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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the term for a photo where the subject is aware that the photo is being taken?
Candid
Posed
Action
Reaction
Which type of photo is commonly referred to as "candid"?
Posed
Unposed
Action
Portrait
What type of shot typically focuses on a person's face to show emotion or details?
Wide angle shot
Medium shot
Close up shot
Establishing shot
Which term describes a photo that is wider than it is tall?
Portrait
Landscape
Bird's eye view
Worm's eye view
What is the main purpose of an establishing shot?
To show emotion
To provide context about the event or setting
To focus on movement
To alter colors
Which camera adjustment changes how close or far the subject appears?
Focus
Exposure
Zoom
Filter
What does the "Rule of Thirds" help with in photography?
Adjusting brightness
Placing the subject off-center using an invisible grid
Showing movement
Changing the photo's orientation
Which type of shot is taken from above the subject?
Worm's eye view
Bird's eye view
Medium shot
Action shot
What does "exposure" refer to in photography?
The sharpness of an image
The amount of light that reaches the camera's sensor
The color adjustment of a photo
The framing of a subject
Which type of shot shows the entire subject and its surroundings to give context?
Close up shot
Medium shot
Wide angle shot
Reaction shot
If you want to capture the emotional response of a spectator during an event, which type of shot should you use?
Action shot
Reaction shot
Establishing shot
Bird's eye view
A photographer wants to make the subject appear larger and more dramatic by shooting from below. Which technique should they use?
Bird's eye view
Worm's eye view
Rule of Thirds
Medium shot
You are asked to take a photo that shows both the subject and the environment to provide context. Which shot would be most appropriate?
Close up shot
Wide angle shot
Portrait
Reaction shot
If a photographer wants to highlight the details of a person's face, which framing should they choose?
Medium shot
Close up shot
Landscape
Action shot
A student is editing a photo and wants to change the colors and contrast. Which tool should they use?
Focus
Filter
Exposure
Zoom
If you want to ensure your subject is not centered in the frame, which compositional technique should you apply?
Bird's eye view
Rule of Thirds
Worm's eye view
Medium shot
A photographer is trying to capture a sports event. Which type of shot would best show the movement of the players?
Action shot
Reaction shot
Establishing shot
Portrait
You are given a photo and asked to determine if it is a portrait or landscape orientation. What should you look for?
The color of the photo
Whether the photo is taller than it is wide or wider than it is tall
The number of people in the photo
The type of camera used
A photographer wants to create a sense of drama and scale in a photo of a tall building. Which combination of techniques would be most effective?
Use a worm's eye view and a wide angle shot
Use a close up shot and a filter
Use a bird's eye view and portrait orientation
Use a medium shot and zoom out
You are tasked with documenting a school event. How would you plan your shots to ensure you capture both the context and the emotions of the participants?
Only take close up shots of individuals
Use a mix of establishing shots for context and reaction shots for emotions
Focus only on action shots
Take only posed photos
