Camera Anatomy
What does the Shutter Button on a camera do?
Pressing this button releases the shutter (taking your photo). The shutter button press has two stages: Half-pressing the button activates the AF function, while pressing it down fully releases the shutter
What are the three settings that make up the exposure triangle?
There are three adjustable elements that control the exposure – ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed.
Name one of the elements of art.
Answer could be any ONE of the following:
Line, Shape, Form, Texture, Color, Value, Space
Name one of the principles of art.
Answer could be any ONE of the following:
Unity, Balance, Emphasis, Proportion, Contrast, Rhythm, Movement
What is Mrs. Westman's email?
nicole.westman@k12.hi.us
What is the function of the Zoom Ring on a camera lens?
Turn the zoom ring to alter the focal length.
What does the shutter speed control?
The shutter speed controls how long light enters the lens and hits the image sensor or film plane.
Define the element of value.
Value refers to the relative lightness or darkness of a certain area that can add drama to your photographs.
Name the three types of balance.
Symmetrical, Asymmetrical and Radial
Weekly Share Outs - How many should you complete by the end of May?
2
What is the function of the Mode Dial on a camera?
Turning the dial allows you to select a shooting mode according to the scene you want to capture (M for manual, AV for Aperture Priority mode and so on).
If you wanted to FREEZE action, would you use a shutter speed of 1/120 or 4/1?
You would want to use a fast shutter speed such as 1/120 to freeze action.
What kind of mood do COOL colors give to a photo?
Cool colors suggest a feeling of calmness, coldness, and sometimes even sadness. Blue, grey, and green colors fall into this category.
Give an example of one way to show emphasis in a photograph.
Answer could be either of the following:
Create a Focal point.
Show differences in size, depth, and color.
Selective focus (shallow depth-of-field)
Leading lines
Changes in textures
Framing your focal point
On Mondays, how do you check in for attendance?
Complete the attendance response by 2pm!
Name three settings you can find on your Quick Control Screen?
Any of the following:
Shooting Mode, Shutter Speed, Battery Level, Shots Remaining, Image-Recording Format/Quality, ISO Speed, Aperture Value
If you wanted a shallow depth of field, would you use an Aperture of F1.4 or F32?
To capture a shallow depth of field, you would use an aperture of F1.4 which has a larger opening, letting in more light.
How are elements of shape and form different?
Shape represents objects in 2-D (two-dimensional) while form creates an illusion of depth or thickness showing that the object is 3-D (three-dimensional).
How can you create unity in a photograph?
You can create unity in a photograph by using similar colors or tones, concepts, or elements that cultivate a sense of harmony.
What was the Monday attendance response about in Week 5?
The Trailblazer - Long Exposure article about the photographer that captured himself rock climbing with LED lights
What is the difference between AF and MF mode on the camera lens?
The Automatic (AF) will focus your image automatically while Manual (MF) will allow you to manually focus your image.
Your image is OVEREXPOSED. Name a setting you could adjust to correct the exposure.
OVERexposed = too much light
To let less light in, you could:
1. Increase your aperture to a higher number so that the opening is smaller (think pupil of an eye)
2. Increase your shutter speed to a faster number so that the shutter captures less light (think blinking)
3. Decrease your ISO to a smaller number
Define the element of space AND give an example of how you can show it in a photo.
Space gives depth to an image and suggests the distance between different objects and perspectives.
Example: showing positive/negative space, foreground/background
Define the element of proportion and give an example of how you can show it in a photo.
Proportion in photography is usually comparing size of objects, or the amount of one thing to the whole.
EXAMPLES: Using different sizes of elements to attract the viewer’s attention to a certain subject (butterfly/flower, big hand/small hand, basketball/tennis ball)
On our class blog, what is the title and name of MOST RECENT post that was added?
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