Tuesday 16 December 2014

Week 14 (11/12/14) - Last Class

This is the last week we met before the study week and final examination. This week Dr. J gives the answers for the scenarios he gave last week. We discuss it together and he explained more about our projects and final examination.


Finally, it comes to an end. There is lots of knowledge that I gain from this subject. Because I’m from TESL background, so this course is new for me and I’m glad that I learn something that not related to my course. Thanks and till we meet again. ANNYEONG!!!



Week 13 (04/12/14) - Process and Technology of Visual Printing

This week we learn about printing:
  • Printing Technology
  • Technique and Process of Printing
  • Digital Printing
  • Choosing Paper for Printing


Dr. J gives us 2 scenarios about printing and asks us to find the answer. The scenarios are as below:

Week 12 (27/11/14) – Manipulating Digital Image 2 (Lab Work Continue)

This week we continue to learn about more tools for manipulating image such as Re-touching Tools like Patch Tool, Healing Brush Tool, Clone Stamp Tool, Magic Wand Tool and other tools. We learn how to delete image that we don’t want without make it obvious. This week is the most exciting because we explore many things.

Besides, we also learn about Production of Static-visual Product
    • Brochures and Pamphlets
    • Posters and Bunting
    • Banners and etc

21/11/14 – Special Trip to Melaka for our Digital Image Album project

We go to Malacca to completed our Digital Image Album project..MALACCA,,HERE WE GO!!!





p/s: these are not pictures that i took..hehehe

Week 11 (20/11/14) – Manipulating Digital Image 2 (Lab Work)

For this week Manipulating Digital Image, we focus on:
·         Producing Image Borders
·         Integrating Techniques: Speed and Time effect
·         Combining Images
·         Special effect and Panoramic image


We also explore the tools in Photoshop and learn how to use it and when we can use it.

Week 10 (13/11/14) – Manipulating Digital Image 1 (Transformation)

This week, we learn about:
·          Transformation; rotate, schewed, crop etc.
·         Using Hue/Saturation
·         Modifying image color
·         Modifying image lighting


Besides, we also learn how to combine 2 or more images by using the tools in Photoshop.

Today's presentation slides:

Week 9 (06/11/14) - Basic Image Editing

In Basic Image Editing, we learn about:
·         Introduction to image editing software
·         Working with documents
·         Working with type
·         Image selection
·         Image size & resolution

slides for today's presentation:

Week 8 (30/10/14) - Studio Photography

First, we went to photography’s studio to learn about the studio photography equipment and how to do the setting for lighting when we are in studio or indoor events.





Then, in class we learned about the equipment and techniques for studio photography more detailed. We also learned about Shooting Still-life and Portrait and Living. We were given 2nd task by Dr. which is Product Shooting.



Studio Photography Equipments

Shooting Still-life

Portrait

slides for today's presentation:




Week 7 (23/10/14) - Mid-Semester Break

We're on HOLIDAY!!!! HOORAY!!!



Week 6 (16/10/14) - Light & Lighting; Shooting Techniques & Tips

Light & Lighting (1st Presentation for the day)
  • The sources and effect
  • Controlling and manipulating
  • Natural and available light
  • Artificial and Flash Lighting




Shooting Techniques & Tips (2nd Presentation)
  • Image composition
  • Theme and Moods
  • Shooting Techniques

Week 5 (09/10/14) - Digital Photography

This week, we covered many sub-topics. First, we learned about the Digital Cameras which are:
  • ü  Compact Camera
  • ü  DSLR
  • ü  DSLM

We also learned the differences between SLR and DSLR plus the similarities and differences between DSLR & DSLM. We also were given the knowledge about the Visual Modification or how to manipulate using camera. There are 3 ways:
  • v  Adjusting the brightness
  • v  Correcting image
  • v  Trimming the image

In addition, we also had been explained on the strength and technique in digital photography including:
*      Advantages of Digital Camera
*      Disadvantages of Digital Camera
*      Storage Device
Ø  Types of Storage Devices


We also learned about the Light & Lighting including the sources of light and the importance of lighting in photography. We were given a task which is Light Painting Photography by using the bulb setting. 

Slides for today's presentation:

Week 4 (02/10/14) - Studio Photography (with En. Fuat)



This week, we learned at photography studio with En. Fuat. He teach us how to use camera in correct way. Plus, he shows us how to handle the camera and the side tools that we need to use for some situations.










Week 3 (25/09/14) - Photography & Its Applications

This week, what we learned are not much different from last week. We still in early week, so we still learned about the categories and types of camera. There are 3 categories of camera:-
·         Analogue Camera (Film)
·         Instant Camera (Polaroid)
·         Digital Camera (Memory Card)



There are many types of cameras. Below are some of it:
  • Ø  SLR/DSLR
  • Ø  Mirrorless Camera
  • Ø  Lomo Camera
  • Ø  Viewfinder Camera
  • Ø  Rangefinder/Boutique Camera
  • Ø  Twin Lens Reflex Camera
  • Ø  Digital Compact Camera
  • Ø  View Camera
  • Ø  Optical Bench / Large Format Camera
bBelow is the slides for today presentation:


Week 2 (18/09/14) - Cameras and applications

This week we went to photography’s studio and learned about types of camera and how to use it based on the applications inside the camera. There are not much different, but with the help of technology, it improved better and better. We also learned about the important functions inside camera that we usually used such as aperture, shutter speed, iso and etc. As we all know, there are lots of camera and each of it had different functions. And of course, the more the price, the better the quality. But we need to bear in mind that, even we have the expensive ones, still it have its own flaws. So, here I attached some of the cameras that you might not saw it before. Google it if you want more information about it. Thanks =)

p/s: credit to En. Fuat for spent his time to explained it to us.