Asst 1- One Raw File 5 Ways
Asst 2- Retouch one Portrait
Asst 3- Retouch one portrait using skin softening techniques
Asst 4- choose 2 exercises from portrait retouching PDFs to do to your own images
Asst 5- 2 composites
Asst 6- Pen Tool
Asst 7- Midterm Promo Card (front and back, printed and digital file)
Asst 8- Photo merge
Asst 9- Collage (using multiply layer)
There are 2 parts to the Final:
1.) Carbonmade or Online Portfolio
2.)Printed Portfolio. Can be:
*15 images printed (at least 8x10")
-or-
*10 images (8x10") plus one large 20x30 or larger print.
Plus Make sure you have done Quiz 1, Quiz 2 and Quiz 3.
By the end of the semester you also need to turn in your top 15 images that you used for your final printed portfolio in the form of JPGs (700x700px, 300 dpi)
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
If you print your Final at Adorama, BE SURE to use ICC Profiles
Generally speaking, an ICC profile is a set of data that characterizes a color input or output device, or a color space. ICC profiles can be created for certain monitors, printers, papers etc.
Before you get a print made, it's a good idea to download the ICC profile for the paper you are using so that the colors come out right. Epson has a series of profiles for the different papers they use, as do different labs. (There are different profiles for different printers. For example, here are the profiles for the Epson 2200.)
Adorama has a series of ICC profiles you can download for the different papers they offer.
Here's how to do it:
Download the profiles here http://www.adoramapix.com/Support.aspx?SupportID=prepcolor
here's what they look like when you download them:
If you're on your home computer (MAC), click on the hard drive and find the folder that says "Library". Open that, look for the "Color Sync" folder, Then look for the folder called "Profiles". Drop the ICC Profiles you've downloaded in that profiles folder. (If you're on a school computer where you don't have admin proveldges, drop the files into /Users//Library/ColorSync/Profiles — any profiles stored here are available only to the current user.) For PC user instructions, click the link above.
Then in Photoshop, you can launch the profiles by going to view > proof setup > custom, and choose the Adorama profiles. Leave the box as is (with the default settings) The box should look like this:
Once you do the proof setup then go to Edit > convert to profile. Choose the Adorama profile for whatever paper you're printing with and save the file.
At Adorama, if you've used a profile and made your own color corrections, you should NOT check the box to have Adorama correct the colors.
If you don't have time to download the ICC profile, saving as sRGB is the next best when printing at Adorama (it's different for each lab so call and ask if they have profiles you can download or if you should save your document as Adobe RGB or sRGB. Print Space requests that you save as Adobe RGB).
Before you get a print made, it's a good idea to download the ICC profile for the paper you are using so that the colors come out right. Epson has a series of profiles for the different papers they use, as do different labs. (There are different profiles for different printers. For example, here are the profiles for the Epson 2200.)
Adorama has a series of ICC profiles you can download for the different papers they offer.
Here's how to do it:
Download the profiles here http://www.adoramapix.com/Support.aspx?SupportID=prepcolor
here's what they look like when you download them:
If you're on your home computer (MAC), click on the hard drive and find the folder that says "Library". Open that, look for the "Color Sync" folder, Then look for the folder called "Profiles". Drop the ICC Profiles you've downloaded in that profiles folder. (If you're on a school computer where you don't have admin proveldges, drop the files into /Users//Library/ColorSync/Profiles — any profiles stored here are available only to the current user.) For PC user instructions, click the link above.
Then in Photoshop, you can launch the profiles by going to view > proof setup > custom, and choose the Adorama profiles. Leave the box as is (with the default settings) The box should look like this:
Once you do the proof setup then go to Edit > convert to profile. Choose the Adorama profile for whatever paper you're printing with and save the file.
At Adorama, if you've used a profile and made your own color corrections, you should NOT check the box to have Adorama correct the colors.
If you don't have time to download the ICC profile, saving as sRGB is the next best when printing at Adorama (it's different for each lab so call and ask if they have profiles you can download or if you should save your document as Adobe RGB or sRGB. Print Space requests that you save as Adobe RGB).
Plug-Ins
Plug-ins can be used with Photoshop to create specific creative effects. Effects that plug-ins create could be done the long way in Photoshop, but using the plug in could save you some time.
