Cloning digital images
I can explain how cloning can be used to change digital images.
Cloning digital images
I can explain how cloning can be used to change digital images.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Cloning can be used to change the composition of a digital image.
- Photos can be improved using editing tools.
- Cloning can be used to add or replace part of an image.
Keywords
Clone - make an exact copy
Retouch - improve or repair a digital image
Common misconception
Using a cloning tool will always make invisible changes to an image.
The cloning tool needs to be used carefully and precisely to make changes look realistic.
To help you plan your year 4 computing lesson on: Cloning digital images, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 computing lesson on: Cloning digital images, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Files needed for this lesson
- Football field 1.5 MB (JPG)
- running track 1020.64 KB (JPG)
- Verge 716.78 KB (JPG)
- Dog and frisbee 548.66 KB (JPG)
- House 273.5 KB (JPG)
- Football players 437 KB (JPG)
- Pavement 677.34 KB (JPG)
- Wood 500.21 KB (JPG)
- Bench 651.17 KB (JPG)
- Countryside 417.58 KB (JPG)
- Car Scratch 215.73 KB (JPG)
- Holly 730.7 KB (JPG)
- Ducks and ducklings 490.41 KB (JPG)
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Equipment
The unit models the use of paint.NET but alternative image editing software can be used and modelled to pupils.
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
excitement
olden days
fdg
Exit quiz
6 Questions
adding or replacing parts
improving the composition