Academic Shoot reflection and critique.

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos following the rules I set out for you?
Getting around the cords were a little hard. Also finding something to take a picture of that related to the class because there were a lot of signs. It was also hard to get some of the pictures. Also the lighting was a little weird so it was hard to adjust to it.

2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera, etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.
I thought about flash because there were really cool lights in the room that made white pop. And the flash made that go away and it was very bright so I didn't want to blind them.

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?
I would maybe change some of the setting and take into account the lighting difference.

4. What things would you do the same?
I would go into the same room. I really liked the lighting i got with the camera and they had some really cool things in there to take pictures of.

5. When you go out with your next set of prompts, which rule do you think will be the easiest to 

achieve?I think rule of thirds would be the easiest. Also lines because there are lines everywhere.

6. Which rule do you think will be the hardest to capture?
I think balance was hard because there were so many things there but not a lot of the same thing.

7. What rule are you still not totally clear on and what can you do to figure out what that rule is?

Im still unclear about merging things. Do i take a picture with a merger or without one. Also the



Brianna H.Something i really liked was the room, and how she didn't try to focus on everything. She tried to focus on one thing.
Some thing she could have done different was to work on framing. I didn't really understand where her framing was.

Academic Shoot Preview

My favorite photo was the man who was walking on a rope. I like this because there is excitement to it and it looks adventures. Also the colors are really neat and pretty. I think this is the type of pictures i want to take along with dark nights.

Academic Shoot Preview

Best story




















I chose this for the best story because there facial expressions make them see happy and that they completed something that looks really fun to do.


Action or emotion





The teacher looks pleased and happy about his students. He might look back at this and think about how great those students were.


Most interesting



I think this looks the most interesting because you want to know what they are doing and what that smoke is. I feel like i would want to know more about the photo.

Photo Manipulation and Ethics

A. What are some of the main points you read about in the website above regarding manipulating images?

I knew that people used photoshop but i didn't know they used it so much and changed a lot of stuff.

B. What is the philosophy of newspapers like the Washington Post and the New York times regarding image manipulation?

C. What do you think are acceptable things you could do to an image and not cross the line unto an unethical manipulation?

D)

I don't think this is the most unethical because they changed the color of her skin and made her seem skinnier and nor fit that she is. That is basically lying to the media.

E)

I think this is the least unethical because it is a minor thing and i don think people would be really looking at her teeth.

Posting academic shoot images AND photo manipulation and ethics

Lines

Balance

Simplicity

Rule of Thirds

Framing

Avoiding Mergers

1. What composition rule did you follow the rule?
I tried to follow rule of thirds the most.

2. What is the subject (be very very specific)?

Technology and music.

3. Is it clear to people looking at your photos what the subject is?
Yes

4. If you can't very clearly see what the subject is, what could you have done differently?I could have gotten more about what the class was for like music and singing.

Aperture, Shutter speed and IOS

setting F2.8






F16

1. eye (pupil)

2. The smaller at aperture the larger the f-number. The higher the aperture the smaller the f- number.

3.Based on the aperture the depth will change. That is how sharp the picture is.

Shutter speed.

high shutter speed

low shutter speed

1

a) High shutter speed

b) High shutter speed

c) High shutter speed

d) High shutter speed

e) High shutter speed

f) High shutter speed

a) Low shutter speed

b) Low shutter speed

c) High shutter speed

d) Low shutter speed

e) High shutter speed

f) High shutter speed

2) Settings- Aperture Priority (auto), manuel and Shutter Priority (manuel)

ISO

ISO 200

ISO 3200

1) You get closer to someone or something if you shoot at a higher ISO setting.

2) You use low ISO setting of you are in a dark room

3) Increase ISO when there is not enough light

post shoot reflection

1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to get the photos of your first 4 prompts?

There were many to chose from. So i basically had to just eliminate certain ones.

2. What technical aspects of photography or the assignment in general (focus, framing, holding the camera, etc.) did you find yourself thinking about the most? Provide a specific example of what you did to do this correctly.
I was looking for no mergers. Also i really like picture when they are not completely centered. 

3. If you could do the assignment again, what would you do differently now that you know some basic rules of photography?
Look for some better framing.

4. What things would you do the same?
I like the photos i chose. Also I was fun looking for the pictures.
5. Finally - go back and edit your blogs with the 4 photos, tell me what rules of composition (which you just learned about) did you end up actually achieving? Did you have any?

6. Are you interested in shooting those same prompts again, why?

Composition 9/11 Review and Post Shoot Reflection

Simplicity- I chose this picture for simplicity because although there is a lot going on, it is not screaming at you look at what is going on.

The Rule of Thirds- I chose this because it is not right in the middle. It is more off centered. 

Lines- There are a lot of lins in this photo.

Balance- There are two firemen next to each other in the back and in the front.

Framing- I could not find a good framing but the buildings looked liked it was framing the smoke.

Avoiding Mergers-The pole looks like it was coming out of his stomach.

Composition 9/11

Simplicity

The Rule of Thirds

Lines

Balance

Framing

Avoiding Mergers

Camera history and Basic Functions

1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
A camera obscure effect was when there was a dark room and there was a little hole and outside scene was projected.

2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
This happened when Isaac Newton and Christian Huygens perfected and understood the process of optics and the process of making high quality glass lenses. 

3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niece?
A glass lens, a dark box, and film.

4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
Light goes into the camera, through the lens, and shows the film.

5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
Digital cameras capture the images with an electronic sensor called a CCD.

6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?

Auto mode is when the camera basically does everything for you. Like the flash and zoom. Point and shoot Photography works the best. Program mode is when there is automatic assist but you can adjust the setting. 

7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?

It is when the camera uses the fastest lens speed to attempt to blur the background.

8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?The camera uses the highest shutter speed to freeze the motion.

9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button?
when you half press the trigger button, it focuses to not get the picture blurry.

10. What does this symbol mean?

 When would you use this?
The symbol means there is not flash, and you should use it when you want to use natural light or a more dramatic effect.

11.What does this symbol mean?
When would you use this?
This symbol means there will be a flash if the camera thinks it needs light.You could use this when its dark outside.

12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
Too much light and the picture will be washed out.13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
Not enough light and the picture will be too dark. 14. What is a “stop.”
It represents a relative change in the brightness of light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two suns instead of one?
 1
16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four suns instead of two?
 2
17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have?
A longer shutter speed has more light.
18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
A shorter sitter speed has less light
19. What does the aperture control?
It allows how much light getting into the lens.
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?
Have a larger aperture.

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