Thursday, April 28, 2011

Final PSAs and the Radio Ad Copy

Although we were only supposed to do three I loved four of the photos I took and decided to do all four of them. However, I am counting the first three as my graded ones.




Ad Copy


Did you know that over half of all students report hearing homophobic remarks often at school? Or that 9 of 10 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students report being harassed at school? How about that a third of the same students have been physically assaulted at school because of their sexual orientation or self-expression? Did you know it all starts with a few words? Creating a safe environment for all students, gay and straight alike, begins with one simple act: thinking before you speak. A lot of anti-LGBT language is said carelessly, and isn’t intended as negative or hurtful. Understand what you’re saying, and think about the potential consequences of the words you choose. Thank You.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Chapter 9 Notes

Landmarks in Landscape Photography
-lanscape paintings were already popular when photography was invented
-Carleton E Watkins pictured the West including Yosemite Park
--had 16 x 20 inch photos that were the some of the first to be considered art
-Ansel Adams pictured Yosemite


Photographing the Landscape
-composition is the most important part of landscape photography
-viewpoint is the most important part of composition
-value is important in black and white photos (can set mood)
-need to achieve balance between unity and variety


Light
-best times are right after sunrise and just before sunset
-shapes and textures are emphasized by side lighting
-chose days that reduce shadows and highlights

Film
-black and white shots are still the look of choice 
-B&W showcase value, line, shape, texture, and pattern
-sometimes color can overpower certain types of art

Lenses:
-wide angle lenses are preferred for really close and really far objects in the same shot
-telephoto lens let you capture things you aren't actually close to
-macro lenses are good for getting really up close and personal

Filters:
-filters are a big part of landscape shots
-yellow filters bring out clouds
-ultimate black skies and white clouds use a red filter with a polarizer

Camera Support:
-tripods can help with the support needed when trying to take sharp images

Grand Landscape:
-"big view" for pictures of the great outdoors
-parks are great places to explore landscape photography
-always include a large expanse of the scene and wide- angle lenses will give the wider view that you need
-have sky in your shots, and have clouds stand out

Landscape Details and Close-Ups:
-bright sunny days usually seem best, but can be challenging
-most photographers prefer cloudy or overcast days to shoot
-parks are a good source of subject matter
-rocks, water, trees

Abstract Elements:
-images composed od lines, shapes, values, and textures
-best way is to get really close and shoot only a small part of it
-get as much depth as possible
-use macro lens