On your blog tell me what you think about the video in a post called Cool Video. What would you like to see featured? Make 1 suggestion on what the maker of the video could work on to improve the movie.
I really like this video, and it makes me really excited about the online yearbook and I want to see more. I'd like to see more features of pep rallies, daily school life, and games. I think the maker of the video could improve on including more close ups of the people in the video.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Instagram Phone photography
1. What theme that we could take here at school could we do a series of these panels to place around the school?
We could do a theme based on creativity and then shoot photos of people in a dance, science, art class, etc. We could also do a theme of happiness or school spirit.
2. Should we use phones only, or should we open it up to our regular cameras for those people that don't have camera phones?
I think that it would be really interesting to see how the photos turn out if we only use camera phones. We can see the differences in the quality of the photo.
3. Where would you want to put the mural on campus?
We could put the mural on a wall when you enter campus from the front entrance, or we could put it somewhere where a lot of student activity happens. We could probably put it somewhere by the office area.
We could do a theme based on creativity and then shoot photos of people in a dance, science, art class, etc. We could also do a theme of happiness or school spirit.
2. Should we use phones only, or should we open it up to our regular cameras for those people that don't have camera phones?
I think that it would be really interesting to see how the photos turn out if we only use camera phones. We can see the differences in the quality of the photo.
3. Where would you want to put the mural on campus?
We could put the mural on a wall when you enter campus from the front entrance, or we could put it somewhere where a lot of student activity happens. We could probably put it somewhere by the office area.
Warm Up
1. What do you have to do on the camera to make this type of photo?
Usually you will capture a multiple standard photograph and then use exposure bracketing, which you can then merge into an HDR image.
2. Look up a Canon T3 on google and tell me if it has the ability to shoot bracketed photos?
Yes a Canon T3 has the ability to shoot bracketed photos.
3. Is there a place on campus we could take a series of photos like this?
Probably, we could take a series of photos around the outside areas of campus. For example, the courtyard, football field, front entrance, bus area, etc.
4. Do a google image search for HDR photos and find your favorite, post it on your blog, tell me why you picked that photo and then tell me what techniques (rules of photography) the photographer used.
I picked this photo because it captured my attention and the background looks really pretty. It is a very dynamic shot, because the photographer placed the subject in the center allowing the viewer's to easily know where to look at. The photographer followed the rule of thirds and simplicity. There are no stray figures in the background to take away from the subject. Overall I think this picture is really pretty!
Usually you will capture a multiple standard photograph and then use exposure bracketing, which you can then merge into an HDR image.
2. Look up a Canon T3 on google and tell me if it has the ability to shoot bracketed photos?
Yes a Canon T3 has the ability to shoot bracketed photos.
3. Is there a place on campus we could take a series of photos like this?
Probably, we could take a series of photos around the outside areas of campus. For example, the courtyard, football field, front entrance, bus area, etc.
4. Do a google image search for HDR photos and find your favorite, post it on your blog, tell me why you picked that photo and then tell me what techniques (rules of photography) the photographer used.
I picked this photo because it captured my attention and the background looks really pretty. It is a very dynamic shot, because the photographer placed the subject in the center allowing the viewer's to easily know where to look at. The photographer followed the rule of thirds and simplicity. There are no stray figures in the background to take away from the subject. Overall I think this picture is really pretty!
Fixed Photo Shoot Reflection
1. What did you learn about the camera when you took these photos?
While taking these photos, I learned how to operate the camera. Before this photo shoot, I wasn't sure how to change the ISO or the shutter speed. However, I now know what buttons to press when I want to change these settings .
2. What do you notice about all the photos and the way they look?
While looking at these photos I notice that each time i changed the aperture or shutter speed the photo would come out blurry, washed out, or dark. Each time I changed the settings the photo would also become more or less focused.
3. Can you tell the difference between each ISO? Explain how.
Yes, you can tell the difference between each ISO number. While reviewing the pictures I noticed that some looked completely clear, while others with different ISO's would always look blurry. Some photos never came out perfect.
4. What does this tell you about ISOs and what it does when you change it when you take pictures.
This tells us that whenever you change the ISO it affects the amount of light that is allowed into your camera. When you mix the ISO with the aperture/shutter speed settings this will affect the quality of your picture. Some photos may come out dark, too blurry, washed out, etc.
