Activity 2.2: Camera Basics (Reposted)

Image Size/Quality
The size of the digital file corresponding to the image that the camera produces depends on the pixel count. These files can be pretty big but can be compressed without a major drop in quality. They can be converted into a JPEG file.

Picture Modes & Custom Colour Modes
There are many different picture modes used for taking certain types of pictures. For example, there is: portrait mode, macro mode, landscape mode, sports mode, and more. These modes are specialized for certain situations. There are also many different custom colour modes. These are used for certain light situations in the location where the photographer is shooting. For example, there is: auto, tungsten, fluorescent, daylight, cloudy, and more.

Burst Shooting and Timer Shooting
Burst shooting is when the camera is set to take several pictures at once (taking one after another). Timer shooting is when the camera takes a photo automatically when set to a specific time limit.

Metering Modes
In metering mode, the camera attempts to take in consideration everything in the frame. It assesses the overall lighting and averages it to determine how to expose the shot.

AF Modes
AF stands for autofocus. It is an optical system that uses a sensor, control system, and a motor to focus fully automatic or on a manually selected point or area.

Histograms
A histogram is a small graph shown on a camera. It graphs the tonal range on the image taken (from left-black to right-white). The higher the graph in these areas, the more pixels of that tone are present.

Fine Art - Searching for Childhood Memories

Linda Lu Lookbook (Fashion)

Panorama

Art History Re-creation

Agent Orange - Ed Kashi

AGENT ORANGE – Ed Kashi

Link to original photo: http://www.worldpressphoto.org/photo/2011edkashici-2?gallery=890 

My eyes were drawn to the contrasting colours (blue walls and orange-toned skin). Almost suddenly, I feel like my eyes are centered in on her eyes. This is because of the shadows covering the rest of her face only allowing her eyes to be illuminated.  At first glance, the photograph makes me feel very sorry for the girl in the photo because of her genetic defects. However, as I look at it more, I feel like she and her peers have grown used to her appearance because it seems as though she behaves and feels like any other normal girl (dressing in normal clothing). I think that if the photographer chose to include other girls (without genetic defects) it would clearly show that she is different from the rest. However, by isolating her it is not as clear because there is no one else to be compared to.

Personal Landscape