Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Camera Basics Quiz

Group B
-Photograph a subject and incorporate a large depth of field.
Aperture-f/5.0
Shutter Speed-1/200
ISO-800
This photo has a large depth of field which is the woods in the background. My main focal point is Avery or the "model" and the leaves she is throwing up in the air. The background and focal point are both in focus. I got inspired on doing this because the woods just show a really large depth of field.
-Photograph a moving subject and create blur(while keeping background in focus).
Aperture-f/5.6
Shutter Speed-1/60
ISO-800
I had to keep the background of the woods in focus and clear and have the subject be blurry. I set the shutter speed somewhat slow and i kept the aperture kind of low. A fast shutter speed almost freezes the moving subject and a slower shutter speed makes the object moving a blur or almost invisible depending on how slow it is.
-Photograph a subject and incorporate noise/grain.
Aperture-f/5.6
Shutter Speed- 1/30
ISO-6400
For this photograph I had to capture a picture with noise and grain, so I set the ISO at its highest number. High ISO displays higher sensitivity and it actually is perceived as showing "noise" throughout the photo. Also you should focus on one thing and make it be up close as you capture it to incorporate more grain.
-Take a portrait-style selfie using the timer and aperture priority/value (small depth of field).
Aperture-f/4.0
Shutter Speed-1/60
ISO-800
For my self timer selfie portrait I set my camera up on a flat table. I set my ISO to 800 because I was inside and you don't want your ISO too high or too low. The way I approached this photo was just being myself.

Match Game

Asymmetrical Balance
Bird’s Eye View
Curved Lines
Diagonal Lines
Emphasis
Framing
Horizon Line
Horizontal Lines
Leading Lines
Movement/Rhythm
Pattern/Repetition
Proportion/Scale
Rule of Thirds
Simplicity
Symmetrical Balance
Texture
Unity
Variety
Vertical Lines
Worm’s Eye View


Image
E/P of Design
Rational
Framing
The way that you can only see a little bit of the photo through the hole in the wood frames the whole focal point.
Repetition/Pattern
Repeated consistency of an element in a work.
Bird’s Eye View
I think it is birds eye view because it is from an angle that a bird would be at. View from above looking down.
Rule of thirds
 Placed along the one third lines/intersections.
Symmetrical Balance
One side balances or mirrors the other.
Vertical Lines
The lines in the buildings are all going vertically, along with the sidewalk posts. North to south. ~Grandness, Spirituality~
Unity
produces a balanced harmonious, complete whole.
Asymmetrical balance
different objects balance each other out on the page.
Leading lines
Lines that lead the eye to the other points in the image.
Horizontal Lines
All the trees/branches lines run east and west. ~rest, calmness~
Diagonal lines
run in a slanted direction. Movement, direction.
Proportion/Scale
The photo is set up as if the bottle is bigger than the people, and its out of proportion.
Texture
Appearance and feel of a surface
Curved Lines
All the lines on the stairs are curved, so it really makes it stand out.
 Movement/Rhythm
leads the viewers eyes to an object
Worm’s Eye View
A worms eye view would be coming from an angle upward, since the worm is little. 
Emphasis
Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attracts attention.
Variety
differences in elements/principles of design that give interest to a composition.
Simplicity
singling out an item from their surroundings. Eliminating distractions.
Horizon Line
Used to emphasize the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meets sky.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

What is Composition?

To define composition it is the arrangement of visual elements within the frame of a photograph. It is important to understand composition because a photograph is considered great when every single element in it contributes to one overall effect or final result. For example, line, texture, shape, motion, and perspective are all elements of a photograph. If you understand composition then you will be able to apply it correctly. But if you just memorize composition, then your photograph will not turn out as great.

SNAPSHOT vs. PHOTOGRAPHS

A snapshot is simply a photo taken that could be looked back on as memories.

A photograph is a photo taken that someone has put much time into to create or interpret a meaning behind it. A photograph is much more composed than a snapshot. The photographer must fiddle with the composition and elements within the photograph to show the meaning of the photo.

Photography is the art of discovery.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Understanding Focal Lengths

Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: f/16.0
Shutter Speed:.3
ISO: 800
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: f/16.0
Shutter Speed: .3
ISO: 800
Focal Length: 35mm
Aperture: f/16.0
Shutter Speed: 1/5
ISO: 800
Focal Length: 55mm
Aperture: f/16.0
Shutter Speed: 1/5
ISO: 800
Focal Length is represented in millimeters and is the basic description of a photographic lens. Prime lenses are for larger aperture. Zoom lens reduce the number of times you need to change the lens.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Understanding Exposure Modes

~P~(Programmed auto exposure)
Aperture-f/6.3
ISO-400
Shutter Speed-1/100
~M~(Manual)
Aperture-f/5.6
ISO-400
Shutter Speed-1/1000
~Av~(Aperture-priority autoexposure)
Aperture-f/3.5
ISO-400
Shutter Speed-1/1250
~A-DEP~(auto depth of field)
Aperture-f/9.0
ISO-400
Shutter Speed-1/250
~Tv~(Shutter-Priority autoexposure)
Aperture-f/10.0
ISO-400
Shutter Speed-1/125

Friday, November 7, 2014

Understanding White Balance

 ~Auto~
ISO-800
Aperture-f/3.5
Shutter Speed-1/60
 ~Cloudy~
ISO-800
Aperture-f/3.5
Shutter Speed-1/60
 ~Custom~
ISO-800
Aperture-f/3.5
Shutter Speed-1/60

~White Fluorescent~
ISO-800
Aperture-f/3.5
Shutter Speed-1/60
~Daylight~
ISO-800
Aperture-f/3.5
Shutter Speed-1/60
~Tungsten light~
ISO-800
Aperture-f/3.5
Shutter Speed-1/60









What is white Balance?
White Balance is different sources of light that produce different colors. It is important to set your white balance because it affects the outcome of your photo.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Understanding ISO

What is ISO? 
ISO is the measure of a digital camera sensors sensitivity to light.
ISO is seen as grainy when it is a high ISO, and when it;s low its clear.
It is in relationship with the exposure triangle.
 ~Low ISO~                                                        
 Aperture-f/3.5
 ISO-100                                                               
Shutter Speed-2.0                                                        
~High ISO~
Aperture-f/3.5
ISO-6400
Shutter Speed-1/40

Monday, November 3, 2014

Understanding Shutter Speeds

 Slow Shutter Speed: (Blurry)
ISO-1600
Aperture-f/14.0
Shutter Speed-1/10

Fast Shutter Speed: (Frozen)
ISO-1600
Aperture-f/3.5
Shutter Speed-1/200









What is Shutter Speed? It is simply the amount of time a shutter is open. A slow shutter speed would let in more light but it would be a blurry image because the subject matter could be moving. A  fast shutter speed lets less light in and the shutter is open for less amount of time. Its a big part of the exposure triangle because it determines the blurriness of your photo.