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Here's a condensed summary of our RPM Zoom meeting:
1. Technical Sharing, Summer Stories, and Art Discussion:
- The meeting started with discussing technical difficulties in video conferencing and sharing summer experiences.
- Participants worldwide joined, sharing stories about car trips and lunches.
- The main activity focused on reviewing photos for painting projects, emphasizing using Snagit for screen sharing and capturing.
2. Photography and Art Critique:
- Quality of photographs and paintings was discussed, particularly issues with dark images or lack of interest.
- Ginger gave tips on enhancing photographs and critiqued specific images, providing a teaching moment about reflections in paintings.
- The team discussed improving paintings, focusing on lighting, perspective, and subject placement.
3. Picture Enhancement and Refinement:
- Jon took a specific picture of a grassy mound, and a cloudy sky was modified using Photoshop, discussing potential enhancements to brighten and recolor.
- The conversation included memories of a wedding in Georgia and suggestions on improving lighting, contrast, and composition.
4. Photo to Painting Subject Discussion:
- The team examined photos, discussing the importance of having a clear subject or center of interest in a painting.
- Various images were reviewed, including the impact of adding human elements to make paintings more interesting.
5. Photo and Art Critique: Family Memories and Animal Care:
- There were debates about photo quality and discussions on creating dog portraits for veterinary clinics to fund animal care.
- The team critiqued a painting by Sandy, with Ginger recommending using it as a reference.
6. Photo Critique and Snagit Discussion:
- The group discussed various photographs, focusing on main subjects and potential edits using Snagit.
7. Driftwood Paintings and Lighting Effects Tutorial:
- Ginger plans to work on driftwood paintings and discusses the importance of lighting in paintings.
- A tutorial on a painting featuring a central bird was planned.
8. Artistic Feedback and Photography Discussion:
- Jananee's painting of chili peppers was critiqued, and the team discussed the appeal of food pictures. Jon took this image into Photoshop and showed how to add a reflection to the photo.
- A photograph of a child was selected for modification, with a discussion on using Photoshop for enhancement.
9. Photo Enhancement and Artwork Drama:
- Ginger and Jon discussed enhancing a painting, focusing on contrast and dramatic effects.
- The team planned to continue photo challenges and set up another form for a third challenge.
This summary captures the main points and activities of the Zoom meeting, highlighting discussions on technical issues, photography critique, picture enhancement, and artistic feedback. And I believe that it can be said, that a good time was had by all!
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