NPA Digital Media - DSLR lesson starter

Which editing technique has been applied to this photograph?

• Scaling

• Distorting

• Sharpen

• Cropping

Which editing technique has been applied to this photograph?

• Scaling

• Distorting

• Sharpen

• Cropping

Describe what happens when an image is scaled.

Answer explanation

Scaling refers to the process of changing the dimensions of an image.

A (a)   ISO is best for outdoor photography in bright light.

• low
• high

A (a)   aperture is best for a landscape photograph.

• smaller
• larger

Answer explanation

For landscapes, use a smaller aperture (larger f-number like f/8 to f/16) to achieve a larger depth of field, keeping more of your scene sharp from front to back.

What are the three components of the exposure triangle?

• ISO

• Resolution

• Shutter speed

• Aperture

• DPI

A (a)   shutter speed would be better for sports photography where the subject is "frozen".

• fast
• slow

Answer explanation

fast shutter speeds (short exposure times) freeze action with minimal blur, while slow shutter speeds (long exposure times) capture motion as blur, creating a sense of movement.

What ISO, shutter speed and aperture settings would you use for the following scenario:

My client wants me to take photographs at a children's Halloween party. It is night time and the house is rather gloomy. The children are playing party games that involve moving around.

Answer explanation

The following settings would be best for this scenario:

Fast shutter speed

High-range ISO

Small aperture (large f-number like f/11)