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LECTURE: Edit and discuss assignment #1. Intro to Adobe Photoshop/Apple Preview software. Students will learn basics of what CAN be done in image manipulation software, and what SHOULD be done. Cropping, Color Correction, Captions, Dodging, Burning, Red eye reduction.
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CLASS EXERCISE:
Edit and select photos from assignment #1.
A Teachable Moment: Tracy Woodward of the Washington Post, 2013 WHNPA Contest winner.
READ MORE (download the PDF): http://www.whnpa.org/contest/022513Sachs-Statement.pdf
WHITE
HOUSE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION CONTEST RULES:
"The content of a photograph must not be altered in Photoshop or by any
other means. No element should be digitally added to or subtracted from
any photograph and the image must be a truthful representation of
whatever happened in front of the camera during exposure. Retouching to
eliminate dust and scratches is acceptable. Reasonable adjustments in
Photoshop are acceptable. These include cropping, dodging and burning,
conversion into grayscale, and normal toning and color adjustments that
restore the authentic nature of the photograph. Excessive changes in
density, contrast, color and saturation levels that alter the original
scene are not acceptable. Backgrounds should not be digitally blurred or
eliminated by burning down or by aggressive toning. Frames or borders
outside the image area are not allowed nor is text—digital or
otherwise—allowed on the image."
LOS ANGELES TIMES PHOTO ETHICS POLICY:
-- Photographs and graphics must inform, not mislead. Any
attempt to confuse readers or misrepresent visual information is prohibited.
-- In photographing news, we do not stage or reenact events.
Photographers may direct subjects of portraits, fashion shoots or studio work. In
presenting such images, we must avoid creating the impression that they were
captured spontaneously.
-- We do not add color, create photomontages, remove objects or
flop images.
-- We do not digitally alter images beyond making minor
adjustments for color correction, exposure correction and removal of dust spots
or scratches required to ensure faithful reproduction of the original image.
-- Exaggerated use of burning, dodging or color saturation is
not permitted.
-- On occasion, we publish artistic or graphic renderings that
include altered photographs. Such renderings should be clearly labeled “photo
illustration.”
-- Before creating a photo illustration, photographers, photo
editors and designers must obtain approval from a Senior Editor for
photography. Complex graphic illustrations should be similarly labeled.
-- Photo editors must verify the authenticity of handout
photos. Except in rare instances, credit lines must identify the source of such
photographs.
Here's a look at some famous photo manipulations: (click picture for link)
Here's a look at some famous photo manipulations: (click picture for link)
Example of cropping to tighten focus, and burning to more faithfully reproduce what the eye could see. Original photo LEFT. Edited Photo RIGHT:
HOMEWORK: Photo Assignment #2: The "Three Photo" Photo Essay
Your editor wants three images for a
story, (pick a topic) one overall, one medium, and one close-up (detail) shot
that relates to your story. All images must be from the same assignment/event.
A "gang" caption will accompany the photo package and will describe
why and how the photos fit together.
Post to the class blog BEFORE class #3 (35 points)
Grading Criteria:
1. Are your photos from the same event, or related to the same story line?
2. Are they well composed, or been cropped in a way to enhance the composition?
3. Do they have a "gang caption" that explains the context of the photos?
4. Is the exposure/lighting correct? Has it been corrected or improved with image editing software, such as Photoshop?
5. Is the subject interesting or engaging?
6. Is there a Wide, Medium and Close-up shot?
7. Have "creative devices" been employed to enhance the impact?
8. Are all three photos arranged on a single canvas?
8-7 Yeses = A (95/90%)
6-5 Yeses = B (85%-80%)
4-3 Yeses = C (75%-70%)
2-1 Yeses = D (65%)
0-0 Yeses = F (50% (Assuming an assignment was posted)
EXAMPLES: Three Photo Essay:
Here are several examples
EXTRA READING: A photographer reflects on the moment that might have been
Grading Criteria:
1. Are your photos from the same event, or related to the same story line?
2. Are they well composed, or been cropped in a way to enhance the composition?
3. Do they have a "gang caption" that explains the context of the photos?
4. Is the exposure/lighting correct? Has it been corrected or improved with image editing software, such as Photoshop?
5. Is the subject interesting or engaging?
6. Is there a Wide, Medium and Close-up shot?
7. Have "creative devices" been employed to enhance the impact?
8. Are all three photos arranged on a single canvas?
8-7 Yeses = A (95/90%)
6-5 Yeses = B (85%-80%)
4-3 Yeses = C (75%-70%)
2-1 Yeses = D (65%)
0-0 Yeses = F (50% (Assuming an assignment was posted)
EXAMPLES: Three Photo Essay:
Here are several examples
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| From Washington Post, April 18, 2013. Note use of Wide (overall) Medium and Close-Up (detail) shots, and gang caption. |
EXTRA READING: A photographer reflects on the moment that might have been
READING: A photographer reflects on the moment that might have been
David Burnett — who was
loading his camera when fellow photographer Nick Ut captured the famous “napalm
girl” image in Vietnam in 1972 — reflects on missing that moment. Washington Post Magazine, June 15, 2012
