Friday, October 24, 2014

Motion Preview

1. Why slow down your shutter speed? 

To allow the camera sensor to capture the movement of the subject.

2. What are the two primary ways to create motion in a photograph?

having a longer shutter speed

3. Why use a Shutter Priority mode?

 This setting allows you to set your shutter speed and change other settings like aperture to ensure the shot is well exposed.

4. What are three primary methods to compensate for long shutter speeds when there is too much light?

Small aperture, decreasing the iso and Neutral density filter. 

5. From the Web site, what is a good starting shutter speed range (fastest to slowest) that you should start out with when attempting panning?

1/60 sec and 1/15 sec

6. From the video, why is the center auto focus point important for panning?
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7. From the video, why should you use Continuous Drive mode of panning?

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8. What does the "AI Servo" auto focus mode do?

tracks the subject on moving objects. It focus on the the subject every time you move as you move its focuses
9. What are the advantages of shooting in "AI Servo" auto focus mode for sports/action photography?


It captures a sharp photo instead of capturing movement with blur it freezes and captures the sharp in a clear shot
10. Why should you consider using Back Button Focus for action photography?
The focus will stay until you want to change it.  when you have events that happen one in a life time and and can't have them over because they didn't come out right this focus everything out every time you move and want to capture everything. Actually focuses on moving subjects and comes out clear.
11. What are some of the challenges of Back Button Focus?You have to constantly keep holding the button down. And if your taking a still photo its going to keep focusing because its supposed to be looking for moving objects.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Snap Shots and virtual copies

Black and White

Black and white Duo toned

Basic color corrected

Still Life Preview

Step 2: In a new blog entry titled "Still Life Preview" and answer the following questions

1. Review the painting example and provide a list of three items that were often seen in painted still life artwork. 
I see food, bottles, and flowers.

2. In your own words, write a paragraph that explains what factors the photographer must consider when doing still life photography.
Something a photographer must consider is where he would like to shoot. Whether it will be outside or inside. What will be the main focus of your photo and your background.


3. Why is the Aperture Priority mode on the camera helpful when doing still life photography?
Aperture Priority mode is helpful with capturing the correct amount of exposure and controlling the depth of field.
4. Why is a small aperture sometimes beneficial for still life photography?
Using a smaller aperture is sometimes beneficial because it will increase the exposure time.

Step 3: Explore ideas for Stock Photography sites above and answer the questions below.

1. Find an example of Stock Photography that interests you and post it to your blog.

2. What is an example of Stock Photography that you could take at your home or in Austin?
Food.
3. Who is interested in buying stock photography?
Business people.
4. Why should commercial photographers consider shooting stock photography?
It's a way to make money on the side and have a little photography career. 


Step 4: Plan your Still Life Shoot

1. What are some objects that you have that you could arrange for a Still Life shoot?
Fruits.
2. What meaning would the grouping of these objects create if captured in a photograph?
A bowl of delicious fruit on the table.
3. What backdrop/background could you use to enhance the emphasis on subject or contribute to setting the scene of the photograph? A darker backdrop so that the colorful fruit can stand out.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Getty Images









Stock Photography

1. What is a model release?Why do you need one?
Model release is when the photographer asks for permission to publish the photograph.

2. Why should you keyword your photos?
So the word can give a general expression of the image.

3. Why do you have to be careful about shooting images with band names or logos?
If the brand is in the photograph and you don't have permission you can get into trouble.

4. Why should you save space?
It's important to save space because it'll leave space for you to add a header and it won't cut the subject off.

5. Why do designers like Royalty Free images?
the model marketing can always change at any minute  and Royalty Free there is no charge or anything if you want to make changes or something.

6. Why should designers be careful about using Royalty Free images?
It maybe a very popular image and someone else may also use it.

7. What is an alternative to Royalty Free images?
If two companies have the same model the photographer would go to the best selling company and give them more photos.

8. In your words, what is the difference between Royalty Free and Rights Managed stock photography?
Rights managed is where you need a license to take the photo and you cannot make any changes. With Royalty Free you can alter it a little bit. 

9. What is a legal issue that is covered in the FAQ that you never thought of before you read about it? 
I read that just having a logo or brand name in your photo can be a problem. 

10. Why is it an interesting legal issue to you?
It's interesting because I was unaware that is considered wrong .

Friday, October 3, 2014

First six weeks photo shoot.

The reason I like this photo is because she is kind of off center but still the main focus of the picture.  Something that I learned was that it isn't easing trying to manually focus the camera. I think I could have done better by getting her more in the center a little bit and having a solid background without the strip. 

This picture was my favorite because it has a nice solid  colored background.   I learned that a vertical photo compliments the person in the photo better than horizontal.  If I could name anything I could do better it would be to have a steady hand so that the picture wouldn't be blurry at all. 

Something that I like about this photo is that the color scheme of   her shirt and the background is great.  I didn't really like that the picture came out bland kind of. Something that I learned was that editing isn't easy. You really have to edit it to where the editing you chose compliments that person in the picture. 

This is my second favorite because I like the way it came out . I also like the way that  I edited the photograph.   The darker corners really tie in the main focus which is him. One thing I could've done better was get his other arm in the picture. I also learned that it's important to focus the camera on the person.