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    Behind The Lens
    Behind The Lens
    Behind The Lens
    Ebook66 pages41 minutes

    Behind The Lens

    By Frank Perez

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    With over two billion photographs uploaded every single day onto the web, how can any single image possibly compete?
    Let’s put that into perspective, almost every minute of every day humans are taking more photo’s than ever existed roughly 100 years ago.
    Crazy right?
    Unfortunately for the majority of us, 99.99% of those images are literally a waste of time and space.
    And just so we’re clear on things, many a ‘professional’ fits squarely into that category.
    Now I understand that photography is an art and as such, the beauty is held by those viewing the images but there is a definite line between art and crap. Just as there is between insanity and genius.
    DSLR cameras have come a long way over the past few years and are now firmly in reach of most people on the planet.
    Why not take a little bit of time to learn what all those dials, knobs and buttons actually do? I guarantee that your photography will take a huge leap to where it should be. It’s not magic, just science.
    Now before the enthusiasts get worked up, yes – there is an art to photography as well. I wholeheartedly agree with you. That is not something you can teach. It needs to be felt, learned and crafted over time. However, the technical aspects of what makes one image appealing over another can be learned. And it doesn’t take all that much time to do so.
    So, read on if you really want to take your photographs up a notch. What have you got to lose?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFrank Perez
    Release dateJul 10, 2018
    ISBN9780463393208
    Behind The Lens
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    Frank Perez

    Frank Perez is cofounder and current president of the LGBT+ Archives Project in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is an instructor in the Office of Professional and Continuing Studies at Loyola University New Orleans, owner of Crescent City Tour Booking Agency, and columnist for Ambush Magazine and French Quarter Journal. He is author of Treasures of the Vieux Carré: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter and coauthor of Southern Decadence in New Orleans; My Gay New Orleans: 28 Personal Reminiscences on LGBT+ Life in New Orleans; and In Exile: The History and Lore Surrounding New Orleans Gay Culture and Its Oldest Gay Bar.

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      Behind The Lens - Frank Perez

      Understanding camera lenses will give you the ability to have greater flexibility and control over your creative imagery.

      When first starting out it can be daunting trying to understand which lens or lenses you should be purchasing. The kit lens that came with your camera will only go so far. Below I've listed some different types of lenses that you will come across and what their main purpose is. A small introduction to allow you to get the basic information on what that particular lens is actually created for.

      Zoom Lens:

      A zoom lens allows you to get closer to your subject without the need of actually moving closer to it. It allows you to achieve a variety of different compositions in the quickest time. The focal length is measured in mm. i.e.: 70-200 is equal to 70mm to 200mm. This focal point is the key to the way the lens focuses. It magnifies the image by changing the focal point.

      Prime Lens:

      Unlike the zoom lens, a prime lens has a fixed focal length which cannot be adjusted. Prime lenses are slightly quicker to focus with a much better level in picture quality as there are less moving parts within the lens itself.

      Macro Lens:

      Macro lenses allow you to capture extreme close ups. They create a unique image of tiny subjects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

      Wide Angle Lens:

      This lens allows you to fit much more into an image than others, widening the amount of space that you can capture within the image. This lens is great when you have limited ability to step backwards to get more into an image or when shooting land and seascapes.

      Fish Eye Lens:

      This is an oval shaped, 180-degree view of the world. Initially created to give the photographer the ability to capture whole skies and landscapes. A fun little lens that you can use creatively.

      Telephoto Lens:

      High magnification lens enabling you to take long range action photography for the likes of sports and wildlife. It allows you to be further from the action and still capture in close shots. A monopod is usually used to stop camera shake on the images.

      Tripods:

      These are pretty straight forward. They hold the camera steady for long periods of time. It also gives you the ability to take yourself into the image!

      Monopod:

      The same basic functionality as the tripod with only one 'leg'. Much more convenient to carry around than a tripod, easier to carry and transport. Some places won't allow a tripod, like court-side at a sports match. They are often used in fashion and paparazzi images as well as they are easy to pick up and carry. Having only one leg means that you cannot simply let the camera sit on top of it and walk away, the main difference between the two.

      Once you understand the purpose behind each of these items, it will allow you to get the correct ones for the purpose of your creative outlets, and remember, it is always better to shell out a little extra for the right lens instead of a new camera body. The better the glass, the better the image.

      Prefocus & Shutter Lag

      A lot of beginners I talk to who haven’t had a lot of exposure to photography talk about what is commonly known as ‘Shutter Lag’ – the delay between when you press the shutter release and when the shot is taken.

      Early DSLR’s and

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