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Mastering Digital Photography: Techniques and Tips for Beginners

Learn the basics of using a digital camera to capture stunning images. Understand composition, lighting, and camera settings. Explore techniques for taking close-up shots, recording video, and photographing small objects. Discover the advantages of digital images and how to leverage different sources like scanners and the internet for image creation. Equip yourself with essential skills to enhance your photography game!

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Mastering Digital Photography: Techniques and Tips for Beginners

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  1. Technology2 Using a Digital Camera

  2. Digital Images • Four sources • Digital cameras • Screen grabs • Copy and paste from the Internet • Scanners • Advantages of digital images • No film, reusable memory card instead • Photos can be viewed then deleted or saved • Photos can be transferred directly to PC

  3. Outline of Session • Composing pictures • “The rule of thirds” • Using flash • Taking close up pictures • Using the camera to record video

  4. Composing a Picture • Keep it simple • Remove distractions • Have plenty of light • Use a tripod

  5. Change Camera Position

  6. Select a Suitable Background

  7. Use an “Infinite Horizon”

  8. Infinite Horizon

  9. The Rule of Thirds • Circular points are the points of interest and focus for the viewer

  10. Rule of Thirds

  11. Rule of Thirds

  12. Rule of Thirds

  13. Rule of Thirds

  14. Using the Flash • By default, flash will be used when needed • Flash is only effective within 5 metres • To change flash settings on your camera, keep pressing the lightning symbol until you get the correct mode

  15. Turning Flash Off • Turn flash off for interiors, for close-up work and taking pictures through glass

  16. Force Flash On • Flash fires even though the camera sensor thinks there is enough light

  17. Red Eye • Fires an initial flash to close the subjects iris before taking the photo to prevent red eye

  18. Close up Photography • Select the macro option on your camera (picture of a tulip) • Get as close as you can • Don’t use onboard flash, use other lighting instead • Select a neutral background • Use a tripod

  19. Taking Pictures of Small Objects

  20. Pre-Focus To focus on a subject not positioned in the centre of the picture • Press the shutter button down half way while making sure your subject is in the centre of the frame, • Keep the button pressed half way, recompose the picture and press the button completely to take the picture.

  21. Recording Video • Use a tripod • Get as close as you can to the action • Make it short and to the point

  22. Photographing Drawings • Make sure you are at right angles to the drawing • Glossy posters are difficult to photograph because of the way light reflects from them

  23. Using the Digital Camera

  24. Using the Digital Camera

  25. Using the Digital Camera

  26. Base of Camera

  27. SD Memory Card

  28. SD Memory Card

  29. Camera Icons

  30. Buying a Camera • Look for 4megapixels or more resolution • Lithium ion rechargeable batteries are best • Look for some (at least 3x) optical zoom • A 256 Mb memory card will hold over 100 photos • The camera we are using cost €170 including the card, batteries and case

  31. Exercises • Take a photo of the components, • Take a photo of the circuit with some components soldered, • Take a photo of the completed circuit

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