Here is my 1st Digital Photo Album:
Thursday, February 17, 2011
6th Week: Studio Photo Session
Image for studio photography
Studio photography is capture picture under well-controlling of light such as soft light, hard light, hair light and background. Hard light is generated by a small or far-away light and result in strong shadow. Example of hard lights are the sun(not small but quite far away) and bare bulbs. Soft light is generated by a large diffuse light and results in shadow-free images because there are many paths from the source to the object. Examples of soft light are an overcast sky, a north-facing window close to the subject, a bulb reflected off an umbrella placed close to the subject.
Studio Set Up
Actual we need at least 2 lights : a main light and background light. It is best to use a soft box on the main light, as it will create a much softer light than a umbrella. A background light or a hair light is needed to create separation between the background and the subject. Otherwise, the photograph will look flat. Another light as a fill light would be nice to fill in some shadow. However the reflector will do the job. Or making a large piece of styrofoam or white carboard.
Flash Metering
A device that measure ambient light, light ratio, calculates how many pops of lower-powered studio strobe system. Flash Metering helps us to set our camera to get right exposure.
Umbrella Vs Softbox
The umbrella sends light everywhere, trying to gel a backgroung light with something other. Whereas, softbox sends very little light to the background.
Studio photography is capture picture under well-controlling of light such as soft light, hard light, hair light and background. Hard light is generated by a small or far-away light and result in strong shadow. Example of hard lights are the sun(not small but quite far away) and bare bulbs. Soft light is generated by a large diffuse light and results in shadow-free images because there are many paths from the source to the object. Examples of soft light are an overcast sky, a north-facing window close to the subject, a bulb reflected off an umbrella placed close to the subject.
Studio Set Up
Actual we need at least 2 lights : a main light and background light. It is best to use a soft box on the main light, as it will create a much softer light than a umbrella. A background light or a hair light is needed to create separation between the background and the subject. Otherwise, the photograph will look flat. Another light as a fill light would be nice to fill in some shadow. However the reflector will do the job. Or making a large piece of styrofoam or white carboard.
Flash Metering
A device that measure ambient light, light ratio, calculates how many pops of lower-powered studio strobe system. Flash Metering helps us to set our camera to get right exposure.
Umbrella Vs Softbox
The umbrella sends light everywhere, trying to gel a backgroung light with something other. Whereas, softbox sends very little light to the background.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
4th&5th Week: Lesson & Practical 2
The 4th week lesson is about lens and some composition of picture.
There are many type of lenses. Lenses options from macro lens, wide angle lens, standard lens to telephoto lens. Depends on the usage for the camera novices.
Here is the picture I take for my 2nd handling of DSLR:
Slow Shutter Speed
Fast Shutter Speed
There are many type of lenses. Lenses options from macro lens, wide angle lens, standard lens to telephoto lens. Depends on the usage for the camera novices.
Here is the picture I take for my 2nd handling of DSLR:
Slow Shutter Speed
Fast Shutter Speed
Large Aperture
Small Aperture
3rd Week: Lesson & Practical 1
This week lesson is about shutter speed and aperture too.
This is a picture regarding the functional of both aperture and shutter speed:
I am a 1st timer is photography, here are the pictures that I capture during the first handling of DSLR:
Please comment.
This is a picture regarding the functional of both aperture and shutter speed:
I am a 1st timer is photography, here are the pictures that I capture during the first handling of DSLR:
Please comment.
2nd Week: Aperture & Case Study
The 2nd Week lesson discusses on the aperture.
Below image is what I understand about the functional of aperture.
Besides that, Dr. Dayang also discuss on the issue of the differences of the digital compact camera and the DSLR.
As consumers, there are a few aspects we need to consider before purchasing or upgrade a camera.
Case Study 1:
There are huge differences between the little point and shoot cameras and DSLRs. I'm just highlighting some important differences:
Below image is what I understand about the functional of aperture.
Besides that, Dr. Dayang also discuss on the issue of the differences of the digital compact camera and the DSLR.
As consumers, there are a few aspects we need to consider before purchasing or upgrade a camera.
Case Study 1:
There are huge differences between the little point and shoot cameras and DSLRs. I'm just highlighting some important differences:
1. Image quality.
A DSLR have much better images quality over the point and shoot camera. It produces awesome image qualities especially the pro level cameras.
2. Responsiveness & Performance.
Point and shoot cameras are not designed to be fast and responsive. Most of the recent DSLR can start and operate instantly.
3. Interchangeable lens
All the point and shoot camera has only one build in lens; thus limiting its ability. For DSLR, you can choose the lens to suit your needs.
4. Easy of use
This is the area that point and shoot camera may have the upper hand. Only a click of a button, she got the image taken. For DSLR, the complex menu setting and control system can easily scare camera novices away.
5. Cost and weight
When you have a better product, you normally expect to pay more. This is true too when it comes to camera. DSLRs are generally much better built with better components and software. For point and shoot cameras, it cost less and weight less too.
I hope that I've summarized the major differences between DSLR and point and shoot cameras. Which one to purchase will be determined by how you want to use it.
For more info, please go to http://www.digital-photography-school.com/should-you-buy-a-dslr-or-point-and-shoot-digital-camera
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