History and Techniques of Photography

What is the main topic of today's lesson?

• Painting

• Photography

• Sculpture

• Music

What was the purpose of the camera obscura?

• To capture images directly

• To develop photographs

• To store photographs

• To reflect images for tracing

Who is credited with creating the first photographic image?

• Louis Daguerre

• James Clerk Maxwell

• Nicéphore Niépce

• George Eastman

What does the term 'photography' mean?

• Capturing moments

• Drawing with light

• Painting with light

• Recording history

What was the name of the first commercially viable camera?

• Polaroid

• Leica

• Daguerreotype

• Kodak

What was a significant drawback of early chemical photography?

• It was too expensive

• It took a long time to develop images

• It required a lot of light

• It could only capture black and white images

What is the main advantage of digital photography over analog photography?

• Longer storage life

• Better color accuracy

• Instant image review

• Higher resolution

What is the 'rule of thirds' in photography?

• A technique to balance the composition

• A method to divide the image into three equal parts

• A guideline to place the subject at intersecting points

• A rule to use three colors in a photo

What should you do before taking a photo to ensure a harmonious composition?

• Adjust the camera settings

• Check the lighting

• Align the elements within the frame

• Choose the right lens

What is the purpose of the exercise involving a paper frame?

• To practice cutting skills

• To create a photo album

• To develop observational skills

• To learn about different paper types