This document provides an introduction to basic digital photography concepts including different types of cameras, factors that influence exposure like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. It discusses how aperture controls depth of field and shutter speed can be used to freeze or portray motion. It also covers ISO and how it relates to light sensitivity, digital noise, and metering modes like center-weighted, matrix, and spot metering. Finally, it briefly discusses how digital sensors work compared to film and tips for post-processing and image management software.
A basic course in the fundamentals of photography: Aperture, exposure and shutter speed, and how you can get them to work together to deliver the result you want. Thanks to Flickr and Penmachine.com for their good picture examples.
A Complete Guide to Manual DSLR PhotographyLearnPick
It’s a commonly known fact that most beginner photographers use the auto mode on their DSLR cameras to click snapshots in the best possible manner.
It’s a fair enough practice; there’s no denying this fact but, at the same time, you must also remember that the auto mode of a DSLR doesn’t use the camera to its full potential.
So if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone to the "manual” mode, this presentation can help.
Tutorial 1 - Basics of Digital PhotographyFahad Golra
In the second session of this 5 session workshop, I am going to explain the photography gear (lens) with special focus on focal length and maximum aperture. Then we will discuss about the introduction of exposure in photography.
A basic course in the fundamentals of photography: Aperture, exposure and shutter speed, and how you can get them to work together to deliver the result you want. Thanks to Flickr and Penmachine.com for their good picture examples.
A Complete Guide to Manual DSLR PhotographyLearnPick
It’s a commonly known fact that most beginner photographers use the auto mode on their DSLR cameras to click snapshots in the best possible manner.
It’s a fair enough practice; there’s no denying this fact but, at the same time, you must also remember that the auto mode of a DSLR doesn’t use the camera to its full potential.
So if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone to the "manual” mode, this presentation can help.
Tutorial 1 - Basics of Digital PhotographyFahad Golra
In the second session of this 5 session workshop, I am going to explain the photography gear (lens) with special focus on focal length and maximum aperture. Then we will discuss about the introduction of exposure in photography.
Understanding Exposure Triangle in PhotographyAbhijit Ghosh
The exposure triangle is a common way of associating the three variables that determine the exposure of a photograph: Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO. One must balance all three of these to achieve a desired result, an adjustment of one requiring adjustments of at least one of the others. They do not only affect exposure, but are also the largest determiners of the global appearance of an image; thus, their mastery is absolutely crucial both for technique and composition.
Objective:
1. To learn how to use the exposure triangle to set a correct exposure in your camera.
2. To learn about the link between ISO, shutter speed and aperture.
3. To learn what aperture is, and how to use it creatively.
4. To learn what shutter speed is, and how to produce blur or freeze motion photos.
5. To learn what ISO is, and how to prevent 'noisy' photos.
Target Audience: Photography Enthusiasts
Agenda:
• To understand Correct Photograhy Exposure.
• To understand the components of Exposure Triangle.
• To know how to balance all the three elements of Exposure Triangle to achieve a desired result.
• Understanding the purpose and value of exposure is a must for photographers, particularly beginners who are serious about developing their craft.
Expected Outcomes:
By the end of the ppt/pdf, the participants will be able to:
1) Better understanding of each of the three exposure settings, how they are measured, what they do, and how they interact.
2) Better equipped to manipulate the exposure of your images, as well as the artistic presentation of motion, depth of field, and digital noise.
3) Better control of the manual mode in camera.
Lighting Techniques in Photography
Natural Lights Vs Artificial Lights
Lighting Concepts
Three Point Lighting Techniques
Use of Three Points Lighting
Essentials rules of Lights in Photography
Importance of Light in Photography
Square Inverse Law
The exposure triangle in photography is definitely not a triangle with an eye in it. This guide will walk you through the triangle, and how it is fundamental for every photographer - https://xlightphotography.com/exposure-triangle-photography/
Learn the science and art of Photography. Right from knowing the camera, components, exposure triad (aperture, shutter speed and sensitivity), lighting and focus modes to basics of framing and composition.
Understanding Exposure Triangle in PhotographyAbhijit Ghosh
The exposure triangle is a common way of associating the three variables that determine the exposure of a photograph: Aperture, Shutter speed, and ISO. One must balance all three of these to achieve a desired result, an adjustment of one requiring adjustments of at least one of the others. They do not only affect exposure, but are also the largest determiners of the global appearance of an image; thus, their mastery is absolutely crucial both for technique and composition.
Objective:
1. To learn how to use the exposure triangle to set a correct exposure in your camera.
2. To learn about the link between ISO, shutter speed and aperture.
3. To learn what aperture is, and how to use it creatively.
4. To learn what shutter speed is, and how to produce blur or freeze motion photos.
5. To learn what ISO is, and how to prevent 'noisy' photos.
Target Audience: Photography Enthusiasts
Agenda:
• To understand Correct Photograhy Exposure.
• To understand the components of Exposure Triangle.
• To know how to balance all the three elements of Exposure Triangle to achieve a desired result.
• Understanding the purpose and value of exposure is a must for photographers, particularly beginners who are serious about developing their craft.
Expected Outcomes:
By the end of the ppt/pdf, the participants will be able to:
1) Better understanding of each of the three exposure settings, how they are measured, what they do, and how they interact.
2) Better equipped to manipulate the exposure of your images, as well as the artistic presentation of motion, depth of field, and digital noise.
3) Better control of the manual mode in camera.
