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Activity Description: Scouts use photo editing tools to change the look of a picture by adjusting color or applying filters.

• Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Brownie Art and Design badge requirements
• Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Junior Art and Design badge requirements

Info Needed: Different colors can show different feelings, like happy, sad, or calm. Colors also help us see and understand what things are, like a green tree or a blue sky. Using colors in art helps make the pictures more interesting and tells a story.

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Items Needed:

• Digital photo (taken or selected by the scout)
• Device with photo editing software or app
• (Optional) Access to built-in filters or color adjustment tools

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15 min):

1. Choose a photo to edit from a device or camera roll (2 min)
2. Open the photo in an editing app or software (2 min)
3. Explore color settings and filters available in the app (3 min)
   • (Optional) Try turning the photo black and white
   • (Optional) Use a filter to change the mood or color tone
4. Apply one or more changes to the photo (5 min)
   • Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation
   • Use a preset filter or manual color tools
5. Save the edited photo to the device or gallery (3 min)
   • (Optional) Share or print the final version for display or discussion