Instructor Photography Photography is derived from the Greek words photos which means “light” and graphein which means “to draw”.
Therefore, Photography is the art and science of light.
Basic Parts of Camera 1. BODY The body of camera is made up of high grade plastic metal.
It holds all the other
parts and provide protection to the delicate internal parts of a camera. 2. LENS ASSEMBLY This consist 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 focusing
and correcting distortion. 3. SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
This is the "trigger“ of the camera which is initiates the image capturing process. 4.MODE DIAL This part contains several symbols which allows you to select setting mode, automatic or manual, or a choice between one of the predefined settings. 5.VIEW FINDER This is the small viewing window that shows the image that the camera's imaging sensors sees.
This can either be an optical
viewfinder. Which shows the actual image in front of the camera through a peephole or through mirrors. Or an electronic view finder which is simply a small lcd display. 6.APERTURE RING This part is found around the old manual lens of SLR camera which function as a way to select aperture opening. 7.FOCUSING RING This found around the lens of a DSLR camera.
This is turned manually
to focus the lens. 8. LCD DISPLAY This is the small screen at the back of the camera use for framing or viewing recorded image. 9. FLASH This part is usually built-in on the body of the camera.
It provide an instantaneous burst of bright light to illuminate a poorly lit scene. 10. CONTROL BUTTONS
This comprises a set of
directional keys and a few other buttons to activate certain functions of menus.
It is used to let the users
interact with the camera's system. 11.POWER SWITCH This part turns on or off the camera.
This main also contain
a record/play mode select on some cameras. 12. ZOOM CONTROL This is usually marked with W(wide) and T (tele) this part allow the user to control the camera's lenses to zoom in or zoom out.
For DSLR cameras the
zoom is usually controlled by a zoom ring in the lens. 13. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
The part holds the
batteries, the size and shape of battery compartment differ in every camera model. 14. MEMORY CARD SLOT This where expansion memory cards are inserted.
The proper position on the
card is often indicated, a mechanical catch usually holds the card in place and a spring helps it eject. 15. FLASH AMOUNT OR (HOT-SHOE)
This is the standard holder with contact plate for optical flash accessory. 16. DIOPTER ADJUSTER This part is usually available in mid- to high-end sub compact cameras and DSLRs, this located beside the view finder.
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. 17. TRIPOD MOUNT
This part allows the
user to attach a tripod or monopod for added stability. ELEMENTS OF A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH Composition
clearing your mind and
viewing the images as a whole can accomplish composing of a good photograph.
Photographer arranges visual elements within their frame. RULE OF THE THIRD
divides up the landscape and framing the sea leads the eye to the subject.
It is also a composition guideline that places yours subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two thirds more open. Framing used to draw your viewer’s eye to the subject of the photograph.
It is also a process of composing a picture.
It involves choosing what
you’ll include in the frame and what you’ll leave out.
The goal is to create a
pleasing composition that directs the viewer’s attention to the subject matter. Lighting lighting can make or break a photograph.
Key factor in creating a
successful image lighting determines not only brightness and darkness, but also tone, mood, and atmosphere.
The basic rule in lighting is that
the closer the light source, the softer the light. The father the source of light, the harder the light you can get. Exposure
capture the image with a
determined brightness when you shoot a perfectly exposed photo, you are capturing all the details in the highlights and the shadows.
Overexposed photos have their
white areas blown out, which washes out the picture, while under exposed can be very dark. Storytelling photography is a great means of storytelling. Just as a writer speaks using words, a photographer speaks through his images without a story, a photograph is one dimension it’s simply an image that records a scene.
The art of telling composing
and captivating stores through pictures. Graphic Interest
If the photo doesn’t draw the
viewer in and move them in some way, its like listening to a machine perform chop.
In what we choose to include or
exclude makes up the graphical elements that can catch the viewer’s attention. 1.Close-up shot
This shot concentrates on either face
or specific detail of an object.
A close-up of a face is considered a
very intimate shot. It is because n real life we only let people whom we trust get the close to our face like our mothers, children, and lovers. 2.Extreme close-up shot
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,
for instance, would show only the mouth or eyes with no background detail whatsoever. This is a artificial shot, and can be used for dramatic effect. 3.Eye level shot
The camera is positioned on a level with the focus. This is considered a fairly neutral shot. 4.Bird’s eye view This shows a scene from directly overhead, a very unnatural and strange shot.
Familiar objects viewed from this
shot might seen totally unrecognizable at first (e.g. umbrellas in a crowd, dancer’s legs).
This shots does, however, put the
audience in a god-like position, looking down on the action. People can made to look insignificant ant-like, part of a wider scheme of things. 5. High-angle shot
In this type of shot, the camera is
elevated above the action or setting to give a general overview.
High angle shots make the
object or character photographed seemed smaller; that is they get swallowed up by their setting-they become part of the wider picture. 6. Low angle-shot
This shot increases height
and gives a sense of speeded motion. Common backgrounds of a low angle shot are sky, ceiling, among others. 7.Oblique or canted shot
The camera is tilted to
suggest imbalance transition and instability. However, one can experiment on this free play of shots. Here are the basic rules to consider in taking photographs : • Get a steady hand on the camera. Avoid shaking your camera so that pictures may not come out blurred. • Choose a pleasing backdrop, preferably something that suits the atmosphere you want to create. • Avoid direct sunlight when shooting outdoors. If using the sun as a source of natural light, make sure it is behind the photographer. • Remember when 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. Here are the basic rules to consider in taking photographs :
• For portraits it is important to have a fitting
backdrop. Using a tripod helps to keep the shot from being blurred. It also helps to keep the photograph straight. • When taking group photos make sure that everyone gets include in the picture. Some directing on the photographer's part might be necessary. • When taking outdoors shots photographers should avoid going head to head with the sun. This makes the people in the picture appear as if they are enshrouded in shadows. • Take candid shots. This is a more exciting alternative to dull, boring, posed shots. The story becomes more immediate and alive when people are not posing for the camera.
