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Name one of the three components in the exposure triangle
Shutter speed, ISO, Aperture
For long exposure photography, what speed should your shutter speed be? (answer is not in numeral form)
Slower shutter speed
What is the purpose of a portfolio?
Showcase your best work and skills in one place to help you get jobs and opportunities in the field.
When are officer applications live?
Today! Applications are due Friday April 23rd
Name on topic we went over this semester
Wildlife, power of photography, aesthetic, sports, night, portfolio, street, pet, product, abstract, real estate
What is the difference between shooting in RAW and JPEG?
Raw captures uncompressed data from your camera sensor. JPEG are compressed versions of RAW files
In order to avoid using flash for pet photography, what should you do instead?
Open the aperture to let in more light
What color backgrounds are used for brighter images in product photography?
White/light colored
What is one of the easiest ways to shoot abstract photographs?
Use a macro lens + macro photography
When taking photos of star trails, why should you be farther away from the city?
Light pollution- The more light pollution, the brighter the sky will be. Moving away from it, the skies will be darker – making them perfect for capturing star trails.
What is aperture priority mode?
Camera mode that lets you choose the aperture.
What kind of lens would you use to shoot football and soccer games?
Telephoto lens (ex. 70-200mm)
What is burst mode?
Camera mode that allows photographer to take several photos quickly.
What kind of lighting should be used for product photography?
Soft lighting, Natural lighting, or 3 point studio lighting
Name one characteristic of abstract photography
Focusing on form, texture, color
Choosing strong shapes
Angled corners and straight edges
Repetition of patterns
No background (solid color)
No frame
Use of shadows
Guide’s viewers eye
Use of reflections
Are the lights kept on or off when taking night exterior photos for Real Estate photography?
How are shadows used specifically in abstract photography? (1 reason)
Adds contrast
Adds greater tonal diversity, which creates greater depth in an image
Creates a focal point
Direct attention
Creates a mood for the piece
Enhances texture
Adds depth
What suggested mode should night photography be taken in?
Bulb mode
Who pushed the genre of abstract photography?
Surrealist Man Ray and Bauhaus leader László Moholy-Nagy
Why is it harder to focus when the lighting is darker?
Cameras focus by detecting contrast. When it is too dark, there is less contrast making it harder to focus.
What is the highest ISO used for interior Real Estate photography?
400
What is the first intentional set of abstract photographs called?
A Sequence of Ten Cloud Photographs
What is the minimum shutter speed used for sports photography?
At least 1/500 (should be fast)
What is the minimum shutter speed for birds in flight?
At least 1/1600 sec
Describe the purpose of one of the lights in the 3 points lighting layout
Key Light (main & brightest light source, aimed at a 45 degree angle, adds contrast)
Fill Light (used to lighten up shadows caused by key light)
Back Light (used depending on product photography style)