Create A Water Drop Photography Presentation

These are the steps to make and share your VIDEO

1. Photography Experiments
Watch ALL 5 videos – total watch time 15 mins
Open the Water Drop Photography Presentation template below and look through each slide.
You have 30 mins MAX to get 8 different macro shots of different kinds of water droplets.

2. Making Your Presentation
Add your best 8 shots to the photography presentation. [extra 3 – for font/back cover and contents slide]
Write 20 – 25 words about the 5 main shots in the boxes provided. [see example sentences below]
Add animations, transitions, and background music. [see instruction below]

3. Download and Share
Download your presentation as a PowerPoint and submit it to Google Class. [see instructions below]
Download your presentation as an MP4 movie and submit it to Google Class. [see instructions below]
Upload your MP4 movie to Artsonia and give it a Unique title. In the artist statement box explain why they should watch it. (1 sentence)

Open my Canva Template

Find it in Google Classroom lesson #7

Choose USE TEMPLATE FOR NEW DESIGN or MAKE A COPY

Canva template for water drop photography presentation

Take a quick 1 minute look at each slide

Watch these FIVE short YouTubes for IDEAS

Make sure you watch ALL of them all the way through. The total watch time is 15 mins.

1 – How to get MACRO shots fast on your camera – 3 mins

2 – Different ways to capture water photography – 2 mins

3 – Different ways to capture colour in nature – 2 mins

4 – A simple way to capture a drop splashing into water and bouncing back up – 5 mins

5 – an example of a macro photography water droplet video – 3 mins

You have 30 mins to take 8 shots for your presentation

water droplets splashing off a hand shot 02

water droplets hanging from a leaf stem shot 03

What do I write on my water drop slides?

Here are examples of what you could write for each of your main shots:

1. Water drop from a tap – shot
Caught this tiny water gem just as it left the tap, like it’s frozen in time.
This drop looks like it’s hanging by an invisible thread, magic from the tap.
Snapped right before the drop fell, amazing to see it so still.
This droplet is like a clear, tiny ball, can’t believe I caught it mid-air.
Look at how the light makes the water drop sparkle just before it falls.

2. Water splashing on hand from a tap or pipe – shot
Splash! Got the water dancing on my hand, like a mini fountain show.
Look how the droplets scatter like tiny diamonds across my skin.
Captured a cool splash, it’s like my hand is starting a water dance.
The splash on my hand looks like tiny fireworks going off.
Frozen splash, it’s awesome how the water looks like it’s exploding from my hand.

3. Water droplets hanging from a leaf stem – shot
These droplets look like shiny beads on a string, nature’s jewellery.
Caught these water beads clinging to a leaf, they’re like glass bulbs in nature.
Each droplet is like a magnifying glass, making the leaf’s green pop.
Love how these tiny water drops hang on tight to the leaf, not wanting to fall.
These droplets are like a mini crystal collection on a green stem.

4. Water dropping into water – capture as it splashes up – shot
Got the splash, it’s like a tiny crown made of water.
This shot shows a water drop making a splash crown, king of the water.
Love how the water jumps back up after a drop hits, it’s like it’s alive.
Captured the perfect water ballet, a single drop creating a splash dance.
This splash looks like a mini explosion in the water, so cool to see.

5. Water droplets on a flower or leaf – shot
Dew drops on this flower make it look like it’s wearing diamonds.
These droplets light up this leaf like tiny lamps, nature’s glow.
Got these shiny droplets on a flower, they look like they’re glowing.
Each water drop on this leaf shines like a tiny star, so pretty.
The flower looks extra special with these sparkling water jewels on it.

How do I add music, timing and transitions to my slide show

how to edit your famous photographer presentation in canva

How to add transitions in your canva presentation - for famous photographer

Add background music by tapping AUDIO on the left.
Make each slide 5 secs long or whatever you think is best for your audience
Add a simple animation to each slide
Add a simple transition to each slide

How do I download my Powerpoint and MP4 Video from Canva

Download as a PowerPoint first: Click Share, click the three dots . . . in the drop-down, click on PowerPoint, select slide 11, then download slide 11, and submit it to Google Classroom.
Download as a MP4 VIDEO second: Click Share, click download, click on MP4 Video, then download video.

How do I publish my Water Drop video on Artsonia

Open App: Open the Artsonia app on your class iPad or at home on your iPhone.
Select Class: Choose your Year level.
Upload Area: Tap on the ‘Artwork’ tab, then select ‘Upload Video’.
Choose File: Tap ‘Select Files’ and choose your video file from your device.
Enter Details: Fill in the title and in the artist statement write a sentence about why you chose this famous photographer.
Submit: Tap ‘Submit’ to upload the video to your Artsonia gallery.

Happy creating!