Photoshop Introduction (unfinished, youtube blocked currently)

What is Photoshop?

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Common Tools:

4. Used to cut off a portion of the photo

5. Used to select part of a photo

6. Adds text to your image

7. Command-Z (Mac) or Control-Z(PC)

8. Window-->History

9.  Image on menu bar and click "Rotation"

10. Click on the small boxes(anchor points) to widen or stretch your image

Resizing While Cropping:

11. When you draw the box, it automatically locks into a ratio.

For Printing:

12. 150 to 200 ppi

13.  250 ppi or more

My Favorite Cover

PEOPLE, April 11, 2011: "Elizabeth Taylor: Farewell to a Legend"
(Photograph by Philippe Halsman)

Time and again, readers turn to People for our take on the defining moments in pop culture—and this year, a major story was the death of one of the greatest movie stars of all time, Elizabeth Taylor. The iconic shot selected for the cover from the archives of famed photographer Philippe Halsman, taken when Taylor was just 16 years old, reminded fans of the beauty and grace that would often become overshadowed by her much-documented, tumultuous personal life. With few words needed, thisPeople cover provided a truly worthy farewell to a legend.

- See more at: http://www.magazine.org/asme/magazine-cover-contest/past-winners-finalists/2012-winners-finalists#sthash.PlEhzBYO.dpuf

Critique: 

The lighting and color over her face and body is perfect. It lights up her face and adds shadows to the indents in her body shape. The background is plain which draws more focus to her. The cover lines don't cover her up and even the title of the magazine is behind the image of her, really brings her into importance. This portrait shows a softness to her which correlates with the title "Farewell to Legend". The look on her face is almost solemn which also ties into the title. All around, I think this was a fantastic portrait of Elizabeth Taylor.

Magazine Essential Parts

Step 1.    1. MastHead, 2. Selling Line, 3. Date Line, 4. Cover Lines, 5. Main Image, 6. Model Credit, 7. Left Third, 8. Main Cover Line, 9. BarCode.

Step 2.   1. Advertising and Brand purposes 2. Description of title's main marketing point 3. Month and year of publication 4. Distributed around image without distracting too much 5. A big image 6. Model and photographer credits 7. The MastHead is important here 8. Huge print taking up most of the magazine 9. BarCode used for retailers

Best Portrait

Fixed Portrait Shoot

ISO 100

Aperture: 1/60, Shutter: 13

ISO 400

Aperture:1/160, Shutter: 13

ISO 800

Aperture:1/320, Shutter: 13

ISO 1600

Aperture: 1/640, Shutter: 13

ISO 3200

Aperture: 1/1000, Shutter: 13

Questions and Answers:

The best ISO I believe was 400.

My best photo I thought was the ISO 3200.

Yes, adjusting the aperture and shutter makes the photos similar no matter the ISO.

I got  a better understanding of the aperture and shutter use. It really makes a difference.

Year in Review: 2013

Best Photos 2013:

I love this photo because this father's boredom and fun with his newborn.The composure is perfect for seeing both faces. The lighting isn't perfect though.

This photo was absolutely sweet! Protesters against the government hand security guards roses. The composure is perfect. Shooting through the barb wire was a great idea.

This photo is really sharp and I love all the action and colors. Islamic activists torched police cars and bikes. The composition by shooting from the side of the cars was perfect to see the action.

Favorites:

Best song

Fall Out Boy came back with their album "Save Rock and Roll"

Best Movie

"We're The Millers" was so damn hilarious. Even my mom thought so.

Biggest Story

Pope Francis came into view as a peace offering idol.

Important Person

The entire world celebrated the life of Nelson Mandela when he passed.

Biggest Entertainment

I don't think anyone can deny Miley was huge in publicity this year.

My Holiday and Hopes for 2014:

   This Christmas break I spent the entire time surrounded by my family(that can be good and bad, but mostly good). My resolutions is to become a stronger person.  I look forward to my senior year and getting my license.