To try a free 3-day demo download of some plug-ins, try these 2 websites:
1- www.ononesoftware.com
2- Nik Color Efex Pro www.niksoftware.com (silver effects pro)
To try a free 3-day demo download of some plug-ins, try these 2 websites:
1- www.ononesoftware.com
2- Nik Color Efex Pro www.niksoftware.com (silver effects pro)
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Creative Filters & Collage
Adding Texture/ Blending Mode Multiply
To create antiquing effects, you can use images found online or you can shoot or scan textures you like. You can also photograph textures specifically for this technique. Drag the antique paper (or whatever texture you've found) to the top layer of your image. Change the blending mode of that layer to MULTIPLY and adjust the opacity as needed.
Notice the blending mode of the layer with the paper scan is "Multiply".
Extracting elements of scans for collage:
I scanned this old book because I liked the gold leaf border:
Then using Select > Color Range, I made a selection of the gold border and copied and pasted it into a new empty layer (command C, command V).
Use 'Command T' (free transform) to change the size of the border to fit your image.
Download-able textures:
http://www.mayang.com/textures/
To create antiquing effects, you can use images found online or you can shoot or scan textures you like. You can also photograph textures specifically for this technique. Drag the antique paper (or whatever texture you've found) to the top layer of your image. Change the blending mode of that layer to MULTIPLY and adjust the opacity as needed.
Notice the blending mode of the layer with the paper scan is "Multiply".
Extracting elements of scans for collage:
I scanned this old book because I liked the gold leaf border:
Then using Select > Color Range, I made a selection of the gold border and copied and pasted it into a new empty layer (command C, command V).
Use 'Command T' (free transform) to change the size of the border to fit your image.
Download-able textures:
http://www.mayang.com/textures/
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday Section: Calendar for Remainder of Semester
Calendar for the last 5 weeks of class plus info on Final Due Dec. 13th!!
Promoting your Photography
Even though you are still in school, once you get a body of work together, it doesn't hurt showing it to people to try and get work. Who says you can't make money off your photography while you're a student?! Also think about selling your work online- either as prints or as stock. If you sell prints, might be wise to set up editions (anywhere from 5-20 is norm).
Join ASMP or APA while you’re still a student. They’ll give you access to the emails of tons of photographers in the city. Great way to get assisting jobs.
For selling your images, Getty Images is a great resource. Go to their website and see how much they charge for their stock images.
Stock photos- put your work on iStock or a similar site. Remember if you submit pictures of people, you must have a model release.
Check Mary Virginia Swanson’s blog often for ‘calls for entry’. Try to apply for 1 thing a month. www.marketingphotos.wordpress.com. Also look at The Society for Photographic Education www.spenational.org and www.artdeadlineslist.com for calls for entry.
Sell your work on etsy.com
Send emails to photo editors. Get their addresses at mastheads.org. Sending emails with your website is sometimes more effective than postcards.
Mastheads.org: an amazing resource for contact info for magazine people. It’s like $25 for the year. Will give you photo editors’ phone # and email info.
Send gifts/press kits to photo editors every holiday you can think of (drop off at messenger center). I picked about 5 and keep working them.
Conde Nast: 4 Times Square (mess center entrance is in the back of
the building on 43rd)
New York Times: 620 8th Avenue, messenger center is on
40th Street between 7th and 8th, just east of the
building entrance. Ask in lobby if you can’t find it.
Drop off your book constantly to magazines. Call or email and ask what their portfolio policy is…several mags have a specific drop off day & procedure. Always have your book out.
For event photography, call up law firms, schools, non profits etc and ask for the name and # of their PR person/ Event planner. Several Law firms also have “art buying committees” which choose art to hang in their offices. Banks can also be good clients for selling fine art prints to, or even leasing them.
Join ASMP or APA while you’re still a student. They’ll give you access to the emails of tons of photographers in the city. Great way to get assisting jobs.
For selling your images, Getty Images is a great resource. Go to their website and see how much they charge for their stock images.
Stock photos- put your work on iStock or a similar site. Remember if you submit pictures of people, you must have a model release.
Check Mary Virginia Swanson’s blog often for ‘calls for entry’. Try to apply for 1 thing a month. www.marketingphotos.wordpress.com. Also look at The Society for Photographic Education www.spenational.org and www.artdeadlineslist.com for calls for entry.
