Aperture & Depth of Field

1. Aperture/F-stop- "f-3.5-f8",opening up 1 F-stop means making the aperture size larger to allow more light through the lens and "stopping down" means making the aperture size or F-stop smaller to allow less light through the lens
2. Aperture Priority-  is a setting on some cameras that allows the user to choose a specific aperture value while the camera selects a shtter speed to match.
3. Ambient Light- refers to any source of light that is not explicitly supplied by the photographer for the purpose of taking photos
4. Artificial Light- any lighting that is not sunlight.
5. ASA/ISO/Film Speed- All film has a speed rating, whether digital or traditional. You may see this number called ASA or ISO (both indicate the film's rated speed). The ISO / ASA rating describes how quickly the film reacts to light.

6. Exposure Triangle-

7. Bracket- A method where you take numerous versions of the same photograph using varied exposure settings to ensure one precise result Some cameras have an ‘auto bracketing mode’ where the camera fires off several frames of varying exposure in sequence
8. How to control the depth of field -Achieving this quality by controlling the depth of field, which is the front-to-back zone in the frame in which objects appear sharp. When little else but the main subject appears sharp, that’s known as “shallow” depth of field. When the image is sharp from front-to-back, that’s known as “deep” depth of field.
   Three factors affect depth of field – lens aperture, distance from camera to subject and lens focal length. Aperture is most often used to control depth of field. To make as much of the scene as sharp as possible, set as small an aperture (f-stop) as the lighting will allow. To single out a subject, set as wide as aperture as possible; you’ll have to change the shutter speed to compensate in both instance.
9. Light Meter- is a device used to measure the amount of light

*** The meaning of the depth of field, i did in another post!!!***

Depth of Field

-Definiation-  Depth of field is the range of distance that appears acceptably sharp. It varies depending on camera type, aperture and focusing distance, although print size and viewing distance can also influence our perception of depth of field. Also, it is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects.    How to control depth of field- Larger apertures (smaller F-stop number) and closer focusing distances produce a shallower depth of field. The following test maintains the same focus distance, but changes the aperture setting.

Aperture/Macro Project

-Macro Examples-

Examples of short, medium, long depth of field

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Examples of Painting with Light

Overall InsideOut Reflection

7. What did you learn about photography from this project?

    Through this InsideOut project, I learned how important the negative is. When I  first took pictures of Lydia, I had a hard time focusing clearly. And, the result after I developed the film was not satisfying. This led to more time required to make big prints because I had to try my best to make clear one which was impossble. However, when I took pictures of Venenssa who is in grade two, the foscuing was totally clear!! I was so excited. Also, every time I made contact sheet and 8X10 sheet, I was satisfied with my printed photo. I realized how important the film is and I have to be careful to focus the camera which is my weakest point before I take pictures of people. 

9. Do you think that you are, or would like to be a “portrait” photographer? Why or why not.
  
   I think I would like to become the "portrait" photographer. After I took pictures of Lydia and Venessa I became interested in taking shoots of people's expression they make and their gesture in order to connect with others. Taking pictures of people's faces allows me to capture their real sides which is very interesting. I can see their facial expresssions and their reactions in front of camera. Because when I take pictures of object or scenery, they stay same; but people are always different and can express multiply emotions. I love that facts!!;) 

3. How hard or easy was it to show the art of your model?
    Taking shoots of my models was not hard. Both Lydia and Venessa had their direct thoughts about the art, it was not hard to take pictures of them. Especially when I took pictures of Venessa I asked her about the dream and she said that she woul like to become a dancer. Then she showed me some dance move which was very interesting to take pictures of her!!I loved the poses she did!! However, the one thing I felt little hard to show the art of my models is when I capture one moment I always take long time to take pictures so often I miss that moment when my models express their art that time!!!!!Because people keep moving consistantly and usually hard to pose exact same poses again. It happened when I took pictures of Lydia. She posed greatly but I missed that moment.... because I was busy trying to focus my camera. That was the difficulty I encountered with while I was taking pictures of my models.

JR Project

Lydia Rhi(grade11)

Venessa (grade2)

PORTRAIT

JR Portrait-(insideOut Project)

1.  I chose this picture because the way the picture of children display is interesting. Also, the real children in this picture and the picture of them cooperate as a great picture. The color of the buildings (dark yellow and light brown) works nicely for background.
2.  I think the photographer wants to tell viewers that importance of connection between people or children is needed. Also, the grey buildings beside the picture attached buildings tells viewers there are more communities or societies which need relationship or connections with others.
3. The way that the photoes of people are cut around their figures are interesting and give realistic feeling. In addition, that style would really work for LFAS.
4. For the JR LFAS project, I think the way to cut around the people's outline would work very well. Beside just using photo with backgroud, photo that uses actual objects to be background would grap viewers' attention. 

JR Portrait

1. I chose this picture because this picture has a great proportion and the picture of children and the acutal children in front. Also, it almost looks like picture of children standing on the stairs. This picture is related to the horrible accident in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2. I think the message in this picture is that children should be protected and enjoy their lives. They also have to be active, not being killed by the police or stopped by something. In addition, I think JR wanted to give a message to people that standing up for the rights and people have to try hard in order to protect not only the children but also the whole community.
3. This style of JR portrait can be used for LFAS because  the size of this is not too big or too small and for elementart school children can be taken pictures and the way that children standing in order of their height would work very well.
4. As a school community, I think the pictures of students or the part of their bodies would work for the JR LFAS project. For example, the eyes of students in large proportion or the figures of hands to represent each major in our school such as facial expression for drama major or hands for visual art major.

composition examples

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A leading line, called a "range"in the United States, is a line formed by a pair of marks, which are generally man-made, that are used in position fixing and navigation, to indicate a safe passage through a shallow or dangerous channel. If lighted the marks are called "leading lights" in British English and "range lights" in the United States.

The “Rule of Thirds” one of the first things that budding digital photographers learn about in classes on photography and rightly so as it is the basis for well balanced and interesting shots.

In photography and cinematography, framing is a technique used to bring the focus to the subject.
Frames serve the double purpose of making a more aesthetically pleasing image and keeping the focus on the framed object(s). They add depth to the image, and can add a great deal to the picture when the frame is something related to the object being framed.

RETITION: The root word of repetition is “repeat”. When you repeat a certain size, or shape or color you add strength to the overall image. Repetition is a basic concept in the world of art. If you want to make a statement, you repeat certain elements again and again. If you repeat something once or twice it becomes more interesting. If you repeat something many times it becomes a pattern and takes on a life of its own. Patterns give us order in an otherwise chaotic world. There’s something fundamentally pleasing about seeing order in such a way that we know what to expect. In most cases, repetition is a tool used to calm the viewer, making them feel comfortable and at peace while enjoying the view.

Contrast is the difference in visual properties that makes an object (or its representation in an image) distinguishable from other objects and the background.

5 favorite pictures

9&10 tile page

portraits theme= ISOLATION

color

line

line

texture

3D

line

2D

line(for fun)