Chapter 1 - Digital Photo 1 Intro PPT.pptx

Introduction to Photography and the 3 Phases to the Photographic Process, goes with note page

1. Chapter 1 Intro to Photography by Mr. Berdinka Technology Education Department Northern Lebanon High School

2. Chapter Objectives Identify what Photography is and basic concept of a picture Identify the photographic process and how light is captured to create an image Identify the significance of photography in our visual society

3. What is Photography? Definition: Capturing light on a sensitized surface to produce an image The act of “drawing with light” or capturing reflected light to form an image From the Greek roots the word translates as: Photos – Graphos - Light Drawing

4. The origin of “photography” 1500’s - where light was used as a tool for drawing Camera Obscura

5. Light Graffiti

6. Why is photography important? We are a highly visual society using sight as a means of communicating, displaying, and expressing information Photographs are a major component to a wide variety of businesses and industries Pictures have the ability to say things that words alone cannot “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Napoleon Bonaparte

7. What is the purpose of a picture? Generally speaking: If it is not worth looking at: Viewer turns away Doesn’t accomplish its task Fails to attract attention, confusion Loss of sales Good pictures requires: a plan, interesting detail, and a purpose “To look at!!!”

8. The Breakdown of a Picture What is a picture made up of: Foreground – things in front of the subject Subject – Main focal point Background – things behind the subject/off in distance

9. How do you create images that are worth looking at? Characteristics that influence the quality of an image: Interesting Subject Clear Sharp Detail Proper Brightness Contrast Technically Sound (color) Use of Composition (balance, symmetry, and framing) Use of Point-of-View and Camera Angle Creativity???

10. 3 Phases of the Photographic Process PHASE 1 – Planning (don’t even need the camera yet) Subject selection Purpose of image Visualize what you want the image to look like Explore the possibilities Determine Accessibility

11. 3 Phases of the Photographic Process PHASE II – Camera Set-up and Application Analyze lighting Analyze Surroundings (foreground/background) Determine design and any techniques to use (for arranging detail) Choose Point-of-View & Camera Angle Camera placement and position Select Appropriate Shooting Mode Set menu settings (ISO Speed, White Balance, Metering Mode) Frame the subject in the image area Establish proper focus (move focus point) ***Lastly: Capture the image Review for success

12. 3 Phases of the Photographic Process PHASE III – Post Processing Crop Rotate/Straighten Edit/Touch-Up/Correct Modify Output

13. Why is Photography Important? Communicate Remember Document

14. Changes within Photography How has photography and its uses changed within society over the past 1 year, 10 years, 100 years? How do you think photography will change over the next 1 year, 10 years, 100 years? Be used… Look like… Purpose in society…