Photography Evaluation.

Memory check - A recap so far of things we have done in photography.


Q1. What is ISO and what does it effect?

ISO is the abbreviation for International Standards Organisation,
it effects the light levels of Photographs. 

Q2. When would we use the ‘P’ control setting on the camera mode dial.

The 'p' stands for program this mainly used by new photographers because it allows the camera to do all of the settings. 

Q3. Name two important consideration when attaching the tripod base plate to the bottom of camera?

1.) To make sure the base-plate isn't on too tight encase it snaps.

2.) Make sure that the tripod legs are stable otherwise it could fall over and break the camera if its attached.

Q4. Name three important considerations when using a red-head lighting kit

1.) Do NOT touch the bulb as it will be blistering hot.

2.) Make sure the power cable is away from feet as it is easy to trip over! 

3.) Do not touch the barn doors as it keeps all the heat inside the bulb and it will burn you if touched. 

Q5. When focusing the camera, what do we place on the object/subject to ensure it is the center of focus?

The LCD square that helps it focus on the object/person. 

Q6. Name two techniques we can use to adjust the brightness and contrast of a photograph? 

1.) Curves and Levels.

2.) The Aperture Settings. 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Photography Evaluation.

Mark’s Photography Evaluation.

During these past four weeks (I Wasn’t here during the first week) my class was tasked with creating a magazine advert with the theme of Freak and Unique. We started this task by researching different images on Google, we were told a maximum of ten images as long as it fit the criteria of this project.

After we had our images we had to narrow the selection down to five images and then were told we had to try and replicate the look. My first idea was my only idea had is what I ended up with. There for I have created a weird and unique advert, which has no reason behind it, it’s more of a stamp on modern art that the most randomness of things can capture the beholders eyes for them to make their own assumptions up about it.

I used the images of the following,

·     My DC Shoe.

·     A Statue with a Lanyard on it.

·     A Kit-Kat Crunchy Bar.

·     Sponge-Bob Plush.

·     Linda’s Camera.

·     A Dragon Toy?

Using these characters I created a completely random piece of art.

Photography skills I Have Gained.

The photography skills I have, is the knowledge of how the camera works and the different modes known as the following:

P = Program.

M = Manual.

A = Aperture.

S = Shutter Speed.

Now knowing when to use them and how to use them. I used a seamless white background. This helped me to correctly cut out the images while retaining enough background to mess on with.

The Edited Final Shot, What editing process did you use?

The editing process I used was called the curve tool and another one called the level tool to help adjust the images exposure and the background for my final and only image. Then I used the pen tool to have an accurate pathway so that I can cut out the images correctly. Another editing technic was to cut and copy and to multiple technics to create my final image.

What would you do differently next time and what did you learn from your first assignment?

I learned how to compose and focus an image correctly by using the rule of thirds and knowing what the different modes were on the dial such as like listed previously listed “Program, Aperture, Shutter Speed and Manual” I also know how a basic studio is set up as well as the health and safety guide that comes with creating a safe environment to take photos. I also know how a basic amateur studio is set up and what equipment was used to do the photos. What I would do different next time is by having a better plan and proposal sorted as well as getting to know Photoshop better. 

462 Words out of 500 words.