I had used Photoshop a little bit before the class, so I thought it would be a piece of cake to use. I had no idea of all you could do with it. I have used it several times to edit pictures for my own use since the beginning of class and I have some of my students using it too. Of course they seem to know how to use it from the beginning. I don't have the same learning curve as the students when it comes to these things.
I have had a good deal of experience with Publisher, but Movie Maker was a new experience all together. I am still working on my final video. I have changed my mind too many times, and now it is getting down to the wire.
With the new found knowledge of these products, I can see many more uses for them. I have a much greater knowledge of where to look for ideas, pictures, files, software and other items needed to produce a quality photo, movie, or newsletter.
I posted on Jon's Blog.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
A very late Blog #3 using image editing professionally
I personally do not have any aspirations to use Photoshop professionally, but I have seen some work done by professional photographers that is really outstanding.
My daughter had her senior pics done by a pro that uses a digital camera and Photoshop to create some stunning results. He was able to retouch the pictures that could not have been done several years ago.
Another way to use Photoshop is to resize pictures for the web. I might use that when putting together a brochure or a Powerpoint as well.
Like I said in the title, I was very late in getting this blog in, but better late than never.
My daughter had her senior pics done by a pro that uses a digital camera and Photoshop to create some stunning results. He was able to retouch the pictures that could not have been done several years ago.
Another way to use Photoshop is to resize pictures for the web. I might use that when putting together a brochure or a Powerpoint as well.
Like I said in the title, I was very late in getting this blog in, but better late than never.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Week 8 Blog: Using Video Professionally
The video I produced will be used for training purposes in my networking class. Since I had my students contribute to the making of the video, I think it makes it more worth while to use in my class. This is the time of year when the students begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel and can use a change of pace. Each student enjoys a change of pace, and I will show the video to them and then we will have a 'contest' to see which one can successfully construct an ethernet cable in the shortest period of time. They do enjoy the competition. It is a good way to break up the day.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Week 7 Blog, The making of a video
Well, another week of school closings and delays. Alot of snow, then alot of rain, then more snow and now it is 10 degrees. What a week. But at least I have completed my video.
It took a lot more work than I thougth. I didn't have access to a digital video camera, so I did it all with photos. That meant more Photoshop work so the whole project would be 100 MB or more.
My video is about how to construct an ethernet cable. It is somethingt that I teach each year to my students and to stand up in front a class and explain it is a whole lot easier than putting it into a movie!!! My morning students were the "hands" in the pictures and I must give them credit. They had fun and they did a great job. Their names are listed at the end of the video.
I estimate that I had about 10 hours into producing the movie. That is a long time for me to sit at the computer, although I did it in stages.
I used my Nikon D80 digital camera, a tripod, and the tools and equipment in my classroom.
For the actual production, I used Windows Movie Maker, some music that my daughter downloaded for me at iTunes and Photoshop to do the production.
I would be happier if we only had to do one of these, but I know there is another one to do.
Mark
It took a lot more work than I thougth. I didn't have access to a digital video camera, so I did it all with photos. That meant more Photoshop work so the whole project would be 100 MB or more.
My video is about how to construct an ethernet cable. It is somethingt that I teach each year to my students and to stand up in front a class and explain it is a whole lot easier than putting it into a movie!!! My morning students were the "hands" in the pictures and I must give them credit. They had fun and they did a great job. Their names are listed at the end of the video.
I estimate that I had about 10 hours into producing the movie. That is a long time for me to sit at the computer, although I did it in stages.
I used my Nikon D80 digital camera, a tripod, and the tools and equipment in my classroom.
For the actual production, I used Windows Movie Maker, some music that my daughter downloaded for me at iTunes and Photoshop to do the production.
I would be happier if we only had to do one of these, but I know there is another one to do.
Mark
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Week 6 Blog Process of Creating a video
Since I am not a local resident, I am working by myself on my video. I have decided to do a video using my networking class. We are going to attempt to do a simple demonstration pertaining to the class, probably installing a personal computer or assembling an ethernet cable. The big problem I am running into is that we haven't had class since last Friday; (snow and sub zero temps). I am not sure if I am going to do the work with a video camera, or use digital pictures with narration. There are many things to consider, and it would be easier to work with a group, but I can not do that, so what you will see is what you will get.
I don't know when we will be back in the classroom, so I may have to totally change my plan of attack.
If I use digital pictures, I will be able to use Photoshop to adjust the pictures so that the video will be a more reasonable size. I think that I will go that route. I will also need some luck!!!!
Mark
I posted on jon's blog.
I don't know when we will be back in the classroom, so I may have to totally change my plan of attack.
If I use digital pictures, I will be able to use Photoshop to adjust the pictures so that the video will be a more reasonable size. I think that I will go that route. I will also need some luck!!!!
Mark
I posted on jon's blog.
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