Meta-data is data embedded in images and other file formats used for storing information pertinent to the creator, date created or the file itself.
Common examples of meta-data in images are:
Creator
Creation date
Resolution
Color depth(bit)
Location the picture/image was taken(GPS, computer name)
Less-common examples:
Color balance, luminance and contrast information
Indexing information(can be used for search optimization and names of the pets)
Anything else, including comments by the creator and/or editors
As far as uses in this class, meta-data can be used for comments such as the shelter and animals names as well as for indexing.
For my own personal use, indexing would be the most valuable part of the meta-data information. It could prove invaluable in case the file is renamed or modified in some way by someone other than I, the animals names and shelter information would be left in-tact.
Common examples of meta-data in images are:
Creator
Creation date
Resolution
Color depth(bit)
Location the picture/image was taken(GPS, computer name)
Less-common examples:
Color balance, luminance and contrast information
Indexing information(can be used for search optimization and names of the pets)
Anything else, including comments by the creator and/or editors
As far as uses in this class, meta-data can be used for comments such as the shelter and animals names as well as for indexing.
For my own personal use, indexing would be the most valuable part of the meta-data information. It could prove invaluable in case the file is renamed or modified in some way by someone other than I, the animals names and shelter information would be left in-tact.
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| Julip |
This is Julip, a beautiful cat at the Wake County Animal Shelter. After experiencing much annoyance trying to get a cat (read: diva) to look at the camera for a picture, I decided to try using the burst feature, which captures several images with a small delay between each. Using this I had quite a success with Julip, who is an absolute sweetheart. (We began our session with her playing peek-a-boo with me in the hole between the two parts to her kennel.) This image was Photoshopped with a bit of advice and a few new tricks learned from my most amazing boyfriend.
Very interesting composition that really draws me in as a viewer, especially to her green eyes which become the point of color attracting my interest. Thanks for the tip about the burst feature which I hadn't thought of. I have a picture of a cat even more upside down than this which I finally had to just rotate 180 degrees. This is much better!
ReplyDeleteLove this image! The vignette adds very nicely to the emphasis of Julip. The eyes really pop! The only thing I would add is a bit more dodging of the fur around her mouth and on her nose.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great photo! Those pale green eyes really sparkle and the cat is in almost "hey, you just woke me up" kind of pose which is really cute. I have to say I agree with Karen though, the ears and the nose could use a little more dodging to make them pop a little more and further bring out the face. But, I love it, good work!
ReplyDeleteChristina, I am glad you are learning new techniques from different sources, but I want you to employ what we learned in our class demos. It would be great to compare the tips you got with what we are learning! It is really important the we use non-degrading Photoshop techniques.
ReplyDeleteGood analysis and application of metadata!