photojournalism-chapter 10
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- what is illustrative photography?
- its suggests, clarfiies, or explains something and it is controlled photography
- why are clip files handy to have in a studio?
- if you need an idea you can use them for inspiration
- why is the accent light often called the hair light in studio work?
- it creates a highlight on the subjects hair and separates it form the background
- give an example of when a professional might want to use hard lighting
- to create a rugged look
- how should a photographer handle a subject wearing glasses?
- make sure the glasses are against the bridge of the nose with the mainlight lowered so the frame doesnt cast a shadow
- what is broad light and when is it used?
- aimed at the side of your face toward the camera and used when your subject has a narrow face
- what is main lighting?
- short ligthing used when your subject has a normal width or wide faceits
- why is food hard to photograph?
- it has to be prepared and presented perfectly since you cant smell or taste it you have to show it as best as you can
- why are liquids diffictult and how can you help make them better in a photo?
- they look boring unless you use a prop like icecubes or a straw
- list 6 studio tips:
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1.have the scene and camera position set before you try to set lighting
2.keep ligthing simple
3.crop the camera
4.use a tripod
5.use a slow-speed film
6.use care in choosing background material - why is photography called light writing?
- you use light to your advantage in creating good pictures...its like writing a story but instead of using a pen you use light
- why is photojournalism compared to hunting?
- youre looking for a picture that is already there
- how does studio photography differ from photo journalism?
- studio photography: complete control over every detail; photojournalism: you have to think fast, have good timing, and work with what you have
- two types of lighting used in studio work
- flood lights and flash units
- primary equipment in a studio?
- lighting instrument and its accessories
- what are disadvantages to flood lights and flash units?
- flood lights: generate a lot of heat and arent as bright as flash units; flash units: hard for beginers to estimate the results
- what is the standard pose for a formal portrait?
- subject on stool sitting straight up, three quater angle to the camera, head perpendicular to the shoulders, eyes parallel with the shoulders, look straight ahead with one ear showing
- how do professional studio photographers use instant cameras?
- to take exposure tests
- why do most professionals use soft lighting?
- minor mistakes are less noticable