1. JRN 440 Adv. Online Journalism Intro. to Class Monday, 1/9/12

2. Class Objectives Lecture Intro. to course Class inventory survey Quick comment about jobs/skills Photoshop overview Basic Tools Homework assignment Ex. 1, due on Wednesday 1/18/12 by 2:05pm Feel free to do the Ex. 2 and 3 if you want to get ahead.

3. Class topics Syllabus, schedule, lectures, homework assignments all up on class webpage http://ccfacourses.cmich.edu/jrn/440/kubik It ain’t pretty, but it’s useful Schedule posted to web site may change a bit as the semester goes on Watch this file instead of the one on the syllabus Grades will be posted on Blackboard As well, you’ll get back grade sheets

4. Class topics You each should have a folder on the U drive AND a personal web page (see home page for directions) Network drive for versions of your files Webpage to test out final files for project Save your files i many locations Save iterative names of projects (P1_1-11, P1_1- 12, or P1a, P1b) in case one file becomes corrupt Yes, this still happens. Even with Photoshop. If I can’t open one of your digital files, I can’t grade it.

5. Hardware Issues If you do not have your own digital camera (you will be required to take “original” images for your projects)… …Can check out digital cameras from JRN department (see last page on syllabus and class home page)

6. Software and Lab Issues You may be given time after lecture to work on your assignments But you will need to spend the majority of time working outside of class Campus open labs  http://cmich.edu/Information_Technology/Software_a nd_Hardware/Labs.htm http://cmich.edu/Information_Technology/Software_a nd_Hardware/Labs.htm  May need to contact them to see if they have the software we use in class

7. Professional Issues Many times, I will ask you to be ON your computer and follow along with me However, if it is apparent that you are texting or e-mailing or otherwise typing, I will give you a warning. 2 nd time, I will ask you to leave the class.. DO interrupt me as I do demos (“I didn’t get that.”) DO talk to your neighbors.

8. Professional Issues Attendance Policy 3 free unexcused 4 drop 10% - yes, this happens 5 fail – yes, this happens Late by 15 minutes is ½ unexcused Why? You will learn best when you’re here. I teach best when you’re here.

9. Job talk What is “online journalism” Can be writing heavy Or be video heavy We’re going to focus on graphics, basic animation, mobile platforms Mobile phones have spread faster than any other technology and can improve the livelihood of the poorest people in developing countries by providing access to information in places where landlines or the Internet are not available, especially in the least developed countries.

10. Skills Online journalism is listed as a skill on job sites www.monster.com www.journalismjobs.com www.careerbuilder.com

11. Types of images News photographs No obvious re-touched at all May have cropping or color correction 2 dimensional Illustrations Comics, charts, illustrations/drawing, computer graphics Can be 2d or 3d  http://machoarts.com/25-stunning-illustrations-for- inspiration

12. Types of images Photo illustrations 2 requirements Audience has to clearly understand that the photo has been manipulated Has to say “photo illustration” on it Controversial ones  http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/photo_datab ase/image/darkened_mug_shot http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/photo_datab ase/image/darkened_mug_shot  http://debbie.popphoto.com/.shared/image.html?/pho tos/uncategorized/2007/03/16/timecover_2.jpg http://debbie.popphoto.com/.shared/image.html?/pho tos/uncategorized/2007/03/16/timecover_2.jpg

13. Types of images Infographics = graphical depictions of data and information May have illustrations and/or photographs in them Quick way to convey a lot of information graphically Examples  http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/40-useful-and- creative-infographics/

14. Photoshop A HUGE number of tutorials are available on-line, use key search terms Some are Youtube while others are static web pages with screen shots Many are beyond “entry” level knowledge of the software We have access to private tutorials through http://highed.atomiclearning.com http://highed.atomiclearning.com login: mcom_pr password: mcomttupr

15. Photoshop interface Menu at top; options bar below it Toolbar or tools palette to the left One column or two Document /image window with status bar Palettes to the right

16. Tutorials: Intro. to Photoshop and Its Interface First thing, go to class images web page and right click/download the any image to your desktop Then <File <Open this image in Photoshop Photoshop Interface, basic raster/vector, PC commands http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UYkvOu8_ o0 (8 minutes) Window Control Tools: Screen Modes for CS4/5 are under <View <Screen Mode

17. Basic CS4 Tools: notice the triangles on buttons (click and hold to reveal more tools) Atomic learning website Photoshop, Intro., B. Workspace, 2. Using the Tools panel Selection Tools Painting and Retouching Tools Type, Path, and Shape Tools Utility Tools Foreground and background color palettes Have to do with what tool you choose Double click on them to change colors Quick mask button

18. On your own tutorials Basic Tools tutorial, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS5uh5TCXcU &feature=related (7 minutes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS5uh5TCXcU &feature=related Photoshop Intro tutorial with adding text First thing, expand Layers palette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYqJnv0oo No (start at 1:30, go to ~4 minutes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYqJnv0oo No

19. Photoshop and Layers You have the ability to work in a layered fashion (<Windows <Layers) Why is this good to do? Easier to change your image Think of your image as a painting… when all the paint is on top of each other, it is harder to make changes Can also view/hide certain layers Note: your background layer is locked (you either need to unlock it or duplicate it to have full ability to make changes)

20. Photoshop and Layers Ultimately, if you save your file as a non- native format (other than TIF), your file will flatten So it’s always a good idea to save A native file (.psd) A non-native file (.jpg,.pdf,.eps,.png)

21. Other, more advanced, on your own Photoshop Video Tutorials on Youtube Glamour Shot and cutting and pasting part of an image http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZVBE7a- LSA&feature=related (5 minutes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZVBE7a- LSA&feature=related Tools palette and selecting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8xcuT48QzA&featu re=related (29 minutes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8xcuT48QzA&featu re=related We’ll go over selecting in a later class in more depth