Module+1+-+Aug.+30+-+Sept.+12

This week we will be talking about:
 * some digital photography basics,
 * how to download photos and where to save them,
 * how to tag them in Adobe Bridge, and
 * social media websites.

Digital Photography [|p1_intro_digital_photo.pdf] Software Social Media Introduction to Photoshop Workspace [|p1_intro_photoshop_workspace.pdf] Thanks for a great first class. It was great to meet you all! I'm looking forward to getting together again on the 13th. Here's the homework we talked about before we left class: See you September 13th! Tina
 * Taking a good digital photo makes photo editing easier!
 * What makes a good digital photo? Lighting, a steady hand, and good photo composition. Here are some websites that give some explanations on photo composition:
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 * We are using Photoshop CS4 in this class. Photoshop CS5 (CS stands for Creative Suite) is the most current version.
 * Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 is the most current Elements version.
 * If you buy CS5 from Adobe.com, the price is $699. Elements 8 costs $79.99.
 * If you are an educator or a student, you can go to Academic Superstore ([]) and purchase Photoshop Extended CS5 for $180 and Photoshop Elements 8 for $70. You just need verification of your current enrollment status when you order.
 * You will need a Facebook account for this class. Sign up here [] if you don't have an account.
 * We will also be posting pictures on Flickr. Sign up here ([]) with your Yahoo! ID. If you don't have a Yahoo! ID, click this link: [].
 * We will also use Google Reader as a feed aggregator. If you don't have a Google account, please sign up! []
 * Homework**
 * Set up a Google account. Try it. Here is a link to an instructional video to help walk you through it: [].
 * Set up a Yahoo! account. Here is a link to an instructional video to help you: [].
 * If you don't have a Facebook account yet, set one up. Here's a video to help you out: []. Don't try to find a bunch of friends with the friend finder. Just get your account created if you don't have one.
 * Bring your own digital camera, and make sure the battery is charged! :)
 * Bring pictures that we can use to make color adjustments. (The pictures that are already on your camera will be fine!) Pictures that are too light or too dark would be the best.
 * Bring a USB flash drive...thumb drive...whatever you want to call them.

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