A NEW PERSPECTIVE:  There is so much to the world around us that we pass right over and don’t see. This assignment is meant to help you find and capture those interesting elements. You will capture 12 images in one place, edit and post your top 3-7 images, and put the rest into a collage.

Equipment

DLSR Camera; Unique subject and lighting
Optional: Tripod and flash as needed
Adobe Photoshop for creating a collage.

Overview

• 12 edited images with different vantage points
• Of the 12 edited images, submit one image with a texture overlay
• Upload 3-7 images at large display
• Create a collage with remaining images
• Upload your best image to Instagram
• Comment on classmates Instagram images

Instructions

1. PERPSECTIVE OF 12 
A NEW PERSPECTIVE:  Capture a total of 12 quality images of the same subject with completely different vantage points, angles, focal lengths, depth of field, and leading lines. Be sure to have good variety. Some image should be extremely close up and some showing the whole scene from different angles. Try laying on the ground and shooting up for a new perspective.

2. PHOTOSHOP PROCESSING: Process all 12 images using the tutorials from Activity 4 Photoshop Skills as needed for portfolio-quality display. Take several texture images, then use one of your texture images to blend with one of your Perspective of 12 images. Use the Custom Images V.4. Blending Tips Tutorial to try blending modes and masking for an interesting effect.

3. DISPLAYING IMAGES IN BLOG
Choose some of your images to display large, and display the remaining images in one collage image.

Large Display: 3-7 of your 12 images, shown at large blog image size, sized to 1024 pixels on the long side.
Texture Blend: Include the original texture image in your blog post (thumbnail size is fine) and leave a note in the process about how you blended it with one or more of your images.
Collage:  Create a collage of your remaining images (ones you did not use for “Large Display” above). You may use the simple collage method in this Custom Images II. 10 Photo Collage tutorial for creating a collage of images in Photoshop. Just be sure when you are done with this tutorial, you save your full-size .psd for future editing. Then size your collage at 1024px on the long side and save it as a jpeg for your blog post.

ALTERNATE PS COLLAGE METHOD:  (a bit more time-consuming): Use a grid in Photoshop to create this collage; in Photoshop, go to View > New Guide Layout.

NOTE – NO MORE LABELS. You no longer need to list your f/stop and shutter speed labels, etc. (metadata) unless you want to ;).

4. SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING: Instagram

  • Post at least one of your Perspective of 12 images on Instagram.
  • Add your Instagram username to your introduction in our Facebook group. Go to Photos – Albums – INTROS.
  • Use this hashtag: #comm300. 
  • Tag @visualcomm.photos on the image (not in the caption).
  • Search the #comm300 hashtag and view 6+ classmates’ Perspective of 12 image posts.
  • Leave comments on at least three classmates Instagram Perspective of 12 image posts.

5. SUBMISSION:

  • Follow the Submission Process
  • List how many classmates’ Insta Perspective of 12 posts you viewed and who you commented on.
  • Example:  I viewed 6+ classmates Perspective of 12; Commented on Lindsey, Ben, and Doug.

CAUTION: Your assignment is not complete until you submit it here. However, you are allowed a one-time extension, if you choose to use your mulligan. (See syllabus). We check your blog post for completion right at the deadline, so please do not add things after submitting your link, until it has been graded. In accordance with Comm Dept. policy, late work will not be accepted.

Rubric

NOTE: Meeting the minimum requirements is “average” and constitutes an 80% or B- grade, according to the University Grading Guide. To receive a higher grade, students should excel. However, quality and/or difficulty is more important than quantity.

√ SIZING: Photos sized to 1024 pixels on the long side. First part of jpeg filename is student’s name. Example: JakeSpencer-Tetons.jpg. Photos displayed at “Large” size in blog post, per instructions in Week 1 > Photo Blog Instructions. Photos are clickable.
√ PROCESS: Detailed paragraph (3-5 sentences) about the process. List how you blended the texture image.
√ INSTRUCTIONS: 12 quality images of the same subject with completely different vantage points, angles, focal lengths, depth of field, and leading lines. Process all 12 using the tutorials from A4 Activity. Use one of your texture images to blend with a Perspective of 12 image. Post the original texture image too, even if it is a thumbnail. Post 3-7 of them large, and with the remaining images create a collage at 1024px width. – Social Media Sharing
√ PHOTO QUALITY:  Light – Focus – Composition – Creativity.
√ APPROPRIATE EDITS for professional display
√ SUBMISSION: Link submitted was a true hyperlink and linked directly to the completed blog post.

CAUTION: YOUR ASSIGNMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU SUBMIT A LINK TO IT HERE. However, you are allowed a one-time extension, if you choose to use your mulligan. Please read about it in the syllabus. We check your blog post for completion right at the deadline, so please do not add things later. Everything needs to be complete when you post the link.

Advanced Options, Tips & Tutorials

Google the following topics to find inspirational examples, tutorials and videos.
Attend Visual Society meetings to learn more advanced options and get inspired!

CREATING GRIDS IN PHOTOSHOP:  Follow this tutorial from Smashing Magazine. Using grids will make your design flow much more easily, and helps with alignment.
CREATING A COLLAGE IN PHOTOSHOP:  Follow this tutorial for help setting up a collage in Photoshop. The sky is the limit- there are endless ways you can lay yours out!
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY: Self Assignment   While you’re traveling, stop and take your own Perspective of 12 photos; find a subject, and capture 12 images from different points of view, focal length, etc.