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Digital Photography HandbookMrs. Melansonemelanson@pembinatrails.caWebsite: melansonphotography.THE CAMERAHolding the Camera ProperlyShutter Release Button54768751651000Compose your ________________Press shutter _________________ half way (hold) – allows the camera to ____________ and select the __________________.? Camera will?beep when ready.(Hold) press? shutter release __________________ to snap/take your pact/Cell Phone vs. DSLR (Digital ___________ Lens __________)convenience – compact cameras are easier to _______________.? always have your cell phone.the lens – __________________ in a DSLRexpense?less image _________________ in a DSLR (quality)camera size and weightcan use an ______________with a DSLRDSLR you can control the _______________:? aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, ISO Steps to taking a pictureTurn on the _____________ – check batterySelect camera _______________ – auto, portrait, etc.Frame the photograph – hold camera properly, _______________ close to your body, one foot in front of the other to keep your upper body stableFocus on your subject – press shutter release __________, check your indicators in the viewfinderTake your picture – smoothly ____________ shutter release all the wayThe Anatomy of a DSLRKnowing your way around your DSLR camera will _____________ your enjoyment of photography. Knowledge and familiarity will also give you more ____________ and help build your confidence as you start to explore the world through the eyes of your camera _______________.Using the images on the next few pages, label the following parts of the?Nikon D3100?camera.??Mode Dial?Release Mode Selector?On/Off?LCD Monitor?AF button – Automatic Focus??MF button – Manual Focus?Menu Button?Viewfinder?Shutter Release Button??Playback Button?Lens release button?Information Edit ButtonInformation Button??Command?Dial?Pop up flashMulti-controller?Delete or Trash Button?Function Button?Zoom Buttons?Flash controller??Single FrameContinuousSelf-TimerQuiet Shutter Release12065114304203065336931045732702952115370395518415420306513258804334510220726002750820453390117475-1676401129030-18542019919952574290190503050540342328543268903942080-1676402592070-2927353162935939803903980508889080581548605172159000-19052984540487601054105555615124460484568517545055250815-14859053524152353310545909-103780008867062367091001116273191068600100113013918160084117554591000296583510540What makes a good photo? (Shot Composition)Clearly defined ___________ and _________________Sense of ____________Point of viewDegree of ___________People doing __________Good colour and contrast – lighting Planning and forethoughtIntent (message of the picture)Arranging forms and tones in a way that is _________ and brings viewers eyes to the subjectAutomatic Exposure ModesUnderstanding Exposure ModesThere is so much ______________ packed into the modern camera today that you can literally point and shoot and receive excellent pictures without getting too technical with the settings. Every DSLR has an array of ______________ modes. You can either keep things simple by selecting one of the scene modes and let the camera do the work for you or you can get very involved by taking over the camera settings and thus being more creative. The choice is yours.Scene Modes6731012065000PortraitUse for portraits (______________). Adjusts for soft, natural-looking _____________. If the subject is far from the background, background details will be ____________________ to lend the composition a sense of depth.LandscapeUse for vivid landscape (_______________) shots in daylight. The built-in flash and AF turn off. The entire picture should be _______________ and in focus.ChildUse for snapshots of ____________. Clothing and background details are ______________ while skin tones remain soft and natural. Camera will adjust ______________ to make up for slight movementsClose up / MacroUsed for close-up of flowers, insects and other ______________. Subject (flower) will be in focus and background will be ________________.SportsUse when taking a picture of a ______________. The camera will use a faster shutter speed to _____________ for dynamic sports or movement shots in which main subject clearly stands out. No flash and AF (auto focus) is turned _________.Night PortraitCamera will adjust settings when taking a picture in ____________ in this mode(slower shutter speed and smaller aperture). Should have a natural balance between main subject and the background. Use of a __________ is recommended to prevent blur. ................
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