Digital Photography I and II Quizzes
Jonah is looking in the camera menu for a place where he can choose the file format for his photograph—what setting should he look for?
"image size" or "recording mode"
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
Kylie is getting ready to shoot action photos of a horse race. What shutter speed would likely be ideal for this type of shoot in order to avoid blurry images?
1/500
When did the term "photography" first come into existence and use?
1839
Katie wants the lighting on her subject to be very bright. Based on this, what ISO setting should she use?
50
What would the color temperature be on a sunny day around noon?
5000-6000K
What does scanning software usually include to tell the computer all the specific, model-related information it needs to communicate with the scanner?
A driver
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 real one
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
Zach came across some old printed photographs while he was moving and is interested in transferring them into digital form. What type of equipment will Zach need to do this?
A scanner
Marco is playing around with blurring what is behind and in front of the main subjects in his photographs. What kind of effect or feeling might this create?
A sense of texture and contrast among the different elements
Wanda is taking photos using a lens that sees and records a very narrow view with a focal length longer than 60mm. When her friend asks what type of lens she is using for their photography outing, how does Wanda reply?
A telephoto lens
What did Dr. Richard Maddox create that allowed photographers to develop a dry plate technique rather than use the wet methods of the collodion process?
A way to use gelatin instead of glass to make photographic negatives
Louis prepares to take pictures using a high shutter speed and a receptive aperture. Given this combination, what kind of shots is he MOST LIKELY preparing to take?
Action shots
What kind of surfaces are most likely to cause AF to move in and out as it searches for contrasting elements to help it catch a focus?
An image of a dog with a mirror in the background
If you wanted to create a photograph using the photographic process known as daguerreotype, what two essential items would you need?
An iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor
If you lived in the year 1855 and wanted to purchase a daguerreotype, how much could you expect to spend?
Anywhere from 50 cents to 10 dollars a piece
What part of the camera controls the amount of light that is allowed to pass through?
Aperture
What type of lighting offers many benefits, such as complete control, but takes considerably more setup?
Arranged studio
Taylor has been noticing that his camera's battery has been dying especially fast lately. He is most likely using these features too frequently, so they are contributing to the draining of his battery:
Auto review and playback
What is another term for natural illumination?
Available light
Jeremiah has set up a very detailed photo shoot for his final photography portfolio for his degree. He is doing a series of photos of his pet dog, Stan. While the props are varied in all of the shots, the lighting is the same in that Jeremiah is using light that comes from behind Stan to create silhouetting and other types of dark detail on the frontside. What type of lighting is Jeremiah using?
Backlighting
What do all digital cameras rely on for energy and as a source of power?
Batteries
Why is the term RAW image file generally used to describe a variety of file formats, which are sometimes known as digital raw captures?
Because RAW files are proprietary
Why does diagonal composition lead to a different type of movement than basic horizontal composition?
Because it is less uniform and provides a level of freedom that horizontal lines do not
What does sunlight do to the powdered nitrate of silver?
Blackens it
What factor might limit your ability to control the depth of field?
Bright outdoor light
When a digital camera lets you hold the shutter button open as long as you want, it is known as:
Bulb setting
What photographic process involved making negatives using paper coated with silver iodide that when exposed to light created a single negative image that could be reproduced in strips or sheets of transparent plastic film?
Calotype
What type of information would be recorded on Exchangeable Image Format for JPEG and RAW files?
Camera model and serial number, shutter speed, aperture, and flash functions
What type of image is seen below:
Carte De Visite
What type of images could be considered some of the first instances of shareable media, documenting images of monarchs, aristocrats, soldiers, children, and even criminals for public consumption?
Carte de visites
Luisa is setting up a simple and cheap studio for her photography shoot by using a bulb inside a reflective shell that directs light forward and clips to the edge of a table. What is this device that Luisa is using called?
Clamp light
Lily is a still life photographer and has been creating a variety of interesting and appealing still life compositions for years. She loves still life photography because of the challenge. What challenge does much of the appeal of still life photography lie in?
Combining composition and lighting to reveal texture
What are the two types of studio lighting that photographers most commonly use?
Continuous lighting and studio strobes
Chrissy's teacher is critiquing her recent photography project and tells her that she is continually impressed with Chrissy's inherent ability to look at a subject and find a meaningful way to interpret it with her imagination. What quality is Chrissy's teacher commenting on that would make Chrissy a great photographer?
