Friday, November 7, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Using wireless and sync and remote
1. How many PocketWizards do you need to fire a flash remotely?
You need two pocket wizards.
2. How does a PocketWizard transmit a signal?
A radio signal.
3. How many channels are available on a PlusX transmitter?
Ten channels are available.
4. How can you tell if a signal has been sent or received?
You can tell when it has been sent or received by the color turning red.
5. What do you need to remotely trigger your camera to take a photo?
you have to put 1+x in the hot shoot then connect the other to the other one to the flash with the same cable and set both to the flash.
You need two pocket wizards.
2. How does a PocketWizard transmit a signal?
A radio signal.
3. How many channels are available on a PlusX transmitter?
Ten channels are available.
4. How can you tell if a signal has been sent or received?
You can tell when it has been sent or received by the color turning red.
5. What do you need to remotely trigger your camera to take a photo?
you have to put 1+x in the hot shoot then connect the other to the other one to the flash with the same cable and set both to the flash.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
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?
Video didn't work
7. From the video, why should you use Continuous Drive mode of panning?
video didn't work
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.
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?
Video didn't work
7. From the video, why should you use Continuous Drive mode of panning?
video didn't work
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
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.
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.
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