Digital Camera

Major functions

Advantages

Disadvantages

Image storage/Filing

Elements of a good PIXs

Getting closer to the subject is paramount. Always get close and focus on the subject Demonstrates action Shows people looking into the camera Sharp focus is paramount Places the subject off the centre Human element Establish the environment (for set pictures) Portraits of key persons

Handling the camera

Hold your camera Comfortably in the palm of

your left hand Rest your left elbow on Your left rib cage Bring your right hand Lightly up to the camera and rest your right index finger on the shutter release

Best Picture Composition

Use a simple clear and welldefined background Make use of Framing techniques Explore the less common angles (eye view or the worms view) Look for perfect lighting

Basics on good lighting

Sources

Positioning
Subject and nearness to

the source Quality (harsh & soft) Contrast (shadows, reduced light.) Flash usage

Caption Writing
A brief description about a picture .
Date

Who

Description

Where

What

Photography editing
After downloading, you can: Rotate Filter Enhance Sharpen Editing software prog. Photoshop Picasa..

Think Pictures
Both content and composition are crucial in picture formation/approach Take your time in composure Edit using the lens Study peoples faces and arrangement Pay attention to the background

Avoid point and shoot situations

Picture Storage
Note: It's important to understand that digital photography differs from film in many ways. It demands a different set of memorykeeping techniques and multiple backups/storage

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