Midterm Exam

Well so far I feel somewhat comfortable, I still need alot of work in remembering how to do some things, but I think that I might have done fairly well in the midterm. I would not have remembered as much if it was not for Cass. She was a big help, and I thank her alot!

Tutorial-Napkin Sketch

Most engaging moment-I learned some cool effects in Illistratior and I wasnt as confused as much, it was like connecting the dots ^o^
Most disengaging moment-It got lost alittle bit, and Im sure that I wont be able to remember all of the steps >,<; I have trouble remembering things.

Power Point Project

Week 3 Picture Manipulation in Photoshop

Notes:
*preferences: go to photoshop at the top of the photoshop application
*mode: go to image
*image size: go to image
*canvas size: go to image
*resolution: 72 for web
*save as an original file: go to file, save as
*save for web: go to file, save for web

*raster image: conglomerat of pixels
*the pixel is the main ingrediant of a digital image
*a series of 0s and 1s is computer language
*bit map/raster: is a bit map, pixel is the main ingrediant-ways to save: BMP limited bit map file formant, not suitable for web, GIF compressed format good for the internet graphics with solid colors, JPEG a compressed format that means we can lower resolution, good for photographs, TIF not a compressed format, cannot lower resolution
*vector: combination of line and dots-ways to save: .EPS flexible file format that contains a combination of bit map and vector information, PICT used on a mac computer and contains vector and raster data, SWF flash application(animations), SVG emerging XML when your coating you save image
Engaging Moment: I got to learn some interesting techniques today in class, like how to duplicate a picture the easy way, use the free transform tool with an image and learn to apply different tectures and color to an image.
Most Disengaging Moment: I was getting lost alot, Carmen was moving really fast, but I tried my best to catch up and ask her questions.

First Tutorial

Most Engaged Moment: My most engaged moment was when I learned how to save a picture for "web and devices" so that I could put it on the blog site.
Most Disengaged Moment: My most disengaged moment was when I got lost and confused when Carmen was expaining how to do the tutorial. Though I got lost for a few minutes I was able to pick myself back up.

Week 1-My first class

Today we basically introduced everyone and talked about what we are doing in the class. The teacher is really nice so far, shes very straightfoward and knows what she wants from us. I hope to learn alot more from her. I took down as many notes as I could. I also hope that I do well and pass this class.