Media Arts 2013

Taina Da Silva

1. How to take portraits2. How to use gimp3. How to make a music video

Portrait tip 1

• This follows the rule of thirds because the eyes line up with the middle. It is very common for photographers to follow this rule to enhance and make the picture LOOK better.

Portrait tip 2

• When taking portraits, you never want to have a blank expression on your face. Smiling is always good.

• Wearing a shirt that accents your skin works too, a white shirt can make you look pale where as a black or brown shirt can make you look more tan.

• Positioning your body to the camera is something to keep in mind as well, such as how your shoulders are pointed towards the camera or chin.

Portrait tip 3

• Make sure your clothing is not the same color as the background, this can create an invisible illusion.

• Try to keep your clothing as simple as possible, too much patterns are no good.

How to use gimpTo cut out the background of an image is easy, Just follow these steps!1. Open the image you wish to edit in gimp.2. Select the “free select tool”.3. Start outlining the image where you want to

cut it. If you want the feathering effect just click feather edges.

4. Once you’ve outlined the image, go on “Select” above the image and click invert.

5. Hit delete to get rid of the background. 6. Copy the image or click control + C. 7. Open a new gimp page with the height and

width set to 1000x1000.8. After you’ve done this you can then paste the

image you just worked on, on the new page. 9. If the image is small and you want to make it fit

the screen just choose the “scale tool” and pull it to the desired size.

10. Once finished, hit save!

How to use gimp 21. Open the image you wish to edit in gimp.2. Select the “free select tool”.3. Start outlining the image where you want to cut it. If you want the feathering effect just click feather edges. 4. Once you’ve outlined the image, go on “Select” above the image and click invert.5. Hit delete to get rid of the background. 6. Copy the image or click control + C. 7. Open a new gimp page with the height and width set to 1000x1000.8. After you’ve done this you can then paste the image you just worked on, on the new page. 9. If the image is small and you want to make it fit the screen just choose the “scale tool” and pull it to the desired size. 10. Once finished, hit save!

How to use gimp 3

After editing your images and cutting out the background,1. Open the first image as the first layer. 2. Then open the second image as the

second layer.3. If you would like to cut the second layer

a little bit more to fit the first one, just choose the “free select” tool and outline it a little bit more.

4. After doing that, select invert then hit delete.

5. Once you’re satisfied with your second layer, choose the “scale tool” to make it fit the second layer.

6. Choose the “move tool” to move it in the desired position.

7. Now you’re ready to save it!

How to make a music video

• The first thing you have to do is create your storyboard. This has got to be the most important part of your music video. Every detail must be planned and made on your storyboard.

How to make a music video• Once you’ve got

everything planned on your storyboard, then you’re set to start shooting your clips.

• Try to use different angles.

• Get as much footage as you can so you’ll have the right scenes you want. It’s easy to cut out parts once you edit it.

How to make a music video

• Now that you’ve got all your footage, it’s time to edit!

• First thing you want to do is insert your music.

• Then start inserting your clips and cut them to the desired time one by one.

• After you’ve done that and all your clips are in order, make sure your music and clips are at the same length.

• Now that you’ve got everything set, you can start fooling around with the effects and make it look awesome.

End.By Taina Da Silva, Media Arts class.