Some Fun Avatar Creation Sites

• http://www.befunky.com/create
  • A great site with Adobe Photoshop-like filter features to modify a photo you upload.
• http://www.faceyourmanga.com/welcome.htm
  • Create a manga looking character from scratch. Awesome animé looking characters!
• http://www.avatarizeyourself.com/
  • This is the Avatar the movie looking character generated from a photo you upload.
• http://www.buildyourwildself.com/
  • Create a crazy cartoon-looking combination of human and animal features. Sponsored by a zoo, you can imagine the possibilities!
• http://www.digimi.com
  • Create a 3D version of yourself from an uploaded picture. You can modify the facial features and expressions. Very cool!
• http://www.nobleavatar.com/
  • Create a version of yourself with more a stylized look in cartoon format.
• http://home.mywebface.com/
  • Upload a photo of yourself, converts you into a cartoon and then modify it with numerous features and special effects.
• http://simpsonizeme.com/
  • Turn yourself into a Simpson. This site is often offline due to heavy traffic.

The Key to a Photograph from Ansel Adams from SilberStudios.Tv on Vimeo.

Surfing Photographer Jeff Flindt Shoots the Curl from SilberStudios.Tv on Vimeo.

Most of what we see in print has been manipulated. What does this mean for how we see the world and ourselves in it?

Look at a finished booklet.

Create a cool photo booklet with PocketMod.com template.

1. Get a copy of the PocketMod template from the teacher
2. Watch the video on the PocketMod.com web site for folding directions
3. Fold your PocketMod
4. Drag and drop your 12 pictures into iPhoto
   • 6 images demonstrating the rules you are following
   • 6 images demonstrating the rules you are not following
5. Select all of the images
6. Click on File and drag down to Print
7. Select Contact Sheet on the left side
8. Click on Customize in the bottom right corner
9. Drag the columns slider to 4
10. Click the print button
11. Print to the Xerox 8550 printer
    
12. Cut out the images
13. Create two booklets
    • One with 6 images following the rules
    • One with 6 images not following the rules
14. Paste one image per page
15. Write the rule on the page
16. Write what you were trying to accomplish with the image, related to the rule
17. Put your name, class period and picture or your business card on the cover
18. Place in the class box

1. Explore the six rules of composition at the created by Kodak

   Simplicity

   The Rule of Thirds

   Lines

   Balance

   Framing

   Avoiding Mergers

2. Gather six images that represent the six rules of composition exhibited on the Kodak site
3. Save them to your account
   

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