For Smith's Guys (and gals) Only

ALL work MUST be turned in BEFORE I leave on Friday.
If you want a grade. Make it happen. Nothing after Friday will be graded or entered in Aeries.
Sorry.
Actually, I'm not. Sorry for that, though.
I think there's been plenty of time to get all of this done, and if it take some personal time of yours, so be it. After all, summer is right around the corner.

For Mrs. Christie's kids, as her, I don't know what her policy will be.

Lets Talk Final v2

The actual (digital) portfolio.

Option 1: Prezi
This is a super-cool-hey-let's-put-ppt-on-steroids way of showcasing your work. You have to sign up for a free account, but so what, you've done that like hundreds of times in your life by now anyway.
Use text, use more than you think you need, use pictures, use more than you think you need.
DON'T, for the love of gaga, do the minimum.
Unless you want me to pull my hair out when grading and asking "where did I go wrong? why are they settling for so little? do I take off a lot of points or only kind of a lot of points?"
That wouldn't be fun for any of us.

Did I mention that this final portfolio is worth 20% of your overall grade?

Option 2: iPhoto > QuickTime > YouTube
Import to iphoto, organize, add music and transitions, etc.
Export (this makes it a QT video)
Sign In to (or sign up for a) your YouTube acct.

Actually there is kind of an Option 2.1, which is basically the above stuff, but with iMovie.

Option 3: Something else that will blow my socks off when I see it on YouTube.


Got it?
Good.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers.
And smile, it's almost Friday.

Oh, one last thing ........... I cannot explain the importance enough that you put your best foot forward. Which may include having do-overs and re-shoots.
That isn't that big of a deal. Seriously.
Get over your bad self and just do it.
Like Bo Jackson.

Lets Talk Final

Well, it's on the "Final" sheet, but you'll actually turn this in as part of your last photo book assignment next week.

So there are no questions...

Your photo book should look like this:
1st 5 (double page) spreads are p.b. activities 1-5
then come notes (what, only like 2-3 pages this time)
last comes the 5 photographs listed on the blue handout in class
1 - d.o.f.
2 - b/w
3 - R3
4 - e.o.a. or p.o.d.
5 - e.o.a. or p.o.d.

These are all 4x6" prints that will be taped onto the next five pages of your photo book after your notes. For each image you should have some sort of caption/description for what you are doing, why you are doing it, the affect you are trying to achieve, etc.
If you do not know what any of the abbreviations above stand for, shame on you, you haven't been paying attention. JK, just ask and I'll tell you.

Duane Michals Narrative

These aren't really exactly like what we're hoping to get for the project, but in terms of starting points for the story board, this is kind of interesting. Even drawing out some stick figures can help you think out an idea.

In terms of a multi-part idea or "story", there are several examples here.

Or you might just get some examples for changing, or adding to, your prompts, here.

Keep an open mind, try things out.
As always, rarely will the first idea be the best - or best executed the first try.

But of course you already know I felt that way, right???

Some additional ideas I've been thinking of in terms of this project are:
-appearance vs. disappearance
-creation vs. destruction
-the subconscious
-the dream I had recently

Photo Contest Update

Yes, I have decided I'll give you extra credit for showing up at the photo contest tonight. I don't know quite how we'll handle this, but I'll think about it during the STAR testing this morning and let you know in class.

"If you have photo's entered in this year's contest, come to the presentation and see all 1200+ entered. Also an opportunity to meet with your fellow photo teachers and pick up the photos entered by your students. Hope to see you there. Los Gatos High School Small Gymnasium- presentation 7:30 pm, all prints on display at 6:30 pm the program is usually concludes by 9:15."

The above is the most recent info I have via email from the organizers of the even.

Duane Michals Interview

To go along with our "narrative project", we are using the artist Duane Michals as our inspiration.

Here is the link to the page which contains the interview we heard just a fraction of in class today.
It is transcribed below the "play" button, and the whole thing is worth giving a listen to. It is very interesting to hear an artist explain their thoughts and process, and Mr. Michal's process is very different from going out and trying to find beautiful or cool things to capture.

Info on the Photo Contest

"Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Los Gatos High School Small Gym.

All photographs entered will be displayed and available for viewing by 6:15 pm.

Program starts at 7:30 pm, ends by 9 pm.

This process takes a huge amount of work. If any of your students that can participate it will help.

If they can arrive at the Los Gatos Small Gym by 5:15 pm, they can help set up and we will give them dinner and We will give them Community Service Credits if they stay to help the take down at 9 pm. "

The above was copied from an email regarding the show. It will be great to see everyone there and even better if some can show up to help out with the set up and take down.

Hope to see you there!

Presentation

YES, it's important.YES, you should have fun with your photo presentation of your word(s).
Below I'll put some options, by no means an exhaustive list. In fact I'm not even saying these are the best ideas. They are just the ones I'm thinking of right now.

Accordian Book


This is what it looks like BEFORE you fill it with awesome letters.
Google up how to make one. You need either one long piece of paper or a couple that you splice together.
Think about the cover, too.
Obviously.
This is a great idea, and while it takes some time,
it is an AWESOME option.
(hint, hint)


A Photo Cube
(or cubes)
(hung or not)


Here is an example of how you would lay out one (or more) cube(s).
Of course you need square, not rectangular, images, so we would need to discuss
ahead of time, right?
Right.
Good, glad we agree on that!




And then there is Christopher Wool.
An artist, one of many, that uses much text in his work.
If you dig it, I can dig it, too.

Grading for ABC's of LG

Re-explanation of the ABC's tiered grading system...

If you would like to see your Awesome creativity receive an 'A' ...

Create an 8x10 Contact Sheet
Load this Contact Sheet into the Flickr Group
(as per the instructions below)

Think of at least a Five Letter Word
(yes, more would be better)

Print a 4x6" image of each of the letters you need
(yes, each letter needs to have the same adjustments made to them)
(unity, I say!!!)

"Present" your word.

Present? Yes? How? Good question.
Be creative. Have fun. No need to go too crazy.
But don't be too basic either.
Stay tuned for more updates on this part.


If you would like to see your creativity get a Better than average 'B' ...

Create an 8x10 Contact Sheet
Load this Contact Sheet into the Flickr Group
(as per the instructions below)

Think of at least a Five Letter Word
(yes, more would be better)

Use the same Ph adjustments on each letter
(b/w, sepia, vivid, etc.)
(of course make sure you are burning/dodging/checking contrast/etc. - as ALWAYS)

Create a New Canvas in Ph
Lay out each letter on your canvas to spell your word

Load the New Canvas with Clever Word into the Flickr Group


If you are cool as a cucumber with a 'C' ...

Create an 8x10 Contact Sheet
Load this Contact Sheet into the Flickr Group


I know you know this, but I'll say it just in case.
If you don't have all 26 letters;
if you don't have quality pics;
if you don't have the c.s. loaded to the group;
well,
these things will make it harder to even land in this range.

Mostly,
have fun with this.
Be creative.
I know, crazy thought, but I have faith in you!



Smile.


It's good for you!

Photo Contest Categories

1. Photojournalism: a pic that tells a story
2. Architecture: man-made structures
3. Nature: the natural world around us
4. Special Techniques: in-camera, darkroom, or computer manipulation of an image
5. Studio Photography: Artistic still life in a controlled situation. No portraits.
6. Portraits: people only
7. n/a
8. Animals: any non-human living subject
9. n/a

Again, at least 1 print due on Wed. We will mat this in class.