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Photography ppt. in Humanities
The document provides information about photography including its definition, the basic parts of a digital camera, camera shots, elements of a good photograph, basic photography rules, and types of camera exposures. It defines photography as the art and science of capturing images through light using cameras. The basic parts of a digital camera are described such as the body, lens assembly, shutter button, and memory card slot. Different camera shots like close-ups, eye-level, and low angles are explained. Elements of a good photo like composition, rule of thirds, framing, lighting and exposure are also outlined. Finally, some basic photography rules around camera stability, backdrops, and candid shots are provided.
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- 1. Prepared by; Orquia, DionB. Narvaez, Engel A. Santos, Mark Lewis A. Toribio, Glene S. Addad, Alkhalid W.
- 2. What is Photography? •Photography is the art and science of capturing the image of a certain event in time by means of the action of light. • The process is done through mechanical, chemical, or digital devices known as cameras. • Photography is derived from Greek words photos which means “light” and graphein which means “to draw”
- 3. A digital cameracontains hundreds of parts but it is important to understand the most essential parts of the camera that you will have to deal with as you explore its features.
- 4. Basic Parts ofa Camera
- 5. Body – madeup of high grade plastic or metal. It holds all the other parts together and provides protection to the delicate internal parts of a camera. Lens assembly – consists of several layers of lenses of varying properties which allows for zoom, the ability of a camera to magnify or demagnify an image to a certain range. • The lenses also permit focusing and correcting distortion. Focusing – is a process at which the camera lenses are moved until the subject becomes clear and very sharp. Mode dial – this part contains several symbols which allow you to select a shooting mode, automatic or manual, or a choice between one of the predefined settings.
- 6. Mode dial Flash mount Shutterrelease button Flash Body Lens assembly Aperture ring Focusing ring
- 7. Flash mount (hot-shoe)– this is the standard holder with contact plates for optional flash accessory. Shutter release button – this is the “trigger” or the camera which initiates the image capturing process. Flash – this part is usually built-in on the body of the camera. It provides an instantaneous burst of bright light to illuminate a poorly lit scene. Aperture ring – this part is found around the old manual lens of SLR camera which functions as a way to select an aperture opening. Focusing ring – this also found around the lens of DSLR camera. This is turned manually to focus the lens.
- 8. Mode dial Flash mount Shutterrelease button Flash Body Lens assembly Aperture ring Focusing ring
- 9. APERTURE An aperture ofthe camera is a hole or an opening through which light is admitted.
- 10. Viewfinder – thisis a small viewing window that shows the image that the camera’s imaging sensor sees. LCD display – this is the small screen at the back of the camera used for framing or for reviewing recorded images. Control buttons – this comprises a set of directional keys and a few other buttons to activate certain functions and menus. This is used to let the users interact with the camera’s computer system. Zoom control – this is usually marked with W (wide) and T (tele). This part allows the user to control the camera’s lenses to zoom-out. For DSLR cameras, the zoom is usually controlled by a zoom ring in the lens.
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- 12. Power switch –this part turns on or off the camera. This may also contain a record/play mode selector on some cameras.
- 13. Battery compartment –this part holds the batteries. The size and shape of battery compartment differ in every camera model. Memory card slot – this is where expansion memory cards are inserted. The proper position of the card is often indicated. A mechanical catch usually holds the card in place and a spring helps it eject. Tripod mount – this part allows the user to attach or monopod for added stability.
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- 15. Diopter adjuster Diopter adjuster –this part is usually available in mid to high end sub- compact cameras and DSLRs. This is located beside the viewfinder. This varies the focal length of the lens in the viewfinder in order for people wearing eyeglasses see clearly through it even without the eyeglasses.
- 16. Elements of aGood Photograph by Jan DeVille Composition Composing a good photograph can be accomplished by clearing your mind and viewing the image as a whole. • Focus on the entire scene as opposed to the main subject • Taking moment to breathe, pause and evaluate the details in the photograph
- 17. Rule of Thirds •It is one of the first things taught in any photography program. • To employ the rule of thirds in your photography, mentally divide up your frame into three distinct vertical sections and three distinct horizontal sections. Then when composing your photograph, keep the action and important figures confined to where those sections overlap. Example: Lake landscape – the sky in the upper third, the tree in the middle third and the water in the lower third. • The Rule of Thirds divides up the landscape and framing the road leads the eye to the mountains.
