Thursday, November 20, 2014



Image
E/P of Design
Rational
Framing
Directs viewers attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene.
Repetition/Patter
Repeated consistency of an element in a work.
Bird's Eye View
View from above looking down
Rule of Thirds

Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along the lines.
Symmetrical Balance
One side balances or mirrors the other (separated by a vertical line
Vertical Lines
Lines that run north& south.
-grandness & spirituality
Unity
All elements of piece work together to a balances, harmonious, complete whole
Asymmetrical Balance
Different objects balance each other out on the page.
Leading Lines
Lines that lead the eye to other points in the image (or out of the image)
Horizontal Line
Lines that run east & west.
- Rest, calmness, tranquility
Diagonal Lines

Lines that run in a slanted direction.
-movement & direction
Proportion/Scale
The relative size of one object in relation to another.
Texture
The appearance and feel of a photo.
Curved Lines
Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth continuous fashion.
-comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation
Movement/Rhythm
Shows action & the path of the viewer's eyes through the artwork.
Worm's Eye View
View from below looking up 
Emphasis
Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention
Variety
Differences in elements & principles of design that give interest to a composition.
Simplicity
Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.
Horizon Line
Used to emphasize the sky or ground based on the placement of horizontal line where ground meet sky.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

What is composition?

1    What is composition
It's the arrangement of elements in a photography.

2.     Why is it important to understand & utilize composition in photography?
It's important to understand composition in photography because to create a great composition all of the elements surrounding the photo must work together to create a united and unified picture.

3.     Describe aspects of a “snapshot”.
It's more of a casual and the same and nothing is as dynamic.

4.     Describe aspects of a “photograph”.
In a photographs a lot more matters. It has more of an artistic approach when it come to photographs, and its purpose is to portray the message of the photo from the subject.

    “Photography is the art of discovery."

    Describe what interests you the most about this art form or what drew you to this form of communication.
The way a photographer is able to portray the meaning of the subject through one simple photo. And how your able to discover what type of elements are constantly used in each photo.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Camera Basics Quiz

Group A
Shutter Speed: 1/30
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 800

To take this photo I set myself and the camera floor level, while I focused my lens onto the desk leg. With this I created this small depth of field shot.

Shutter Speed: 1/125
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 6400

To be able to take this shot, I made sure my camera had stability so I set it on a desk and made sure to have a high shutter speed to create frozen moment.

Shutter Speed: 4
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 100

To take this shot I ask my friend if I could borrow her camera. Once it was set I zoomed into the lens to void a grainy picture.

Shutter Speed: 1/25
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 6400

I set my camera onto a desk then pressed the shutter and spun until the picture was taken.

In this class I've learned the importance of making sure that Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO are balanced to create a beautiful and clear picture. Because if the shutter was to be slow while you were trying to take a fast motion picture it's likely you're photo will be blurry, now if you were to have were to a small f stop then your background will be blurry while you're subject is clear. If you were outside and you wanted a picture that wasn't just plain white you have to adjust your ISO into a lower ISO so you are only letting not as much light in. I also learned about White balance which helps you take a photo that's as accurate as how your eyes see them, and its important because different light produces different colors so White Balance is helpful it helps by seeing how much light is needed in the photography.






Friday, November 14, 2014

Understanding Focal Lengths

Focal lengths is the measurement/ calculation of an optical distance from the point where light rays converge to form a sharp image. The longer the focal length the narrower angle of view and the higher the magnification. While, the shorter the focal length the wider angle view and the lower magnification.

18 

24

35

55







Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Understanding Exposure Modes

A-DEP

A-DEP is the mode the camera assesses the distances between the lens and major objects in the frame and tries to choose an aperture that keeps the objects within the zone of sharp focus.

Av

This mode is where you select the aperture setting while the camera selects the appropriate shutter speed for proper exposure of the picture.

Tv

Tv also known as shutter priority auto exposure is the mode where you select the shutter speed and the camera chooses the aperture setting that produces good exposure.

P

P also known as programmed auto exposure is where the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed for you but you can choose from different combinations of the two.

M

M also known as manual exposure is where you are able to specify both aperture and shutter speed



Thursday, November 6, 2014

Understanding White Blance

White balance helps you get the color in the image as accurate as your eyes see them. 
It's important because different sources of light produce different colors (temperature). So then you need to be able to change the white balance according to how much light is needed.

Auto


Cloudy

Daylight

Shade

White


Tungsten 

Custom

Flash