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WorksheetsGeneral Photography Concepts
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 44mins
SHUTTER SPEED
Is the length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light.
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Which of the following is true about APERTURE (check as many that may apply)
It is a hole or an opening through which light travels
Changing the aperture settings determines the depth of field
Measured in f-numbers (often referred to as f-stop or f-ratio)
It is the measure of a photographic film's or digital sensors sensitivity to light.
This the measure of a photographic film's or digital sensors sensitivity to light.
ISO
VDI
f.Stop
Shutter
A FOCAL POINT is the element within an image on which the viewer’s eye is directed to
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The RULE OF THIRDS states that an image should be divided into an imaginary grid of 12 equal parts and that the focal point should be placed away from the points where the lines of the grid intersect.
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By increasing the ISO to a higher number this will happen
Less light
Less grain/noise
More light
More grain/noise
This is unit of measure equal to one million pixels (picture elements)
Megahertz
Megadon
Megapixels
MC5
Front lighting comes from behind the camera and illuminates the front of the subject, producing few or no shadows
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Photographing from a low angle makes subjects appear _________and ____________________
Taller and wider
smaller and less important
bigger and more important
Smaller and thinner
WHITE BALANCE means that the camera attempts to make white look true with the yellowness of a candle or the blue of an overcast day
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The default file format for most digital cameras is __________
RAW
JPG
PSD
_________________ are unplanned photographs taken with little or no preparation or posing
Staged
Still Lifes
Candids
Studio shots
A way to create depth in your photos is to make sure you include these: (check all that apply)
Background
Underground
Foreground
Sideground
Middle ground
The two types of zoom are _______________ and _______________
point, shoot
dslr, slr
optical, digital
megatron, optimus prime
Shutter, Aperture, and ISO determine the way a photograph is captured and exposed.
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When taking photographs you should always fill the frame , eliminate unwanted elements, and allow the subject to occupy more space.
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_______________ _____________are actual or suggested lines in an image that draw a viewer’s eye through an image in a specific direction, usually to the focal point.
View Lines
Curved Lines
Crop Lines
Leading Lines
Changing the _________settings determines the depth of field
ISO
Shutter
Capture
Aperture
An element of art made up of three properties, hue, value, and intensity.
color
line
shape
the arrangement of opposite element (ight vs. dark colors; rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.)
shape
color
contract
If I wanted a shallow depth of field which would be the best option
f/1.4
f/2.8
f/3.5
f/11
If I want everything to be in focus which is the best option
f/1.4
f/2.8
f/3.5
f/11
What is the best way to freeze motion?
Shutter 1/2000"
Shutter 1/2"
ISO 100
ISO 1600
Which of these would be the best setting to capture a drone at night to create a "light painting"
Shutter 1/1000"
Shutter 30"
ISO 100
ISO 1600
Which picture would be the brightest assuming the aperture and shutter are the same in all pictures?
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
If I move my aperture one stop from f/1.4 to f/2.8 and my shutter is fixed at 1/60" what change must I make to my ISO which is currently at 200? Assuming the photo is exposed correctly before the change.
change to 100
change to 400
change to 1600
do NOT change
What is a histogram?
a graph that represents brightness
a graph that represents your subject
a graph of how awesome your photo will be
a graph of where your photos were taken
Which photo would have the largest f-stop?
A - top left
B - top right
C - bottom left
D - bottom right
This picture best illustrates which of the following?
Franklin Scale
ISO
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Which of the following photos is not "well-balanced?"
This would be a good example of using the element of ________ to draw your eyes to the bridge structure.
Sepia
Golden Hour
Horizon
Leading Lines
What is the difference between a snapshot and fine art photography?
snapshots are planned out with a careful composition, while photographs are not
snapshots contain the elements and principles of design
photographs are well thought out and have an artistic composition, while snapshots are lazy and poor in design
photographs are fuzzy, blurry, and have poor lighting
Which of the following images would be considered a fine art photograph?
top left
bottom right
Which of the following images would be considered a photograph?
top left
bottom right
This photo....
used a long exposure
is in the new Marvel Movie
was made on a youtube tutorial
had a short aperture
This Photo
needs more light
needs lens to be fixed
needs a longer exposure
needs less light
If i wanted to make this photo better I would
hire a better photographer
make my lightmeter go into +
make my lightmeter balanced
make my lightmeter go into -
Which of the following is not a Creative Mode?
Aperture Value
Time Value
Manual
Night Portrait
Which of the following is NOT true about ISO?
low light demands higher ISO
actions shots use a higher ISO
enlarging the image decreases the noise
the higher the ISO the more noise
If you want to darken an exposure, which method will not work?
Adjusting the Exposure Dial
Decrease the ISO
Use a slower Shutter Speed
Increase the F-Stop/aperture number
What is the purpose of the 'Auto' mode on a DSLR camera?
To take panoramic photos
To shoot in black and white
For automatic settings
To manually adjust settings
Explain the difference between the 'Aperture Priority' mode and the 'Shutter Priority' mode on a DSLR camera.