Creativity
Joel is in the market for a new camera and wants one that will allow him to change the standard lenses with more specific ones. What type of camera should Joel be looking for that would allow him to do this?
DSLR
Julia is a second-year photography student at the state university. She is interested in taking her photography to the next level by experimenting with landscape photographs, special effects, and by having more control over the camera settings. What is likely the best camera for Julia to purchase?
DSLR
A telephoto lens magnifies the main subject, but what does it reduce?
Depth of field
What type of line within an image leads the eye from one parts of an image to another and adds a certain level of energy?
Diagonal
During one of her first professional photo shoots, Marcia is relieved to be able to review her images immediately after taking them to confirm her shots were coming out as expected. What process allows her to do this?
Digital capture
When asked why Ian loves digital cameras and digital photography so much, he says that he appreciates instant gratification. What does he mean by this?
Digital capture allows Ian to review, playback, or delete his pictures immediately after snapping them
What trend has photography moved towards thanks to more and more people sharing pictures on social media of themselves, and their products or services, to draw in potential "followers" or customers for their business?
Digital manipulation
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 is the setting that determines what happens when you press the shutter button?
Drive mode
What kind of metering divides the viewfinder into several sections, usually three or four, and analyzes them separately?
Evaluative metering
Cassie has been asked to play around with the amount of light entering the film and/or the sensor of the camera in order to control the shadows as well as the brightness and the lighting to change the overall effect of her images. What aspect of photography is Cassie likely focusing on in this project?
Exposure
A built-in flash attaches to the body of your camera to offer more power and control in lighting and can be a little on the expensive side.
False
A tall person and a short person both have the exact same perspective.
False
All of the photography subjects in the world can be narrowed down to seven main themes or categories.
False
Arranging visual material around a central point in order to create a rough circular form is completely unique to photography and is not used in any other disciplines.
False
At the time that it was invented, the daguerreotype photographic process was a major failure and completely ignored by the public.
False
Choosing one lens over another when shooting pictures should be a random decision, not a calculated one.
False
DSLR cameras are especially handy for amateur photographers and those want to snap quick pics while traveling, socializing, or taking the all-important selfie.
False
Everyone with an iPhone X should be considered a professional photographer.
False
Good picture quality doesn't rely on any other factors besides megapixels, including how the image is processed after it's taken.
False
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 capture portrait images using natural light.
False
It is not possible to shoot a box of tissues in an artistic manner.
False
It's not terribly important to keep your photos interesting and engaging as long as the color contrast is bright.
False
Landscapes can only be captured outside in nature and do not apply to any type of indoor photographs.
False
Lower resolution is what provides detail and allows for prints that are smooth and clear in tone and color.
False
Many subject elements make for simple and streamlined looking images.
False
Our eyes and brains can compensate for the changes to objects in images made by lighting conditions, but digital cameras need help with this process—which is where a telephoto lens algorithm comes in.
False
RAW images are the most common and convenient image files to work with because they are highly compressed into a small size.
False
Short-focal-length lenses produce a wide view of a scene, while long-focal-length lenses offer a narrower view.
False
Shutter speed and ISO are never controlled automatically unless you specifically go in and set it that way.
False
Shutter speeds are measured in full seconds, starting with one second and moving up from there.
False
Symmetric composition must be exact and exist throughout the entire image to have a positive effect on photographs.
False
The calotype process was also known as the Kodachrome process.
False
The idea for the Kodachrome was for light to pass through a hole on one side of a box and create an inverted image on the opposite side of a box.
False
The key light needs to be dimmer and less punctuated than any other light source in the picture.
False
The rise of social media over the past decade has not impacted the way that we think about and use images.
False
The trick to good composition lies in learning to recognize the key elements of a scene and then situating the vantage points of your camera and all appropriate exposure controls.
False
There are numerous strict and steadfast rules when it comes to composition.
False
There is a very specific time frame for which you can arrange objects for a still life composition.
False
Time of day affects everything about light, including its color, intensity, and overall effect, though the weather, seasonal changes, geographic location, and environmental conditions have little to no impact on light.
False
To achieve a really well-composed photograph, the background of a shot should always include as many miscellaneous and unnecessary elements as possible.
False
To this day, the greatest challenge of photography remains learning about equipment and darkroom development.
False
Today, there are no cameras in existence that give you the option of shooting in RAW and JPEG simultaneously.
