Assignment 5—Using Tools to Modify Existing Graphics

Dana Huffdanahuff@vt.eduOctober 10, 2009

Existing Graphics for Modification

• Graphic #1: An example of an interactive notebook as students would use it

• Graphic #2: A map of Anglo-Saxon England• Graphic #3: A map of Roman Britain• Graphic #4: An image of Luke Skywalker• Graphic #5: An image of Joseph Campbell

Graphic #1

• This notebook paper graphic was obtained from http://www.sbac.edu/~tpl/clipart/cliparthumbs.htm#02.

• Terms of use state “anyone can download them.”

Graphic #2

Obtained from http://www.british-towns.net/britain/history/anglo_saxons.aspand used under fair use guidelines.

Graphic #3

This image was obtained from http://info.wlu.ca/~wwweng/jweldon/medieval/ ML100/Maps.htm and and used under fair use guidelines.

Graphic #4

Image obtained from http://awesome-movie-sword-replica.blogspot.com/2008/11/luke-skywalker-force-fx-lightsaber.html and used under fair use guidelines.

Image #5

• The image is copyright Joseph Campbell Foundation and has been released to promote their work.

• Use of this image is used in accordance with fair use for educational purposes.

Graphic #1 Modified

Modification Steps #1

• First I created a canvas in Gimp sized 680 X 444 px to accommodate a two-page image of the notebook.

• I copied and pasted the image on the right hand side of the canvas.

• I flipped the original image horizontally and placed it on the left hand side of the canvas.

• I used the text tool in Gimp to create the definition of “tragedy.”• I merged the layers.• I placed a hand-drawn mnemonic for “tragedy” on the left and

made it transparent so the notebook lines showed through.• I merged the layers again so that I could save the image as a JPG.

Presentation Needs #1

• This graphic meets my needs in that it gives a clear example of an interactive notebook in action.

• It is also a realistic depiction of a student notebook, which will add interest to the presentation.

Graphic #2 Modified

Modification Steps #2

• I used iPhoto to crop the image to delete part of the graphic I didn’t need.

• I used the Enhance tool in iPhoto to brighten the image.

• I used the Effects tool to fade the color until I felt the text stood out a little better.

Presentation Needs #2

• This graphic image is clearer and easier to read than the original, which makes it more suitable for a presentation.

• This modified graphic eliminates some of the areas of the map that are not part of my focus for the presentation, which could help cut distraction.

Modified Graphic #4

LukeSkywalker

Modification Steps #4

• I cropped the image’s edges using iPhoto.• I embedded the image in Power Point and

used the drop shadow rectangle effect to create depth.

• I added the character’s name by creating a text box.

Presentation Needs #4

• The image size will now fit in a presentation with bulleted text along the side if I change the slide layout.

• The character’s name is now identified to help students associate this character’s name with his image.