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October 6 : Let's take some photos!

(& Public Service Day!)

Due Wednesday, October 14!

PLEASE KEEP CELL PHONES AWAY!

Either in your backpack or the lock box!

Expectations:

C: Voice Level 2 (only the people next to you can hear you and no shouting across the room)

H: Ask your team, elbow partner or raise hand

A: Work on the assignment

M: Stay in your assigned seat

P: Work till assignment is completed

S: Finishing your work

To view the lesson about Abstractions:

What are ABSTRACTIONS?

A new way of seeing...

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING: Abstractions in Photography

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: Learning how to capture moments from different viewpoints, which can be interpreted by different viewers in several different ways is important. Being able to capture images demonstrates what you are capable of developing. Exploring creative photography comes down to different abilities to try new avenues within photography.

Students: "I will be able to photograph everyday objects from unique viewpoints to create interesting abstract images that make the viewer see the subject differently."

HOW WILL MY TEACHER KNOW WHAT I LEARNED: You will practice different techniques and gradually show your success!

BADGES!

They are YOUR responsibility!

Badges MUST be worn when outside of the classroom taking photos
Must be used only during the class period you are assigned
Badge goes with camera...it MUST be returned with Camera!
$10 fee for missing or damaged badge! No camera checkout if fee is not paid!

TAKE YOUR BADGE (Same Number as your computer!)

PLEASE PLACE BADGES BACK ON STAND upon return to class!

Before you go!

Lets's do a quick overview!

Canon EOS R50

STUDENTS DO NOT...

Do NOT remove a lens. If a lens change is needed please ask!

Door for Battery/SD card located on bottom of camera...

Memory card goes in as shown...

Push (gently) to click into place

Close and lock battery/SD card door...Pull tab to left to Lock!

Make sure your have a Memory card (SD Card)!

Door is located on the BOTTOM of the camera (with the battery)
R50 has ONE card slot
Click the lever to open the door
Insert the card in to slot with the label facing the front of the camera (lens side).
Push (gently) until Memory card clicks in place
Close and Lock door! (door does NOT auto lock!)

Let's turn ON the camera!

On the TOP

Push the ON/OFF lever to ON
Remember to turn OFF before removing SD card!

ON this screen...

Click the CANCEL button

We do NOT want to connect with our Smart Phone!

Settings...

Set your camera to M!

Photo Quality

Press the Q button on the LCD screen or press the Q/SET button in the cross keys!

Quick Menu Button (Q)

Press the Q button on the LCD screen or press the Q/SET button in the cross keys!

On the back

If you click the L icon

You will see a bunch of options

These are for JPG

We will shoot in Large JPG (fine quality)

Click the Right Cross Key

Lets change the Drive mode to SINGLE SHOOTING

This means you click the button one shot at a time!

Located on the top right, next to shutter button...

ISO button

Push to change your ISO (sensitivity of your sensor)
Remember to set it to you BASE ISO (100) first!

What is your BASE ISO?

The lowest ISO setting your camera can go to. For us that is 100!

5 STEPS TO PICTURE TAKING!

Put the strap around your neck!!

Set your ISO (film speed.) Do this by pressing the ISO button and rotating the selector dial. Start with ISO 100.

Set slower speeds for bright sun, faster speeds for indoors and at night. You may also set to ISO-Auto. ISO-400 for most shooting.

What is your base ISO???

Set your mode dial to M (manual). Then, set your shutter speed for:

1/125 or faster.

Do this by rotating the selector dial (on top by the shutter release button).

What is your minimum Shutter speed???

Tap the shutter button. This turns on the light meter.

After pressing the Shutter button half way, rotate the dial until the EXPOSURE METER line is in the middle of the METERING SCALE.

Focus and zoom carefully.

Looking through viewfinder (seen on screen inside):

Back of Camera (LCD Screen):

Press the AV +/- button or press the shutter button 1/2 way!

Look at the back LCD screen to see the exposure compensation meter (also called the METERING SCALE).

Be aware! When changing exposure compensation, it will never change back to zero unless YOU change it.

To get an exceptable exposure, we are trying to get the center line of the metering scale to the 0 mark!

FORMAT YOUR CARD NOW!

Let's FORMAT our card!

So we don't use the previous student's images and have a clean card!

PRESS THE MENU BUTTON

Toggle with the RIGHT cross Key to the tools "folder"
Or press the Yellow Tools Icon on your LCD screen
Toggle with the DOWN cross Key to FORMAT CARD
Press SET button to Select

This screen gives you a chance to change your mind!

Toggle with the Right cross key to OK
Press SET button to select
Formatting should begin (takes a few seconds)
Please wait for it to complete!

Abstract Photography Tips...

Start with everyday objects

Customize your lighting

Use elements of design to your advantage

Experiment with different shooting styles

Shoot through Objects

Zoom in/Get close

Capture motion

Post-process your images

The Assignment...

For this assignment, you will need to take photographs of a small part of a large object. The goal is to capture the essential elements of the subject and draw the viewer's attention to those specific details.