Aperture Priority mode allows the photographer to set the aperture while the camera selects the appropriate shutter speed.
Shutter Priority mode allows the photographer to set the shutter speed while the camera selects the appropriate aperture.
Shutter Priority mode allows the photographer to set the aperture while the camera selects the appropriate ISO.
Aperture Priority mode allows the photographer to set the ISO while the camera selects the appropriate shutter speed.
When would you use the 'Manual' mode on a DSLR camera?
When you want to take blurry photos
When you want to capture fast-moving subjects
When you want to use automatic settings
When you want full control over the exposure settings
Explain the concept of 'depth of field' in relation to aperture.
A wider aperture creates a deeper depth of field
A wider aperture creates a shallower depth of field, while a smaller aperture creates a deeper depth of field.
A smaller aperture creates a shallower depth of field
Aperture has no effect on the depth of field
Which part of the Exposure Triangle does the following values/examples belong to?
ISO
Aperture
Shutter Speed
The technique used in this photo uses things in the environment to highlight the focal point. What is it called?
Framing
Lines
Perspective
Rule of thirds
This setting allows the user to control the aperture, while the camera adjusts the shutter speed.
Tv
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Av
Auto
Which F number will give me the smallest aperture?
2
22
Which F Number will probably give me a blurry background?
2
22
Where is the shutter speed?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following has the shallowest depth of field?
1/1000, f11, ISO 800
1/250, f5.6, ISO 100
1/100, f2.8, ISO 400
1/500, f4, ISO 800
If you are in a low light area which f-stop would be best?
1.5
2.8
3.5
What setting do you need to adjust to affect the warmth of your photo ?
white balance
ISO
Shutter speed
aperture
You want total control over your photograph but it's a cloudy day outside. What setting in your camera has a special option for cloudy days?
Shutter Speed
ISO
White Balance
Aperture
What might you do in low light situations to get a better exposure?
A) Decrease the ISO.
B) Increase the shutter speed.
C) Open the aperture.
D) Give up.
What is this button called?
Shutter Button
White balance
Auto focus
Lens Release Button
What does WB stand for?
Web Browser
Warner Brothers
White Balance
Whipped Bernaise
What does this button do?
Changes shutter speed
Takes a photo
Releases the lens
Switches to manual focus
What is this dial called?
Shooting Mode Dial
Main Dial
Focus Dial
Shutter Dial
When I turn this ring, what happens
The lens focuses
The lens changes shutter speed
The lens males the image darker
The lens zooms in and out
What do you call this?
Screen
View Finder
Window
Glass
What do these buttons do?
Zoom in and out on your played back images
Erase Images
Change your ISO
Take the photo
What does this switch do?
Change your aperture
Change focus mode (auto focus or manual focus)
Zoom in and out
Change your shooting mode
What is this part of the lens called
Zoom Ring
Focus Ring
Engagement Ring
The Ring of Power
What shooting mode is this in?
Manual
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Program
What does the Main dial adjust if we're in Aperture Priority (Av)?
Shutter Speed
ISO
F-stop
White Balance
If I want to adjust my ISO, which arrow button should I press?
Up
Down
Left
Right
To play back your images, which button would you press?
ISO
DISP.
Blue Triangle
AF
What part of the camera do you hold with your right hand?
The grip
The lens
The screen
The view finder
What can you set in TV mode?
you can set the shutter speed
you can set the F-stop
you can set the light meter
you can watch TV
Sports mode is mainly used to shoot what type of photo?
high action such as running and swimming
portrait photos
outside photos
every type of photo
Manual mode lets you set everything.
TRUE
FALSE
we used TV mode to shoot ghost photos.
TRUE
FALSE
The fastest shutter speed for the cannon T7 is 1/4000.
FALSE
TRUE
You would use a fast shutter speed when trying to take a photo of someone running.
TRUE
FALSE
What does a low aperture number mean?
large/wide opening
shallow depth of field
blurry background
none of these
What does a high aperture number mean?
everything (or majority) in your picture will be in focus
deep depth of field
small opening
none of these
What does shutter speed do?
Sanity check your settings
Sense the right amount of light for the visual effect you want
Show the movement of a fast moving subject or freeze it in action.
Control the amount of blur or sharpness around your subject
The cannon T7 can take photos in jpeg and raw.
TRUE
FALSE
How many SD cards can a cannon T7 hold?
1
2
umm..??
What is the most common lens that comes with a cannon T7
18-30mm
18-55mm
26-55mm
19-54mm
What is the primary purpose of using a tripod in photography?
To increase the ISO setting
To stabilize the camera for sharper images
To hold extra lenses
To adjust the height of the camera easily
In image editing, what does the term "exposure" refer to?
The sharpness of the image
The brightness or darkness of the photo
The saturation level of colors in the photo
The contrast between light and dark areas of the photo
What does the term "depth of field" refer to in photography?
The color depth of the final image
The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image
The field of view of the camera's lens
The depth of the camera's sensor
