Communication Technology 3245: Outdoor Photography
Outcomes:
1. identify and describe risks and hazards to photographers and equipment in the outdoors
1.1 discuss common safety issues for a photographer when shooting outdoors (e.g., gravity, temperature, water, footing, wind, dust, wildlife, hunting season), and explore ways to prepare for and respond to them successfully
1.2 discuss care issues for photographic equipment when shooting outdoors (e.g., inclement weather, battery and storage capacity, moisture and condensation) and ways to prepare for and respond to the conditions successfully
2. capture images in a variety of lighting conditions, making appropriate exposure decisions
2.1 capture images in different light conditions; e.g., high-key sunlight, low-key sunlight, clouded afternoon, naturally reflected light (sunrise, sunset, moonlight), artificially produced light (street lights, flash, windows)
2.2 capture images where exposure is managed within the existing dynamic range; e.g., monitoring of the histogram, use of graduated neutral density filters, bracketing, high dynamic range (HDR)
3. create compelling creative images outdoors
3.1 create full-frame subjects in photograph; e.g., lens choice, camera proximity, camera angle, postproduction cropping
3.2 manage horizon placement and other powerful aspects to suit the image; e.g., rule of thirds, use of diagonals, postproduction cropping, design elements and principles
3.3 modify camera settings (e.g., aperture, shutter speed, ISO) to produce appropriate depth of field and image sharpness or blur
3.4 discuss camera stabilization techniques; e.g., tripods, monopods, bean bags, gaffer tape, gorilla pods, clamps
4. present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
4.1 create a display of photographs
4.2 assess each photograph regarding:
4.2.1 comparative examples of images that were produced using manual and automatic techniques
4.2.2 the intent of the photographs and their success in meeting the intent
4.2.3 the technical data; e.g., log sheet, picture properties
4.2.4 how the composition guidelines help facilitate good arrangement in his or her work
4.2.5 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., colour, quality, format, interest
4.2.6 areas of challenge/difficulty (if applicable) 4.2.7 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language 4.2.8 the use of tools and equipment
4.3 participate in peer/teacher assessment
4.4 add the selected work to a portfolio
1.1 discuss common safety issues for a photographer when shooting outdoors (e.g., gravity, temperature, water, footing, wind, dust, wildlife, hunting season), and explore ways to prepare for and respond to them successfully
1.2 discuss care issues for photographic equipment when shooting outdoors (e.g., inclement weather, battery and storage capacity, moisture and condensation) and ways to prepare for and respond to the conditions successfully
2. capture images in a variety of lighting conditions, making appropriate exposure decisions
2.1 capture images in different light conditions; e.g., high-key sunlight, low-key sunlight, clouded afternoon, naturally reflected light (sunrise, sunset, moonlight), artificially produced light (street lights, flash, windows)
2.2 capture images where exposure is managed within the existing dynamic range; e.g., monitoring of the histogram, use of graduated neutral density filters, bracketing, high dynamic range (HDR)
3. create compelling creative images outdoors
3.1 create full-frame subjects in photograph; e.g., lens choice, camera proximity, camera angle, postproduction cropping
3.2 manage horizon placement and other powerful aspects to suit the image; e.g., rule of thirds, use of diagonals, postproduction cropping, design elements and principles
3.3 modify camera settings (e.g., aperture, shutter speed, ISO) to produce appropriate depth of field and image sharpness or blur
3.4 discuss camera stabilization techniques; e.g., tripods, monopods, bean bags, gaffer tape, gorilla pods, clamps
4. present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
4.1 create a display of photographs
4.2 assess each photograph regarding:
4.2.1 comparative examples of images that were produced using manual and automatic techniques
4.2.2 the intent of the photographs and their success in meeting the intent
4.2.3 the technical data; e.g., log sheet, picture properties
4.2.4 how the composition guidelines help facilitate good arrangement in his or her work
4.2.5 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., colour, quality, format, interest
4.2.6 areas of challenge/difficulty (if applicable) 4.2.7 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language 4.2.8 the use of tools and equipment
4.3 participate in peer/teacher assessment
4.4 add the selected work to a portfolio
Safety and Equipment for Outdoor Photography
As with any type of consumer electronics device, a digital camera requires some safety precautions to ensure that it will work correctly and safely for you. The last thing you want is to operate the camera in a manner that could leave you with an injury.
