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==What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photography? == == Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos. ==
 * Focus in photography is about a lot more than simply sharpness or being able to see what you are looking at. Focus can enhance a subject by making it stand out from or blend into its surroundings, focus can draw you in, and the right focus can create an emotional connection with the viewer.
 * [[image:https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1600/1*p6y087prsXzCYL8lvW-qjQ.jpeg width="155" height="118"]]To get a good focus:
 * Adjust your diopter
 * Understand your viewfinder
 * Find the fine line
 * Don’t substitute depth of field for good focus
 * Considering shutter speed
 * Depth of field is the distance between the closest and farthest objects in a photo that appears acceptably sharp. One of the most important elements in photography. Depth of field is the amount of distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear in acceptably sharp focus in a photograph. A preferred selection Depth of field ("DOF") in a focused subject in an image can be quite subjective.

== == ==What is th e exposure triangle and why is it imp ortant to making quality photos? (HINT...there are 3 parts to the Triangle make sure you explain all three and how they relate to each other and making a good photo.) ==
 * The exposure triangle is a common way of associating the three variables that determine the exposure of a photograph: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
 * Aperture
 *  the size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken
 * To change the lighting in the room you could decrease the shutter speed increase the size of aperture or could make the ISO large
 * The aperture that you set impacts the size of that hole. The larger the hole the more light that gets in the smaller the hole the less light
 * Aperture is measured in ‘f-stops
 * [[image:https://cdn.iamlivingit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/aperture-1.jpg width="351" height="218"]]
 * Shutter speed
 * the amount of time that the shutter is open
 * Change in shutter speed from one stop to the next doubles or halves the amount of light that gets in also- this means if you increase one and decrease the other you let the same amount of light in
 * Shutter speed is the amount of time that the shutter is open
 * Shutter speed is measured in seconds
 * Focal length and Shutter speed- longer focal lengths will accentuate the amount of a=camera shake you have and so you'll need to choose a faster shutter speed.
 * [[image:https://static.bhphotovideo.com/explora/sites/default/files/TOPexpspeed1_0.jpg width="271" height="159"]]
 * ISO
 * ISO measures the sensitivity of the image sensor.
 * Higher ISO settings are usually used in darker situations to get faster shutter speed. For example indoor sports event when you want to freeze the action in lower light.
 * These three are all used to get a good picture. These all three elements are used to get a good and a beautiful picture, A change in one of the elements will impact the other. This means that you can never really isolate just one of the elements alone but always need to have the others in the back.
 * [[image:https://qph.ec.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-73883b7501ae3e9cf91d27263af90f7f width="307" height="174"]]

== What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN don't just list. ==
 * Rule of Thirds - The image is split into 9 boxes; having something intersect at the pints will make it an even more interesting image. Try to avoid placing the horizon line in the middle, and avoid placing the main object in the center. This rule helps to make the photograph more appealing to views and help in compositional techniques.
 * [[image:https://dailypost.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/rule-of-thirds.jpg?w=640 width="301" height="102"]]
 * Framing - Using elements to create a frame for the subject. This technique helps to focus on the subject and to bring the photo to a whole. An example of framing is having tree branches around your subject.
 * [[image:https://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2017/05/Andy-Biggar-dogs-natural-framing.jpg width="173" height="210"]]
 * Fill the Frame- Let your subject fill the whole frame. The main subject should fill the whole frame because they are what’s most focused on, not what’s around them. This technique is also important because filling the space is a vital part of a good photograph and good composition.
 * [[image:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kohs4T556oM/VkpU0y3JgvI/AAAAAAAAA_4/lp_C-OwBzDk/s1600/fill2.jpg width="214" height="179"]]
 * Level Horizon - The horizon line is straight across the image, not diagonal. To make a photograph more interesting, having the horizon line above or below the center point will make that photo more interesting. Having the horizon line in the center makes for a boring photo.
 * [[image:https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRKmQydVf7RLbgED5YPitFXYlx4MGxtpqGVcA3f0gAdMrRUUeaEyQ width="267" height="153"]]
 * Leading Lines - Use this to create interest in your image. This type of line can affect the mood of the image. Leading lines are used to move the viewer's eyes from one point on the photograph to another. An example is railroad tracks or a river's bed.
 * [[image:https://cdn.photographylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/leading-lines-image-1.jpg width="265" height="206"]]

Things to also consider when creating a photograph... == Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? == == In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. ==
 * Interesting Point of View - Changing where you stand. Make the image look abstract, or look at it differently. Having an interesting point of view can change someone’s perspective of an object and make a photograph more appealing to the eye.
 * Focus and Depth Field - Make sure that your camera is properly focused so you can get the best picture. The focus is important because the subject should be the main point of the photo, not the rest of the background. It’s good to use this in a photo so that the viewer can be draw to the intended point of focus.
 * Natural lighting sources include: sunlight, filtered sun on a cloudy day, moonlight, r firelight.
 * Artificial lighting sources include: the flash of a camera, studio light, lighting in the room, computer or phone screens, bounce light, fill light, or dramatic light.
 * When taking pictures that would be more of nature or the outside, natural outside lighting would be better than indoor lighting. The natural lighting would give the picture more emotion and more of a feeling of it being a picture actually taken in nature.
 * Artificial lighting is more dynamic because you can control the lighting. This type of lighting could be used for dramatic pictures or any other picture, because you have control over the lighting.
 * Last semester in my animation class, I used natural lighting from a window in the room. The animation was supposed to have a more dramatic or creepy feel to it, so the dim natural lighting was good for adding more emotion the animation.
 * When taking other photographs, I personally prefer to have a natural light because it makes the picture feel more real, like you’re there in the moment.