Compositional Match Game

Image	E/P of Design	Rational
	Framing	* Directs viewers attention to what is important using objects or elements existing in the scene.
	Pattern/repetition	* The repeated consistency of an element in a work.
	Birds Eye View	* View from above looking down.
	Rule of Thirds	* Compositional rule of thumb where the whole image is divided into 9 equal parts; compositional elements should be placed along these lines or intersections.
	Symmetrical Balance	* One side balances or mirrors the other. (separated by a vertical line)
	Vertical Lines	* Lines that run north and south. (grandness and spirituality)
	Unity	* All elements of a piece of work together to produce a balanced, harmonious, complete whole.
	Asymmetrical Balance	* Different objects balance each other out on the page.
	Leading Lines	* Lines that lead the eye to other pints int the image. (or out of the image)
	Horizontal Lines	* Lines that run east and west. (rest, calmness, tranquility)
	Diagonal Lines	* Lines that run in a slanted direction. (movement and direction)
	Proportion Scale	* the relative size of one object in relation to another.
	Texture	* The appearance and feel of a surface.
	Curved Lines	* Lines that deviate from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion. (Comfort, safety, familiarity, relaxation)
	Movement/Rhythm	* Shows action and the path of the views eyes through the artwork.
	Worm's eye view	* View from below looking up.
	Emphasis	* Elements in a piece that are given dominance or attract attention.
	Variety	* Differences in elements and principles of design that give interest to a composition.
	Simplicity	* Singling out an item(s) from their surroundings.
	Horizon Line	* The horizon line is where the sky meets the ground. It is used to emphasize the sky or the ground.

What Is Composition?

After the reading complete the following questions on a blog post:

1.     What is composition? Composition is the way you position the subject in your photograph to make it more dynamic and focused.

2.     Why is it important to understand & utilize composition in photography? I think it is important to utilize and understand composition in photography because it is just another way to make your photos more than just a photo. It helps put more emphasis on your subject and increase the meaning in the photo.

3.     Describe aspects of a “snapshot”. A snapshot is more or less just a reminder of a person or moment. A snapshot has nothing to do with focus, or lighting, or depths of field, etc. 

4.     Describe aspects of a “photograph”. A photograph is something that has much thought put into it before it is taken. A photograph has meaning. Your subject is the most important part and it is the only thing that should be seen. 

5.     “Photography is the art of ___Discovery._____________________”

a.     Describe what interests you the most about this art form or what drew you to this form of communication. The thing that interested me most is how a snapshot is so different from a photograph. I have never looked at it that way. A snapshot is just a way to remember things, while a photograph has true meaning.  

Camera Basics Quiz

 Group A

Small depth of field
ISO 400
F/4.0
1/15

Freeze the motion
ISO 800
F/5.6
1/50

Void of grain
ISO 400
F/4.5
1/20

Blurred selfie
ISO 400
F/4.5
1/4

My first shot achieved a small depth of field because my subject is in focus and my background is blurred. My second photo achieved freezing motion because Sammie was waving and there is no blur therefore showing the frozen motion. My third photo achieved keeping void of grain because Steve is clear and the background is clear and if you zoom in there is little grain in the photo. My last photo achieved having a blurred selfie because you can see me in motion in the picture but it is also blurry so you cant see clearly. A summary of the camera is that you have to change your ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to balance your light meter and get the best shot possible. Your ISO changes the cameras sensitivity to light. Aperture changes the background being blurry vs. not blurry. The shutter speed changes freezing vs. blurriness in a picture with motion.

Understanding Focal Lenghts

M mode
AWB
ISO 800
F/10.0
1/13
18 focus

M mode
AWB
ISO 800
F/10.0
1/13
24 focus

M mode
AWB
ISO 800
F/10.0
1/13
35 focus

M mode
AWB
ISO 800
F/10.0
1/13
55 focus

Focal length is the basic description of a photographic lens. The focal length tells us the angle view and how much of a scene will be captured and how large the elements will be. A longer focal length the narrower the lens view. The shorter the focal length the wider the lens view. 

Understanding Exposure Mode

A-DEP mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/7.1
1/125

AV mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/5.0
1/500

Manual Mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/5.6
1/250

P mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/7.1
1/125

TV mode
AWB
ISO 400
F/9.0
1/125

*A-DEP: the camera asses the distance between the lens and major objects in the frame and tries to choose and aperture setting that keeps all of those objects within the zone of sharp focus.

* M: Manual mode is when you choose the F-stop and shutter speed. This is the fastest and least complicated mode. This mode displays a light balance meter.

* AV: In this mode you select the aperture setting. The camera chooses the correct shutter speed to properly expose the picture.

* TV: In this mode yo select the shutter speed and the camera chooses the best aperture for your picture.

* P: In this mode the camera selects the aperture and shutter speed but you choose from the different combinations.

Understanding White Balance

Auto White Balance
800 ISO
F/5.0
1/60

Daylight
800 ISO
F/5.0
1/50

Cloudy
800 ISO
F/5.0
1/50

Tungsten
800 ISO
F/5.0
1/5

Fluorescent
800 ISO
F/5.0
1/50

Custom
800 ISO
F/5.0
1/50

White balance helps you get the colors in the image as accurate as you eye sees them. It is important to set your white balance to make your pictures as accurate as possible.

Understanding ISO

ISO is the cameras sensitivity to light. In the camera ISO works by changing the cameras sensitivity to light. Physically in the photo ISO changes how "grainy" or "clear" the photo is. The relationship to the exposure triangle is that when you change the ISO you also have to change the aperture and the shutter speed to make the light meter balanced.