Photo EditingEffectively Communicating Your Photos

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How do we use photo editing software to alter an image and more effectively communicate our intended message?

At what point do photo editing techniques become unethical?

Which photo editing techniques are most effective in conveying the desired message?

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

WHAT IS IT?Altering images through a raster/vector software

program

Manipulates, enhances, and transforms an image

Doesn’t have to be just digital photos!

Photo Editing

Amateur and professional photographers can use photo editing software to improve the overall message they want their image to convey.

Why is it Important?

•Appealing Photos•Convincing Stories • A picture is worth 1,000 words•Professionalism•Put life into your images•Show your personality

Gouache paintKneaded erasersCharcoal sticks

Airbrush

History of Photo Editing

History of Photo Editing

1860’s: Lincoln’s head and the Southern politician John Calhoun’s body (earliest examples)

History of Photo Editing

1942: Benito Mussolini had a horse handler cut from the image

History of Photo Editing

1989: Oprah’s head on the body of actress Ann-Margret, taken from a 1979 publicity shot

2007: Andy Roddick’s arms were enlarged, he stated that he was

“pretty sure I’m not as fit as the Men’s Fitness cover suggests”.

History of Photo Editing

Editing Ethics?

At what point do we say that an image is too “photoshopped” ?

Unrealistic ExpectationsPerfection is Perfect?Misleading ProductsHistorical Accuracy

• Raster editing software

• Created in 1988

• Originally called “Display”

Photoshop: What is it?

• Selection• Cropping• Size Alterations• Element Removal• Color Adjustments• Selective Color Change

Photoshop: Features

The guided tutorial will explain the features in detail

• Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand Tool• Color Replacement Tool• Red-Eye Effect• Clone Tool• Crop Tool• Curves• Filters

Photoshop: Tools

Photo Editing in Photoshop

Complete the Photoshop Page on your Weebly

Website

Assignment

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-How do we use photo editing software to alter an image and more effectively communicate our intended message?

-At what point do photo editing techniques become unethical?

-Which photo editing techniques are most effective in conveying the desired message?

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

References

http://ethicsinediting.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/photo-manipulation-through-history-a-timeline/