Sell your work on etsy.com
Send emails to photo editors. Get their addresses at mastheads.org. Sending emails with your website is sometimes more effective than postcards.
Mastheads.org: an amazing resource for contact info for magazine people. It’s like $25 for the year. Will give you photo editors’ phone # and email info.
Send gifts/press kits to photo editors every holiday you can think of (drop off at messenger center). I picked about 5 and keep working them.
Conde Nast: 4 Times Square (mess center entrance is in the back of
the building on 43rd)
New York Times: 620 8th Avenue, messenger center is on
40th Street between 7th and 8th, just east of the
building entrance. Ask in lobby if you can’t find it.
Drop off your book constantly to magazines. Call or email and ask what their portfolio policy is…several mags have a specific drop off day & procedure. Always have your book out.
For event photography, call up law firms, schools, non profits etc and ask for the name and # of their PR person/ Event planner. Several Law firms also have “art buying committees” which choose art to hang in their offices. Banks can also be good clients for selling fine art prints to, or even leasing them.
File Sharing Websites
Drop Box https://www.dropbox.com
Both you and your client must install the application. 2G free account.
You Send It http://www.yousendit.com/
You need an account to upload photos, but not to download. Up to 100MB free.
Send Space http://sendspace.com/
Easiest to use. You don't need an account to use it. Up to 300MB free.
Both you and your client must install the application. 2G free account.
You Send It http://www.yousendit.com/
You need an account to upload photos, but not to download. Up to 100MB free.
Send Space http://sendspace.com/
Easiest to use. You don't need an account to use it. Up to 300MB free.
Final Project Due Last Day of Class
For your final, you are to create:
a book of 15 or more images
-or-
A series of 15 prints in a photo box or portfolio book with slip in pages. (you can get these at AI Friedman)
Blurb Book should be 8x10" or larger
Adorama 8x8 or larger
If you make prints: must be 8x10 or larger
Both the book and the online portfolio must include at least 15 images. Or you can opt to present 10 (8x10 or larger) prints and one larger print (approx 20x30). You CAN use the same group of images for both online and print if you'd like. Please choose images you have shot recently (preferably this semester). They must be images that have been shot in RAW or very good hi-res scans of negatives. You must have used Photoshop in some way to edit every image you choose to include in the book. Book can be hard or soft cover book. At least 8x10 inches (or 8x8 if you use Adorama).
* Pay special attention to the sequence of the images. Think about adding chapters or sections to organize your book if necessary. Caption info/text is optional. Be sure to include your name and contact info in each portfolio, and a project title if necessary. This series of images should go together in some way. There needs to be a cohesive theme or underlying story of your choosing.
In addition- each student MUST submit their 15 images digitally, as hi-res JPGs.
Monday Section: Final is Due Dec. 13th
Thursday Section: Final Due Dec. 16th
Blurb Photo Books start at $20 for an 8x10" book
Adorama Photo Books 8x8 books start at $30
a book of 15 or more images
-or-
A series of 15 prints in a photo box or portfolio book with slip in pages. (you can get these at AI Friedman)
Blurb Book should be 8x10" or larger
Adorama 8x8 or larger
If you make prints: must be 8x10 or larger
Both the book and the online portfolio must include at least 15 images. Or you can opt to present 10 (8x10 or larger) prints and one larger print (approx 20x30). You CAN use the same group of images for both online and print if you'd like. Please choose images you have shot recently (preferably this semester). They must be images that have been shot in RAW or very good hi-res scans of negatives. You must have used Photoshop in some way to edit every image you choose to include in the book. Book can be hard or soft cover book. At least 8x10 inches (or 8x8 if you use Adorama).
* Pay special attention to the sequence of the images. Think about adding chapters or sections to organize your book if necessary. Caption info/text is optional. Be sure to include your name and contact info in each portfolio, and a project title if necessary. This series of images should go together in some way. There needs to be a cohesive theme or underlying story of your choosing.
In addition- each student MUST submit their 15 images digitally, as hi-res JPGs.