False
While many photographs from the past have been digitized, the oldest photographs in history have most likely not been.
False
Working with film photography does not allow amateur photographers the chance to slow down and be more thoughtful about the complexity of an image and how it is created.
False
What feature refers to how data in an image file is compressed, or reduced into a workable form, and stored and determines the quality and size of the pictures you take?
File format
Madison is using key lighting in the photo shoot that she is currently working on, but she is finding that key is not quite enough to illuminate the shadows. What can Madison use to brighten the scene and reveal more details in the shadows?
Fill light
The direction of light can emphasize surface texture when placed in a certain position. However, if positioned differently, how can it make the same surface appear?
Flat
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
If you were to imagine a tic-tac-toe grid superimposed on your frame, what could this be a tool for?
For positioning various elements together in a unique and engaging manner
What is the first step when setting up a darkroom?
Gather the various supplies necessary
Instead of replicating an image on paper, what photographic process of the past captured it on a glass or metal plate coated in an asphalt-like material that hardened after certain light exposure?
Heliography
Debbie is surprised to learn in her Photography 101 class that she already owns a point and shoot camera and she didn't even know it. What point and shoot camera does Debbie MOST LIKELY already have?
Her smartphone
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
What do we call strong incandescent bulbs that usually have a high wattage and frequently generate a great deal of heat?
Hot lights
What art movement does this 1892 painting by Eugene Boudin represent?
Impressionism
How are color temperatures measured?
In Kelvin (K)
Tori wants to add more interest to the series of photographs that she is preparing to take. In order to do this, where in the photo could she put something eye-catching that will help to pique curiosity?
In the foreground
Zooming out on your shot loosens the frame and gives you more background. How does zooming out impact your subject?
It makes your subject appear smaller and further away
What was one of the most significant drawbacks of the daguerreotype photographic process?
It was expensive and could only produce a single photograph each time
How did the price of the collodion process compare to the price of the daguerreotype?
It was only a tenth of the cost
Who won an Academy Award in 2019 for his work on the National Geographic film Free Solo about a climber's quest to climb the sheer vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park known as El Capitan?
Jimmy Chin
What term refers to the main source of illumination and the most dominant light in your setup?
Key light
Why was the slogan for Kodak camera "You press the button, we do the rest" so appropriate for the brand when it came onto the scene?
Kodak cameras came with film inside; when an individual had finished the film, the entire camera was sent to Kodak for processing, and the camera and negative images were sent back
Focal length and field of view are what differentiate one _____ from another.
Lens
When light reaches the film or digital chip of a camera, it must pass through a piece of transparent glass that focuses rays of light on an image and allows a picture to be taken. What is the correct term for this transparent glass?
Lens
Frankie is sitting in her first photography lecture course and feels quite prepared since she has been taking photos her whole life. However, when the professor begins the lecture by asking what a photograph is all about on the most basic level, Frankie incorrectly responds "memories." What would have been a more accurate answer?
Light
Sue is photographing some very small and intricate succulents growing in her backyard. She wants to capture as much detail as possible. What kind of lens would be best to use in this situation?
Macro lens
When taking a picture in bright conditions and zooming in, what should you do to the aperture?
Make it smaller
For many critics, what is considered the best type of image manipulation?
Manipulations you can't see
You should set your shutter to the proper sync speed and your f-stop to match the distance the light will travel from flash to subject when working in which flash mode?
Manual
Still life photos are exactly that —they are still. Based on this, what kind of composition do they offer the best opportunity for?
Manual composition
Alondra is trying to take a series of photos of her dog playing in the snow on a very sunny day; however, she is finding that the AF keeps moving in and out while trying to focus. What should Alondra use in order to try and fix this problem?
Manual focus
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
Arranging different visual materials around a central point with the intention of creating a rough circular form is a concept common in photography, though photography is not the only discipline this concept can be found in. What other industries or disciplines can this be found in?
Math and design
What term refers to tiny bits of digital information on file format, exposure adjustments, and color balance?
Metadata
Joseline is trying out a new piece of photography equipment that she recently purchased that helps to steady a camera with one single leg instead of three. What type of equipment is Joseline trying out?
Monopod
What will a long twisting road or a sharp pointed cliff in a photograph lead the eye to do?
Move in a certain direction
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
A huge part of becoming an accomplished photographer is the ability to _____ what is around you.
