RAW Camera File Format

What are three advantages of a RAW file:

• The complete (lossless) data from the camera's sensor
• Higher in dynamic range (ability to show highlights and shadows)
• Read-only allowing for multiple copies to be automatically made if edited

What is one disadvantage of a RAW file: 

• Waiting to be processed through your computer

What are three advantages of a JPEG file:

• A standard format able to be read through most image programs
• fairly small in file size
• processed by your camera

What is one disadvantage of a JPEG file:

• Compressed (by looking for redundancy in the data like a ZIP file or stripping out what human can’t perceive like a MP3)

1. Under the first heading "Capturing the Images," how much of the data does a RAW file retain after it is captured by the camera?

     It captures all the data and retains all the information without compressing it, preserving all the information in all the pixels within the image. 

2. Under the second heading "Processing the Files," what are some of the things that a RAW file enables a photographer to edit after the image is taken?

     You therefore have control over things like white balance, contrast, highlights, shadows, colours and saturation.

3. Under the third heading "Practicalities," what are some of the factors that photographers must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW?

4. Under the fourth heading "Which one is for you?" why would an aspiring professional photographer need to know how to work with RAW files?

First Free Shoot

The subject is the panda surrounded by the other distracting characters.

The subject is the panda on a concrete slate with a mural in the background.

The subject is the panda sitting on the edge of a guitar.

     I really wanted to be able to go outside and shoot outside, but due to weather conditions I had do just do a quick shoot indoors. I'm still happy with the overall pictures though. Next time, I would try and use more light in the photos and try to actually get outside for the next shoots. I would also try to get the focusing more precise. I learned that the Tilt-Shift photography has its own lighting requirements and takes time to get right, but now that I have experience with it, it'll be that much easier.

Free Shoot Planing

Tilt-Shift Photography

What is your subject? 

     My subject will probably include anything that is in the environment including random cars and people. I probably won't have a specific subject because I'll want to just use the subject to help focus more on the actual effect I'm trying to portray.

Where will you shoot it?

     Most likely somewhere downtown or where there is a lot of people.

Indoors or outdoors?

     It would be shoot outdoors, but I might end up shooting indoors.

What time of day?

     Maybe during the time where there is a sunset so I can get some unique lighting or maybe at night so I can use the artificial lighting.

What type of lighting?

     Natural sunlight or artificial light from cars buildings and such.

What equipment will you need?

     I will need a tripod, a camera, and a tilt-shift lens.

How many photos will your shoot result in (minimum 3)?

     I will probably shoot three. Maybe more depending on wether or not I get more than three really good shots.

F-Stops

Stop - represents the relative change in the brightness of a light

How many stops brighter is a room if you start with one lightbulb and then add another?

    It would be one stop brighter, but you would need to double the number of light bulbs each time for another full stop.

Using the "Standard full-stop f-number scale" what aperture settings represent a full stop worth of light? Please list all of the settings that represent a "full stop" of light.

     Each aperture value in instances of 2 have a "Full Stop" of light.

AV 1 : 1 f/No

AV 2 : 2 f/No

AV 4 : 4 f/No

AV 6 : 8 f/No

AV 8 : 16 f/No

AV 10 : 32 f/No

AV 12 : 64 f/No

AV 14 : 128 f/No

AV 16 : 256 f/No

Sunny 16 Rule

     Learning the sunny 16 rule will help you to figure out how to set the correct exposure settings to get good lighting for the picture in different lighting situations, from an overcast setting to a bright sunny day. The base ISO setting you should start with is 100 so that you can get the best quality you can get without andy grain.

Camera Sim

Exposure levels:
F/2.8 - looks best at 1/125th of a second
F/4 - looks best at 1/1000th of a second
F/5.6 - looks best at 1/500th of a second
F/8 - looks best at 1/250th of a second
F/11 - looks best at 1/125th of a second
F/16 - looks best at 1/60th of a second
F/22 - looks best at 1/30th of a second

Backgrounds:

F/2.8 - The background is too bright and the picture is blurry

F/4 - The background is 

F/5.6 - 

F/8 - 

F/11 - 

F/16 - 

F/22 - 

ISO Review

ISO 200

ISO 6400

1. What are the advantages of shoot at a higher ISO at a sporting event like basketball or a night football game?

     It allows for better lighting in the photo as well as stopping things that are moving fast.

