1. What did you learn?
I learned a lot during this project. I learned how to adjust the levels and curves in Photoshop, a skill I didn’t know was so helpful! I also learned how to create thumbnails and how to create my own prints. This project was full of a lot of ‘new’ for me, but overall, I think it was a good experience.
2. What was easy?
Absolutely not. Fun? Yes. But easy? I would like to think it would have been easier if I tried to not go above and beyond at first. Taking the photos were easy, and retouching them to my liking, but that was because I was used to doing it. The new stuff began to frustrate me, but perservering through was for the better in the long run.
3. What was challenging?
The most challenging portion was probably getting the portfolio just how I wanted it. I had to go back a few times and adjust the thumbnails to look more appealing to me. It took a long time.
4. How could your submission be improved?
Probably taken better pictures, or spent more time on the retouching. I probably rushed through it a bit, so I think to make an even better portfolio, I could have spent more time on the initial steps.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I think Prof. Ben did a good job with having the project being step by step like it was. It was a little hard to follow for those who would miss the live and in person demonstration, but other than that I found the assignment to not be all that bad in the end.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
Do the hard work earlier, it would be easier later on in the project. This meaning, take better photographs and do all the ‘taxing’ work earlier, so there wouldn’t be a need to retouch so much. Also, try and get extra instruction or help the professor.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
The print making videos in the powerpoint were extremely helpful, as I did not have time to ask my professor exactly how to do it. When those videos are there, it was easier to get a grasp on what exactly I was doing.
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