Techniques in Action: Modifying the Image to Change the Mood It Creates
7:05
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Nature and wildlife photographer Sandy Brooks shares some techniques and insights into how to manipulate a photograph you’ve taken to change its mood and how the viewer will react emotionally.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: AandA-ChangetheMood**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: Prior to viewing the video and/or conducting the activity below, have students discuss the concept of “mood.” What does it mean to them and how might they create a certain mood in photographs of their own?
- 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.
