5-6-09 nice potpourri

Too Dark? Too Light? Just Right!

How to Take Better Pictures!

Charlene ChausisTechnology Training & IntegrationAdlai E. Stevenson High School,

Lincolnshire, IL5/6/09 NICE Potpourri of Programs

1. Focus

•Camera relies on the focal point

Camera “how to” images from Kodak.com

To Focus

•Press the shutter half-way, then finish the shotwhen ready.

Focus tips

•Zoom in, press half-way, then re-frame the shot.

2. Modes / White Balance

(what’s on the dial?)

Modes

• Usually good results – cameras are pretty “smart”

Auto mode

• Good for long distance shots

• Enhanced colors and contrast, sometimes slower shutter speed

Landscape mode (mountains)

• Get ready for the score! Press and hold half way...

• Try panning, keeps subject focused.

Sports mode (running man)

• Open the iris to let more light in

• Flash, if used, only lights the foreground

Night mode (moon/stars)

Problems with night mode

•Out of focus?

•Camera shake?

Problems with night mode

•Out of focus?

•Camera shake?– Hold your breath,– Use a tripod/hard surface, or– Use the self-timer!

More on modes....

• “Beach/Ski” closes the iris (too much light)

• “Sunset” maintains the reds/averages dark

• “Indoors” (light bulb) balances yellow lighting

3. Composition

•Rule of Thirds

http://www.flickschool.com (Marco Antonio Torres)

Composition

•Rule of Thirds

•Zoom in!

Composition

•Rule of Thirds

•Zoom in!

•Perspective/leading lines

Composition

•Rule of Thirds

•Zoom in!

•Perspective/leading lines

•Patterns

Composition

•Rule of Thirds

•Zoom in!

•Perspective/leading lines

•Patterns

•Framing

Tips/Advice?

•Practice

•Share

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