Observe
Monica recently purchased a used DSLR camera that came without a user's manual. While Monica is an intermediate photographer, she is still unsure how all of the special settings, or bells and whistles, work. Where could she look to find detailed instructions on how to use her new/used camera?
On the manufacturer's website
When you look directly at a camera lens, it may seem like there is only one lens, but entering light actually passes through a series of lenses, or _____, that bend the light and send it on its way to be focused on the film or digital chip.
Optics
What composition technique forces two or more items, which are separated by distance, to appear as if they are together—and this highlights any contrasts in shape, tone, or color?
Overlap
In picture composition, what effect offers a depth of perspective, leads the viewer to notice subject contrasts, and plays up distance, making the spatial relationship more obvious?
Overlapping
When it comes to using a scanner, the higher the _____, the bigger the image file can be.
PPI rating
What is the most basic of all skills that shooting action calls for?
Perfect and immediate camera handling
What term does the following definition apply to: "A picture created using a camera, where an image is captured on film, or a light-sensitive material used to produce these images, and then made visible through a specific chemical treatment."
Photograph
Samuel arrives at his first college class to find the teacher has written two definitions pertaining to the course name on the board. One definition is the literal meaning of the course title, and the other is a more profound definition that reads: this course is a form of visual communication and expression with distinct and well-studied aesthetic abilities. What course is Samuel MOST LIKELY enrolled in?
Photography
_____ is an application, a practice, and an art that creates images and then makes them permanent, on photographic film, on paper, and, thanks to technology today, in digital form.
Photography
What term refers to tiny individually colored, light-sensitive squares, or picture elements, that make up a digital image file?
Pixels
Raul is a 13-year-old teenager interested in taking up photography as a new hobby. His dad wants to buy him a camera for his birthday that will be easy to use and simple enough for a beginner, meaning that Raul won't have to mess with any settings if he doesn't want to. What type of camera might be a good starter camera for his teenaged son?
Point and Shoot
What type of camera has lenses that are permanently attached without the ability to swap them out for specialized options?
Point and shoot
In 1948, what instant cameras were created and used self-developing film that created an image in a matter of minutes?
Polaroids
Gemma is taking photos with her camera using autofocus. In order to get the camera to automatically focus on the subject so that she can review this before actually taking the photo, what should Gemma do?
Press the shutter button (or power button) halfway down
Samantha is looking for a lens that is lightweight and small, making it easy to transport. She doesn't care about the lens being interchangeable nor does she need to zoom as she prefers to move physically closer to her subjects. She wants a simple lens that has the ability to produce a natural perspective. What kind of lens is likely best for Samantha?
Prime
After using chemicals in his darkroom, Dwayne is ready to clean up and dispose of all of the leftover materials and chemical substances. What is the safest way for him to accomplish this task?
Put the materials and substances in the proper waste container, typically the container they came in
Melanie is a photographer who wants to have control over the tonal response, white balance, and colorimetric rendering in her photos. In other words, she wants a great deal of creative freedom in her photography. Based on this, what type of file format is likely the best choice for Melanie?
RAW
Zoe wants to use an image file that will allow her to preserve all of the original information. What file format should she use?
RAW files
Tony is using a type of image file that is considered to be the purest form of digital capture. Even though this type of image file typically only offers one size, Tony prefers them because they also offer a bigger record of the data captured by the sensor and offer more flexibility during postproduction by allowing higher quality images. What kind of image files is Tony using?
RAW image files
In his effort to showcase the concept of shutter lag in his paintings, what subject did Edgar Degas spend a lot of time focusing on?
Racehorses
What type of effect is demonstrated in this image?
Radial composition
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 type of memory card can be described as having middle of the range capacity with some room for video?
SDHC
Frances is a photographer who lived back in 1839 and enjoyed the popularity of the daguerreotype photographic process. He had a client who requested two copies of a portrait photograph that Frances was taking. What did Frances likely have to do to accomplish this?
Set up two cameras side by side
If you shine a soft light on someone's face, what can you begin to remove?
Shadows
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
While photographing, Christophe immediately works to identify where the light sources are and in what manner each will impact the photograph. What is Christophe trying to do?
Shape light
Gemma is standing in the middle of the park with her camera, simply looking around and taking in her surroundings. When a passerby asks her what she is doing, she responds, "Choosing a subject for her photo shoot." What does Gemma mean by this?
