Project #1 The Multistep Process of Workflow

The next thing you will complete is a project.  Don’t be afraid of the word “project” it just helps me categorize the assignments you complete.  Good news for some of you, this will not go on your blog.  You will print it out and turn it into the black bin at the front of the room.  There really is no one correct answer so do the best you can and I will provide feedback.  It is important (if for no other reason than it will help your grade) for you to understand the multistep process of workflow.

For this project you will use Microsoft Word to create a workflow document explaining your “workflow” process for capturing the image and uploading it to the computer.  This is a multistep process you go through each time you take pictures and download/upload them to your computer.  By creating this document you will think about the process you go through to handle photos. 

An example of a well done workflow can be found at http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2985657.  The example goes through the entire process, you will stop once you have the files, organized, on the computer.  You will include the entire process of image capture, including but not limited to the following:

• Check Settings (Mode, Memory card, battery, etc.).
• Holding the camera (Steady, shoot, and format).
• Compose for desired effect.
• Taking the picture.
• Checking your results.

You will also include the first part of the image editing portion of workflow including but not limited to the following:

• Image Transfer (downloading files to a computer).
• Image Management (organizing files, photo selection and managing
  folders).

Get as specific as you can.  For example, when preparing to take a photo the first thing I do is turn the power button on the camera to on.  This is an obvious step but very important to the workflow.  Think as if you have a photo buisness and you want to train someone to do these steps the same way you do it.  There really isn’t a wrong answer here just provide me with details.  We will update this document and you will submit it several time throughout the trimester.  You should try to fit your information into at least 1 page.  Save this document to your H: drive because we will add to and edit it throughout the trimester.