Quarter 2

Technology-based Arts
Technology-based Arts
TBA includes…
1.Computer / Digital arts
2.Mobile Phone art
3.Computer-Generated Images
4.Digital Photography
5.Video Games/Digital Painting/Imaging Video
Technology-based Arts
TBA is essentially computer generated or
manipulated. Today’s computer artist employ
the ever expanding powers of image
manipulation programs and applications to
create their works which can appear in an
entire range of media-whether as a physical
output or virtual experience.
Computer/Digital Art
Computer/Digital Arts Make
use of electronic and
mechanical devices, rather
than the artist own hand.
Mobile phone art
Mobile phone art is any
visual art that was created
by the use of cellular phone
or was edited by using
mobile phone editors.
Samples of image
manipulation programs
and applications that run
on today’s android
devices:
•Pixlr – a powerful, free online image editor
•Pic Collage – allows you to make collages
incorporating photos, stickers, text, and
frames
•Photo Grid – a downloadable application
for android phones that allows you to
make collages out of images from your
photo gallery
•Doodle Booth – an iPad application (with a
free downloadable version) that enables
you to ‘doodle’ on your images using
available stickers
•Photo Booth – an application for taking
photos and videos using an iPad or iPad
mini (a version for the iPhone, called
SimpleBooth, is also available)
•Pic Monkey – a free online photo
editing tool that provides filters,
frames, text, and effects to
manipulate your images
•Flipagram – a downloadable
application that allows you to ‘bring
your photos to life’ in short videos
set to music of your choice
•Picsart – a free photo editor and
drawing application, as well as a
social network for you to share your
art with others.
•Snapseed – a photo application that
enables you to enhance, transform,
and share your photos; a free
downloadable version for android
•Instagram – 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 imagery (CGI)
is the usage of computer graphics for
special effects in movies, printed, and
electronic media. The application tools
involved CGI manipulate the environment
and produce photorealistic images, which
might be useful for the electronic and
printed media.
Samples of image manipulation programs
•Gimp (GNU Image Manipulation
Program)
•Paint.net
•Inkscape
•Xara Extreme
Samples of image manipulation programs

•Art weaver
•Draw Plus
•Pencil
•Picasa
Samples of image manipulation programs

•Paint Star
•Smooth Draw
•Spray
Samples of image manipulation programs

•Karbon
•Adobe Photoshop Express
•Corel PaintShop Pro X5
Sample of things we can do:
•re-size
•crop
•skew / warp
•rotate
Sample of things we can do:
•flip
•adjust brightness
•adjust sharpness
•change colors
Sample of things we can do:
•gray scale
•sepia tone
•apply a texture
Sample of things we can do:
•superimpose text, trying
different fonts
•apply frames, borders, or
banners
Sample of things we can do:
•edit out an element that
you do not want to appear
•add an element that is not
in the original image
Digital photography
a form of photography that uses
cameras containing arrays of
electronic photodetectors to
capture images focused by a
lens, as opposed to an exposure
on photographic film.
point-and-shoot
type of digital camera which
automatically makes all the
adjustments
digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera
•It also provides the film-less and instant
review features of a “point-and-shoot”
type of digital camera
•It gives the photographer much more
artistic freedom and control to select
the camera settings to create the
desired final image with the preferred
visual effects.
Basic Tips for Taking Good Photographs
1. Choose a good location. An
interesting location can
sometimes make the
difference between a good
and a great photo.
Basic Tips for Taking Good Photographs
2. Check that the available
background is relatively
simple and not too cluttered,
so that the focus will be on
your chosen subject
Basic Tips for Taking Good Photographs
3. Natural light in the outdoors
or near a window is usually the
most flattering or 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.
Basic Tips for Taking Good Photographs
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.
Basic Tips for Taking Good Photographs
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.
Basic Tips for Taking Good Photographs
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.
Basic Tips for Taking Good Photographs
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.
Video Games
a game played by
electronically manipulating
images produced by a
computer program on a
television screen or other
display screen.
 Sample programs you can
use to make your own video
game program
• Twine - http://twinery.org/
• Stencyl -
https://www.udemy.com/create
-your-first-computer-game-
withstencyl/
• GameMaker -
https://www.yoyogames.com/le
arn
Digital painting
is an emerging art form in which
traditional painting techniques
such as watercolor, oils, impasto,
etc. are applied using digital
tools by means of a computer, a
digitizing tablet and stylus, and
software.
Ctrl+Paint
is an example of an online
resource for teaching
yourself digital painting for
free, via simple videos and
mini tutorials.
Imaging videos
an electronic representation
of moving visual images
Social media purposes
• online advertisements
• tutorials
• documentaries
• news clips
Medical/scientific purposes
•Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI),
• Computerized Tomography
(CT scans),
•ultrasound tests or
sonograms