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Lesson 7 of 9
  • Year 10

Digital processes: using digital media to manipulate an image

I can use use filters, effects, and the lasso tool in digital editing software to manipulate images.

Lesson 7 of 9
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  • Year 10

Digital processes: using digital media to manipulate an image

I can use use filters, effects, and the lasso tool in digital editing software to manipulate images.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. There are different types of photo editing software.
  2. Most photo editing software has a toolbar where you can find the tools you need.
  3. You can use the lasso tool to select areas of an image.
  4. Creating a selection allows you to selectively edit part of an image.

Keywords

  • Effects - changes you can add to an image to create a certain look or style, like making it black and white or adding contrast

  • Editing - changing or improving an image using software to adjust things like colour, brightness, or composition

  • Tool - a feature in the software that lets you do a specific job, such as selecting part of an image, drawing, or adding text

Common misconception

Photo editing is always obvious or “fake”.

In reality, edits can be extremely subtle and still have a significant impact on the final image.


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Use Select > Inverse in the top menu when you want to edit the opposite area of your current selection, particularly useful for background edits.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Editing software.

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words and definitions.

Correct Answer:darkroom,a room for developing photographs, in which normal light is excluded

a room for developing photographs, in which normal light is excluded

Correct Answer:enlarger,used to project an image from a negative onto light-sensitive paper

used to project an image from a negative onto light-sensitive paper

Correct Answer:exposure,act of allowing light to reach photographic paper during printing

act of allowing light to reach photographic paper during printing

Q2.
The process of combining exposed prints with chemicals to produce an image is to ...

shoot.
Correct answer: develop.
enlarge.

Q3.
When in the darkroom, what must you do to make sure everyone’s work is a success?

Correct answer: Communicate clearly with others.
Keep doors open at all times.
Make sure you have all the shared equipment at your workspace.

Q4.
Developer, stop and fix are the ...

types of paper used to develop prints after it has been exposed on the enlarger.
tools used to develop prints after it has been exposed on the enlarger.
Correct answer: chemicals used to develop prints after it has been exposed on the enlarger.

Q5.
Test strips are used to determine how long you should expose your photographic paper when taking your photographs.

True
Correct answer: False

Q6.
An enlarger is made up of ...

light source, shutter, lens and head.
light source, aperture, lens and head.
Correct answer: light source, carrier, lens and head.

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