Tag Archives: Digital Imaging
Tiltshift happens
Tiltshift is a photographic technique that makes real-life photos look like miniature models. I was looking at the technique a couple of weeks ago to introduce simulated depth of field, and I was surprised to learn (from Steve C) that … Continue reading
Resizing Images
In the past we have used a variety of tools (Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Irfanview etc) to resize images so that they are more appropriate file size for web design etc. I have just read this article that shows how … Continue reading
Tagged Digital Imaging, hints and tips
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Creative Commons Image Search
At the last secondary ICT subject leader meeting we discussed copyright and that many students and teachers use photographs they find using Google Image search. We discussed the legalities of this and I recommended the use of Flickr Advanced Search, … Continue reading
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Tagged Copyright, Creative Commons, Digital Imaging, hints and tips
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Microsoft Autocollage
Steve has just drawn my attention to some brilliant news from Microsoft – they are allowing teachers to download the full version of Microsoft Autocollage for free (normally costs £18). Steve found out about it through the useful Microsoft Education blog … Continue reading
Apple ATI: April 6th – 9th
In the age of digital literacy and creativity, educators need to seek out best practice in the use of the tools available. Apple Teacher Institute offers a unique opportunity to develop the ideas you have already had about digital creativity, to see how … Continue reading
Posted in CPD, Enhancing the curriculum, animation, podcast, video
Tagged animation, apple, CPD, Digital Imaging, Digital Sound, Enhancing the curriculum, podcast, video
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Euro Creator
UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION, CAPTURE YOUR CREATIVITY, INNOVATE – AND ENJOY! 2009 is the European Year of Creativity and Innovation . It aims are to promote Creativity with Digital Media and promote the benefits of its use in teaching and learning. … Continue reading
Create It! 2009
The following details the timeline for this year’s Create It! Awards: 6th March – New Deadline for submissions 10th March – Judging entries 13th March – Schools will be informed of short listed entries 20th March – Confirmation from schools … Continue reading
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Tagged animation, competition, Create It!, Digital Imaging, Digital Sound, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, podcast, video
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Inspiring images
If you are looking for images which are inspirational, thought-provoking, beautiful then there are many to be found at the National Geographic website. You can search by category, view galleries, see the photo of the day, play ‘drop shot’ and even … Continue reading
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Tagged Digital Imaging, Enhancing the curriculum, resources
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Seadragon on the iPhone
Microsoft have released their first iPhone/iPod touch application – Seadragon (livelabs.com/seadragon/). The application is free and appears to use their Deep Zoom technology. The screen shots demonstrates the app in operation. The left most image is the whole picture then … Continue reading
Public Domain Clipart
Teachers and pupils continually have a need for ‘free’ clipart and images, I recently found this site www.wpclipart.com/ that offers public domain clipart. This is a clean and safe site for children and others to find good-quality, printable images that … Continue reading