1. The primary purpose of photojournalism, as so-called "non- fiction photography" is..
to get the REAL story2. While the majority of photojournalism work for newspapers, name two other media-related careers regular employing photojournalism.....
a light-proof box with a small hole, light passes thru the hole and projects an image
4. If physics dictates that an image formed on a film from a camera lens or pinhole is upside-down, why do we see the view right-side up in most camera viewfinders?
it is upside down in the camera but the reflected light makes our brain see it up right
5. How is refraction of light different from reflection of light?
6. The focal length of a lens is measured in millimeters from the focal plane, that is, the film, to the center of the lens. (A zoom lens is variable focal length.) Of the choices below, which is considered a “long,” or “telephoto” lens, and which is considered a “short,” or “wide-angle” lens, assuming you’re using a standard 35mm film camera or high-end digital equivalent?
50 mm-normal
135 mm-short
7. Which focal length would a photojournalist likely choose to produce a blurred background, that is, shorter depth of field?
8. What is depth of field?
how far the lens can focus
9. Which focal length, a telephoto or wide angle, would give you the greatest feeling of depth?
wide angle- deep depth of field
10. If you wish to increase depth of field, you could change to a shorter, or wide-angle lens. What’s another way?
11. How are f-stops and shutter speeds related?
f-stops and shutter speeds work together. f-stops are the hole in the lens that let light in, the shutter speeds are how long the light is let in
12. We speak of lens aperture: what is that?
13. Let’s say my light meter showed proper exposure of a scene to be f/2.8 at 1/125 of a second. However, I hope to increase the depth of field. Name a possible f/stop-shutter speed combination that would do that.
the larger the f-stop and the larger depth of field requires more light or a longer shutter speed
14. What would be a drawback of that change?
more light may make the photo hard to see
15. My meter shows a combination of f/5.6 at 1/60 of a second. However, I’m at a basketball game and need to stop action. What combination might a choose allowing me to do that?
16. Which ISO setting would work best taking available light photos in a dim auditorium? ISO 100, 400 or 1000?
1000
17. What is a disadvantage of using the setting you chose above?
17. What is a disadvantage of using the setting you chose above?
too much light distorts the image
18. What is meant by “quality” of light?
19. Why is flash-on-camera considered a poor choice for lighting in most situations?
similar to strobe light. flashing on and off can effect the image
20. If someone asks for high-key lighting, what does he expect to see?
reduction of light ratio in the image
21. If you chose strong side lighting to illuminate a scene, what would you most likely want to emphasize?
the focal point
22. You’re shooting in a living room lit by fluorescent light, using color film/digital setting balanced to daylight. How will this affect your photos?
they will turn out much lighter
23. In photo composition, what is the “Rule of Thirds?”
dividing your image into nine parts the compositional elements should be placed along these lines or intersections
24. Photojournalists sometimes talk about the “poster effect” necessary in their photography. What do they mean? to turn your image into a large poster?
25. Generally you want tight cropping in photojournalism, but name two possible disadvantages of that. 1. you have less to work with 2. your image is smaller
26. You’ve scanned a picture, but it seems not as sharp as it might be in Photoshop. What can you do? the sharpen tool
27. Your photo of your home office comes up with a orangish cast in Photoshop. What can you do? color editing
24. Photojournalists sometimes talk about the “poster effect” necessary in their photography. What do they mean? to turn your image into a large poster?
25. Generally you want tight cropping in photojournalism, but name two possible disadvantages of that. 1. you have less to work with 2. your image is smaller
26. You’ve scanned a picture, but it seems not as sharp as it might be in Photoshop. What can you do? the sharpen tool
27. Your photo of your home office comes up with a orangish cast in Photoshop. What can you do? color editing
28. What is rhythm and repetition, and why is it a goal in photography?
visual patterns. this catches peoples eye
29. In what situation might you choose to use electronic flash as a “fill-in flash?”
30. Photo stories usually revolve around a “news peg.” What does this mean?
a newsworthy event. something culturally known
31. Considering a sunny summer day, what will probably be your worst choice for lighting: morning, noon, or late afternoon?
late afternoon
32. The CMYK system relates to what?
32. The CMYK system relates to what?
color system- Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black. can produce all colors. used to enhance colors in your image
33. Name two ways you can reduce harsh shadows from a direct electronic flash on camera.
34. When we talk about getting “detail” into a shadow area, what do we mean?
35. What is the difference between high key and low key?
36. In Photoshop, the Curves adjustment panel is used for what? to enhance the lighting in different sections of the image