2. What suggestions did the author make about using a low ISO?

     To try to always use a lower ISO, especially when you know that there is enough light, to ensure the highest quality for the picture.

3. What suggestions did the author make about using a high ISO?

     That is should only used when there isn't enough light or fast motion will be involved.

4. At the camera near you, please tell me what ISO's are available on your camera?

       The ISO's range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, including an AUTO ISO mode.

Shutter Speed Review

High Shutter Speed

Slow Shutter Speed

1. If you were assigned to shoot at Blue and Gold night, which will be next month, what shutter speeds do you think you would have to shoot at the following events that night I would like you to answer the question for the following two situations:

At the beginning while the sun is still partially up and the courtyard has reasonable light

a.) the dunking booth 1/1800

b.) the food eating contest 1/500

c.) the rock climbing wall 1/100

d.) someone working at a booth 1/100

e.) the DJ/MC working at the middle of the circle 1/250

f.) the Diamonds performance. 1/1800

Towards the end when there is no sun and has gotten dark enough that you can't see from one end of the courtyard to the other.

a.) the dunking booth 1/20

b.) the food eating contest 1/5

c.) the rock climbing wall 1/2.5

d.) someone working at a booth 1/2.5

e.) the DJ/MC working at the middle of the circle 1.5

f.) the Diamonds performance. 1/20

2. List the three settings your camera has regarding setting shutter speed (these are found at #5 on the Shutter Speed website. Explain how each works - DO NOT COPY AND PASTE, use your own words.

     The camera includes an Auto mode - automatically sets the aperture and the shutter speed based on the lighting of the area being photographed. There is also the Shutter and Aperture Priority modes, that allows manual control of either the shutter or aperture and automatically sets the opposite of the one that you are manually setting, and there is the Manual mode, that gives complete manual control over the aperture and the shutter speed.

3. With the camera near you, what are the shutter speeds available to you on that camera? You will have to turn the camera on to determine this - hopefully you can figure out what setting to put the camera on to determine the answer to this question.

    The Canon EOS Rebel T3 includes shutter speeds ranging from 30 seconds to 1/4000th of a second.

Aperture Review

Aperture Setting F 2.8

Aperture Setting F 16

1. What part of the body should we closely relate aperture?

     The Iris in the eye.

2. Finish this sentence - the smaller the Aperture, the picture will be more focused on the subject and what ever is closer to the lens ; The higher the Aperture, the more focus will be put into the background and areas around the subject.

3. In your own words tell me how aperture impacts Depth of Field?

     It can help blur out the background and give the picture a sense of depth with the illusion that the more blurred a background object is, the farther away it looks.

4. With the camera near you - tell me ALL of the F stops available on the lens currently attached.

     The Canon EOS Rebel T3 has apertures that include F/3.5, F/4, F/4.5, F/5, F/5.6, F/6.3, F/7.1, F/8, F/9, F/10, F/11, F/13, F/14, F/16, F/18, F/20, and F/22.

Photo Composition Review Shoot

Rule of thirds

Balancing Elements

Leading Lines

Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)

Viewpoint

Background

Create depth

Framing

Cropping (Filling the frame)

Photo Composition Review

Rule of Thirds

Balancing Elements

Leading Lines

Symmetry and Patterns (repetition)

Viewpoint

Background

Create depth

Framing

Cropping

Merger Photo

Your Kind of Photography: Tilt-Shift Photography

   
     Tilt-shift photography is when you use a type of lens that shifts the photo to give it depth and also make the subject(s) in the photo look small. Depth of field is something that's fun to play with to create some unique effects. This is something that I find interesting because you would turn any scene into something that looks like a set of miniatures, plus it would also be fun to figure out how to get to the right spot to make the picture look good. This kind of photography is can be used by people who want pictures of landscapes and cities. It can also be used for people who want pictures of their sports games as well as for focusing on a specific subject.

Heres an example of how this is done: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ndUVlrN2A

Architecture Preview

Merger Photo

School Uniforms Interview

1. List three different sources you could interview for this topic.

     The school board, The school staff, and the school district staff.

2. Create 20 questions you could ask each source. It will be the same 20 questions for each, so you only have to think of 20 total questions.

