HANDS-ON EXERCISE

Exercise 1: Editing with Mobile Apps

• • Objective: Familiarize yourself with different mobile photo editing tools.
  • Instructions:
    1. Take a photo using your smartphone.
    2. Edit the photo using each of the following apps:
       • Snapseed: Apply selective adjustments and HDR effects.
       • Adobe Lightroom Mobile: Use presets and perform color grading.
       • VSCO: Experiment with filters and adjust exposure and contrast.
       • Instagram: Use built-in filters and make basic adjustments to brightness, contrast, and saturation.
    3. Compare the results from each app and note the differences in features and effects.
    4. Post your result on the SAED Facebook Page (Featuring both the edited & original copy).

Exercise 2: Photo Editing Workflow

• • Objective: Develop a structured approach to photo editing.
  • Instructions:
    1. Choose a photo that needs editing.
    2. Start by adjusting exposure and contrast to enhance the image.
    3. Perform color correction by adjusting temperature, tint, saturation, and vibrance.
    4. Crop and straighten the image to improve composition.
    5. Apply sharpening and noise reduction as needed.
    6. Experiment with creative filters and effects to add a unique touch to the photo.
    7. Review the edited photo and compare it with the original. Note the improvements and any areas for further refinement.