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What is photography primarily defined as?
What is photography primarily defined as?
Which phrase best describes the origin of the term 'photograph'?
Which phrase best describes the origin of the term 'photograph'?
Which development made color photography more popular in the 1930s?
Which development made color photography more popular in the 1930s?
How did early photographers create color images before the advent of color film?
How did early photographers create color images before the advent of color film?
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What was the significance of photography in human existence?
What was the significance of photography in human existence?
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What role have individuals played in the history of photography?
What role have individuals played in the history of photography?
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What does the 'rule of thirds' pertain to in photography?
What does the 'rule of thirds' pertain to in photography?
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What does photography accomplish when capturing an event?
What does photography accomplish when capturing an event?
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What technology was developed by Willard Boyle and George Smith?
What technology was developed by Willard Boyle and George Smith?
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What significant impact did Dorothea Lange have on photography?
What significant impact did Dorothea Lange have on photography?
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Which company was established by George Eastman?
Which company was established by George Eastman?
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During which period did Ansel Adams primarily work?
During which period did Ansel Adams primarily work?
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What was significant about the Fujifilm DS-1P released in 1988?
What was significant about the Fujifilm DS-1P released in 1988?
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Which of the following best describes the effect of digital cameras on photography?
Which of the following best describes the effect of digital cameras on photography?
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What is the main purpose of the Rule of Thirds in photography?
What is the main purpose of the Rule of Thirds in photography?
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What was the original purpose of the camera obscura?
What was the original purpose of the camera obscura?
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What device was used by Kodak engineers to view images captured by the digital camera prototype developed in 1975?
What device was used by Kodak engineers to view images captured by the digital camera prototype developed in 1975?
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What was Joseph Niepce known for improving in the 1820s?
What was Joseph Niepce known for improving in the 1820s?
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How many equal parts does the Rule of Thirds divide an image into?
How many equal parts does the Rule of Thirds divide an image into?
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What environmental movement was Ansel Adams known to be a pioneer of?
What environmental movement was Ansel Adams known to be a pioneer of?
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What feature did the Dycam model, released in 1990, have in terms of image storage?
What feature did the Dycam model, released in 1990, have in terms of image storage?
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What does digital photography allow users to do with images?
What does digital photography allow users to do with images?
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What year did the first JPEG and MPEG standards get set?
What year did the first JPEG and MPEG standards get set?
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Which of the following quotes is attributed to Ansel Adams?
Which of the following quotes is attributed to Ansel Adams?
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What is the primary benefit of using the Rule of Thirds in photography?
What is the primary benefit of using the Rule of Thirds in photography?
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Where should the primary subjects typically be positioned when using the Rule of Thirds?
Where should the primary subjects typically be positioned when using the Rule of Thirds?
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Which type of photography is specifically used to showcase food in an appealing manner?
Which type of photography is specifically used to showcase food in an appealing manner?
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When framing a landscape photo, where is the horizon ideally placed for a better visual impact?
When framing a landscape photo, where is the horizon ideally placed for a better visual impact?
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How does the Rule of Thirds assist in creating complex photographs?
How does the Rule of Thirds assist in creating complex photographs?
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What is the primary focus of astrophotography?
What is the primary focus of astrophotography?
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What is a common misconception about the Rule of Thirds in photography?
What is a common misconception about the Rule of Thirds in photography?
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Which type of photography captures images related to crime scenes?
Which type of photography captures images related to crime scenes?
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What does the term 'power points' refer to when using the Rule of Thirds?
What does the term 'power points' refer to when using the Rule of Thirds?
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What type of photography is used by automobile companies to promote their vehicles?
What type of photography is used by automobile companies to promote their vehicles?
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Which type of photography is primarily focused on capturing the human face?
Which type of photography is primarily focused on capturing the human face?
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For achieving a natural shot, how should subjects be positioned in relation to the frame?
For achieving a natural shot, how should subjects be positioned in relation to the frame?
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Which type of photography involves capturing images from an elevated position?
Which type of photography involves capturing images from an elevated position?
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Which of the following describes journalism photography?
Which of the following describes journalism photography?
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What type of photography showcases artistic expression akin to paintings?
What type of photography showcases artistic expression akin to paintings?
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Which type of photography focuses on capturing the beauty of structures and interiors?
Which type of photography focuses on capturing the beauty of structures and interiors?
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What type of photography focuses on capturing intricate details of natural creatures that are not visible to the naked eye?
What type of photography focuses on capturing intricate details of natural creatures that are not visible to the naked eye?
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What does still-life photography primarily involve?
What does still-life photography primarily involve?
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Which type of photography aims to highlight the human form in its natural state?
Which type of photography aims to highlight the human form in its natural state?
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What is a primary purpose of travel photography?
What is a primary purpose of travel photography?
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Which component of a camera is specifically responsible for controlling the light that reaches the image sensor?
Which component of a camera is specifically responsible for controlling the light that reaches the image sensor?
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Which camera component is used to view the image of the subject before capturing it?
Which camera component is used to view the image of the subject before capturing it?
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Street photography typically captures what kind of moments?
Street photography typically captures what kind of moments?
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What essential feature of a camera is used to capture an image when pressed?
What essential feature of a camera is used to capture an image when pressed?
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Study Notes
HUM 101 Arts Appreciation
- Course taught by Jacques Axid A. Rosello, MSDC
Photography
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Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the history and importance of photography.
