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TECHNOLOGY-
BASED ART
 What is Technology-based art?

- Technology-based art is
essentially computer-generated
and/or manipulated.
Visual arts definition, the arts created
primarily for visual perception, as
drawing, graphics, painting, sculpture,
and the decorative arts.
 Through the centuries, visual artists used
actual brushes and palettes, and a whole array
of paints, inks, and natural pigments applied to
paper, canvas, fabric, walls and ceilings.
 What is
Computer /
Digital Art?
- make use of electronic and mechanical
devices, rather than the artist’s own hand, to
produce the desired images and effects. Thus,
these are definitely technology-based art
forms.
- In recent decades, personal gadgets such as
laptops, tablets, and android phones have
incorporated the artistic capabilities of the
large-scale computers. So it is now possible
for anyone to be a digital artist.
Computer/Digital Art
- Mobile phone (photos/Videos)
- Digital Photography
- Digital Painting
- Computer Generated Images
- Videos (TV and Film)
 The mobile phone that you
constantly hold has evolved from a mere
communication tool, into a creative device
that allows you to generate original works
of art for an entire range of purposes.
 These could be personal photographs
and videos that you can manipulate with a
many special effects, both visual as well
as
sound and music.
 They could also be school projects
or reports that require you to combine
images, incorporate text, even include
simple animation.
 And the wonder of it all is that
you can do all these right on your
own mobile devices, particularly the
new-generation models known as
android tablets, phones, and
combination of both called
“phablets.”
 The tasks that traditional photo
editors used to perform manually—
cropping, retouching, airbrushing—are
now just a few of the many editing effects
done for you with split-second ease at the
click of a mouse, a keyboard command, or
a few taps and drags of your finger on a
touch screen.
You are probably already familiar with
the following image manipulation
programs and applications that run
on today’s android devices:
– a powerful, free online image editor
– allows you to make collages incorporating
photos, stickers, text, and frames
- a downloadable application for android phones that
allows you to make collages out of images from your
photo gallery.
- an iPad application (with a free downloadable
version) that enables you to ‘doodle’ on your images
using available stickers.
– a downloadable application that allows you to ‘bring
your photos to life’ in short videos set to music of
your choice
– a fast and fun way to share images with others; snap a photo,
choose from among the available filters, and share via
Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and more.
Computer-generated image (CGI) can be
defined as any image that is created with
the use of a computer-based processor or
program.

Because computers nowadays are so

widely used, these images are therefore
remarkably pervasive.
Characteristics:
Computer-generated images are
difficult to identify because many
images are processed using a
computer.
Characteristics:
Being so it is generally understood that
mere incorporation, alteration and
enhancement of images and basic
properties such as brightness, contrast, and
colors are not necessarily computer
generated.
What is digital
Photography?
- Is recording the image using a digital
camera or a device with a built-in
camera, like your mobile
phone, android device, or tablet.
 Todays users have the option of a “point-
and-shoot” type of digital camera. which
automatically makes all the adjustments in
lighting, focus, zoom-in and zoom-out, even
removal of “red eye” with the user being given
some leeway for slight adjustments.
- automatically makes all the adjustments in
lighting, focus, zoom-in and zoom-out, even
removal of “red eye” with the user being
given some leeway for slight adjustments.
- It offers image enhancement
features like adjusting color and
brightness imbalances, as well as
sharpening or blurring the image.
- It may even offer unique effects
like “fish eye” or filters that allow
pre-setting of the photo to be taken
with a colored tint or a special
texture.
 Plus, it allows the user to
immediately review the photos taken without
waiting for a complex developing process—
and to delete any unsatisfactory images
while storing the good ones for future needs.
- The second option is the digital single
lens reflex (DSLR) camera.
Digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera.
- the film-less and instant review features of a
“point-and-shoot” type of digital camera, but
gives the photographer much more artistic
freedom and control to select the camera
settings to create the desired final image with
the preferred visual effects.
 There is no denying, however, the ease and
convenience that digital photography offers to the
millions of amateur photographers out there.
Without needing years of training and experience,
we are now able to capture images with
professional-quality results.
Basic Tips for
Taking Good
Photographs
 Whether you are using a
point-and-shoot camera or a
DSLR, there are basic
guidelines for capturing a
good quality photographic
image:
1. Choose a good location.
An interesting location can
sometimes make the
difference between a good
and a great photo.
2. Check that the available
background is relatively
simple and not too
cluttered, so that the focus
will be on your chosen
subject.
3. Natural light in the outdoors
or near a window is usually
the most effective for any kind
of subject. Ideally, the best
light for photos is
within the first hour after
sunrise and the last hour
before sunset.
4. Avoid taking shots facing the light, as this
would make your subject back-lit
and most of the details would be lost in
shadow.
 5. If you intend to take a
posed shot, position your
subject where you want in
relation to the location,
background, and source of
light.
6. If you intend to take a
candid shot, position
yourself where you can
capture
the most interesting,
amusing, touching, or
engaging moment or
expression.
 7. Take a variety of shots—ranging from
far shots showing the surroundings,
to medium-distance shots concentrating
on the main subject, to tight or
close-up shots that focus on details of the
subject. You can then choose from
among all these for the best photo or
photos.