Now that you can’t hand in your work in person, a main way to hand assignments in will be through pictures that you upload. Taking the best pictures you can while at home is important so that all the effort and details of your zine are visible and clear to whoever is viewing it. Below are some tips on how to document pictures clearly and easily.
In case the pictures cannot be viewed, here are the written instructions:
- Find a space with lots of natural light.
- Place your work on a flat surface by the window. If your work won’t stay flat, try using a piece of tape or a paper clip to keep the pages together.
- Use something dark and flat to put under your work so that your camera will focus easily. If your table or surface is already dark, you do not need to do this!
- If your camera or phone has a Grid function, use it to make sure your picture is aligned. Some cameras also have a Level, which you can try as well!
- Crop and edit your photo as needed. Cut out the background, make your picture a little brighter or the colours a little more vibrant. Play around and see what enhances your work best so that it is presented true to the actual work.
Big thank you to Bryan and Candice for helping me build these instructions!
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