Digital+Photography


 * = Digital Photography = ||
 * Digital cameras take pictures much like a traditional camera. However, as opposed to processing film in a photo lab, a digital camera is then connected to either a computer or a printing port.

In this module you will take a series of photos and display them in a PowerPoint presentation. Some of the photos will have to meet specific criteria as outlined in the Photography Tips section of this website. You will also be able to display photos of your choice that showcase your artisitc talents. ||


 * __** Advantages of Digital Photography **__ ||
 * Digital cameras take pictures much like a traditional camera. However, as opposed to processing film in a photo lab, a digital camera is then connected to either a computer or a printing port. There are many advantages to taking digital photos. ||
 * ** Digital Cameras provide immediate feedback.Just by looking at the screen, you know if you have a good photo.
 * Pictures can be produced very quickly
 * Pictures can be edited and improved with photo manipulation software such as Photoshop Elements.
 * Photofinishing costs are usually reduced because you only print the ones you want.
 * Pictures can easily be downloaded and emailed or used in computer presentations. ||


 * ==__** Assignment One **__== ||
 * You will be using PowerPoint to showcase your work for this module. In this assignment you are complete the following two tasks:
 * You will be using PowerPoint to showcase your work for this module. In this assignment you are complete the following two tasks:

1. Create a folder in your student drive named Digital Photo Module.
 * All photos are to be saved in this folder with a proper name that gives a hint as to what the photo is.

2. Start your PowerPoint presentation and save it to your Digital Photo folder with a proper name.
 * complete the first slide which will be your title slide. Give your presenation a working title and place your name in the subtitle box.

__** //What is a working title?// **__ It is title that you will give to your presentation when you first start it. As you are working or when you have completed this module, you may want to change it because you think a better name would suit your finished presentation.
 * Once you have completed these two tasks you are ready to move on to assignment two. ||

__** Photography Tips ~ Proper Picture Taking Techniques from the Experts **__
 * Click on the link below and check out Kodak's top 10 tips for taking great pictures. After you have looked at the site, complete Assignment Two.



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 * ==**__ Assignment Two __**==

1. Open Powerpoint. 2. You will insert two slides after you create a title slide. 3. On these slides you will write a list of the 10 tips and a brief summary of each tip as detailed on the Kodak website you just looked at. 4. Place a link to the Kodak website on the bottom of this slide by copying and pasting the address onto the slide. > ||
 * Your slide will resemble the slide shown below. However, yours will also contain a brief summary of each tip, written in your own words. ||
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/kodaktipslide1.JPG width="764" height="565" align="center"]] ||
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/kodaktipslide2.JPG width="778" height="557" align="center"]] ||
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/kodaktipslide1.JPG width="764" height="565" align="center"]] ||
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/kodaktipslide2.JPG width="778" height="557" align="center"]] ||
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/kodaktipslide2.JPG width="778" height="557" align="center"]] ||
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/kodaktipslide2.JPG width="778" height="557" align="center"]] ||

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 * ==**__ Assignment Three __**==
 * === Step One === ||
 * * Based on what you read and saw on the [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/logo.gif width="97" height="24" align="bottom"]] Canada Webpage, you are going to take 3 sets of pictures. Please read the next step clearly to ensure you properly complete this assignment.


 * You will take one picture ~ this will be your **//before//** picture, look at it through the viewfinder and discuss with your partner ways you could improve the picture based on recorded on slides two and three in your Electronic Portfolio. You will then take the picture again using those techniques ~ this will be your **//after//** picture.

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 * Repeat this **3** time **//using different techniques//** to improve your picture each time. ||
 * === Step Two === ||
 * * You are to import each set of pictures into PowerPoint as **//before//** and **//after//** images. This will become slides four, five and six in your Electronic Portfolio.


 * You are to write a descritive paragraph explaining how the **//before//** picture was lacking and what techniques you used to improve the **//after//** picture. When completed, each slide will resemble the slide shown below:

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__ Framing __
Using natural objects to frame the subject in your picture is another technique to draw the viewers eye where you want. Look for objects such as door frames, window frames, curtains, tree branches or anything else you can think of to frame your subject.

The following pictures were taken by the photographer when he was on vacation. He used windows that did not have glass and the thick walls to caputre the views on St. Croix island. ||
 * || [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/frame1.gif width="300" height="365" align="bottom"]] ||

How many symmetrical elements can you find in the picture above? ||
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/frame3.gif width="450" height="252" align="middle"]]
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/frame4.gif width="300" height="370" align="center"]] ||
 * //Permission is granted for individual teacher use. All rights reserved.// ||
 * //Permission is granted for individual teacher use. All rights reserved.// ||

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 * ==**__ Assignment Four __**== ||
 * Practising taking framed photos. Pick your favorite framing photo and place it in your folder and then insert it into your powerpoint. Explain how you took the picture and what the effect did for the image. It should resemble the slide shown below. ||

__ The Rule of Thirds __
The ancient Greeks discovered the pleasing effect of objects with a rectangular shape. When a picture is divided into thirds, it is often most powerful if the focus of attention is in the intersection of two of the perpendicular lines.The photo on the left below has the two girls almost in the center. The girls in the picture on the right are almost at the intersection of two of the lines, making it a bit stronger. It is also anchored a bit by the beauty of the water and wild flowers on the right, which help to balance the two girls on the left.

Cropping means cutting the picture down, but not necessarily in size. You can also adjust it to change the placement of you subjects. It is possible to take a picture like the one on the left above and cut off some of the "dead space" on the left. The result is a picture that obeys the rule of thirds and has a stronger feel as shown on the right.
 * Adjust By Cropping**


 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/ruleofthirdsuncropped40lines.JPG width="410" height="308" align="center"]] ||  || [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/ruleofthirdcropped40lines.JPG width="344" height="333" align="center"]] ||

**__ Assignment Five __**
Practising taking photos using the Rule of Thirds.Pick your favorite Ruleof Third photo and place it in your PowerPoint presentation. Explain how you took the picture and what the effect did for the image. It should resemble the slide shown below. >> ||

=__** Unclutter! Get Close! **__=
 * [[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/100_2595.JPG width="461" height="346"]][[image:http://nasismiddle.nbed.nb.ca/technology/Digital%20Photography/Media/100_2596a.JPG width="284" height="342"]] ||
 * When taking a photograph,you must pay attention to what is behind your intented subject. Other people, natural elements or objects can distract from the main subject making your picture appear too busy. ||

Assignment Six

Choose an object you want to focus on. Set your camera to Macro. This allows you to get the front of the camera 8 inches away from the subject. Follow the rules you have learned -- fill the frame, rule of thirds, unclutter.
 * Step One

Step Two Shoot your subject from a range of distances. Look at your photos on the computer screen. How much of the object is in focus? You may find that you can't keep the entire object in focus when using Macro. This can be used to help make the most important part of the picture jump out at the viewer.

Step Three Pick your favorite closeup photo and place it in your PowerPoint presentation. Explain how you took the picture, why it is good and how it might be improved. It will resemble the slide shown below.

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