HOMEWORK DUE IN 2 Weeks SEPT 13th
Go to Lynda.com and watch the Photoshop CS5 for Photographers: Camera Raw 6 tutorials before completing Asst #1
Assignment 1: One file five ways
Process one image in RAW 5 different ways to portray 5 different moods. For example, what happens to the image if you push the “recovery” slider to 100%? Where do you see a problem occurring? This type of analysis will help us in the future to know where to look for problem areas in an image.
Duplicate the RAW image so that you have 5 copies of it and name each one something different- this way we’ll be able to look at the .xmp file for each raw file to see what you did. Process each one differently to create 5 TIFFs. Save each as 16 bit TIFFs at 300dpi in Adobe RGB 1998. Open in Photoshop, convert to 8 bit, save as a TIFF. No retouching! All edits must be made in ACR- the Adobe Camera Raw window. In the end you should give me a folder titled by your name (on the drop box) with 5 raw files, 5 xmp files and five 8 bit tiffs.
**You are also required to turn in notes. Write down what you changed in each image. What happened when you pushed the “recovery” slider to 100%? Write down how the image changed. For example: “I noticed when I upped the vibrance slider, the saturation was of colors didn’t increase as much as when I upped the saturation slider.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Class 1: Aug 30: Intro to Camera Raw
You should always shoot RAW!!
A RAW FILE is a record of the data captured by the sensor. While there are many different ways of encoding this raw sensor data into a raw image file, in each case the file records the unprocessed sensor data. The sensors simply count photons—they produce a charge that’s directly propor¬tional to the amount of light that strikes them.
Color filter array cameras use a two-dimensional area array to collect the photons that are recorded in the image. The array is made up of rows and columns of photosensitive detectors—typically using either CCD (charge-coupled device) or CMOS (complemen¬tary metal oxide semiconductor) technology—to form the image.
RAW vs. JPEG
When you shoot JPEG, a raw converter built into the camera does automatic processing of the raw image (in camera) and then compresses it using JPEG compression.
Taking a raw image is like taking a picture shooting with negative film. There are so many options because you can always make a better print using the original negative. Taking a JPG is like scanning a print. You can only do so much to improve the image. You’d have many more options if you had access to the original negative.
You are able to draw on all the original information captured by the sensor if you shoot RAW, but not if you shoot jpg or tiff.
A RAW FILE is a record of the data captured by the sensor. While there are many different ways of encoding this raw sensor data into a raw image file, in each case the file records the unprocessed sensor data. The sensors simply count photons—they produce a charge that’s directly propor¬tional to the amount of light that strikes them.
Color filter array cameras use a two-dimensional area array to collect the photons that are recorded in the image. The array is made up of rows and columns of photosensitive detectors—typically using either CCD (charge-coupled device) or CMOS (complemen¬tary metal oxide semiconductor) technology—to form the image.
RAW vs. JPEG
When you shoot JPEG, a raw converter built into the camera does automatic processing of the raw image (in camera) and then compresses it using JPEG compression.
Taking a raw image is like taking a picture shooting with negative film. There are so many options because you can always make a better print using the original negative. Taking a JPG is like scanning a print. You can only do so much to improve the image. You’d have many more options if you had access to the original negative.
You are able to draw on all the original information captured by the sensor if you shoot RAW, but not if you shoot jpg or tiff.
Grading Policy
Grading Criteria
Class attendance and participation: 10%
Completion of weekly classroom assignments (on required deadlines): 40%
Projects:
Midterm: Promo Card /Print Project: 15%
Blog or online portfolio (carbonmade.com) 10%
Final: Porfolio Book (blurb or prints) 25%
As stated on the Syllabus:
Only 2 absences are permitted before a penalty is assessed.
3 absences results in a FULL LETTER GRADE penalty off your final grade.
If you arrive late or leave early unexcused, you’ll get a tardi. Two tardis equal one absence. More than 3 unexcused absences results in an F for the course.
*Your assignment or project grade will fall one letter each week it is late. If you do not hand in a final project, the highest grade you can get in the class is a C. More than 3 unexcused absences results in your overall grade being lowered one letter.
