Photo Editing Effectively Communicating Your Photos
How do we use photo editing software to alter an image and more effectively communicate our intended message? At what point do photo editing techniques become unethical? Which photo editing techniques are most effective in conveying the desired message? ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
WHAT IS IT? Altering images through a raster/vector software program Manipulates, enhances, and transforms an image Doesn’t have to be just digital photos! Photo Editing
Amateur and professional photographers can use photo editing software to improve the overall message they want their image to convey. Why is it Important? Appealing Photos Appealing Photos Convincing Stories Convincing Stories A picture is worth 1,000 words A picture is worth 1,000 words Professionalism Professionalism Put life into your images Put life into your images Show your personality Show your personality
Gouache paint Kneaded erasers Charcoal sticks Airbrush History of Photo Editing
1860’s: Lincoln’s head and the Southern politician John Calhoun’s body (earliest examples)
History of Photo Editing 1942: Benito Mussolini had a horse handler cut from the image
History of Photo Editing 1989: Oprah’s head on the body of actress Ann- Margret, taken from a 1979 publicity shot
2007: Andy Roddick’s arms were enlarged, he stated that he was “pretty sure I’m not as fit as the Men’s Fitness cover suggests”. History of Photo Editing
Editing Ethics? At what point do we say that an image is too “photoshopped” ? Unrealistic Expectations Perfection is Perfect? Misleading Products Historical Accuracy
Raster editing software Created in 1988 Originally called “Display” Photoshop: What is it?
Selection Cropping Size Alterations Element Removal Color Adjustments Selective Color Change Photoshop: Features The guided tutorial will explain the features in detail
Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand Tool Color Replacement Tool Red-Eye Effect Clone Tool Crop Tool Curves Filters Photoshop: Tools
Photo Editing in Photoshop Complete the Photoshop Page on your Weebly Website Assignment
-How do we use photo editing software to alter an image and more effectively communicate our intended message? -At what point do photo editing techniques become unethical? -Which photo editing techniques are most effective in conveying the desired message? ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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