Thing 3: Working with Digital Photos

Working with Digital Photos

Digital image

After a deep research looking for the most appropriate web 2.0 tool for digital photos, I found that I needed to understand first the definition of "Digital Image." I found digital photo is an electronic file that displays images in two-dimensional matrix of thousands or millions of pixels each of which has its own address, size, and color representation.

Digitizing a photograph means converting or capturing its image electronically through a scanner, digital camera or any other electronic device.

There are several web 2.0 tools for hosting digital photos. The user can manipulate images, personalize photos, create picture books or picture videos and more.

It is a versatile way to keep and share photos with friends, students, coworkers, relatives, etc.

Working with Digital Photos

1. "23 Photo Sharing." Making it easy to share photos.  

2. "Aviary." Make photos Magic. This web help to create in seconds frames, stickers, and touch-up in the photos. 
3. "Be Funky." Funky ways to express yourself. In this tool the photos can be converted into cartoons, avatars, or even play with videos effects.
4. "Cameroid." It is a tool to use a webcam to take photos online! and then play around with them.
5. "Photo2 Text." Upload a photograph and it will turn it into text for you. 

The Best Web 2.0 for Classroom Users

1. Dropbox

2. Flicker

3. SmugMug

4. Wistia

6. Animoto

Example

After reviewing each source suggested in this list, I wanted to experience with "animoto." Here is an example what this web 2.0 tool can offer. 

See My Picture Video Picture