Digital photography semester 1

Carlton is experimenting with different shutter speeds. He takes a photo of cars driving by at 1/8 second shutter speed, 1/2 second shutter speed, 1/30 second shutter speed, and 1/500 second shutter speed. Based on what you know about shutter speeds, which speed will create the clearest image of the moving cars?

1/500

Isabelle just purchased a camera with an 18-MP image sensor. Based on this, how many pixels can her camera capture and process?

18 million pixels

Katie wants the lighting on her subject to be very bright. Based on this, what ISO setting should she use?

50

In 1884, what replaced the photographic plates and eliminated the need for photographers to carry around plates and chemicals in order to take a photograph?

A dry gel on paper

What was one of the first examples of a "photoshop-like" moment?

A more noble-looking body was superimposed over Abraham Lincoln's not so impressive one

Louis prepares to take pictures using a high shutter speed and a receptive aperture. Given this combination, what kind of shots is he MOST LIKLEY preparing to take?

Action shots

All of the photography subjects in the world can be narrowed down to seven main themes or categories

False

What term refers to the outline around the viewpoint on a DSLR camera?

Frame

What kind of resolution is needed to create an image that shows details in a clear and sharp manner and a smooth print and tone?

Higher resolution

Lower f-stop numbers equal _____ lens openings, while higher f-stops indicate _____ openings and less light

Larger; smaller

What does sunlight do to the powdered nitrate of silver?

Lightens it

What term refers to tiny individually colored, light-sensitive squares, or picture elements, that make up a digital image file?

Pixels

Nikki is shopping for a new memory card. He is planning to use it to photograph a variety of already picked vegetables for an advertisement for a local farmer's market. Which type of memory card should he select?

SD

What is an example of a supplementary light source that you might bring to a photo shoot as a photographer?

Separate flash unit

Michaela is working on a series of close-up photos of flowers. What kind of depth of field will these likely have?

Shallow depth of field

Frank is teaching his son about the process of digital photography. He explains that the digital camera converts the image seen by the camera lens into digital data. When his son asks how the camera does this, how should Frank reply?

The camera uses a light-sensitive chip or image sensor

Consider photographing a football stadium fully lit with stadium lights compared to a football stadium lit by nothing but candlelight. What is the main difference between these two lighting situations?

The light intensity

Why were some people or cultures fearful of the daguerreotype photographic process when it first become popular?

They viewed it as a superstitious invasion of privacy, thinking that replicating their image could siphon off some of their soul.

Before the chemical photographic process was created, what was the only way to record an image from the pinhole camera?

To draw it

Hot lights must be mounted for both safety and best effect

True

It is very easy to slip of lose your grip while focusing gon taking a picture, especially if you enjoy action shots

True

Sony began marketing the first digital camera in 1981

True

Taking photographs of subjects in nature doesn't off very much room for error

True

When the sun is low in the sky during sunrise and sunset, there is a softer light and longer shadows.

True

Colton has an old photograph that he wants to try and date and learn more about. In an effort to use specific forms of analysis to observe this photograph, what questions would likely be the most helpful for him to ask himself?

What is visible in the photograph? How are the subjects arranged? Are there any textual clues or signs visible?

How does modern day photography allow for instant gratification

You are able to see your image immediately after taking it

Simone is a talented photographer who remains very humble about her work, attributing much of the success of her images to taking pictures during the golden hour. What is she referencing when she talks about 'the golden hour'?

the time immediately after sunrise or immediately before sunset, when the sun sits at a certain angle in relation to the horizon

Marcus is an amateur photographer who has a real knack for portraits. His only problem is that he has a tic that makes his hands shake causing him to drop his camera. What is a simple and inexpensive solution that Marcus could invest in to solve this problem?

A neck or wrist strap

Why are RAW files able to "decode" and replace any missing color information by using the existing color in a neighboring pixel?

Because RAW files assign a color value to each pixel in their megadata

Since Kodak's cameras created low-cost photography for more people, why did professionals and serious photographers tend to stick to dry plate cameras?

Because dry plate cameras still produced the best images

Ramone has brought several accessories to the photo shoot he is working on: commercial reflectors, bed sheets, white poster board, and foam. What is Ramone most likely planning to use these items for?

