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Photography
Two types of cameras we use in class are:

1.
2.
Digital cameras have an image sensor instead of photographic film. The CCD or CMOS sensor doesnt store the
image but is there to
The CCD or CMOS sensor effects the

of the image - the bigger the better (for the most part).

The amount of Megapixels effects the resolution or the

of the image.

The more Megapixels you have the LARGER your image can be clearly printed or viewed.

3 types of exposure:

exposure (too much light),

exposure (not enough

light) and pure awesomeness (correct exposure).

The Three Elements of Exposure are:

1.

the measure of a digital camera sensors sensitivity to light

2.

the size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken

3.

Label the Exposure Triangle:

the amount of time that the shutter is open.

A change in one of the elements will impact the

others.

1. Sensitivity / Film Speed

Speed/ISO = Very sensitive to light. EG Speed/ISO = not very sensitive to light. EG -

Be aware that that the HIGHER ISO values create more

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2. Aperture

Variable opening in a lens which allows light to pass through.

Aperture does at least 2 important things:

1. It allows you to
2. Change the

hitting the CMOS sensor.

controlling FOCUS in the image.

The larger the opening the more

light. The numbers are expressed in
fractions so the larger the number
the WIDER the opening.

Depth of field is controlled by the size of

the lens and the aperture setting.
A WIDER aperture setting has
A NARROW aperture setting has a

Wide or Narrow DEPTH of FIELD?

3. SHUTTER SPEED

SHUTTER = Device which opens and closes to control the

time that light is allowed to pass through the aperture to the
film or image sensor.

Similar to APERTURE does at least 2 important things:

1. It allows you to control the amount of light hitting the CMOS sensor.
2. Change the way

shutter speed blurs motion.

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Photography
A s s i g n m e n t

For this Introductory Photography assignment you are required to sign out a
camera and shoot some photos in and around the classroom and studio. Because we only have a few cameras, you will have to share a camera in groups.
Shoot lots of photos and then decide which are best when you view them on
the computer. Delete any unusable photos (obvious lousy, not for the project,
ect.)

1. Exposure

In groups (sharing the camera, but working on your own assignment) you will
take some examples of different exposures.
1. Put the Camera on MANUAL (M)
2. Turn the flash OFF.
3. Find a normally lit location (not a dark room)
4. Find a SUBJECT (a person would be best) and frame them so they fill the frame.
5. Take a variety of photos of them (in the same location i.e. dont take 1 photo in the hall and then one in
the classroom).
6. Adjust the SHUTTER SPEED, the APERTURE, the ISO or whatever you can to photograph the following
examples.

TO PHOTOGRAPH

at least two good (different subjects) examples of OVER exposure

at least two good (different subjects) examples of UNDER exposure

at least two good (different subjects) examples of PROPER exposure

SHOOT MORE THAN ONE

EXAMPLE OF EACH so you
have options when you view
them on the computer later.

Bring the Photos into PHOTOSHOP on a New Letter sized page. Place them
neatly on the page and label each - be sure to include your name, class, date.

2. ISO
In groups (sharing the camera, but working on your own assignment) you will take some examples of different
exposures.
1. Put the Camera on PROGRAM (P), AV or TV mode
2. Turn the flash OFF.
3. Find a normally lit location (not a dark room)
4. Find a SUBJECT (a person would be best) and frame them so they fill the frame.
5. Take a variety of photos of them (in the same location i.e. dont take 1 photo in the hall and then one in
the classroom).
6. Adjust the the ISO to photograph the following examples.

TO PHOTOGRAPH

A photo of a subject at a the lowest ISO

the same at a middle ISO rating
the same at the Highest rating

Bring the Photos into PHOTOSHOP on a New Letter sized page. Label
each ISO setting under the appropriate picture. ANSWER: What is the
difference visually, between the Highest and Lowest ISO settings?
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3. Resolution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

Put the Camera on M, P, AV, or TV (M)

Turn the flash OFF.
Find a normally lit location (not a dark room)
Find a SUBJECT (a person would be best) and frame them so they fill the frame.
Take a variety of photos of them (in the same location i.e. dont take 1 photo in the hall and then one in
the classroom).
Adjust the the camera RESOLUTION and take a photo at each setting (using the same subject)

TO PHOTOGRAPH

one photo at the L setting

Same at M1

Same at M2

Same at S
Bring the Photos into PHOTOSHOP on a New Letter sized page. Place them
neatly on the page and label each Photo (what setting you shot them at).
ANSWER: What happens to the photos as you move from L to S setting?

4. White Balance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Put the Camera on M, P, AV, or TV (M)

Turn the flash OFF.
Find a normally lit location (not a dark room)
For this it would be good to have a subject in front of a white background or holding a white piece of paper.
Adjust the the camera WHITE BALANCE and take a photo at each setting (using the same subject)

TO PHOTOGRAPH

one photo at each setting

Bring the Photos into PHOTOSHOP on a New Letter sized page. Place them neatly on the page
and label each Photo (what setting you shot them at). ANSWER: What happens to the photos as
you change settings? Why do we have a White Balance setting?
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