1/30/11

SP 2011 WEEK 02



  1. MSNBC POY 2010
  2. Any questions?
  3. WORKFLOW
  4. PHOTOSHOP
  5. CAPTIONS
  6. ASSIGNMENT #01 Self Portrait
  7. Intro to Photojournalism? (see PPP)
  8. Photo Basic's PART I (see PPP)
LIFE POY 2010
NY TIMES POY 2010
MISC ITEMS:


  • Please do NOT print-out PowerPoint presentations.
  • Do NOT open PowerPoint presentations across SLICE server. Copy to your WORK drive.
  • -remember to check email regularly.
  • -be sure to LOG-OUT at end of class each week.
  • -bring camera, with charged batteries, to class each week.
  • -bring out-take images to class, store in your SLICE folder.
  • -if u miss an assignment be sure to submit ASAP. Otherwise you will lose points.
  • -you are responsible for all material on the BLOG and in the Powerpoint, even if we do not cover all the material in class. (OFTEN WE WON'T GET TO EVERYTHING IN CLASS)

  • very important that you read & follow assignment instructions carefully!
  • -be sure to caption & slug images correctly BEFORE placing in DROP folder.
  • -be sure assignment number and description is included in caption.

ASSIGNMENT #02 DOF & MOTION

(Due 02/07/11)

PART 1

READING:

National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide

“Digital Cameras” pages 44-49

“Lenses” pages 50-59

“Exposure” pages 60-76

“Motion” pages 118-124


PART 2

NPPA CODE OF ETHIC’S

http://ramapophotoj.blogspot.com/2008/09/nppa-code-of-ethics.html



PART 3

SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT #02; Depth-of-field & Motion

Demonstration of picture taking basics.

This is both a technical exercise, and a creative assignment.

These should be your best photos, in terms of technical control and strong composition. Select appropriate subjects for each part.

COMPLETE EACH PART IN OBVIOUS FASHION, meaning if it calls for blurred motion, make sure above all else –it shows motion!

Follow instructions carefully. Failure to follow instructions will reflect in your grade.

Take (4) different types of pictures of someone, ask someone to pose for you. REMEMBER, you are in charge of the shoots.

Using a standard camera and lens.

DO NOT USE A FLASH FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.

1. Shallow Depth of Field

Shoot photos with obvious shallow depth of field.

Using standard camera and lens, take photos of your main subject from about 6 feet away, with distinct object(s) or person in background. Main subject should be in focus in the foreground, and an object or person in background should be out-of-focus.

-HINT: shoot photo indoors or outside in shady area. Avoid direct sunlight.

-Background should be out-of-focus, only main subject should be in focus.

-If meter reading suggests shutter speed less than 1/60th sec. (ex. 1/30th, 1/15th,) go somewhere else where there is more light.

-Main subject should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.

2. Sharp Depth of Field

Shoot photos with obvious sharp depth of field.

Using standard camera and lens, take photos of your main subject from about 6 feet away, with distinct object(s) or person in background. Main subject should be in focus in the foreground, and an object or person in background should be in focus too.

-HINT: Shoot in bright area, direct sunlight is good.

-F/stop should reading should be between f/8 and F/32.

-Main subject and background should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.

3. Stop Motion

Shoot action photos with subject in obvious stopped motion, use techniques discussed in class. Shoot pictures of your main subject moving quickly (ex. running, jumping, biking, skating) left to right, right to left, or up and down, using a standard camera and lens. Use fastest shutter speed settings, at least 1/500th sec. This should freeze the action. Subject should not be showing movement. Main subject should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.

-Subject should be about 5-10 feet away, and be central part of the photo.

GET CLOSE TO THE SUBJECT.

-Subject should be in center of frame

-Do not shoot cars, subject must be people

-HINT: Shoot in bright sunlight

-Main should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.

4. Show Motion

Shoot action photos with subject in obvious motion, use techniques discussed in class.

Shoot pictures of your main subject moving quickly left to right, right to left, or up and down, using a standard camera and lens. (ex. running, jumping, biking, skating)

Use a slow shutter speed setting (ex. 1/60th, 1/30th) but not too slow as to cause camera shake. This should blur the action but NOT the photo.

-Subject should be about 5-10 feet away, and be central part of the photo.

GET CLOSE TO THE SUBJECT.

-Subject can be in center of frame

-Do not shoot cars, subject must be people

-HINT: Do not use so slow a shutter speed that image is unrecognizable.

Main subject should be blurry from movement, NOT from camera shake.

Know the difference.

