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TLE 6 Basics of Photography

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What photography genre shows people?

a)

Landscape

b)

Portrait

c)

Abstract

d)

Still Life

2.

Which of the following is a method for planning compositions?

a)

the magic eight ball

b)

the rule of birds

c)

the rule of thirds

d)

the golden egg

3.

What is the purpose of an Abstract photograph?

a)

Creates a representational image of a person, place or thing

b)

Makes a mess

c)

It is meaningless

d)

Depict elements of art and principles of design

4.

What is "composition" in photography?

a)

The planning, positioning and arranging of elements in a photograph.

b)

A work of music, literature, or art.

c)

Another word for "essay."

d)

The mental character of the photographer.

5.

When a photographer is taking pictures and thinking about composition, they should ...

a)

Keep looking until they find the perfectly composed photo.

b)

Not take a photo if the composition isn't right.

c)

Move around the subject to create good composition.

d)

Disregard composition and just get a picture of what's happening.

6.

This image is an example of using

a)

Framing

b)

Rule of Thirds

c)

Leading Lines

d)

Centered Composition

7.

The best position to take a photo from is standing/eye-level.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

This photo is an example of using

a)

Leading Lines

b)

Symmetry

c)

Filling the Frame

d)

Foreground Interest

9.

This photo is an example of using

a)

Framing

b)

Rule of Thirds

c)

Aperture

d)

Negative Space

10.

This photo is an example of using

a)

Leading Lines

b)

Negative Space

c)

Placing a Person

d)

Contrast Lighting

11.

This photo is an example of using

a)

Leading Lines

b)

Golden Triangle

c)

Contrast Lighting

d)

Focal Length

12.

This photo is an example of using

a)

Symmetry

b)

Filling the Frame

c)

Rule of Thirds

d)

Leading Lines

13.

This photo is an example of using

a)

Rule of Thirds

b)

Rule of Space

c)

Placing a Person

d)

Centered Composition

14.

This photo is an example of using

a)

Leading Lines

b)

Rule of Thirds

c)

Perspective/Vantage Point

d)

Rule of Corners/Triangles

15.

This photo is an example of

a)

Focal Length

b)

Framing

c)

Balance

d)

Rule of Thirds

16.

The term "birds eye" refers to

a)

Taking a photo from underneath the subject

b)

Taking a photo directly above the subject

c)

Taking a photo of fish products

d)

Taking a photo from the side of the subject

17.
This image shows...
a)
A bad composition
b)
Rule of Thirds
c)
Shallow Depth of field
d)
Fast shutter speed
18.

The photography technique used in this image is

a)

Zooming

b)

Following

c)

Panning

d)

Cycling

19.

The ________ pixels, the better the quality of the image.

a)

equal number

b)

less

c)

more

20.

A __________ is used to hold a camera steady,

a)

TRIPOD

b)

MEMORY CARD

c)

LENS ATTACHMENT

21.

A __________ stores the files electronically.

a)

TRIPOD

b)

MEMORY CARD

c)

LENS ATTACHMENT

22.

When taking photos, make sure to focus first so your images don't turn out blurry.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The _____________ idea is to move the subject and other important compositional elements to areas of the photo other than the center.

a)

Filter

b)

Flash

c)

Rule of thirds

d)

Perspective

24.

____________ is used to alter or enhance the image. These include polarizing, fog and diffusion, graduated, and neutral density.

a)

Flash

b)

Filter

c)

Rule of Third

d)

Perspective

25.

When taking photos, think about the message, what you want the viewer to notice or remember.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

In this photo, the subject of the photo is...

a)

The blue sky

b)

The green hills

c)

The blue water

d)

The railroad tracks

27.

The Rule of Odds means that you should compose photos with...

a)

Odd colored subjects

b)

Odd numbers of subjects

c)

Odd shaped subjects

d)

Odd positioned subjects

28.

This would be a good example of using the element of ________ to draw your eyes to the bridge structure.

a)

Sepia

b)

Golden Hour

c)

Horizon

d)

Leading Lines

29.

Bird's Eye View

a)
b)
c)
d)
30.

Worm's Eye View

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

A photo can be beautiful and follow composition techniques, but it must also do what to be effective?

a)

Must tell a story.

b)

Only use a couple of composition rules.

c)

Break the composition rules.

d)

Not have one certain focus point.

32.

What setting changes color temperature?

a)

ISO

b)

White Balance

c)

Shutter Speed

d)

F-Stop

33.

In a typical 3 light setup, what is the "rim light" or "hair light" used for?

a)

To light the hair.

b)

To light the background.

c)

To remove depth from the image.

d)

To separate the background from the subject.

34.

The ISO tells you...

a)

A) How expensive the camera is.

b)

B) How many exposures you can make.

c)

C) How sensitive the camera sensor is to light.

35.

The higher the ISO setting, the more likely your photograph will have "noise", or "grain".

a)

True

b)

False

36.

5. What is aperture?

a)

A) The distance between the camera and the subject.

b)

B) The size of the iris which controls the amount of light entering the camera.

c)

C) A measurement of sensitivity to light.

d)

D) The speed of the shutter which controls the amount of light entering the camera.

37.

The three most important settings for exposing an image with a camera are...

a)

A) Auto-focus, ISO, and Flash.

b)

B) ISO, Manual Focus, and White Balance.

c)

C) Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO.

d)

D) Depth of field, Aperture, and Shutter Speed.

38.

What might you do in low light situations to get a better exposure?

a)

A) Decrease the ISO.

b)

B) Increase the shutter speed.

c)

C) Open the aperture.

d)

D) Give up.

39.

Landscape, portrait and documentary. These are ______________.

a)

the three types of shots

b)

the three basic types of photography

c)

the three basic types of camera

d)

the three types of picture

40.

The picture is an example of

a)

Documentary

b)

Landscape

c)

Proximity

d)

Portrait

41.

What is PHOTOGRAPHY for you?

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42.

Rate yourself as a photographer from 1-10 10 being ann expert in the field.

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