December 21

Today we will explore Photoshop Elements in depth, and then everyone will work on one page for their group.

December 14

Today we will cover downloading images from a camera to the computer, uploading to Picassa, and using Photoshop to edit photos.

To see the Picassa web album, go to the "Yearbook Photos" link on the sidebar.

December 7

Today we will be doing presentations on using a digital camera.

Useful Links on Digital Cameras:

• Digital Photography Tips
• Digital-Photography-Tips.net
• How Digital Cameras Work
• Top Ten Digital Photography Tips
• 1 Million Dollar Photo
  

Homework
Take LOTS of (g00d) pictures. Bring them to class on a flash drive or in your camera.

November 30

Wiki: I moved the wiki. It's new home is: http://hillcrest-yearbook-08.wetpaint.com
There is also a link to it in the sidebar. Use the menu on the right to create a new page (Add new page), and click the EasyEdit button at the top of the page to edit it.

In today's class we are going to get organized: we will figure out what all of the pages will be in the Yearbook and assign them to individuals or teams.

Class Assignment

• Create group page on wiki
• List the pages of the Yearbook that you are responsible for
  
• Make a task list: what content do you need to get and when?

November 16

NOTE: I moved the wiki. It's new home is: http://hillcrest-yearbook-08.wetpaint.com/

Use the menu on the right to create a new page (Add new page), and click the EasyEdit button at the top of the page to edit it. Enjoy!

Homework

• Divide into groups
• Each group will make a presentation in the next class on one of the following topics (create a page on the wiki with links, images, notes, etc.):
• How does a digital camera work (for instance, why do cameras have different # of megapixels)?
• Explain pixels, resolution, and image sizes.
• How do you use a digital camera (what are the standard features, how do they work)?
• How do you take a good photo (composition, framing, lighting, etc.)?
• How do you take the following pictures:
• Outside (landscape)
• People (portrait)
• Sports

November 9

WELCOME!

Welcome to the first class - this is your class Blog. I will be using it to post class notes, links and homework. It is also a place for you to post comments or respond to questions.

Comments: NEVER place any personal information (like last names, age, date of birth, etc.) in your comments!!

Homework

• Please fill out the following survey on computers.
• Everybody bring in any yearbooks that you have at your house and two ideas for themes.