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Basic Photography

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Describe Rule Of Thirds?   A way to help organize and blanence a photo; divides image area into thirds- like a tic tac toe grid- that gives you "Sweet Spots" for placing your subject in a place of visual interest.  
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Give tips for pets and wildlife shots   Have patience, use a zoom lense, something to distract the animal, and try different angles.  
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what is ISO?   How sensitive the camera's sensor is to light.  
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What is Depth Of Field?   Term for the zone of sharp focus from front to back in any picture.  
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What is Aperture?   the opening in the lense that allows light to pass through when the shutter is open.  
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What is Shutter Speed?   Determines the ammount of time the shutter is open to allow light to enter the camera.  
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What are some helpful tips to think through when capturing a picture?   Eliminate distracting backgrounds. Fill the frame. Take advantage of various angles. Use depth of field to bring attention to your center of interest. Watch for a level horizon.  
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Leading Lines are used to...   Draw eye accross the frame, direct focus, imply motion or action, lead view from foreground to background  
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What is Composition?   How to present your subject in your picture for a pleasing overall effect; includes technical artistic abilities.  
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What are the four elements needed to get good exposure?   Scene or available light. Ammount of light- controled by aperture. Time-controlled by shutter speed. Sensitivity- ISO setting.  
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What are two approaches to taking action and sports pictures?   Freeze the action- showing the action in mid-motion Show the motion as a blur(called panning) - this conveys speed and artisty.  
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Name the tree main categories of lenses   Wide angle Normal Telephoto  
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What is Framing?   Adds depth of field; adds interest, helps give perspective.  
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You can comtrol the amount of light you let in your camera by adjusting the length of the time what stays open?   The shutter.  
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You can also control the amount of light you let un your camera by..   Changing the size of the aperture  
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What are tips for capturing group shots?   Positioning, colour cordination,remembering the purpose of the picture.  
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Name (at least)three ways you could use Photoshop or some alerternitive editing system?   Red eye crop dogde and burn remove unwanted objects in background adjust colour Straighten horizon.  
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Gives some tips for capturing Landscape shots?   depth of field, lighting, and knowing your area.  
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Give tips for capturing macro shots?   Clarity, rule of thirds, lighting and depth of field.  
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Two photography tips for actions shots?   Fast shutter speed and knowing your what your trying to capture?  
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What camera setting is the most important factor in determining depth of field?   Aperture  
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Two tips for capturing pictures of children?   Give them things to do Make them comfortable. Be prepared Take lots of shots Bring props  
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How do you correct a photo for unwanted silhouette effect?   Use flash  
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