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Getting More from Your Digital Photos

Getting More from Your Digital Photos. Ellen W. Wiley Valdosta State University. Composing Photographs. Rule of Thirds. Place the center of attention at the intersection of the lines in the grid. Rule of Thirds.

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Getting More from Your Digital Photos

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  1. Getting More from Your Digital Photos Ellen W. Wiley Valdosta State University

  2. Composing Photographs

  3. Rule of Thirds • Place the center of attention at the intersection of the lines in the grid

  4. Rule of Thirds • Also use the rule of thirds to place vertical or horizontal divisions in your photographs. 

  5. Motion • Provide more "room" in the photograph in the direction of movement.

  6. Depth • Show depth by placing an object in the foreground.

  7. Basic Shots

  8. Long Shot • General view that provides orientation

  9. Medium Shot • Closer view with unnecessary background details eliminated 

  10. Close-up • Isolated view of subject

  11. Angle and Position

  12. High-Angle Shot • Taken from a position higher than the subject to make subject less important.

  13. Low-Angle Shot • Taken from a position lower than the subject to give added importance.

  14. Neutral Shot • Taken at "eye level" with subject

  15. Camera Position

  16. Objective Scene • Perspective of the "observer" of the scene or action

  17. Subjective Scene • Perspective of the "actor" of the scene or action.

  18. Picture Elements

  19. Subject or Center of Interest • Limit your photograph to one subject or center of interest.

  20. Size Indicator • Include an object for size comparison when the object size is not clear.

  21. Background • Simplify by removing extraneous details.

  22. Resources: • Heinich, R., Molenda, M., Russell, J., & Smaldino, S. (2002). Instructional Media and Technologies for Learning. (7th ed.) Englewood Cliffs, NJ:  Prentice-Hall. • Kemp, J.E., & Smellie, D.C. (1989). Planning, Producing, and Using Instructional Media. (6th ed.) New York, NY: Harper & Row.

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