Camera Techniques Flashcards

1
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Symmetry and patterns

A

They can make eye-catching compositions particularly where they are not expected

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2
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Measured in

A

F/stops

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3
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Experimentation

A

Experiment with your composition

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4
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Background

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an under obstructive background and compose your shots that doesn’t distract or detract from the subjects

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5
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Depth

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You can Create depth in a photo by including objects in the foreground middleground and background.

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6
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The smaller the hole

A

Less light gets in

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8
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Aperture

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The size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken

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9
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Leading lines

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Placing lines in your composition can affect the way we view the image pulling us into the picture

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10
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Cropping

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cropping tight around the subject you eliminate the background noise insuring the subject gets the viewers undivided attention

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11
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Slow shutter speed

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The shutter is open for a long period of time this will let a lot of light in
Tripod necessary

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12
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Balancing elements

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Placing your Main subject of centre. Create a more interesting photo. Balance the weight of your subject by including another object of lesser importance to fill the space

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14
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ISO

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International Organisation Of standardisation.
affects the clarity of the image.
The graininess of the photograph increases as the ISO number increases

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15
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Fast shutter speed

A

Freeze movement

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16
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The larger the hole

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The more light gets in

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16
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Rule of thirds

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Image is divided into 9x2

You should position the most important elements along these lines or at the point they intersect

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17
Q

Small numbered f/stop means

A

Small DOF

19
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Fast shutter speed

A

The shutter is open for a very short period of time

20
Q

Viewpoint

A

Switch up your viewpoint to make the photo interesting

22
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Shutter speed

A

Amount of time that the shutter is open
Measured in seconds.
The bigger the denominator the faster the speed

23
Q

Slow shutter speed

A

Blurred movement

24
Q

Smaller apertures

A

Have larger f/stop numbers (f/22)

24
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Depth of field

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Is that amount of your shot that will be in focus

24
Q

Framing

A

natural frames help isolate the main subject from the outside world.more focused image which draws your eye naturally to the main point of interest

25
Q

Larger apertures

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Are given smaller f/stop numbers ( f/2.8)

25
Q

Larger numbered f/stops mean

A

Large DOF