     1.) Do you believe in the enforcement of a district-wide uniform policy?

     2.) Do you think the enforcement of a school uniform will have a positive/negative effect on students?

     3.) Why do you think that the school board enforced a school uniform?

     4.) What does the uniform policy allow the students to wear?

     5.) Do you believe that the use of a school uniform will save money for the parents/schools?

     6.) About how many students will experience the change?

     7.) How many other school districts in the area, administer or plan to administer a district-wide uniform policy?

     8.) How do you think uniform enforcement will effect the parents of the students?

     9.) When will the new policy be initiated?

     10.) Will this new policy be permanent for a certain amount of time?

Action Photo Submission

Kristi runs to meet up with her friends out in the courtyard on Tuesday before the start of the pep rally. It turned out that the pep rally was the next day.

Amanda rushes to class from the cafeteria to get to art class and avoid becoming tardy. Due to a sprained ankle the day before, she fell and needed medical attention.

Mark hurries to football practicefrom his previous period before it's training session begins. He was late and did 500 push-ups as punishment.

Kristi, Mark, and Amanda sit on a bench during A lunch. They missed the lunch line and it was closed, so they weren't able to eat.

Student of the Month Interview Questions and Answers

1.) What is your name and grade?

     Airelle and I'm a sophomore

2.) What is the Student of the Month?

     The best student academically

3.) How can you become the Student of the Month?

     By succeeding academically in school

4) Why where you chosen as the Student of the Month?

     Because I'm a great student and everyone loves me

5.) Why is the position given out every month?

     Different people at different times do well

6.) What are the benefits of gaining that position?

     The benefit of being praised for your hard work

7.) How long has the Student of the Month been used at your school?

    Three years

8.) Why did your school staff decide to use the student of the month at your school?

     To uplift those that are doing good and encourage other to good as well

9.) Is this the only school that implements a student of the month award?

     No, there are multiple school that do it

10.) What are the grade averages of most of the students who earn student of the month?

     A's and high B's

11.) What is your grade average?

     Ninety-three

12.) What extra curricular activates do you take part in?

     Theater

13.) What kind of study habits do have?

     Hardcore cramming

14.) What kind of hobbies do you enjoy to do?

     Sewing, taking care of puppies and babies, and kissing babies

15.) Does education take up a majority of your daily life?

     Yes, it takes a majority of my daily life

16.) How many times have you been rewarded with the student of the month award?

     I have been rewarded twice

17.) Can their be more than one student of the month at a time?

     No

18.) How many times has the Student of the Month award been given out?

     It has been given out thirty-six times

19.) How do you feel about receiving the award of student of the month?

     It is an honor

20.) Do you plan on working hard to get the award again?

     Possibly

Newspaper Notes

Newspaper Sizes:

     - Broad-sheet: usually contains about 3 or more stories on the front page; larger sized newspaper

     - Tabloid: smaller than broad-sheet sizes and contains 2 or less stories on the front page

     - News Magazine: magazine-sized pages and has no stories on the front page

Things Needed on the Front:

     - Pictures

     - Stories

          - By-line; two parts; author of the story and their title on staff

               - adds a picture of the author to show who the person is

          - Stop; indicates the end of the story

     - Headlines

     - Categories (Kicker)

     - Flag (Newspaper Name)

          - giving a teaser on what's inside; can include a picture

          - gives website address for newspaper website

          - text underneath; "Folio" 

     - Split Folio (Bottom):

          - Date

          - Volume and Issue Number

     - Requires a caption

          - Header

          - the caption its self; two sentences

          - "Photo by..."; credit photographers/artists

     - Jump; something that can move the reader from one page to the next to continue a story

          - At the end it has a jump line; "see ___ on page __"

          - "Jump from" at the beginning of the story; "continued from page __"

     - Lines; helps stop reader from reading past the story

     - Index;  tell the reader what pages contains specific stories the reader might be interested in

Parts on the back:

     - Screens; different colors used to divide up the sections

Info Graphic: a place where you can get more information from a graphical element

Masked Head:

     - Staff Box; lists the staff of the newspaper

     - Editorial Policy

          - allows the opinions pages; where you can express your opinions; "uncensored from the higher ups"

     - Organizations that the paper belong to; awards won

Newspaper Layout Design