<p> How to Use the Yearbook Cameras</p><p>Sign out one of the cameras from Mrs. Cox - BC1 = Big Camera #1, BC2 = Big Camera #2, LC 1 = Little Camera #1, LC 2 = Little Camera #2 - Always wear the strap of the BCs around your neck - When you return the BCs to its case, always snap it shut - Do not lose the lens cap of the BCs!! - Make sure when you are finished to turn the camera off - On Fridays, leave the BCs batteries plugged in to charge - Do not change the batteries of the LCs until they actually die (not when the battery light blinks)</p><p>Tips for taking pictures: - Use natural light (outside if possible) - No cleavage - Stay in dress code, no hats - Use the flash when inside - Do not use the flash when taking pictures of performances in the auditorium o Go up to the front, near the stage to take your pictures - No posing pictures (unless superlatives). Stay candid - Do not take pictures of people from behind - Be respectful of instructional time when taking students out of class</p><p>Edit your photos before you upload them to the Jostens website. - Crop and lighten photos - Ask Kristin for help using GIMP</p><p>When uploading photos to the yearbook page: - Use the cord to connect the camera to a computer - Turn on the camera - On yearbookavenue.jostens.com, go to “Image Library” under the “Create” tab - Click on the “Activity” folder. Upload your photos into the “General Use” folder. - If you would like to use any of the photos in the General Use folder, drag them to your personal folder - Remember never to use photos that have a green arrow in the corner because they have already been placed in the book</p>