Mr. BriggsMr. Briggs’’ Class ClassMonday, October 22, 2012

Web Design

*Standards and Standards and ObjectivesObjectives

*Recognize, interpret, and explain the rule of thirds as it relates to digital photography

*Demonstrate your understanding of using layers in PS by completing an individual activity.

*Writing 2.6 Report information and convey ideas logically and correctly.

*Introduction to Digital Introduction to Digital PhotographyPhotography

*Please take out writing materials

*NEW – Today we’ll complete notes from the digital photography lecture

•1,000 Pixels1,000 Pixels

• Image size is Image size is 6in. X 6 in.6in. X 6 in.

•1,000,000 1,000,000 PixelsPixels

• Image size is Image size is 7in. X 5 in.7in. X 5 in.

*Some tips for Some tips for better picturesbetter pictures

*The following tips will help you take better pictures.

*Avoid Camera Avoid Camera ShakeShake

*Hold the camera still, as almost every picture will be sharper if you use a tripod.

*Always set shutter speed at 1/60 second or faster.

*Hold your elbows in firmly against your chest and the camera firmly against your forehead.

*Stand still, legs slightly apart as you take your pictures.

*Squeeze the release smoothly - don't stab at it.

*Example of Camera Example of Camera ShakeShake

*Red-eye is caused by light reflected off the subject's retina, and, as a result, a trace of red appears in the eyes of your subject.

*Activate red-eye setting on your camera.

*Examples of red-Examples of red-eyeeye

*Dealing with Lens Dealing with Lens FlareFlare

*Lens Flare is produced when the camera lens is pointed toward a bright light source – the sun.

*Zooming in on a subject can produce more lens flare.

*Avoid taking pictures with your subject directly in front of the sun.

*Examples of lens Examples of lens flareflare

*Think About Picture Think About Picture CompositionComposition

*It is about what you decide to put into your picture and what you decide to leave out.

*Don’t be afraid to turn your camera on its side.

*Try to naturally frame your subject.

*When taking pics of landscapes, try including an object in the foreground.

*How could this picture be How could this picture be improved?improved?

*Work in groups of two-three and complete the photo safari.

*Follow directions on the worksheet.

*NEW! – Due to rain, we’ll be postponing the Photo Safari until Thursday.

*PS01: Creating a custom Graphic

*You will design and create two custom web images.

*These two images will become part of your PS portfolio. Once the lessons are complete, you will create a web page showcasing your PS projects.

*You are about to make a custom graphic.

1.Create a folder in My Documents > October. NOTE: You may already Have an October folder.

2.My Documents > October > (last name)(period)_PS01

ex: briggs02_PS01

1.Using Google images, find two interesting pictures (JPEG’s only)that fit within the following two categories: motorcycle, a child, a barn, or a cruise ship. Find graphics under 500k. Save them in the folder you just created.

Click Here

1: Click File

2: Click Open

Select Image you’ve saved from your

folder.

1: Click Create

2: ClickGreeting Card

• Click Create

• Click Greeting Card

1. Set size at 5” X 7”2. Select layout as “1

Landscape”3. Select a theme4. Leave at “number of pages 1”5. Click OK

Drag your JPEG to the box above

Choose a BG, frame, graphics , and shapes.

Add text by choosing the text tool from the toolbox.You can also change the font style, size, and color.

•Once you’ve finished your custom graphic, you will save each graphic twice.•First as a PSD and then as a JPEG.•File name: PS01a and PS01b

*First, remember you’re creating two custom graphics, so do your best work since they will be part of your portfolio.

*When you save a graphic as a PSD, it allows you to open and edit in PS. Saving the graphic as a JPEG is perfect for printing or using as a web graphic once all editing is completed.

Briggs04_PS01

• Image01• Image02• PS01a.psd• PS01a.jpg• PS01b.psd• PS01b.jpg

This first PS assignment is the first in a series. Therefore, it’s

called

PS01 PS01 is due by the EOP

on Thursday.20 Points!