Monday Section: Final is Due Dec. 13th
Thursday Section: Final Due Dec. 16th
Blurb Photo Books start at $20 for an 8x10" book
Adorama Photo Books 8x8 books start at $30
Aperture Gallery Opening this Friday 11/19
Friday, November 19, 6:00-8:00 pm: Opening reception for
The Spanish National Photography Prize exhibition: Connections and Confrontations
Presented by Aperture Gallery and the Spanish Ministry of Culture. Aperture Gallery, 547 West 27th Street, 4th floor, NY, NY.
Aperture Gallery and Bookstore
547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
Between 10th and 11th Avenues
New York, New York
Gallery and Bookstore hours:
Monday Saturday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday, Closed
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Build your own Website (without knowing web design!)
Even if you don't know web design, there are templates out there for easy DIY websites.
A couple options:
Photobiz:
http://photobiz.com/
$125 to set up (one time fee), then $15/mo
ARLO:
$100/year
Click here for more info:
http://arlosites.com/artists/features/?ref_id=haf
A couple options:
Photobiz:
http://photobiz.com/
$125 to set up (one time fee), then $15/mo
ARLO:
$100/year
Click here for more info:
http://arlosites.com/artists/features/?ref_id=haf
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
photoFEAST: Nov 18th, 6-9pm
Submissions for the Fall 2010 photoFEAST exhibition are now being accepted.
Everyone is invited and all photographic based work is accepted. Please email them at photofeast@gmail.com to register if you plan to participate.
FEAST is organized to bring together the photography departments from several NYC Universities including: LaGuardia Community College, FIT, NYU, SVA, Parsons, Hunter College, Cooper Union, and Pratt for an evening of discussion, common display, and social networking. The environment is casual, as the aim is to focus on the active genesis of work.
FEAST is a pin-up, salon style show. Print submissions to fill allotted 36''x36'' space (per student)
Walk-ins are welcome, first come, first served. Videos must be pre-registered. Early drop off is due Wednesday, November 16th.
Everyone is invited and all photographic based work is accepted. Please email them at photofeast@gmail.com to register if you plan to participate.
FEAST is organized to bring together the photography departments from several NYC Universities including: LaGuardia Community College, FIT, NYU, SVA, Parsons, Hunter College, Cooper Union, and Pratt for an evening of discussion, common display, and social networking. The environment is casual, as the aim is to focus on the active genesis of work.
FEAST is a pin-up, salon style show. Print submissions to fill allotted 36''x36'' space (per student)
Walk-ins are welcome, first come, first served. Videos must be pre-registered. Early drop off is due Wednesday, November 16th.
PDNedu Student Photo Contest
ALL the info HERE: http://contest.pdnedu.com/?pdnonline
Categories:
FASHION / PORTRAITURE
Channel your inner Annie Leibovitz and give us some close-ups; self-portraits welcome.
DOCUMENTARY / PHOTOJOURNALISM
From the prayer rituals of Tibetan monks to the local demise of a farming community, show us the issues,
people and events in your periphery.
STILL LIFE
A glowing bowl of edamame or your mother's Tiffany lamp - if it's stationary, it counts.
TRAVEL / LANDSCAPE
Spring break in Mexico, studies abroad in Australia and camping trips-we want to see where you've been.
FINE ART / PERSONAL WORK
Your chance to get all avant-garde on us - the offbeat, unique and beautiful work that doesn't fit in the above categories.
Categories:
FASHION / PORTRAITURE
Channel your inner Annie Leibovitz and give us some close-ups; self-portraits welcome.
DOCUMENTARY / PHOTOJOURNALISM
From the prayer rituals of Tibetan monks to the local demise of a farming community, show us the issues,
people and events in your periphery.
STILL LIFE
A glowing bowl of edamame or your mother's Tiffany lamp - if it's stationary, it counts.
TRAVEL / LANDSCAPE
Spring break in Mexico, studies abroad in Australia and camping trips-we want to see where you've been.
FINE ART / PERSONAL WORK
Your chance to get all avant-garde on us - the offbeat, unique and beautiful work that doesn't fit in the above categories.
