Basics Of Digital Photography

The Basics of Digital Photography Ken Smith [email_address] www.quietheart.com

Objectives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Promise and Pitfalls of Digital Imaging ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Is “Exposure”? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Exposure Triangle Exposure Aperture Shutter Speed ISO Setting

ISO Setting ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],ISO Setting

What ISO Numbers Mean ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Relationship to Aperture & Shutter Speed ,[object Object],[object Object]

Which ISO Setting to Use? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Use Lowest ISO Setting Possible ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Very Low Noise at ISO 100 at 100% magnification

Digital Noise at ISO 800 at 100% magnification

Larger Sensors Can Reduce Noise (ISO 800) at 100% magnification

Aperture ,[object Object],[object Object],Aperture

Aperture Expressed as F-Stops ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Do Those F-Stop Numbers Mean? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why Change Your Aperture? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Shallow Zone of Sharpness ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Deeper Zone of Sharpness ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Other Factors Influencing Zone of Sharpness ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Shutter Speed ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed Ranges ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Holding it Steady ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Image Stabilization ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Building the Exposure Triangle ,[object Object],[object Object],Exposure Aperture Shutter Speed ISO Setting

Varying the Exposure Triangle ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Get Beyond Program (P) Mode! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Scene Modes ,[object Object],[object Object]

Portrait Mode ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Macro Mode ,[object Object],[object Object]

Landscape Mode ,[object Object],[object Object]

Sports/Action Mode ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Night Mode ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Histograms ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Over-Exposed Image ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Under Exposed Image ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fixing Exposure Problems ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fixing Exposure Problems, continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hard to Expose Scenes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Handling High Contrast Scenes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Light Has a Color Temperature ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

White Balance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

White Balance, continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Image File Formats ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

JPEG Format ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

RAW Format ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

RAW + JPEG Mode ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Digital Negative (DNG) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Image Editing Software ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Image Editing Software, continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Software Resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Saving and Storing Your Files ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sharing & Printing Photos Online ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Some Photo Sharing & Printing Websites ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Photo Printers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Printer Manufacturers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Composing the Image ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Composition as Visual Language ,[object Object],[object Object]

Technique 1: Get Closer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Technique 2: Use the “Rule of Thirds” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Take your viewfinder and visualize it divided into thirds

The main subject of your image should appear at the intersection of those grid lines

In a close-up (macro), the most visually interesting part should lie near an intersection

Use the horizontal lines to place your horizon

Technique 3: Use Diagonals ,[object Object],[object Object]

Technique 4: Use Leading Lines ,[object Object],[object Object]

Technique 5: Frame Your Subject ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Technique 6: Balance Main Subject with a Secondary Subject ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Wrap-Up ,[object Object],[object Object]

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