- 18. Framing Framing is usedto draw your viewer’s eye to the subject of the photograph. It can also be used to take natural elements to frame your subject. • Be careful not to let the frame overpower the photograph or detract from your subject.
- 19. Lighting • Lighting canmake or break a photograph. • The sun can be your best friend when shooting outdoors. • Indoors, things become a bit trickier • Using natural light is preferable
- 20. Exposure • Proper exposureis vital for creating a good photograph • Overexposure photos have their white areas blown out, which washes out the picture • Underexposure photographs can be very dark • Most modern cameras have a built-in exposure meter, and even point-and- shoot cameras will usually set your exposure automatically once you focused on your subject. Example: Silhouette photograph – a picture of something showing it as a dark shape on a light background. • You may have to expose for the sunlight behind your subject as opposed to any light on the subject itself, and then lock in your exposure before setting your focus.
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- 24. Storytelling Andrew Hudsun say,“A photograph is a message”. It conveys a statement, an impression, or an emotion. Arlene Miles added that good photographs convey a mood or sense of a moment in time. Bob Krist calls it “the spirit of place”. You are an artist that can use subtle tricks to appeal to your viewer’s senses.
- 25. Graphic Interest Stanley Learyexpresses that our photos need to be technically correct, that’s understood, just a musician is expected to at least play the right notes. • If the photo doesn’t draw the viewer in and move them in some way, it’s like listening to a machine perform Chopin. • What we choose to include or exclude makes up the graphical elements that can catch the viewer’s attention.
- 26. Basic Camera Shots 1.Close-up shot - This shot concentrates on either the face or a specific detail of an object.
- 27. 2. Extreme close-upshot – This is much tighter close-up shot in which you get detail greater than the human eye would experience in reality. • An extreme close-up of a face • Show only the mouth or eyes with no background detail • Very artificial shot, and can be used for dramatic effect
- 28. 3. Eye-level shot– The camera is positioned on a level with the focus. This is considered a fairly neutral shot.
- 29. 4. Bird’s eyeview – this shows a scene from directly overhead, a very unnatural and strange shot. • Familiar objects viewed from this shot might seem totally unrecognizable at first (e.g., umbrella in a crowd, dancer’s legs). • Looking down on the action
- 30. 5. High angleshot – the camera is elevated above the action or setting to give a general overview.
- 31. 6. Low angleshot – this shot increases height and gives a sense of speeded motion. Common backgrounds of a low angle shot are sky, ceiling, among others.
- 32. 7. Oblique orcanted shot – the camera is tilted to suggest imbalance, transition, and instability. “Free play” of shots.
- 33. Basic Photography Rules 1.Get a steady hand on the camera. Avoid shaking your camera so that pictures may not come out blurred. If you really can’t avoid these, it would better to use a tripod or inserting your elbows to your sides so that you get a stable grip.
- 34. 2. Choose apleasing backdrop, preferably something that suits the atmosphere you want to create. For more serious photographs, a subtle backdrop that is not too distracting is best.
- 35. 3. Avoid directsunlight when shooting outdoors. If using the sun as a source of natural light, make sure it is behind the photographer. In addition, when shooting outdoors during bright, sunny days, it would be best to use a flash. This would get rid of the shadows that sometimes appear on the faces of subjects on photographs.
- 36. 4. Remember thatwhen taking outdoor photographs you have to make sure you pay attention to what’s happening around you. This will not allow strangers to mysteriously appear in group shots.
- 37. 5. For portraitsit is important to have a fitting backdrop. Using a tripod, • It helps to keep the shot from being blurred. • It also helps to keep the photograph straight. In addition, a nervous subject will never give you the smile you need to capture. Pay attention on their mannerisms and find the best way to put each individual at ease.
- 38. 6. When takinggroup photos make sure that everyone gets included in the picture. Some directing on the photographer’s part might be necessary. There is nothing wrong with giving out. • Instruct people to smile, ask them to fix their hair if it’s unruly, etc. • Position everyone so that they fit into the picture. The tallest persons should be in the back row, so nobody gets accidentally blocked from the shot.
- 39. 7. When takingoutdoor shots, photographers should avoid going head to head with the sun. This makes the people picture appear as if they are enshrouded in shadows.
- 40. 8. Take candidshots! This is a more exciting alternative to dull, boring, posed shots. During parties try to take pictures of friends and family while they are at ease and just having a great time. Spontaneous shots are wonderful! They are a good break from the stiff, posed, smiles that people brandish at you once you point a camera at them.
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