HW Due Week of November 15th
Reading in Martin Evening Text:
HDR: Pgs 395-408
All of chapter 15 (Automating Photoshop) starts pg 716
Plus!! Please bring approx 20 images of your own to work on retouching in class. Make sure they were shot RAW!! We will be preparing them for a web portfolio on carbonmade.com
HDR: Pgs 395-408
All of chapter 15 (Automating Photoshop) starts pg 716
Plus!! Please bring approx 20 images of your own to work on retouching in class. Make sure they were shot RAW!! We will be preparing them for a web portfolio on carbonmade.com
Monday, November 8, 2010
Workflow and batch processing: Actions, Scripts, etc
Handout for this week's class:
How to write an action:
1. Open your Actions Palatte and click "create new Set" (the folder icon) on the bottom. Name your set "My Actions" (or whatever)
2. Click the "Create New Action" icon at the bottom (looks like a page with the corner folded) Call it "Sharpen" or whatever you plan to write/record.
3. Notice the red "record" button is now on. WHATEVER you do will be recorded in a list of steps in your actions palatte under the new action you just created. When you are done with all the steps of a certain process that you want to record, click the stop button (little square on far left). The red button should go off.
4. Now you can open any image and hit the play button (triangle at bottom) and all the steps you recorded/wrote (your new action) will be applied instantaneously to that image.
5. Alternatively, to have this new action that you've recorded (or written) applied to a large number of images, go to FILE > AUTOMATE > BATCH and run it on a folder.
Things you might like to write actions for to save time:
Sharpening
Embed copyright info
Curves Brightening
Make a duplicate copy of a tiff and flatten it
Save for Web
SCRIPTS:
to save a folder of tiffs into JPGs in an instant, go to FILE > SCRIPTS IMAGE PROCESSOR
How to write an action:
1. Open your Actions Palatte and click "create new Set" (the folder icon) on the bottom. Name your set "My Actions" (or whatever)
2. Click the "Create New Action" icon at the bottom (looks like a page with the corner folded) Call it "Sharpen" or whatever you plan to write/record.
3. Notice the red "record" button is now on. WHATEVER you do will be recorded in a list of steps in your actions palatte under the new action you just created. When you are done with all the steps of a certain process that you want to record, click the stop button (little square on far left). The red button should go off.
4. Now you can open any image and hit the play button (triangle at bottom) and all the steps you recorded/wrote (your new action) will be applied instantaneously to that image.
5. Alternatively, to have this new action that you've recorded (or written) applied to a large number of images, go to FILE > AUTOMATE > BATCH and run it on a folder.
Things you might like to write actions for to save time:
Sharpening
Embed copyright info
Curves Brightening
Make a duplicate copy of a tiff and flatten it
Save for Web
SCRIPTS:
to save a folder of tiffs into JPGs in an instant, go to FILE > SCRIPTS IMAGE PROCESSOR
Monday, November 1, 2010
Hair Masking/ Scripts / Photomerge
In class this week we will go over hair masking, batch processing & scripts and Photomerge.
HAIR MASKING & COMPOSITING
Click below to download handout on hair masking:
Refer to the Lynda.com videos Photoshop CS5: Selections in Depth, chapter 4.
BATCH PROCESSING/ SCRIPTS:
To turn a folder of hi-res tiffs into a new folder of JPGS, go to File > Scripts > Image Processor. For a folder of websize/emailable images choose "fit image" and 700px Width and Height.
PHOTO MERGE:
To make a panorama out of several images shot of one scene, go to File > Automate > Photomerge. Choose several files by clicking browse. Then choose Auto layout (or try perspective) and hit OK. Photoshop will automatically combine your images into one. Crop and save.
3 images:
Photomerge panorama result:
HW Due Next week: Make one Photomerge panorama using 3 or more files you shot RAW.
Monday section: This HW is due Monday Nov 8
Thursday section: Nov 11
HAIR MASKING & COMPOSITING
Click below to download handout on hair masking:
Refer to the Lynda.com videos Photoshop CS5: Selections in Depth, chapter 4.
BATCH PROCESSING/ SCRIPTS:
To turn a folder of hi-res tiffs into a new folder of JPGS, go to File > Scripts > Image Processor. For a folder of websize/emailable images choose "fit image" and 700px Width and Height.
PHOTO MERGE:
To make a panorama out of several images shot of one scene, go to File > Automate > Photomerge. Choose several files by clicking browse. Then choose Auto layout (or try perspective) and hit OK. Photoshop will automatically combine your images into one. Crop and save.
3 images:
Photomerge panorama result:
HW Due Next week: Make one Photomerge panorama using 3 or more files you shot RAW.
Monday section: This HW is due Monday Nov 8
Thursday section: Nov 11
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