She is choosing a person, place, or thing to photograph
Laurie is standing outside at "high noon." The sun is directly overhead. What kind of shadows will be cast based on this?
Short and intense
Carl is trying to capture several action shots of the high school soccer game for the school newspaper. What will be the most important setting for Carl to think about when trying to capture action in his images?
Shutter speed
What term simply refers to the amount of time your camera spends capturing a picture?
Shutter speed
If you position the key next to the subject so it shines from the side, what type of effect will you create?
Side lighting
What serves as a good example of the notion that people were aware of some of the chemical processes involved in photography centuries before they were really developed?
Silver nitrate being discovered by Albertus Magnus in the 13th century
Sayeed has taken several photographs of a stunning river scene with flowing water and lots of lush foliage. However, the images also include several children's toys in the background, a couple having a picnic, and two bicycles. What could Sayeed do to improve the composition of his photograph and refocus attention on the river?
Simplify the background
Marjorie is familiarizing herself with composition and trying to focus on the general structure of the scene. With her camera in hand, she backs away from the scene she is shooting to look at the big picture through the viewfinder and/or LCD screen. What should she do next?
Slowly walk closer to the scene and see how certain elements leave the frame, while others grow larger
What has seriously impacted the sale of digital cameras, dropping sales 81 percent between 2010 and 2016?
Smartphone cameras
Why must the image be reduced when the field of view is widened to take in more of the scene?
So that it can fill the sensor or film area
When selecting your JPEG size, why should you always select the largest size available?
So you can reduce the image size later in post production without losing any quality
What main tripod component rests on the floor to provide the legs with maximum stability?
Spreader
As studio lighting relies heavily on space and equipment, what is it best suited for shooting?
Static, unmoving subjects like portraits and still life
Carl is photographing a variety of items that don't move like a vase with flowers, a jug of water, and a bowl of fruit. When his father asks him what kind of photography project he is working on, how should Carl respond?
Still life composition
Veronica is shooting a series of action shots in the studio for an advertising campaign. She is using a specific kind of lighting that offers much brighter light than any camera flash and will capture detail in a way other lighting cannot. She loves the surprise that this type of lighting offers since she cannot see the final effect until after the shot is taken. What type of lighting is Veronica using?
Studio Strobes
When a figure is placed centrally in the picture without much of a backdrop, what specifically draws the eye of the viewer?
Symmetry
Tristan is preparing a presentation for his photography class about a camera that was invented several thousand years ago and was an incredibly simple device comprised of an airtight box with no lens and a single hole poked in one side. What would be an appropriate title for Tristan's presentation?
The Camera Obscura
Who bought the rights to the early photographic method known as daguerreotype in 1839?
The French government
Which camera was introduced at the turn of the century that suddenly made photography available to the mass market?
The Kodak Brownie
Maggie is a photography instructor who is assigning her class a project that requires all of them to capture images of the same subject: a tree. While it sounds very simple, the catch is that she asks each student to approach the image using their own unique point of view. What would be an appropriate title for Maggie to give this project?
The Perspective Project
When the appreciation of beauty became paramount in photography, what realm was it entering into finally?
The aesthetic realm
The lens focuses on objects to make them less blurry. What else does it control?
The amount of light that comes through to expose the image sensor
James is playing around with letting in different amounts of light for his photos. He just changed from f/8 to f/11—what will happen to the amount of light in his shot?
The amount of light will be cut in half
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
When the field of view is widened to show more within the frame, what must then be reduced so it can fill the sensor or film area?
The image
Miguel recently took a series of action shots at a local rodeo that he attended. Unfortunately, he did not use a fast-enough shutter speed. What was likely the outcome of this mistake?
The images were blurry and disappointing
What do things such as triangles and squares interact with in an image?
The rectangular shape of the picture frame
When looking at an older photograph, the size and composition, as well as details about the subject's appearance and setting, can say a lot about the cultural context. What else can noticing these things help you determine about the image?
The time period the photo was taken during
The evolution of the way that people use and understand cameras is the result of a slow but steady invention of practical systems. What did these practical systems allow more people to do?
They allowed more and more people to take pictures without expensive equipment or professional training
How can you think of colors in order to effectively manage them in your photographs?
Think of them as separate entities, distinct from the objects they decorate
Before the chemical photographic process was created, what was the only way to record an image from the pinhole camera?
To draw it
What unusual decision did cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki make when filming The Revenant in 2015?