Class attendance and participation: 10%
Completion of weekly classroom assignments (on required deadlines): 40%
Projects:
Midterm: Promo Card /Print Project: 15%
Blog or online portfolio (carbonmade.com) 10%
Final: Porfolio Book (blurb or prints) 25%
As stated on the Syllabus:
Only 2 absences are permitted before a penalty is assessed.
3 absences results in a FULL LETTER GRADE penalty off your final grade.
If you arrive late or leave early unexcused, you’ll get a tardi. Two tardis equal one absence. More than 3 unexcused absences results in an F for the course.
*Your assignment or project grade will fall one letter each week it is late. If you do not hand in a final project, the highest grade you can get in the class is a C. More than 3 unexcused absences results in your overall grade being lowered one letter.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Welcome to Fall Semester!
Erin Gleeson's two sections:
Mondays from 2-5pm, Room C230
Wednesdays 8-11am, Room C230
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Hi Photoshop 2 students, and welcome to Fall semester at F.I.T.! Hope you all had a great summer.
I am Erin Gleeson, and I'll be your instructor. You can check out some of my work at www.eringleeson.com. You can contact me at: erin@eringleeson.com
Throughout the semester, I will post info pertaining to the class on this blog including weekly assignments, readings, notes, pictures and ideas. You are welcome and encouraged to contribute to the blog and post your work/ thoughts as well.
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PH-274 Photoshop 2 for Photography Students
Required Text: Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers by Martin Evening
http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Photoshop-CS5-Photographers-professional/dp/0240522001/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283188938&sr=8-1
General Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will have a deeper understanding of advanced
digital capture techniques and an advanced understanding of Adobe Photoshop CS5
that will enable them to manage and evaluate color on their own home computer
systems, to prepare imagery for use on the web and print. They will be able to effectively create both digital and printed portfolio presentations of their photography and will master the basics of retouching.
The students will have:
1. Gained experience in digital color management.
2. Utilized and become familiar with advanced digital cameras and image formats.
3. Become skilled in the essentials of image editing and image enhancement.
4. Established an efficient workflow.
5. Acquired advanced digital printing skills.
Course Description:
Within this course, students learn intermediate Adobe Photoshop & Bridge software skills as well as digital imaging, editing and color management techniques. Topics covered will include camera raw format, downloading and processing images, how to automate a simple web photo gallery, making a PDF presentation and preparing images for print and web portfolios.
Mondays from 2-5pm, Room C230
Wednesdays 8-11am, Room C230
***
Hi Photoshop 2 students, and welcome to Fall semester at F.I.T.! Hope you all had a great summer.
I am Erin Gleeson, and I'll be your instructor. You can check out some of my work at www.eringleeson.com. You can contact me at: erin@eringleeson.com
Throughout the semester, I will post info pertaining to the class on this blog including weekly assignments, readings, notes, pictures and ideas. You are welcome and encouraged to contribute to the blog and post your work/ thoughts as well.
******
PH-274 Photoshop 2 for Photography Students
Required Text: Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers by Martin Evening
http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Photoshop-CS5-Photographers-professional/dp/0240522001/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283188938&sr=8-1
General Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will have a deeper understanding of advanced
digital capture techniques and an advanced understanding of Adobe Photoshop CS5
that will enable them to manage and evaluate color on their own home computer
systems, to prepare imagery for use on the web and print. They will be able to effectively create both digital and printed portfolio presentations of their photography and will master the basics of retouching.
The students will have:
1. Gained experience in digital color management.
2. Utilized and become familiar with advanced digital cameras and image formats.
3. Become skilled in the essentials of image editing and image enhancement.
4. Established an efficient workflow.
5. Acquired advanced digital printing skills.
Course Description:
Within this course, students learn intermediate Adobe Photoshop & Bridge software skills as well as digital imaging, editing and color management techniques. Topics covered will include camera raw format, downloading and processing images, how to automate a simple web photo gallery, making a PDF presentation and preparing images for print and web portfolios.
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