MODULE 14: PHOTOGRAPHY 1

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A CAMERA is an

extension

of a

photographer’s

creative vision.

A SINGLE LENS REFLEX (SLR) CAMERA IS A COMMON PHOTOJOURNALISM TOOL.

POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERAS OFFER SIMPLE OPERATION.

SINGLE-USE CAMERAS OFFER CONVENIENCE.

DIGITAL CAMERAS OFFER ANOTHER OPTION.

1 2 3 Photography 1FILM and DIGITAL cameras offer many options for yearbook photography.

POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERASINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA

DIGITAL CAMERA SINGLE-USE CAMERA

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Thorough

PLANNING encourages

strong photo

content and

organized

production.

PLANNERS AND FORMS GUIDE THE PHOTO PROCESS.

IF PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOOT FILM, AN ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM IS ESSENTIAL.

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PHOTO

EDITING is an

important step

in the

process.

PHOTO EDITING BRINGS TOGETHER PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DESIGNERS.

PHOTO EDITING INVOLVES SELECTION, CROPPING, SIZING AND DESIGN CONCERNS.

1 32 Photography 1ACTION and REACTION transform ordinary activities into extraordinary photos.

1 32 Photography 1SIMPLICITY: An uncluttered background allows the subject filling the frame to command attention.

1 32 Photography 1Consider shooting from a higher or lower vantage point for a unique PERSPECTIVE..

1 32 Photography 1DIMENSION: Selective focus adds depth to this photo taken from the perspective of the subject.

1 32 Photography 1PERSONAL: Focusing on people makes photographs of events, like a college fair, more compelling.

1 32 Photography 1FRESH: The photographer avoids a trite blood drive photo by shooting from an aerial perspective.

1 32 Photography 1GET CLOSE: Sidelines photos show another dimension of the game and allow for close-ups.

1 32 Photography 1SNAPSHOT: While photojournalistic images are the best, sometimes posed photos tell interesting stories.

Key terms• Cropping – indicating the image area to be reproduced.

Cropping enhances a photo’s visual impact by removing dead space from the sides top or bottom. The image is edited, although all essential information is left intact.

• Digital Camera – a camera that transmits images onto a disk for downloading to a computer and placement onto the page. In general resemble a standard 35mm SLR camera with the same exposure system. Most have an optical viewfinder and an LCD image display.

• Master Calendar – list all events to photograph, all deadlines (staff and printer) and scheduled shoots so important photos are not missed. Should be posted so that all staff can see it.

• Negative Log – record of rolls of film processed, including date and content and an assigned number used in reference to the contact sheet.

Key terms • Photo Assignment – the time, place and event/activity the

photographer is expected to shoot.

• Photo Editing – bring together photography and design and involves selection, cropping, sizing, and the design of photos to optimize storytelling.

• Point-and-Shoot-Camera – the most common type used by the general public. Usually fully automatic with built-in flash, this camera uses film. The viewfinder is a simple window through the body of the camera. Instead of seeing the real image formed by the camera lens, the photographer sees only a rough idea of what is in view.

• Single Lens Reflex (SLR) Camera – a common photojournalism tool used by professional photographers that allow the photographer to see the actual real image that the film will see.

Key terms• Single-Use Camera – one-time use cameras in which the

photographer can not change the settings for differing lighting conditions or special effects. Convenient to purchase, easy to use, with modestly good results.

• Sizing – matching the dimensions of the original photo to the proportions of the spread or page design.

• Spread Planner – a thumbnail design sketch for each spread, used by photographers, which contains content notes and information about the possible variety of photos required.

• Tracking Form – a grid sheet listing photos down the side and steps across the top or bottom, used by the photo editor to track progress of photos from scheduling to deadline.