Showing posts with label flickr. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flickr. Show all posts

Friday, October 8, 2010

Photography fun (iPad and laptop)

> Photography fun (iPad and laptop)

We all learn in different ways, therefore we need different types of apps to feel comfortable learning an application. Multiple intelligences come into play when we are trying to find and app that works for us.

Gardner defined eight basic multiple intelligences: Verbal/linguistic, Logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, rhythmic/musical, bodily/kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and naturalist.

iPad apps

1. PC Express – an online version of Photoshop done by Adobe. It has a surprising amount of power.

2. Talking Tom -- send talking emails to friends

3. Flickr (both iPad & laptop http://www.flickr.com/

4. Flickr: The Library of Congress' Photostream (laptop)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/

iLearn technology is an edublog that helps integrate technology into the classroom. http://ilearntechnology.com/?s=library+of+Congress&x=0&y=0

5. Comic strip app- many hours of fun designing comic art.

6. Kartoonize Studio app Apply a variety of styles and r/g/b color intensity shifts to a photograph.

7. Image Stylize app (lots of great effects to manipulate pictures)( Variety of effects: twirl, ripple, water, sphere, pinch, emboss, tine, posterize, solarize, negative, kaleidoscope, et

Laptop/desktop applications

1a. Acorn, the image editor for humans. How to do with simple to use tools for the average user. It also comes at a price of $49.00. (laptop)

http://flyingmeat.com/acorn/

Everyone needs to edit images at some point, but not everyone has the time to learn super pricey wizbang image editing programs. This is why we created Acorn. Add text and shapes to your digital pictures. Combine images together to create your own. Work with layers to touch up your favorites or make something new from scratch. Do all this and more with Acorn.
Straightforward, convenient, and easy.
All of the tools condense into one easy to use palette to keep your screen uncluttered and inviting. Easily move the palette around if it gets in your way, or press the tab key to make it hide.

Layers
Use layers and blending modes to make the most of photo editing by allowing easy placement of text and other objects without destroying the picture underneath. Layers allow you to try things out, and change your mind later on.

Tutorials and Documentation
Acorn comes with online documentation and tutorials, so you don't have to learn by yourself.


2a. Fotobabble http://www.fotobabble.com/ (setup account) (laptop)


“Its the easiest way to add voice to photos. Its free - just upload a photo, record your voice and share!


3a. Flickr (both iPad & laptop http://www.flickr.com/


4a. Flickr Photo Map (iPad/iPhone) people place their photos on world map for you to explore)

5a. Comic Master graphic novel creator (great way to create graphic novels or posters) http://www.comicmaster.org.uk/

Friday, November 16, 2007

Blogs - How to basics

Blogs/Wikis and other unknowns
1. Sign up for Gmail (Blogger/Voki/feedburner based on gmail)
and Yahoo (Flickr) accounts
www.Flickr.com
Choose a name for your blog
You can have several blogs with one gmail account
2. Create blog on www.blogger.com (based upon a gmail account)
http:www.Blogger.com
3. Go into customize and choose a template.
4. Add graphic in Blog header (include information about blog)
Size: 144 pixels x 720 pixels
5. Add new page elements to your blog (such as links to other websites)
see example on virtual montage blog
This is the place where you can link to other sites you are interested in or what others to know about.
6. Access gmail account in a different tab and go to get a VOKI
www.voki.com
Copy/past code into the box supplied.
(first choose edit for the author box in upper right)
Check out your new addition to the blog.
7. Next create a new post (You must be signed into your gmail account)
Go to new post (top right corner of screen) or
Go to settings under customize
It is also possible to edit posts once they are published.
8. Add Snapshots to make links have a preview (http://www.snap.com/about/shots.php )
9. Establish an RSS feed for your site. www.feedburner.com (free) link to your site(s)