CTE – Digital Imaging
In a nutshell, this is what we do in this class: students will learn to use a digital camera to first take then eventually make pictures. Students start in automatic mode then move to manual mode and learn to shoot and process digital images in RAW. This is a project-based class that includes assignments in composition, exposure, focusing, light and color, perspective, natural light and studio light portraiture, and still life/food photography. Students will also learn to use iPhoto, Photoshop, Bridge and Camera Raw to process their images.
Students will also have the opportunity to compete at the state SkillsUSA competition, an organization supported and promoted by Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs. In 2014, Nichole Buttrum placed first in the state in the Photography contest held in Springfield, IL. She went on to compete nationally in Kansas City, MO, where she placed 28th in the nation.
To learn more about SkillsUSA, check out the national website at skillsusa.org and the Illinois website at illinoisskillsusa.org.
Announcements
Welcome to Digital Imaging!
Click HERE to get the class syllabus.
I’m looking forward to working with you this school year! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions: ldale@mths.us
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Career and Technical Education Brochure
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Class Links
3D Popout Photo
3D Popout Photo Video Tutorial
Composition
Creating Composite Images
David duChemin
Food Photographers to Explore
Food Photography
Helpful setup and lighting videos
Adorama Food Photogprahy Video
Adorama Food Photography Video #2
McGunn Media – Layering Your Image
Natural Light Food Photography
Land of Giants
Miniature People in the Real World
Metering Videos
Natural Light Portrait Photography
Peter Hurley – It’s All About the Jaw Line
Peter Hurley – It’s All About the Squinch
Photoshop Tutorials
How to Create a Severed Arm in PS
How to Make Eyes Look Amazing in PS
Insert Yourself Into a Movie Poster
Selfie Poster Tutorials
Still Life Photography
Best Still Life Images of 2014
Still Life Photography Videos
Don Giannatti – Still Life Using Studio Lights Demo
Still Life Using Natural Light
Textures and Overlays
Erik Johansson
Surreal photographer
Link to Adriana Mullen’s Website
Food photography
Link to JoeyL’s Halloween Pics
Link to Vivian Maier’s Photography
Make sure you explore Vivan Maier’s selfies!
Mike Rowe Works Scholarship Application
Steve McCurry explains the story behind some of his images.