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How to Create a Contact Sheet in Adobe Bridge & Photoshop [Handout]
I designed a handout on How to Create a Contact Sheet in Adobe Bridge and Photoshop. I created it in Google Docs so I could share the file with others so they can modify it for their needs. I'm planning to do a lot of this kind of work for Blackwater Buccaneers Educational Resource Center, so please let me know if you have any requests or suggestions. To copy the file: Simply go to: File > Make a Copy and then name and save it to your own drive. Feel free to share with anyone you think could benefit from [...]
Composition Assignment: Rule of Thirds
Photography Assignment Composition: Rule of Thirds Feel free to use and modify this assignment for your own use. Any suggestions for improvement or variation are appreciated. 💖Carol The Rule of Thirds is a key compositional technique in photography that helps create balanced and visually interesting images. Here's a quick overview: What is the Rule of Thirds? Grid Layout: Imagine your image divided into nine equal parts by two horizontal and two vertical lines, creating a grid. Placement of Elements: Place important elements of your composition along these lines or at their intersections (called "power points"). Creating Balance: This technique avoids [...]
Game-Based Learning Ideas for Photography
Here are a few ideas of how you might incorporate game-based learning into your classroom. There are a ton of custom online game platforms, these are just a few I've found helpful. Games Trivia, Jeopardy - test knowledge Scavenger Hunts - encourage exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration Bingo: Social Bingo (icebreaker), Photo Bingo (take pictures of ___ or with ___ conditions) Ex. Photo Scavenger Hunt Bingo Find a game you enjoy and create your own version! Tip: Start with index cards or paper printouts until you’ve playtested your game and worked out all the kinks. Printplaygames.com and boardgamesmaker.com are two sources [...]
LinkedIn Learning Recommendations
Interested in taking your software/design skills to the next level? I am a huge fan of LinkedIn Learning, previously known as Lynda.com. LinkedIn Learning is an online video course provider with thousands of business, technical, and creative courses presented by industry experts. The content is well organized with each course broken up into small 2-10 minute video chunks that are easy to digest. It cost about $20-30 a month depending on the plan you choose, but you can get a one-month free trial to check it out. If you're a student at JSU the university provides free access to LinkedIn [...]
Student Work Spotlight: Process Makes Perfect (Infographics)
I just finished grading my students' first class project, and I couldn’t be prouder of their work! Digital Literacy is a course made up mostly of freshmen, many of whom have little to no experience working on Macs, let alone with Adobe Creative Cloud. This project serves as an introduction to research, brainstorming, and idea development, guiding students through the creative process and culminating in a five-step infographic. I think these turned out great, and I’m excited to see how they grow and develop over the semester! 📌 Project Details: University: Jacksonville State University Course: Digital Literacy for Artists & [...]
Color Toning with a Gradient Map
Learn how to Color Tone images using the Gradient Map tool in Photoshop. A Gradient Map is similar to a Levels Adjustment layer except that it applies different colors to various light levels. Gradient Maps are primarily used for coloring and toning images. Dive into gradient maps with this one minute tutorial by Adobe Creative Cloud (How to Make a Duotone Effect in Photoshop CC) or go a little deeper with How to Color Tone Using Gradient Maps by PHLEARN. In the example below the only edits made were a Gradient Map layer with a bit of the jackets and helmets masked [...]