Multimedia

Photography

1

Lesson Objectives

Identify features of a digital camera

Identify types of composition techniques

Capture still-shot images using a digital camera

Transfer still-shot images to memory device

Enhance photographs by using digital manipulation software

2

Digital Camera FeaturesMost cameras have the same basic

features: Battery – replace or recharge as needed

Power On/Off switch – switch camera off when not in use to preserve battery life

Lens – keep clean from dust/fingerprints; clean with soft cloth

Viewing screen – keep clean from dust/fingerprints; clean with soft cloth

Memory – removable card or internal memory

Strap – for carrying purposes

3

Camera Phone Differences

Most camera phones are simpler than separate digital cameras.

Their fixed-focus lenses and smaller sensors limit their performance in poor lighting.

Optical zoom and tripod screws are rare and none has a hot shoe for attaching an external flash.

Some also lack a USB connection or a removable memory card.

Most have Bluetooth and WiFi, and can make geotagged photographs. 4

The Power of Camera PhonesCitizen Journalism

Nearly everyone has the capacity to take photos, capture video-as well as tweet/share world events in real time. Police officer shot a man handcuffed,

unarmed and on the ground claiming self-defense. Cell phone footage showed the actual event.

The 2010 Moscow Metro bombings showed different perspectives of the story from people who experienced the tragedy first-hand.

5

STORY TELLING

who, what, when, where, why and how

STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING

Also called an establishing shot

STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING

Also called an establishing shot

STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS

STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS

STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION

STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION

STORY-TELLING | SHOW ACTION

STORY-TELLING | SHOW ACTION

STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS

STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS

STORY-TELLING | REPETITION

COMPOSITION

Photos should be composed with the same care taken in reporting, writing

and editing.

COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES

Rule of Thirds Viewing area of picture is

divided into a 3x3 grid (using imaginary lines)

Main subject is positioned in viewing area at one of the four intersections

Main subject should appear to be moving toward center square of grid

19

COMPOSITION | RULE OF THIRDS

Any intersection point as well as vertical and horizontal CVI center of interest

COMPOSITION | RULE OF THIRDS

Any intersection point as well as vertical and horizontal CVI center of interest

COMPOSITION LIGHTING

Front Light – Light source falls on the front of the subject

Shadow of the subject will appear behind the subject

Side Light – Light source falls on the side of the subject

Shadow of the subject will appear to the side of the subject

22

COMPOSITION LIGHTING

Back Light – Light source falls on the back of the subject This usually darkens the subject’s

features and puts them in shadow

Shouldn’t be used unless wanting to disguise the subject’s features purposely for effect

23

COMPOSITION LIGHTING

Flat Light Outdoors

Cloudy/overcast

No obvious shadows

Dark Background/Flash Dimly lit room

Outside at night

Camera flash helps to capture foreground

24

COMPOSITION PERSPECTIVE

Low – Camera position is level but low to the ground

High – Camera position is level but high above the ground

Down – (birds’s eye view) Camera position is tilted down while positioned high above the ground

Up – (worm’s eye view)Camera position is tilted up while positioned near ground level

25

COMPOSITION SUBJECT AWARENESS

Posed Subject is aware that picture is

being taken

Subject arranges self or expression purposely for the picture

Candid Subject is not aware that picture

is being taken

Subject appears in natural setting

26

COMPOSITION | REPETITION

27

COMPOSITION | FRAMING

Sara Miller, Whitney High School [CA]

COMPOSITION | FOCUS ON THE CVICenter of interest

COMPOSITION | LEADING LINES

COMPOSTION | BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

COMPOSITION | WORM’S-EYE VIEW

Activity #1: Digital Camera Photographs

Using a digital camera or your camera phone, locate objects/subjects in this room to create settings that represent the composition techniques listed below:

1. Rule of Thirds (2 pictures) 2. Front Light (something small so the back lighting imitates real conditions)

3. Back Light (something small so the back lighting imitates real conditions)

4. Flat Light (stand in the center of the room with no objects near)

5. Dark Background 6. Perspective (2 pictures; can be any of the four) 7. Posed 8. Candid 9. Leading lines10. Framing

Activity #2: Transfer Images to student folder1. Create a folder named Photography Composition in your W drive folder.2. Using a computer and the accessories needed(yours if using your phone), transfer

the images taken from the list above to the Photography folder created in the previous step.

3. Rename each of the photographs with your last name first name period # and the composition technique it represents.

4. Open Power Point and save the presentation as your last name first name period # Photography to your student folder.

5. Choose a background design provided in the design templates.6. Create a title slide having a title, your first and last name, Multimedia Period #,

Mrs. Tegen, and date.7. Insert a slide. Layout: title and 2 content. Title should be rule of thirds. Insert the 2

pictures that you took that represent the rule of thirds.8. Insert another slide. Layout is title and content. Title should be Front Light. Insert

the picture you took that represents front light.9. Continue in this manner until you have inserted all the pictures from the list

above.10. The Rule of Thirds slide and the Perspective slide should have two pictures on

them. All other slides should have only one picture.11. Create a THE END slide.12. Save changes.13. Submit an electronic copy to your instructor.