Digital Photography Notes SheetPhotoshop

Name:________________________

1. Rule of thirdsplace interesting parts of your subject at the

_____________________ of the __________________.
2. Peoples eyes typically go to one of the ___________________ rather than the
center of a shot.
3. White space does not have to be ___________; it refers to ______________ space.
4. Framing helps you _____________ your main pint of interest in the image to
give the image _____________.
5. Perspective refers to ____________________. Angle matters!
6. To take various interesting perspective pictures, the photographer gets a bit
of a workout. Consider _______________ on the floor or _______________ above
the subject.
7. Colors in a photo can impact the overall _____________.
8. ___________ and _____________ have a calming and soothing impact; ________
and ______________ can convey vibrancy and energy.
9. Positioning of various subjects in the frame can leaving an image feeling
balanced or ______________________.
10.Filling the frame means ____________________________________________________.
11.Horizontal lines in a photo tend to convey a message of ______________;
horizons, fallen trees, sleeping people, etc.
12._____________ should not be placed in the middle f the frame. Place in the
__________ or ___________ third.
13.Vertical lines have the ability to convey moodsfrom ____________ and
strength to ________.
14.Diagonal lines draw a viewer __________ the photo from one point to another.
15.Leading lines give the eye a _____________ to the __________ of _________ in a
photo.
16.Examples of items that create leading lines-____________________________________
17.Depth of field refers to the amount of the scene that is _________________.
18.Large depth of field means the photo is _____________ in focus; ____________
depth of field results in a band of focus with blurred areas.
19.Depth of field can be most easily achieved using ___________ mode on the
cameras.
20.When shooting, you should be sure you have good light; otherwise, be sure to
use _____________.
21.To utilize a forced flash on the camera, switch from ___________ to _____
mode. The _______________ button controls the flash setting.
22.Resolution is measured in ______________--picture elementsthat are the size
of the tip of a pencil.
23.Aperture refers to how big the light opening is on the camera. A ___________
number means a smaller hole, which means less light gets it.

24.Shutter speed determines how long it takes for you to take the picture. The
____________ the shutter is open, the more light is let in. However, the more
likely the photo will be blurry if there is any slight movement.

Classroom Reminders
A. If a camera has a __________ on it, wear it. Every time you take pictures!
B. Each camera has a __________________ to store images. Card readers are
located on the front of the computer.
a. NOTE: You are required to purchase your own SD card for the cameras.
Have you done that yet??? If not, do so ASAP.
C. If you check out a camera, it is due the next morning before
_______________________. When checking out, it must be in _______________.
D. You MUST sign the camera in and out; use the __________________ in the
________________. You do not have to ask or sign it out to use during class
time. Just use it and put it away properly.
E. If batteries are low, _____________________________________.
F. When finished using the cameras, they must be put in the
_______________________.
G. Batteries should be put on chargers, which are __________________________.
H. If you dont have a steady hand when taking pictures, be sure to use a
_______________. They are located in the _________________ near my desk and
should be put up after use. Be sure to return the _________________ WITH the
tripod.
I. This class is NOT permitted to use the Canon __________ cameras (the bigger
ones). If you wish to be able to use one of those cameras (during classtime
onlythey cannot be checked out) you must have training (schedule during
Advisory).
J. Completion (80% mastery) of a camera skills test is required to check out the
camera; this will not be done as a class this year, but if you want the
privilege, you will have to come in outside of class to take the test. A
checklist of what is on the camera skills test is on the website.
K. If you break a camera, you _______________. When checked out, do not allow
others to use it and do not store it in ______________or ___________.

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