Semester 1, Week 4: Using Light

Assignment Directions: Read through the "Reflected Light" and "Still Life" section below and look at the pictures/watch the video. Then complete one of the two assignments at the bottom of the page.

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REFLECTED LIGHT

Take a look at the diagram below, and then answer the questions on your assignment for Photo #1.

PHOTO #1:

Photo source: Mrs. Brenneman

VIDEO #1: Watch this video for a video explanation of reflected light from a pretty cool guy.

If you liked that video, check out this video of the same photographer--it's a look at his home studio setup, as well as some pictures he shot. Besides photography, he is also into painting, rapping, and creating beats. His videos are definitely worth checking out! Click here to go to his website.

STILL LIFE EXAMPLES

Take a look at the following two examples of still life photos of personal objects, and then answer the questions for Photos #2+3 on your assignment.

PHOTO #2:

Photo source: http://www.thephotoargus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/sl5.jpg

PHOTO #3:

Photo source: http://www.photoble.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/3-ToniVC.jpg

If you do NOT have a camera to use for this week's assignment:.

.SCROLL DOWN to go to the alternate assignment if you do NOT have a camera to use for this week's homework. Your teacher should have given you the Week 4 Alternate Assignment handout--if you don't have this, please check with them!

If you DO have a camera for this week's assignment:
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Do the following assignment if you DO have a camera to use for this week's homework.

Your assignment this week is to find three things you’d take with you if your house was on fire. Difficulty: they must be objects. NO pets or people.

Take three pictures that demonstrate the three directions of light: front, side, and back light. If you have a flash, you may use it for only ONE of the three pictures. Otherwise, you need to find somewhere with good enough lighting, use a reflector of some sort, or use a desk lamp or other artificial light to help you light your pictures.

When you email your three photos to your teacher, attach a one-paragraph explanation of what your three objects are, and why you would take them with you if your house was burning down.

ABSOLUTELY NO USING FILTERS/EFFECTS. Photos must be in original color. We will talk about using filters in future weeks, but for now, do NOT use them.

When you have taken all three pictures and written your paragraph about why you chose those three objects, email them to your teacher BEFORE your appointment time. If you need help attaching your pictures to an email, please ask your teacher or one of the lab teachers to show you how.

Note: Your teacher MUST have received your email(s) by your appointment time, or your assignment will be incomplete!! You MUST email this assignment to your teacher. Printing it out in color is also acceptable, but printing it out in black and white is NOT acceptable.

If you do NOT have a camera, please ask your teacher for the alternate assignment BEFORE next week.

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No Camera? Here is your Alternate Assignment for Semester 1, Week 4

Have your handout from your teacher? Great! Here are your photos that go with the handout. Click on the title for each photo to go to its original source.