Headshots and Self Portraits Submission

Directions:

Step 1: 
Process your photos in Lightroom:
Make sure your photos have been properly exposed. Use the Develop features to their maximum ability. Crop the head shots using an appropriate 4 x 6 aspect ratio.

Post your THREE headshots of yourself or THREE self portraits to your student blog. Later you can use one of these photos as your bio picture for your Contact page of your FolioHD account and Snapwire account.

Step 2: Write a brief reflection about EACH of the following portraits with the following prompts. Write your reflections under each image.

• Subject: Does the subject look interesting/captivating? Why? Provide evidence from image.
• Content: Does the subject convey emotion or a story?
• Light: Does the image have a range of light and dark values. Are the shadows in appropriate places (not the face or at least the entire face.)?
• Composition: Does the composition include more than one rule of composition. Which ones? Provide evidence from the image.

Rubric for Portraits:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1UFIVJD2sBzMWZmRWZYUXZJQUU/view?usp=sharing

Online Portfolio (Second or Third Year Students) FINAL EXAM PROJECT

Overview: It's time to update your online portfolio at Folio HD.

Directions: Follow these steps.

Step 1: Watch the quick tutorial video on FolioHD. Also, check the Tips and Tricks page to optimize your account.

• Watch how you can set your dominant image.
• Also notice how you can set up separate galleries for different types of photos.

Step 2 (10 points): Format your Website with the following feature.

• You should select THREE favorite images you have taken during the first semester as your Dominant for your home page. To do this, you just double click on the thumbnail version of your photo in one of the galleries. 

Step 3 (50 Points): Next, you should set up separate galleries for the following types of photos:

• Composition (10 Photos)
• Independent Projects (10 Photos)
• Other (10 other photos you are proud of. You can come up with the name for this gallery)

Must include watermarks on all photos. 
Must have THREE separate Galleries (one for each category). 
Must have a title and a description for each photo.

Step 4 (20 Points): Make sure you have written a biography about your self in the "About You" section under the Settings tab. Cover the following topics in your bio. Each of these should be a paragraph long.

• Where you are from (such as city, state, school)
• Experience as a photographer (class, hobby, etc.
• Intrest area as a photographer
• Goals for your future

Step 5 (10 Points): Upload your Self Portrait. The self portrait should show you as a professional. Your style, use of composition and knowledge of exposure technique should be evident in the photo.

Online Portfolio (First Year Students) FINAL EXAM PROJECT

Overview: Now that you have your FolioHD account set up, let's optimize it.

Directions: Follow these steps. See my Folio as an example here: http://daviddoerr.foliohd.com/

Step 1: Watch the quick tutorial video on FolioHD. Also, check the Tips and Tricks page to optimize your account.

• Watch how you can set your dominant image.
• Also notice how you can set up separate galleries for different types of photos.

Step 2 (10 points): Format your Website with the following feature.

• You should select your THREE favorite image you have taken during the first semester as your Dominant for your home page. To do this, you just double click on the thumbnail version of your photo in one of the galleries. 

Step 3 (50 Points): Next, you should set up separate galleries for the following types of photos:

• Composition (FIVE Photos)
• Motion (THREE Photos)
• Macro Photography (THREE photos)
• Other (THREE other photos you are proud of. You can come up with the name for this gallery)

Must include watermarks on all photos. 
Must have FOUR separate Galleries (one for each category). 
Must have a title and a description for each photo.

Step 4 (15 Points): Make sure you have written a biography about your self in the "About You" section under the Settings tab. Cover the following topics in your bio. Each of these should be a paragraph long.

• Where you are from (such as city, state, school)
• Experience as a photographer (class, hobby, etc.)
• Intrest area as a photographer
• Goals for your future

Step 5 (15 Points): Upload your Self Portrait. The self portrait should show you as a professional. Your style, use of composition and knowledge of exposure technique should be evident in the photo.

Using Wireless Sync and Remotes

Overview: Modern photography often incorporates flash and radio technology to sync various devices together. Today you will learn to use a sync device to fire a camera remotely and to fire a flash wirelessly.

Directions: Watch the video introducing the features of the Plus X Pocket Wizard and then answer the questions below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUflA6ER1ro

http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/transmitter_receiver/plusx/

1. How many PocketWizards do you need to fire a flash remotely?

2. How does a PocketWizard transmit a signal?

3. How many channels are available on a PlusX transmitter?

4. How can you tell if a signal has been sent or received?

5. What do you need to remotely trigger your camera to take a photo?

To learn more about the light kit we are using, go here: http://www.fjwestcott.com/strobelite.