Multimedia Photography 1

Lesson Objectives  Identify features of a digital camera  Identify types of composition techniques  Capture still-shot images using a digital camera  Transfer still-shot images to memory device  Enhance photographs by using digital manipulation software 2

Digital Camera Features Most cameras have the same basic features:  Battery – replace or recharge as needed  Power On/Off switch – switch camera off when not in use to preserve battery life  Lens – keep clean from dust/fingerprints; clean with soft cloth  Viewing screen – keep clean from dust/fingerprints; clean with soft cloth  Memory – removable card or internal memory  Strap – for carrying purposes 3

Camera Phone Differences  Most camera phones are simpler than separate digital cameras.  Their fixed-focus lenses and smaller sensors limit their performance in poor lighting.  Optical zoom and tripod screws are rare and none has a hot shoe for attaching an external flash.  Some also lack a USB connection or a removable memory card.  Most have Bluetooth and WiFi, and can make geotagged photographs. 4

The Power of Camera Phones Citizen Journalism Nearly everyone has the capacity to take photos, capture video-as well as tweet/share world events in real time.  Police officer shot a man handcuffed, unarmed and on the ground claiming self-defense. Cell phone footage showed the actual event.  The 2010 Moscow Metro bombings showed different perspectives of the story from people who experienced the tragedy first- hand. 5

STORY TELLING who, what, when, where, why and how

STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING Also called an establishing shot

STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING Also called an establishing shot

STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS

STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION

STORY-TELLING | SHOW ACTION

STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS

STORY-TELLING | REPETITION

COMPOSITION Photos should be composed with the same care taken in reporting, writing and editing.

COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES Rule of Thirds  Viewing area of picture is divided into a 3x3 grid (using imaginary lines)  Main subject is positioned in viewing area at one of the four intersections  Main subject should appear to be moving toward center square of grid 19

COMPOSITION | RULE OF THIRDS Any intersection point as well as vertical and horizontal CVI center of interest

COMPOSITION | RULE OF THIRDS Any intersection point as well as vertical and horizontal CVI center of interest

COMPOSITION LIGHTING  Front Light – Light source falls on the front of the subject  Shadow of the subject will appear behind the subject  Side Light – Light source falls on the side of the subject  Shadow of the subject will appear to the side of the subject 22

COMPOSITION LIGHTING  Back Light – Light source falls on the back of the subject  This usually darkens the subject’s features and puts them in shadow  Shouldn’t be used unless wanting to disguise the subject’s features purposely for effect 23

COMPOSITION LIGHTING  Flat Light  Outdoors  Cloudy/overcast  No obvious shadows  Dark Background/Flash  Dimly lit room  Outside at night  Camera flash helps to capture foreground 24

COMPOSITION PERSPECTIVE  Low – Camera position is level but low to the ground  High – Camera position is level but high above the ground  Down – (birds’s eye view) Camera position is tilted down while positioned high above the ground  Up – (worm’s eye view) Camera position is tilted up while positioned near ground level 25

COMPOSITION SUBJECT AWARENESS  Posed  Subject is aware that picture is being taken  Subject arranges self or expression purposely for the picture  Candid  Subject is not aware that picture is being taken  Subject appears in natural setting 26

COMPOSITION | REPETITION 27

COMPOSITION | FRAMING

Sara Miller, Whitney High School [CA] COMPOSITION | FOCUS ON THE CVI Center of interest

COMPOSITION | LEADING LINES

COMPOSTION | BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

COMPOSITION | WORM’S-EYE VIEW

Activity #1: Digital Camera Photographs Using a digital camera or your camera phone, locate objects/subjects in this room to create settings that represent the composition techniques listed below: 1.Rule of Thirds (2 pictures) 2.Front Light (something small so the back lighting imitates real conditions) 3.Back Light (something small so the back lighting imitates real conditions) 4.Flat Light (stand in the center of the room with no objects near) 5.Dark Background 6.Perspective (2 pictures; can be any of the four) 7.Posed 8.Candid 9.Leading lines 10.Framing

Activity #2: Transfer Images to student folder 1.Create a folder named Photography Composition in your W drive folder. 2.Using a computer and the accessories needed(yours if using your phone), transfer the images taken from the list above to the Photography folder created in the previous step. 3.Rename each of the photographs with your last name first name period # and the composition technique it represents. 4.Open Power Point and save the presentation as your last name first name period # Photography to your student folder. 5.Choose a background design provided in the design templates. 6.Create a title slide having a title, your first and last name, Multimedia Period #, Mrs. Tegen, and date. 7.Insert a slide. Layout: title and 2 content. Title should be rule of thirds. Insert the 2 pictures that you took that represent the rule of thirds. 8.Insert another slide. Layout is title and content. Title should be Front Light. Insert the picture you took that represents front light. 9.Continue in this manner until you have inserted all the pictures from the list above. 10.The Rule of Thirds slide and the Perspective slide should have two pictures on them. All other slides should have only one picture. 11.Create a THE END slide. 12.Save changes. 13.Submit an electronic copy to your instructor.