To shoot the entire action movie in natural light
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?
Tonal redistribution algorithm
What is a great piece of equipment to have on hand during a photo shoot because it can be used as a light stand and also to mount cameras and flashes when stable, hand-less, or remote work is important?
Tripod
A pinhole camera and a camera obscura are the same thing.
True
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
AF will probably not allow your camera to take the picture unless an object can be locked into focus.
True
An image sensor's pixel count is described in megapixels (MP).
True
Digital cameras often have trouble with auto white balance, which can result in unattractive blue, orange, or green casts.
True
Digital manipulation uses technology to alter the effect of the image itself.
True
Digital photography makes shooting subjects at night much simpler.
True
Fresh angles often make for extremely fresh-looking photographs.
True
Historical images give us the rare opportunity to obtain a better perspective about what it might have been like to live during a different time or in a different place.
True
In photography, where your light source comes from makes a big difference because it will invariably create certain effects on your subject.
True
In photography, your perspective is deeply important and will have great bearing on how your shots look.
True
It is very easy to slip or lose your grip while focusing on taking a picture, especially if you enjoy action shots.
True
Kelvin color temperatures will tell you what color your subject will be bathed in.
True
Knowing where the menu is on your camera can help you access all other settings and features.
True
Liquids of all kinds should be kept away from your camera, as they can ruin lenses and internal workings.
True
Metadata is embedded in your image files, so you can refer to it anytime you like.
True
Most digital cameras will give you a choice of small, medium, or large JPEG sizes.
True
People and the lives they lead became the most popular photography subject the day that cameras and film started being able to capture images.
True
Photographers see and understand light, as well as analyze strategies to find the best possible outcome for the shot.
True
Shutter drag is the process that became a prototype for modern day photographs.
True
Sony began marketing the first digital camera in 1981.
True
Taking photographs of subjects in nature doesn't offer very much room for error.
True
The colors of a frame within a frame, in addition to the textures that surround it, help to contribute to the larger feeling of a frame within a picture.
True
The daguerreotype allowed people who could not afford the time or the price of sitting for a painted portrait to have a similarly valuable image.
True
The digitization of modern technology has made composition simpler with the countless postproduction abilities available.
True
The first commercially available digital camera was the Kodak DCS 100.
True
The goal of photographic light is to make it look natural, even when it's not.
True
The growth of television technology and the ability to capture live images from television led to the rise of digital photography.
True
The intensity and quality of light will affect the tone, shadows, and overall mood of the image.
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
There has been a significant shift over the years in the way people understand and view photography and cameras.
True
There is a basic difference between photographing a planned still life image that you have organized on purpose and snapping a photo of objects that you come upon randomly.
True
Today, just about every single person owns a camera capable of capturing incredible digital images.
True
When the battery on your camera is low, the battery indicator light will alert you so you can remove the battery and charge it again when it runs out.
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
When symmetry is _____, it runs perpendicular to the plane of the horizon, like the dotted line in the center of the road.
Vertical
Francis is posing for his friend's photography portfolio but while taking a break, he asks his friend if they can switch roles for a moment. When Francis gets behind the camera, his friend tells him to look through the rectangular window at the top of the camera while composing his subject. What is this window called?
Viewfinder
What does a darkroom have to be completely devoid of in order to allow the light-sensitive materials to do their thing?
White light
How does modern day photography allow for instant gratification?
You are able to see your image immediately after taking it
As a photographer, what will be the driving force behind everything that you produce?
Your vision
Jonah wants to avoid wasting space in the photographs of his brother's birthday party décor that he is taking. What would be an effective technique for Jonah to use to ensure that he doesn't waste space?
Zoom in to include more of the subject and less of the not-as-necessary background
Gordon is zeroing in on a subject and attempting to change what is visible in the picture while also getting as "tight" of a scene as possible. What lens would be most effective for Gordon to use?
Zoom lens
Jeremiah is on location shooting a king cobra snake that is extremely venomous, meaning that he absolutely cannot get too close. However, he really wants to show as much detail as possible. What type of lens might be helpful for Jeremiah to use on this shoot?
Zoom lens
How did American fashion and portrait photographer Richard Avedon create highly unique and iconic images of celebrities?
by using format sizing, minimalist style, and avoiding typical props
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 removable _____ that holds everything for future access and use.
image file; memory card
When image files are compressed into a small size, they will have a reduced number of:
pixels