*Students must complete:

1. Select (1) best photo of each. (4) total.

2. Follow “Basic Photoshop”, use outline provided if needed.

3. Write complete caption, include assignment name in caption.

4.SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

EXAMPLES:

franklin_dofsharp.jpg

franklin_dofshallow.jpg

franklin_stopmotion.jpg,

franklin_showmotion.jpg

7. Place images in the “drop folder” DO NOT SUBMIT FOLDERS.

(remember to save a copy for yourself to you folder)

1/24/11

SP 2011 ASSIGNMENT #01 SELF PORTRAIT

ASSIGNMENT #01
(Due 1/31/11)


PART 1
READING:
The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography
by National Geographic
“Intro,” and “Buying a digital camera” pages 1-24, 44-49
“Essential Basics; Camera’s & Lenses” pages 34-75

PART 2
Read and all documents in the IMPORTANT DOC’S folder.

PART 3
“Make a self-portrait”
(Due 1/31/11)
Make a series of self-portrait photos.
Photo should be a reflection of who you are, an example of self-expression.
Make a self-portrait photo that communicates something about you.
Shoot more than one idea/take.

This photo should NOT be a random snapshot, head-shot, mug shot, old photo from the past, or hastily executed snap. This shoot should include forethought and planning.
Be creative.

Use self-timer, and tripod if necessary.
Figure out how to use your self-timer. DO NOT have someone else take the photo.

* IMPORTANT: Students must complete:

1. Shoot 25-50 photos total
2. Select (1) image for submission; caption, crop, tone etc.
3. Be sure to include a caption.
4.SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS: yourlastname_ selfportrait.JPG
5. Bring all the images you shoot for this assignment to class.
6. Bring camera connection cable or card reader, to transfer images onto computer.

PHOTOJOURNALISM SPRING 2011 -Welcome

Mourning slain soldier
Mary McHugh visits the grave of her fiancé, Sgt. James Regan, in Section 60, the newest portion of Arlington National Cemetery, outside Washington, D.C., on May 27. Regan, a U.S. Army Ranger, was killed by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in February. -photo by JOHN MOORE / GETTY IMAGES 2007
Click here to read more.


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Welcome to Photojournalism.
(CCOM: 329 01).


Mondays 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm. Jan 19, 2010 - May 11, 2010
We meet in the MAC lab H-123, please arrive on time.

This is the official blog for the course, feel free to make yourself at home and take a look around. We will being using this blog as an information center all semester. The column on left should provide all the vital information. Be sure to book mark it, this is the web address: http://ramapophotoj.blogspot.com/. You can learn more about me. And you can peruse the lessons of past semesters if care.

There are many purposes of the course.
I've listed some of the main objectives below, pulled directly from the syllabus. But above all else, it is my hope that by the semester's end, you will have developed at the very least an appreciation for good photography. Such as the stunning image by John Moore seen at the top of this entry, an image as beautiful as it is painful. We will discuss...

Main objectives of this class:
  1. teach you about the field of professional photojournalism
  2. develop a visual language; learn how to discuss photographs
  3. understand how to operate a camera, and how it works
  4. create images that communicate
  5. recognize and analyze good photography, and what makes it good
  6. have fun making pictures (hopefully)

Students will first learn how real photojournalists work, and they will be expected to work in a similar fashion. They will be given selected weekly assignments in which they must produce good story telling images. They will learn how to develop a story idea, cover events, and produce images like a professional.

This course will be conducted in a manner similar to the real working world of professional photojournalism. Students will be responsible for taking pictures with their own cameras, or cameras borrowed from the college, and producing their own developed negatives or digital images.

They will learn how to edit their own photographs and how to scan and prepare selected images in Adobe Photoshop.

The emphasis of this course will be on picture taking... not picture developing.
-This is NOT a darkroom class or a basic photography class.
-All film and print developing will be done outside of class.
-It is suggested that each student have some basic photography experience.
(a basic understanding of exposure and camera operation is required)

Digital or film cameras with manual exposure controls are acceptable -we will discuss in full detail which will be sufficient. If you have more than one type of camera, or if you're unsure, bring them to class so we can discuss.

You will have a shooting assignment every week. If you do not own or have access to a camera, we will discuss your options for the course. The college has cameras which can be signed out each week. Be prepared, there will be shooting assignments every week.

Please pick up your text books now, they're in stock at the bookstore.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE
Last day to withdraw with 100% tuition and/or meal plan refund is Tuesday January 25th.

Below is my contact info.
Thomas E. Franklin
tfrankli@ramapo.edu
Adjunct Professor / Photojournalism Ramapo College
http://thomasefranklin.blogspot.com/