Techniques in Action: Creating the Story of Your Photograph
2:47
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Nature and wildlife photographer Sandy Brooks shares techniques on how to manipulate an image’s background to change the emotion it creates and the story it tells.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: AandA-CreatingtheStory**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: Discuss the concept of “story” through photography and have students share examples of stories they’d like to tell.
- Activity Idea: Use the video with an activity that has students manipulating their photographs with the Snapseed app or similar software to change the mood/emotional message in their photograph.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