Brighten up the scene with fill light

When converting a photograph from print to digital, it can be helpful to clean the original print or film before scanning. How should this cleaning be done?

By using canned air or a soft cloth

What photography method was used to create the following image, "Stonecutter's Workshop"?

Calotype

Imagine that while photographing your subject, you work hard to pay attention to expression and gesture because you know that your subject will likely act more naturally if not forced to pose in a specific manner. Based on this, what type of photograph scenario are you shooting?

Casual portrait

What technique is used to determine the concentration of chemicals to form certain colors, including their intensity and involves the raw converter assigning the correct color to the "red" or "green" pixel?

Colorimetric analysis

Corrine is out in the woods taking nature shots for her photography class. She fits her digital camera with a diffuser made from translucent white fabric. What will this do to the light in her nature shots?

Dramatically soften the hard light

What lens aperture setting will offer the most amount of light in a dark setting?

F/2

In the 17th century, Aristotle made note of the fact that silver chloride turned darker under exposure to light

False

It is not possible to shoot a box of tissues in an artistic manner

False

Less megapixels translates to better overall image quality because the image sensor records more detailed infomration

False

Maintaining a level of control while dealing with exposure is what gives you the opportunity to express your artistry, but exposure as a process is entirely non-scientific.

False

Shooting landscapes or portraits will help determine how to hold your camera

False

Short focal-length lenses have a narrow angle vantage point which magnifies objects and makes them look bigger and closer

False

The broader the light, the harder the light

False

The key light needs to be dimmer and less punctuated than any other light source in the picture.

False

Which feature makes it possible to manually adjust the amount of exposure and light that a camera uses?

Flash

This type of scanner is very common and designed mostly for prints and text documents. It can digitize almost any image and most of these devices are outfitted with a strip down the middle so proper placement of the original is easier and more effective. What type of scanner is being described here?

Flatbed scanner

Judah is unhappy with the color and exposure in some of his recent photographs. What might the RAW converter in his camera use to rectify this issue?

Gamma correction algorithm

Why did Frederick Scott Archer develop something entirely new called the collodion process?

He was unhappy with the uneven texture of the print negative in the calotype process

After the digital camera converts the image seen by the camera lens into digital data, the camera then converts this information into a(n) _____ that is stored on a removeable _____ that holds everything for future access and use.

Image file; memory card

Antonio has been taking pictures for years, but he has always used an automatic camera that doesn't require him to adjust any settings. Now, he has a new camera that requires him to program the functions and modes by hand—the ones that are not "automatically" chosen and implemented for him by the camera. What kind of settings is Antonio learning about?

Manual settings

Allie is walking around her home looking for the perfect place to set up her still life composition photo shoot. She wants to find a place where the light will be more forgiving and somewhat diffused. Where might be a good place for Allie to set up her still life shot?

Near a window

Jonah is a respected and successful photographer, but things can go wrong even for someone with his talents. On a recent fashion shoot, he simply could not get the lighting correct no matter how many different set-ups he tried. What quality allowed Jonah to continue trying to fix this problem without getting frustrated or overwhelmed?

Patience

What type of camera has lenses that are permanently attached without the ability to swap them out for specialized options?

Point and shoot

What term was given to the blurring that would occur in photographs of years past due to the long periods of exposure needed to capture an image?

Shutter drag

Tyler is planning to take photos of the exciting fireworks display that his town is putting on tonight. What settings should Tyler play around with in order to find the right "burst" of light for his situation?

Shutter speed

AF relies on the contrast of a subject to set the focus, as well as the borders of the image, which means that if it cannot properly detect them, the quality of the image may not be as high.

True

By the early 1850s, there were over 70 studios in New York City alone that used the daguerreotype process to make photographs.

True

The more energy you invest into understanding and controlling light, the more likely you are to be satisfied with your own visual process.

True

Sanjay has noticed that some of his photos have an unattractive blue, orange, and green cast over them, which has led him to believe that his white balance is off. In order to improve his photos when the lighting is off and give him more precision and accuracy with color, what should he do?

Utilize the manual control of his WB setting