Follow these tips to use your camera as safely as possible.
Follow these tips to use your camera as safely as possible.
- If you're going to shoot a photo of the sun, do not stare at the sun through the camera's viewfinder. You can hurt your eyes staring at the sun in that manner; the viewfinder doesn't protect your eyes.
- If the camera feels hot, begins to malfunction, or begins smoking, immediately discontinue use and turn off the camera.
- Use care whenever handling the camera's batteries, especially if you see any leakage on the rechargeable batteries. The acid in the batteries can injure your skin. In addition, do not try to take apart the batteries or repair any wiring connected to the batteries.
- Do not use the camera in environments that could cause you harm. For example, if flammable gas is nearby, do not use a camera or any other consumer electronics. Unless the camera is designed specifically for underwater usage, do not use the camera underwater to avoid any possibility of electrical shock.
- Be careful using the camera strap around your neck to avoid any chance of choking yourself with the strap; this is especially important for children.
- Try to avoid walking while looking through the camera's viewfinder or staring on the image on the LCD. If you're concentrating on the image that the camera is displaying, especially if you're zooming in on a faraway subject, it's easy to lose your bearings for the environment directly around you. You could step off a path, stumble over a tree root, or slip on rocks. If you need to move while shooting photos, move the camera away from your eyes while you walk and then begin reusing the camera once you arrive at your new location.
- Another option to help you avoid injuring yourself from a stumble or slip while working around water or unstable terrain is to make use of a tripod. You'll then be forced to remain relatively stationary while shooting your photographs, reducing the chance of taking a bad step. You'll have to take your time when moving, as you'll have to move the tripod and other equipment, which should help avoid a fall.
- You also need to make sure your subjects remain safe during the photography session. When shooting a close-up photo, be careful to avoid shooting the flash too close to the subject's eyes, which could cause temporary visual impairment. The subject then might bump into something, causing injury. Don't shoot photographs where the subjects may have to stand on a ledge or be in an unsafe location either.
- Finally, keep the camera out of the hands of small children. Some cameras have small pieces that could cause a child to choke.
Assignment 2:
Make a portfolio of pictures that demonstrate your understanding of lighting and exposure to create outdoor photography photos.
Please record your camera settings on each photo (iso, aperture, shutter speed). Your portfolio should have a format. i.e. online portfolios, pdf etc.
You will need to separate your photos into 4 categories and each category must include 5 distinct photos of the category:
The 4 categories:
Lighting (sunlight, moonlight, daylight, night lighting, dusk, dawn, sunrise, sunset)
Landscapes (cityscapes, prairies, forest, mountains, snow, rain, trees, flowers)
Wildlife (birds, squirrels, bugs, pets, animals, and anything not dangerous to approach)
Sky (stars, moon, clouds, sun, sunrises, sunsets, clear blue sky)
Bonus Category: Outdoor macro images
Portfolio Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfzvMqBzIzw
Please record your camera settings on each photo (iso, aperture, shutter speed). Your portfolio should have a format. i.e. online portfolios, pdf etc.
You will need to separate your photos into 4 categories and each category must include 5 distinct photos of the category:
The 4 categories:
Lighting (sunlight, moonlight, daylight, night lighting, dusk, dawn, sunrise, sunset)
Landscapes (cityscapes, prairies, forest, mountains, snow, rain, trees, flowers)
Wildlife (birds, squirrels, bugs, pets, animals, and anything not dangerous to approach)
Sky (stars, moon, clouds, sun, sunrises, sunsets, clear blue sky)
Bonus Category: Outdoor macro images
Portfolio Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfzvMqBzIzw
Assignment 2
Take 3 photos from your assignment 2 and use Photoshop to make it into something worth displaying. i.e. print specifications, filters etc.