Aragon - Digital Photography 

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Projects #11 -13:  line and Balance

Wednesday, 4/19 or Thurs. 4/20 

Actual Line & Symmetry: Take 2 Photos at school and 3 photos outside of school. (5 photos total = 5 points) *All 5 photos due by Tues. 4/25

-Lines always have DIRECTION.

  • -Symmetry: Both sides are EXACTLY (or close to) the same, and balanced in that way.
  •      *Mirror image

 

Friday, 4/21

Actual Line & Asymmetry: Take 2 Photos and 3 photos outside of school (5 photos total = 5 points) *All 5 photos due by Tues. 4/25

  1. What is asymmetry? 

Asymmetry = two sides are not identical, but differ from one another. However, the elements are arranged so that there is a sense of balance.

Tuesday, April 25th

Project #11: Part 1 - CREATING A MIRRORED REFLECTION IN PHOTOSHOP

1.Open 1 Symmetrical Photo (BEST OF YOUR 5) in Photoshop

    -RESIZE - Around 8.5x11 300 res.

    -Follow steps 3-6 below.


2. Open 1 Asymmetrical Photo (BEST OF YOUR 5)  in Photoshop

     -RESIZE - Around 8.5x11 300 res.

     -Follow steps 3-6 below.


3. Make a mirror image. (2 copies of 1 photo)

    -Duplicate your layer = Layer> Duplicate Layer


4. Image - Canvas Size - Double the width  

     -Select "<" (right) arrow as location


5. Move duplicate layer to right with the arrow tool.

   -Flip Horizontal = Edit>Transform>Flip Horizontal


6. How does it look?  If not so great, try a different photo OR Cropping your photo.


7. Upload your final versions (symmetrical and asymmetrical) to your web portfolio "projects" page 

    -Name, "Line Symmetry Reflection" and "Line Asymmetry Reflection."

BELOW: Example of Part 1 - Asymmetry Reflection

Wed, 4/26 or Thurs. 4/27 (BLOCK DAY)

Project #12: PART II:  2 Photos - 4x Repeated 

  1. Now, Try 4 reflections of the same photo. Use both your asymmetrical or your symmetrical.
  2. Merge your layers. Layer>Merge visible
  3. Layer>duplicate layer.
  4. Image>Canvas size - Double your height now.
  5. Select duplicate layer and move to bottom of canvas.
  6. Flip Vertical - Edit>transform>flip vertically
  7. Flatten image - Layer>Flatten image. 
  8. Repair any seams between photos. You will have to zoom in and use brush tool.

 9. Submit both your 4x reflections (symmetrical and asymmetrical to school loop.

     -Name Symmetrical: lastname_first initial_4xs.jpg

     -Name Asymmetrical: lastname_first initial_4xa.jpg


10. Upload your both final 4x reflections (symmetrical and asymmetrical) to your web portfolio "projects" page 

    -Name, "Line Symmetry 4x Reflection" and "Line Asymmetry 4x Reflection."


Example of Part 2 - Asymmetry Reflection 4x

Wed, 4/26 or Thurs. 4/27 (BLOCK DAY)


Part 3- Line and Radial balance: Take 2 Photos and 3 photos outside of school (5 photos total = 5 points) *All 5 photos due by Fri. 4/28

1. What is radial balance?

  1. . Any type of balance based on a circle within its design.

  2. 2. Does having radial line symmetry mean the photo itself has to be symmetrical? NO!

Project #13: Final Mirror Tessellation Project - Flip, Rotate, Mirror
Due on Wed. 5/3 or Thurs. 5/4 (end of class)

Project Overview:

Using 1 or more of your line photos create a mirrored tessellation. Subject matter should have prominent lines and shapes. Color is optional.


Requirements:

  •  Use any of your 20 line photos.
  • Must duplicate, flip, and mirror image 5 or more times.
  • The end effect should mimic a kaleidoscope (endless pattern).

Turn in Directions:
  • Make sure to combine all layers and change your image size to around 9"x11" or 11"x 9" at 300 resolution.
  • Save as: lastnamefirstinitial_tessellation.jpg
  • Submit to school loop under- Mirrored Tessellation Project
  • Post your final composition to your website under your projects page - Title the project: Mirrored Tessellation.

Asymmetry

Creating Mirror Reflection (Thurs, 4/24)