21 CENTURY

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TECHNOLOGY-
BASED ART
 What is Technology-based
art?

- Technology-based art is
essentially computer-
generated and/or
manipulated.
 Through the centuries, visual
artists used actual brushes and
palettes, and a whole array of
paints, inks, and natural pigments
applied to paper, canvas, fabric,
 What is
Computer /
Digital Art?
- make use of electronic and
mechanical devices, rather than the
artist’s own hand, to produce the
desired images and effects. Thus,
these are definitely technology-
based art forms.
- In recent decades, personal
gadgets such as laptops, tablets,
and android phones have
incorporated the artistic capabilities
of the large-scale computers. So it is
now possible for anyone to be a
Computer/Digital Art
- Mobile phone (photos/Videos)
- Digital Photography
- Digital Painting
- Computer Generated Images
- Videos (TV and Film)
 The mobile phone that you
constantly hold has evolved from
a mere communication tool, into
a creative device that allows you
to generate original works of art
for an entire range of purposes.
 These could be personal
photographs and videos that you
can manipulate with a many
special effects, both visual as well
as
sound and music.
 They could also be school
projects or reports that require
you to combine images,
incorporate text, even include
simple animation.
 And the wonder of it all is that
you can do all these right on your
own mobile devices, particularly the
new-generation models known as
android tablets, phones, and
combination of both called
“phablets.”
 The tasks that traditional photo
editors used to perform manually—
cropping, retouching, airbrushing—are
now just a few of the many editing effects
done for you with split-second ease at the
click of a mouse, a keyboard command, or
a few taps and drags of your finger on a
touch screen.
You are probably already familiar with
the following image manipulation
programs and applications that run
on today’s android devices:
– a powerful, free online image editor
– allows you to make collages incorporating
photos, stickers, text, and frames
- a downloadable application for android phones that
allows you to make collages out of images from your
photo gallery.
- an iPad application (with a free downloadable
version) that enables you to ‘doodle’ on your images
using available stickers.
– a downloadable application that allows you to ‘bring
your photos to life’ in short videos set to music of
your choice
– a fast and fun way to share images with others; snap a photo,
choose from among the available filters, and share via
Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and more.
Computer-generated image (CGI)
can be defined as any image that
is created with the use of a
computer-based processor or
program.
Because computers nowadays
are so widely used, these images
are therefore remarkably
pervasive.
Characteristics:
Computer-generated
images are difficult to identify
because many images are
processed using a computer.
Characteristics:
Being so it is generally
understood that mere
incorporation, alteration and
enhancement of images and
basic properties such as
brightness, contrast, and
colors are not necessarily
What is
digital
- Is recording the image using
a digital camera or a device
with a built-in camera, like
your mobile
phone, android device, or
tablet.
 Todays users have the option of a
“point-and-shoot” type of digital
camera. which automatically makes all
the adjustments in lighting, focus,
zoom-in and zoom-out, even removal of
“red eye” with the user being given
some leeway for slight adjustments.
- automatically makes all the
adjustments in lighting, focus,
zoom-in and zoom-out, even
removal of “red eye” with the user
being given some leeway for slight
adjustments.
- It offers image
enhancement features like
adjusting color and
brightness imbalances, as
well as sharpening or
- It may even offer unique
effects like “fish eye” or
filters that allow pre-setting
of the photo to be taken with
a colored tint or a special
 Plus, it allows the user to
immediately review the photos
taken without waiting for a complex
developing process—and to delete
any unsatisfactory images while
storing the good ones for future
needs.
- The second option is the digital
single lens reflex (DSLR) camera.
Digital single lens reflex (DSLR)
camera.
- the film-less and instant review
features of a “point-and-shoot” type of
digital camera, but gives the
photographer much more artistic
freedom and control to select the
camera settings to create the desired
 There is no denying, however, the
ease and convenience that digital
photography offers to the millions of
amateur photographers out there.
Without needing years of training and
experience, we are now able to capture
images with professional-quality results.
Basic Tips for
Taking Good
Photographs
Whether you are using
a point-and-shoot
camera or a DSLR,
there are basic
guidelines for
capturing a good
quality photographic
 1. Choose a good
location. An interesting
location can sometimes
make the difference
between a good and a
great photo.
2. Check that the available
background is relatively
simple and not too
cluttered, so that the focus
will be on your chosen
subject.
3. Natural light in the outdoors
or near a window is usually
the most effective for any kind
of subject. Ideally, the best
light for photos is
within the first hour after
sunrise and the last hour
before sunset.
4. Avoid taking shots facing the light, as this
would make your subject back-lit
and most of the details would be lost in
shadow.
 5. If you intend to take a
posed shot, position your
subject where you want in
relation to the location,
background, and source of
light.
6. If you intend to take a
candid shot, position
yourself where you can
capture
the most interesting,
amusing, touching, or
engaging moment or
expression.
 7. Take a variety of shots—ranging from
far shots showing the surroundings,
to medium-distance shots concentrating
on the main subject, to tight or
close-up shots that focus on details of the
subject. You can then choose from
among all these for the best photo or
photos.