Lighting Techniques in Photography
Natural Lights Vs Artificial Lights
Lighting Concepts
Three Point Lighting Techniques
Use of Three Points Lighting
Essentials rules of Lights in Photography
Importance of Light in Photography
Square Inverse Law
The exposure triangle in photography is definitely not a triangle with an eye in it. This guide will walk you through the triangle, and how it is fundamental for every photographer - https://xlightphotography.com/exposure-triangle-photography/
Learn the science and art of Photography. Right from knowing the camera, components, exposure triad (aperture, shutter speed and sensitivity), lighting and focus modes to basics of framing and composition.
Its a basic guide to photography by my friend Vivek Desai. The slides given within will provide better know how for beginners and amateurs and will help you know a DSLR camera. If you are a photography enthusiast, this guide is the right place to start with.
It will also help you better understand How to Use a DSLR before you spend bucks and own one.
You can connect with Vivek Desai @ https://www.facebook.com/VivekDesai88
This presentation was originally written to accompany a lecture and demonstration so you may find some of this a bit "off". Power through it and see what you can take from it.
Best Practices To Improve Your Digital Photographsguest694f6a5d
This presentation was originally written to go along with a lecture and demo. Because of this aspect you may find some of the material a bit confusing.
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3. Exposure
A “correct” or “good” exposure occurs when you maintain as
much detail as possible in both the very bright parts (highlights) as
well as the very dark parts (shadows) of an image. How much of a
range in which you can capture detail from light to dark is referred
to as the Dynamic Range.
Three factors which influence the exposure of your image:
- Shutter speed
- Aperture
- ISO
4. Shutter Speed
Refers to how long the shutter is open, exposing
the image sensor to light. (how long the camera
“sees” the picture)
Measured in seconds, from 30” down to 1/8000
7. Shutter Speed
Very Slow Shutter Speeds (5 sec. or slower) can be
used in very low light situations to obtain correct
exposure, or achieve dramatic effects.
8. Aperture
An aperture is defined as a hole or opening through
which light is admitted.
Inside the camera lens is a system of blades which
open and close to increase or decrease the opening
through which light passes into the camera
9. Aperture
Denoted as an f-stop, aperture is represented by
numbers like: f/1.8, f/5.6, f/11, etc
A smaller # means a wider opening and is referred
to as a larger value (ex. a large aperture of 2.0, a
small aperture of 22)
The wider the opening (larger aperture value), the
more light gets in (meaning you can use faster
shutter speeds)
11. Depth of Field
Aperture also controls depth of field (DOF), which
refers to how much of your image is in focus.
A wide aperture (small #) will give a shallow DOF
and can be used to isolate a subject.
13. ISO
Refers to the light sensitivity of the sensor
HIGH ISO value means the sensor will be MORE sensitive to light,
meaning it will take LESS LIGHT to get the right exposure
Similar to Film Speeds in 35mm format
Typically ranges from 100-1600
Newer Digital cameras have ranges up to 128000
Using High ISO values causes the sensor to produce much more
heat, which creates digital “noise” in images.
14. ISO
Noise is similar to film grain and causes loss of fine detail in images
It is more visible in dark parts of an image and is generally more
noticeable when displayed on screen than in print
15. White Balance
White balance doesn't really affect your exposure, just the
appearance of colors in the image
Different light sources cast their own colors, which cannot
usually be noticed with the naked eye.
White Balance is essentially the camera compensating for the
color cast of the light in order to reproduce the “correct” colors
The color cast of light is referred to as its Color Temperature
and is rated in degrees Kelvin
17. Basic In-Camera Settings
Exposure Modes
Auto (sometimes represented by a green square) - fully
automatic functioning, “point and shoot” where the camera
decides all the settings for you.
M or Manual - you decide all settings, nothing automatic.
P or Program - only the exposure is automatic, you have control
over other settings.
Av or A (Aperture priority) - you set
aperture and camera decides
shutter speed.
Tv or S (Shutter speed priority) - you
set shutter speed and camera
sets aperture.
Scene modes - Don’t use them. Once you know what they
mean, you can figure out your own settings.
19. Metering Modes
Matrix (evaluative) metering
A complex metering system whereby a scene is
split up into a series of zones. Overall exposure is
based on evaluating each zone individually and
taking an average of the total light readings.
20. Metering Modes
Spot metering
Spot metering covers just under 4 percent of the
viewfinder area. Takes a precise exposure reading
at the very center of the frame and disregards the
rest. A spot meter is used when a subject is backlit
or has bright light upon it and the background is
dark -- for example, a performer on stage.
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How the digital sensor works
How can a 6 megapixel DSLR take a better picture than a 10
megapixel point and shoot? Size of the digital sensor is more
important than resulting image size.
A digital image is made up of millions of tiny squares - pixels.
Essentially, an image is recorded by tiny microlenses (pixels) which
make up the camera’s sensor
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All pixels are not created equal.
- Pixels are analog devices which record light and color data
- Larger sensors contain larger pixels, which are much better at
collecting this data
- Megapixels are a measurement of the final size (dimensions) of the
image recorded by camera
24. Post Processing and Image Management
Photoshop is the industry standard for post-processing, but same
ethics apply for photojournalists in digital post-production as in
the darkroom.
-Excessive cropping
-Hand of God
-Removing/adding details
NO Photoshop work on any images in this class.
Image Management (will be VERY useful in this class):
Photo Mechanic - relatively inexpensive, easy to use
Lightroom – more complicated, but more functionality
Picasa - free from Google
Bridge - part of Photoshop suite
Other suggestions?