Niew Seen Ying (0317961)
Introduction to Photography
Exercise 1: My Ten Best-liked Photos
Lecture
On our first photography class, Mr. Vinod gave us a briefing on the module, the things we need to prepare for the upcoming classes and some features of a camera. He also showed us some photos he took throughout his career.
Mr. Vinod lecture us on the things we should look out for a DSLR camera. He introduce us to the CCD sizes and the effects of the power of lens to the quality of a picture.
Objectives of the module
• To learn to take pictures using the manual mode of their camera.
• To be able to achieve good composition and exposure.
• To learn to take pictures using the manual mode of their camera.
• To be able to achieve good composition and exposure.
Learning Outcomes of the module
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Use exposure settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO).
2. Use the Zone System exposure technique to achieve desired results.
3. Distinguish a bad exposure from a good exposure.
4. Apply the Rule of Thirds for composition.
5. Use Adobe Photoshop to edit pictures at a basic level.
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Use exposure settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO).
2. Use the Zone System exposure technique to achieve desired results.
3. Distinguish a bad exposure from a good exposure.
4. Apply the Rule of Thirds for composition.
5. Use Adobe Photoshop to edit pictures at a basic level.
Towards the end of the class, Mr. Vinod gave us our first exercise which we will need prepare a presentation on 10 of our best-liked pictures for the next class.
1. Log on to facebook and send a request to join the group Introduction2photography
2. Go on to yourbrief.wordpress.com and use the password student to obtain information about the course and exercises
3. Create an ePortfolio using either wordpress or blogger
4. Prepare A4 sized clear pocket files, laptop, DSLR camera and a tripod stand.
5. Finish up Exercise 1 and present it in the next class
Exercise 1: Presentation of 10 of your best-liked pictures
In this exercise students will explain the reasons they like the chosen pictures, what they found interesting when taking/choosing or after taking/choosing the picture. Students’ have to choose pictures that are not their own as well but must credit and explain the circumstances of the picture. Student will present 5 pictures of their own and 5 pictures of 5 different photographers. By this process students exercise their ability to discern and reflect on what makes a good picture theoretically.
These are the marking criteria of the exercise.
1. Content (3%) :
Marking Criteria: The presentation must showcase a variety of pictures: personal (5 self shots), landscape, portrait, still life, etc. AND from 5 different photographers. All pictures must be credited and explained.
2. Clarity of presentation (2%):
Marking Criteria: The student must be clear and concise in their delivery and explanation of their pictures. Evidence of understand can be deduced by their analysis, explanation and confidence of their delivery.
Work
Photographer: Brother
Location: Cameron Highlands
Explanation: I like how the water droplets on the flower
were captured very clearly. It made the flower looks lively in the picture.
Photographer: Me
Location: Black
Sand Beach, Pulau Langkawi
Explanation: I’m surprised that the clear blue sea and the
black sand make a good combination. I cannot resist taking a picture of the
beautiful sea view.
Photographer: Me
Location: Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi
Explanation: Amused by the architecture of the buildings and enjoyed the good weather there.
Photographer: Me
Location: My House, Petaling Jaya
Explanation: I find him very adorable wearing a shower cap on its own. I can’t help but to take a picture of him.
Photographer: Me
Location: Pantai Morib, Selangor
Explanation: Felt the happiness of a mother playing a kite with his son. This picture captured the happy moments of my family.
Photographer: Svetlana Belyaev
Explanation: This photo has a warm lighting. The sheer cloth on the model is covered with beautiful shades of colours which makes it seems more appealing.
Photographer: Andrew Gransden
Location: Falkland Island
Explanation: I like the interactions between the penguins. The penguins were captured in their natural environment and the details like their fur are clearly seen.
Photographer: Zhang Jingna
Location: Los Angeles
Explanation: I like how the photographer manages to capture the picture with a magical and mysterious feeling. The model looks as if she is really porcelain.
Photographer: Steve McCurry
Location: Afghan
Explanation: This picture is visually stunning and has a strong message within it. The colours work out to be very appealing and appropriate to the theme.
Photographer: Yeong Geun Kim
Location: Studio
Explanation: I like how she uses a white background to give a contrast on the black tutu. It brings out the elegance and temperament of a ballerina.
Screenshots
Feedback
Specific Feedback; Mr. Vinod said that I did some slight mistakes on the e-portfolio but overall it was okay.
Reflection
I get to know what makes a good picture and the effort photographers give in to capture a great photo. I hope I will be able to take some good pictures in the future.
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