Say Cheese! Camera Essentials
What is the part of the camera called that controls how much light enters the lens?
Aperture
What is composition in photography?
The arrangement of elements in a photograph
What is exposure in photography?
The amount of light that reaches the camera sensor, affecting brightness.
Who invented the daguerreotype?
Louis Daguerre
Which camera angle makes a subject appear more powerful and imposing?
Low Angle
Which camera mode automatically adjusts settings like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO?
Auto Mode
What is the rule of thirds, and why is it important?
Divides an image into nine parts with two horizontal and two vertical lines; helps create balance and interest.
How does increasing the ISO setting affect a photo?
It increases the camera's sensitivity to light, useful in low-light situations but may introduce noise.
What was the name of the first easy-to-use camera released by Kodak in 1900?
The Brownie camera
In horror movies, what effect does a high-angle shot typically create?
Makes the subject appear smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable.
Name two advantages of using a DSLR camera over a smartphone camera.
More control over settings like shutter speed and aperture, better performance in low light.
How do leading lines affect a photograph?
They guide the viewer's eye toward the main subject.
What effect does side lighting have on a subject?
Creates strong shadows that emphasize texture and depth.
What is one key difference between analog and digital photography?
Digital photography allows editing on a computer, whereas analog captures are printed without digital manipulation.
Why might a horror movie use extreme close-ups during a tense scene?
To emphasize emotions and increase the viewer's sense of discomfort or fear.
If you want a blurred background for a portrait shot, what setting should you adjust, and how?
Use a wide aperture, a small f-number like f/2.8, to achieve a shallow depth of field.
You want to take a balanced portrait that follows the rule of thirds. Where should the subject's eyes be positioned?
At one of the intersections of the rule of thirds grid.
You’re shooting a portrait at noon, and the sunlight is very harsh. What type of lighting should you switch to, and how can you achieve it?
Use soft lighting by moving into the shade or using a diffuser to soften the harsh sunlight.
How did the invention of photojournalism impact the role of photographs in news?
It made photographs just as important as the written story, providing a visual narrative to the news.
If you want to make an empty hallway seem more unsettling in a horror photograph, which composition technique could you use?
Use leading lines to draw the viewer’s eye down the hallway, creating a sense of depth and the unknown.
You want to freeze the motion of a fast-moving car. What setting should you prioritize, and why?
Use a fast shutter speed, like 1/500 sec, to freeze the action.
You’re shooting a landscape with a road leading into the distance. How can you use leading lines to enhance your composition?
Position the road so it leads from the foreground to the background, drawing the viewer's eye into the depth of the photograph.
You want to create a silhouette of a subject. What lighting technique should you use, and where should the light source be positioned?
Use backlighting by placing the light source behind the subject, facing the camera.
You’re assigned to take a photo for a news story with a vintage effect. What camera and process could you mimic, and how?
Mimic a daguerreotype by creating a high-contrast, monochrome image with a polished or textured look to evoke the 19th-century style
How could you use lighting to create a chilling atmosphere for a horror photograph?
Use side or backlighting to create strong shadows and obscure parts of the subject, adding mystery and tension.