Elements of Art
Elements of Composition
Manual Modes
Exposure Triangle
Teacher Trivia
100

What do we call a path a point takes through space?

A line

100

What is the name of the camera grid we use to help compose out pictures?

The Rule of Thirds, or "nine-square"

100

Which of our manual modes allows semi-automatic of camera settings?

Program Mode (P) ; it adjusts Aperture and Shutter Speed

100

What part of the Exposure Triangle controls how long we let light in?

Shutter Speed

100

What is Mr. M's first name?

Noah

200

What is reflected light that adds interest to art called?

Color

200

How is using Symmetry different from using Patterns?

Symmetry is consistent, patterns can change or alter

200

Which of our manual modes gives us full control over our exposure triangle settings?

Manual Mode (M)

200

What part of the exposure triangle determines how much light we let in?

Aperture

200

What's Mr. M's favorite color?

Blue

300

What is the lightness or darkness of a color called?

Value

300

What is framing?

Using the edges of our viewfinder or elements in our picture to "box in" the subject(s) we want to take pictures of

300

What do we call the graph that shows how bright or dark different parts of your image are?

Histogram

300

What part of the Exposure Triangle controls how sensitive the camera is to light?

ISO

300

What year was Mr. M born?

1996

400

What is the difference between shape and form?

Shape is 2D, Form is 3D

400

What can we use Space for?

Implying motion or directing the eye of the viewer

400

What are the meanings of these abbreviations - Av, TV, P, M?

Aperture Priority (aka Aperture Value), Shutter Priority (aka Time Value), Program, Manual

400

What might we need to adjust in order to compensate for light if we have a large aperture?

Shutter Speed

400

How many bones has Mr. M broken?

3

500

What does Texture do for our pictures?

Gives character and feeling to our picture - you can imagine feeling what its like with your eyes.

500

What is the Rule of Odds?

Using an uneven number of subjects to create a (counterintuitively) "balanced" image

500

What creates a dark picture with a shallow depth of field?

Having our settings set to a fast shutter speed with a wide aperture.

500
What are the different ways Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO are measured?

F/stops, Fractions of seconds, and sensitivity as a number (higher number = more sensitive)

500

What's Mr. M's current favorite movie?

Godzilla Minus One

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