5. What about focus? Can you see a difference in the photos? Tell me what differences and similarities you see.
When looking over the photos I didn't really notice any difference in focus. Mostly, there was a difference in the lighting of the photo. All of my photos never came out perfectly clear, instead they were still a bit blurry.
6. Post the best photo you took on your blog. Make sure to label the following things: ISO, Shutter Speed, F-stop, Distance, Focal Length, Lighting.
ISO; 400
Shutter Speed: 1/500
F-Stop: F8.0
Distance: Approx. 10 ft. away - far shot
Focal Length: 27.0 mm
Lighting: Mostly sunny
7. What do you need to concentrate on when you go out to shoot next time when you have to shoot in Manual setting?
Next time when i'm out shooting I really need to concentrate on the ISO and aperture. These seem to be the two things that really make a difference in a photo. If I can master these two settings, I will be able to come out with the best looking picture.
While taking these photos, I learned how to operate the camera. Before this photo shoot, I wasn't sure how to change the ISO or the shutter speed. However, I now know what buttons to press when I want to change these settings .
2. What do you notice about all the photos and the way they look?
While looking at these photos I notice that each time i changed the aperture or shutter speed the photo would come out blurry, washed out, or dark. Each time I changed the settings the photo would also become more or less focused.
3. Can you tell the difference between each ISO? Explain how.
Yes, you can tell the difference between each ISO number. While reviewing the pictures I noticed that some looked completely clear, while others with different ISO's would always look blurry. Some photos never came out perfect.
4. What does this tell you about ISOs and what it does when you change it when you take pictures.
This tells us that whenever you change the ISO it affects the amount of light that is allowed into your camera. When you mix the ISO with the aperture/shutter speed settings this will affect the quality of your picture. Some photos may come out dark, too blurry, washed out, etc.
5. What about focus? Can you see a difference in the photos? Tell me what differences and similarities you see.
When looking over the photos I didn't really notice any difference in focus. Mostly, there was a difference in the lighting of the photo. All of my photos never came out perfectly clear, instead they were still a bit blurry.
6. Post the best photo you took on your blog. Make sure to label the following things: ISO, Shutter Speed, F-stop, Distance, Focal Length, Lighting.
ISO; 400
Shutter Speed: 1/500
F-Stop: F8.0
Distance: Approx. 10 ft. away - far shot
Focal Length: 27.0 mm
Lighting: Mostly sunny
7. What do you need to concentrate on when you go out to shoot next time when you have to shoot in Manual setting?
Next time when i'm out shooting I really need to concentrate on the ISO and aperture. These seem to be the two things that really make a difference in a photo. If I can master these two settings, I will be able to come out with the best looking picture.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Black and White Photography-Part 3
1.) What first caught your eye while looking at your photographers photos? Is there something in particular about their photos that made you want to choose them?
When first looking at my photographers photos, I noticed how he used the camera settings to manipulate the picture. Some of his photos look really cool because the background is blurry, and this makes the subject seem more dynamic. All of his photos deal with regular people and i think the way he portrays them in his photos is really unique and visually appealing.
2.) Look at those 2 photos you posted last time. Use your five senses to tell me more about those photos. Answer them on your blog.
Photo 1:
I see a woman who is being pushed around in the crowd, on her way home from the store. This woman is in a hurry and needs to get home to her husband. I smell the sweat of all the people crowding around the streets, and they have probably been walking outside for awhile. I hear the careless chatter coming from people walking the streets. I taste the thick musky air when you are outside. Outside it is very humid and hot. I feel bad for this woman because she seems scared and confused.
Photo 2:
I see a man who is about to buy tickets for a train ride later in the day. I smell the freshly made food coming from the small restraunt right beside the building that sells train tickets. I can hear the music coming from the guitar that the man standing on the side of the street is playing. I taste the sizzling food and pastries from the restraunt. I feel rushed or in a hurry, because the photo is blurry and everyone in the photo is blurred.
3.) Finally, what would you like to create to show the world your great photographer.
I would like to either make a powerpoint presentation or a blog devoted to my photographer. I would illustrate to people why he is important and some of his best works.
When first looking at my photographers photos, I noticed how he used the camera settings to manipulate the picture. Some of his photos look really cool because the background is blurry, and this makes the subject seem more dynamic. All of his photos deal with regular people and i think the way he portrays them in his photos is really unique and visually appealing.
