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Photo EditingEffectively Communicating Your Photos
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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•Convincing Stories • A picture is worth 1,000 words•Professionalism•Put life into your images•Show your personality
Gouache paintKneaded erasersCharcoal sticks
Airbrush
History of Photo Editing
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 ExpectationsPerfection is Perfect?Misleading ProductsHistorical 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
Weebly
Website
-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
References
http://ethicsinediting.wordpress.com/2009/04/01/photo-manipulation-through-history-a-timeline/