- Appreciate the "rule of thirds" in photography.
- Discuss the types of photography.
- Exhibit understanding of the essential components and features of a camera.
- Display an ability to do photography.
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Photography as a Means of Capturing Events:
- One of the most acceptable ways to remind of unique events
- Capture unforgettable moments in an instant.
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Photography as an Expression of Events:
- A picture is worth a thousand words.
- A picture allows the viewer to sense the emotions of the event.
- Revive ancient memories perfectly.
A Brief History of Photography and Pioneers
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Joseph Nicéphore Niépce:
- First permanent photograph ("View from the Window at Le Gras") in 1826 in France.
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Impact:
- Cameras existed for centuries but could not take photos initially.
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Solution:
- Coated a metal plate with asphalt, which hardened upon exposure to light.
- Washed the solidified product with lavender oil to adhere it to plate permanently.
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Quote: "The discovery I’ve made, which I call Heliography, consists in replicating the images acquired in the camera obscura spontaneously, by the action of light, with gradations of colors from black to white."
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Louis Daguerre:
- Invention: The Daguerreotype (first commercial photographic material)
- Where: France, 1839
- Impact: Images fixed directly to a heavily polished sheet of silver-plated copper.
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Impact (continued):
- Made photography a realistic reality, although expensive.
- Daguerreotypes are remarkably sharp.
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Quote: "I have seized the light. I have arrested its flight."
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Alfred Stieglitz:
- Genre: Portraiture and Documentary
- Where: The United States, the late 1800s through mid-1900s
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Impact: Recognized photography as a viable artistic medium.
- Pictures, like paintings or music, convey an artist's vision
- Stieglitz is mainly responsible for today's conception of photography as an art form.
- Quote: "There is a truth in photography that is so subtle that it seems more real than reality."
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Dorothea Lange:
- Genre: Portrait photography
- Where: The United States, the 1930s
- Impact: A well-known documentary photographer, she is responsible for some iconic photographs of the Great Depression that influenced the area of documentary photography.
- Quote: "The camera is a device that teaches individuals how to see without using one."
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Ansel Adams:
- Genre: Photographing landscapes
- Where: United States of America
- When: the 1920s until the 1960s
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Impact: A pioneering and well-known photographer; significant contributions to preservation movements.
- Primarily photographed landscapes and natural situations.
- Quote: “There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept.”
The Digital Era of Photography
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Evolving Technology:
- Photography was a demanding art form until recently, involving diverse camera types and settings.
- Digital cameras eliminated the complexity of previous methods.
- The digital era involved storing images digitally through memory cards.
- Images can be manipulated, processed, and published easily and quickly.
- Photography was a demanding art form until recently, involving diverse camera types and settings.
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Early Digital Approaches:
- Early attempts to construct digital cameras during 1970s & 1980s. These cameras were bulky and slow; recordings were often on cassettes.
- The first digital image recorded on tape used a .01 megapixel copy; it involved unique screens and recording took 23 seconds
- Early attempts to construct digital cameras during 1970s & 1980s. These cameras were bulky and slow; recordings were often on cassettes.
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Later Advances:
- Digital cameras became more affordable and accessible after the 1990s.
- Key advancement that enabled digital recording was the development of the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD).
Rule of Thirds Composition
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Basic Concept:
- A compositional guideline for visual images.
- Used for painting, sketches, pictures etc.
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Methodology-visualization:
- Mentally divide the image into nine equal parts by two evenly spaced horizontal and two evenly spaced vertical lines
- Place primary subjects along those lines for improved composition.
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Benefits:
- Creates better visual impact and leads the viewer's eye naturally.
- Flexibility: - Not required for every image. However it offers numerous benefits
Types of Photography
- Aerial Photography: Taking photos of the ground from an elevated position using tools like planes, helicopters, drones, and others.
- Astrophotography: Images of space, from planets to stars and other space objects.
- Commercial Photography: Marketing materials for cafes, restaurants, brochures, magazines, advertising, and product placement. (includes: Advertising; Architecture & Interior; Automotive; Food; Jewelry)
- Forensic Photography: Photographs of crime scenes to accurately represent events.
- Headshot Photography: Primarily focused on a person's face.
- Macro Photography: Extremely close-up photographs of natural elements not visible to the naked eye.
- Nature Photography: Photographs focusing on landscapes, wildlife, underwater scenes, and plants in their natural environment.
- Nude Photography: Portraying the human body in a naked state.
- Portrait Photography: Capturing a person's mood and face expression.
- Still-life Photography: Deliberately arranged objects in a photo to form a particular composition, usually highlighting lighting techniques.
- Street Photography: Candid images of people in their natural everyday settings.
- Travel Photography: Images focusing on particular landscapes, traditions, cultures or people from different places.
Basic Components and Features
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Camera Components:
- Lens
- Shutter Release Button
- Viewfinder
- Camera Body
- Built-in Flash
- Focus Point Selection Button
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Additional Components:
- Lens Mount
- Release Button
- Live View
- Self-timer
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Additional Details:
- Aperture: Light-traveling opening that may be changed to control light hitting image sensor.
- Data Display (or LCD Screen): Shows camera menus and settings for adjustments.
- Electronic Sensor: Transmits & detects info needed for images.
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