2.) Look at those 2 photos you posted last time. Use your five senses to tell me more about those photos. Answer them on your blog.
Photo 1:
I see a woman who is being pushed around in the crowd, on her way home from the store. This woman is in a hurry and needs to get home to her husband. I smell the sweat of all the people crowding around the streets, and they have probably been walking outside for awhile. I hear the careless chatter coming from people walking the streets. I taste the thick musky air when you are outside. Outside it is very humid and hot. I feel bad for this woman because she seems scared and confused.
Photo 2:
I see a man who is about to buy tickets for a train ride later in the day. I smell the freshly made food coming from the small restraunt right beside the building that sells train tickets. I can hear the music coming from the guitar that the man standing on the side of the street is playing. I taste the sizzling food and pastries from the restraunt. I feel rushed or in a hurry, because the photo is blurry and everyone in the photo is blurred.
3.) Finally, what would you like to create to show the world your great photographer.
I would like to either make a powerpoint presentation or a blog devoted to my photographer. I would illustrate to people why he is important and some of his best works.
SIM CAM
F4: I think that this F stop looks best at 1/500 sec.
The background is pretty much blurry and all you can see is the couple.
F5.6: this photo looks best at 1/60 of a second.
The background is a bit more visible, however it is still blurry and the subjects are unclear.
F8: This photo looks best at 1/60th sec.
The background is now somewhat visible and you can tell there are buildings behind the couple.
F11: This photo looks best at 1/60th sec.
The background is now pretty much clear and there is a bunch of buildings and windows.
F16: This photo looks best at 1/30th sec.
The background is completely clear and you can now see both the couple and the setting.
F22: This photo looks best at 1/8th sec.
The background is again still visible and clear.
What is happening to the people themselves at slow Shutter Speeds?
The people are pretty much the same at all shutter speeds, however they either get more pixelated or blurry as the shutter speeds change.
What could the photographer do to help combat this problem?
The photographer could shoot in the same setting and use a tripod to eliminate any other unwanted changing factors. -
What is the lowest Shutter Speed do you think a photographer can hand-hold the camera?
Slowest shutter speed might be 1/80th.
Camera Sim: Last Stop
How well did you do?
On the first quiz i missed only 3. I feel like i understand how to determine the F stop and their purpose.
On the 2nd quiz i scored 92% and feel like i understand shutter speed really well.
Do you understand Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO better now?
Yes, i believe i understand these photography components much better now. However, i'm still a little unclear about aperture.
The background is pretty much blurry and all you can see is the couple.
F5.6: this photo looks best at 1/60 of a second.
The background is a bit more visible, however it is still blurry and the subjects are unclear.
F8: This photo looks best at 1/60th sec.
The background is now somewhat visible and you can tell there are buildings behind the couple.
F11: This photo looks best at 1/60th sec.
The background is now pretty much clear and there is a bunch of buildings and windows.
F16: This photo looks best at 1/30th sec.
The background is completely clear and you can now see both the couple and the setting.
F22: This photo looks best at 1/8th sec.
The background is again still visible and clear.
What is happening to the people themselves at slow Shutter Speeds?
The people are pretty much the same at all shutter speeds, however they either get more pixelated or blurry as the shutter speeds change.
What could the photographer do to help combat this problem?
The photographer could shoot in the same setting and use a tripod to eliminate any other unwanted changing factors. -
What is the lowest Shutter Speed do you think a photographer can hand-hold the camera?
Slowest shutter speed might be 1/80th.
Camera Sim: Last Stop
How well did you do?
On the first quiz i missed only 3. I feel like i understand how to determine the F stop and their purpose.
On the 2nd quiz i scored 92% and feel like i understand shutter speed really well.
Do you understand Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO better now?
Yes, i believe i understand these photography components much better now. However, i'm still a little unclear about aperture.
ISO
ISO 200
The advantages would be that the picture would be much clearer and will be able to see the players and subjects better.
2. What suggestions did the author make about using a low ISO?
Usually use a low ISO when there is low light
3. What suggestions did the author make about using a high ISO?
the higher the ISO the more light it receives
4. At the camera near you, please tell me what ISO's are available on your camera?3200, 120, 200, 250, etc.
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