raasch-dominiak

=What is important about focus? How do you get good focus in a digital slr photograph? = ===The importance of focus is to ensure that the subject is clearly seen. Also, if you focus in on one specific subject, it draws the eye of the viewer to one certain point of the photo. If you focus in on the right point of a certain object, the viewer can get get emotional because of the way they are looking at it.=== == Explain in your own words what depth of field is and why it's important to understand when shooting photos. == === The depth of field is when you focus in on a certain subject to give the picture different dimensions. You can have a small or a big depth of field. When you have a small depth of field, only part of the image will be focused on, and that will interest the viewer's eye. ===

==  What is the exposure triangle and why is it important to making quality photos? == === The exposure triangle includes ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. It's important to understand that all three of these elements affect each other. The exposure triangle for making quality photos because all three of these elements make the photo interesting to look at. Not one element is more important than the other. === ==  What are the 5 compositional techniques we use in photography? EXPLAIN == ===The compositional techniques are leading lines, fill the frame, rule of thirds, level horizon, and framing. Leading lines direct the viewers eyes into the image creating principle of movement. Fill the frame is when the subject fills the frame and may even extend off the frame. Rule of thirds is when the image is divided into thirds vertically and horizontally. Where the thirds intersect are areas of most interest to the viewer, creates asymmetrical balance. Level horizon is when taking landscape, cityscapes use a level horizon, not a slanting horizon. Framing is when you use elements such as trees to frame the subject. ===

==  Which lighting techniques come from natural sources and which come from artificial? When would you use one vs another? == ===An example of a natural light source would the sun. An artificial light source, would be a lamp. You would use natural lighting when you are outside and if you want to create a more natural looking photo. An artificial light would be used when you are modeling or when you want to be able to control the light.=== ==  In terms of lighting what kinds of light sources do you already have experience shooting photos with? Explain. == ===We have experience with both artificial and natural light sources. Last year in art fundamentals, we had to use natural light to take a self portrait. Also, when we take selfies on our phone, it's artificial light because it doesn't come from the sun.===