Digital Photography 1 midterm review

True

(T/F)An image sensor's pixel count is described in megapixels (MP).

False

(T/F)Daguerreotype images were only classified by the impression they left on the observer rather than the literal images they conveyed.

True

(T/F)Hot lights must be mounted for both safety and best effect.

False

(T/F)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.

True

(T/F)Photographers see and understand light, as well as analyze strategies to find the best possible outcome for the shot.

True

(T/F)Short-focal-length lenses produce a wide view of a scene, while long-focal-length lenses offer a narrower view.

False

(T/F)Shutter speeds are measured in full seconds, starting with one second and moving up from there.

False

(T/F)Soft light offers more contrast and definition.

True

(T/F)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

(T/F)The first commercially available digital camera was the Kodak DCS 100.

True

(T/F)The growth of television technology and the ability to capture live images from television led to the rise of digital photography.

True

(T/F)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.

False

(T/F)This shift towards digital photography has not increased the number of photographers snapping photographs.

False

(T/F)Today, there are no cameras in existence that give you the option of shooting in RAW and JPEG simultaneously.

True

(T/F)Trying new techniques will give you the freedom and flexibility to make adjustments and learn from your experiences.

True

(T/F)When the sun is low in the sky during sunrise and sunset, there is a softer light and longer shadows.

image file; memory card

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.

still life composition

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?

exposure

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?

creativity

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?

neutral

Color temperature runs from cool blue all the way to warm yellows and oranges, with _____, or the absence of tint, resting in the middle.

manipulations you can't see

For many critics, what is considered the best type of image manipulation?

set up two cameras side by side

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?

She is choosing a person, place, or thing to photograph.

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?

press the shutter button (or power button) halfway down

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?

stopping action

Henry was pleased to share an image he recently took of his sister doing the butterfly stroke in a swim meet. He managed to perfectly capture her form as she glided through the pool to break her record. What process did he most likely use to make his camera shutter pause long enough to capture the detail in the picture?

JPEGs

Highly compressed image files are referred to as:

in Kelvin (K)

How are color temperatures measured?

warm, yellow, and rich

How can the light be described during the golden hour?

He spent a good amount of time trying to capture that feeling of motion in his paintings.

How did Edgar Degas embrace shutter drag rather than view it as problematic?

You are able to see your image immediately after taking it.

How does modern day photography allow for instant gratification?

a dry gel on paper

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?

larger; smaller

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

a neck or wrist strap

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?

inhale and hold still while shooting

Most people don't consider their breath or breathing when taking a photo, but there is a very important technique that should be used to achieve the best photo possible. What should you do with your breath or breathing when snapping a photo?

small

Paulo will be out in the field shooting for an extended period of time and doesn't want to plan on having to take time to swap out memory cards frequently. What kind of JPEG files should he plan on using?

image file.

Pro-speak for a digital photograph is:

brighten up the scene with fill light

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?

studio strobes

Ricardo is a professional photographer who uses a flash that offers powerful lighting options that can be moved and adjusted to brighten any setting. This type of flash does not usually attach to the camera. What kind of flash does Ricardo use?

because dry plate cameras still produced the best images

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

They allowed more and more people to take pictures without expensive equipment or professional training.

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?

composition

Tony is an amateur photographer trying to improve his photography by tackling one specific skill at a time. Today he is working on effectively arranging all of the photographic elements in his images. What skill is Tony MOST LIKELY working on?

continuous lighting and studio strobes

What are the two types of studio lighting that photographers most commonly use?

hot lights

What do we call strong incandescent bulbs that usually have a high wattage and frequently generate a great deal of heat?

file format

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?

smartphone cameras

What has seriously impacted the sale of digital cameras, dropping sales 81 percent between 2010 and 2016?

pixels per inch (PPI)

What is camera and image resolution measured in?

gather the various supplies necessary

What is the first step when setting up a darkroom?

perfect and immediate camera handling

What is the most basic of all skills that shooting action calls for?

99 percent

What percentage of cameras sold today are digital?

negative images

What term refers to sheets of transparent plastic film that exhibit a reversal of light?

camera model and serial number, shutter speed, aperture, and flash functions

What type of information would be recorded on Exchangeable Image Format for JPEG and RAW files?

by using canned air or a soft cloth

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?

zoom telephoto lens

When photographing animals out in the wild, what type of specialized equipment is usually needed in order to get the proximity that you need?

so you can reduce the image size later in postproduction without losing any quality

When selecting your JPEG size, why should you always select the largest size available?

shape light

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?

the French government

Who bought the rights to the early photographic method known as daguerreotype in 1839?

Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

Who produced the first formal photograph in the 1820s?

because the overall exposure is more even

Why is it easier to create more depth in both the foreground and background when taking pictures during the golden hour?

because RAW files are proprietary

Why is the term RAW image file generally used to describe a variety of file formats, which are sometimes known as digital raw captures?