intoduction to digital photography techniques · photography techniques. The Camera Nikon D90 12.3...
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intoduction to
digital photography
techniques
The Camera
Nikon D90 12.3 MP ISO 200-3200 11 AF Points 3” LCD Screen
~ $900
The Lens
AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
~ $400
Camera Operation
Exposure
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Depth of Field
ISO
RAW vs. JPEG
RAW: “Digital negatives”
Must be processed before saving/printing
Large files
JPEG: Compressed files
Poorer editing effects
Smaller files sizes
Architectural Model PhotographyThe Good...
The Bad...
The Ugly.
Lighting Set Up
Soft Box
Diffuse, even light
Primary means of lighting model
Soft shadows with considerable fall off
Spot Light
Harsh, direct light
Focused area
Creates sharp shadows
Tripod
Increased stability allows for higher aperture with lower shutter & ISO
Reduces flexibility & speed
Backdrop
Create uncluttered background
Be aware of lighting conditions on backdrop
Distance from back-drop
Documenting
Creating key images vs. “documenting”
Spend more time properly exposing images than setting up specific angles, etc.
Questions?