurry, but clearly displays the water as I wanted it to. I learned that the Macro setting on simple cameras do not produce magazine-quality photos, however they are adequate for everyday use. I also learned how to edit photos within Gimp.

Gimp Assignment 1: Pop Art

This assignment was to introduce us to digital photograph editing. Within the gimp program, we learned how to adjust the size of the image, alter the coloring, and add special effects to modify the original. We were instructed to perform all these tasks, as well as create a collage of multi-colored images in a representation of Pop Art.

I learned how digitally alter images through gimp. I now know how to crop an image, adjust the coloring, and rearrange the image to a position I want. This will allow me to perform the same tasks on other images, creating "better" photographs using digital programs.

Composition Assignmet

Assignment Description:
In this project we were instructed to explore the numerous elements of composition and capture images that best represented those elements. We also were introduced to photoshop.com and blogger.com, two programs we will be using for the remainder of the trimester.

Photo Description:
Rule of Thirds= "Water Bottles"
Space= "Geese"
Lines= "Railing"
Symmetry= "Lunch Seats"
Balance= "Four Geese"
Color= "Lamps"
Perspective= "Staircase"
Framing= "Shadow"
Depth of Field= "Tree"
Texture= "Ice"
Patterns= "Library Windows"

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What I Learned:
I learned the 11 elements of Composition and how they can help photographers take better photographs. They are elements that are pleasing to the eye and add more intrigue to the picture. I also learned how to use photoshop.com as well as blogger.com.