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What is photography primarily defined as?

  • The process of painting with colors.
  • The art of drawing with pencils.
  • The technique of sculpting with clay.
  • The art of creating images by capturing light with a camera. (correct)

Which phrase best describes the origin of the term 'photograph'?

  • From Arabic meaning 'to capture memory'.
  • A combination of French words for 'image capture'.
  • Derived from Greek meaning 'light drawing'. (correct)
  • Derived from Latin meaning 'to draw'.

Which development made color photography more popular in the 1930s?

  • The availability of color printing services.
  • The introduction of Kodachrome film by Eastman Kodak. (correct)
  • The invention of the digital camera.
  • The emergence of color film in theatrical productions.

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?

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What role have individuals played in the history of photography?

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What does the 'rule of thirds' pertain to in photography?

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What does photography accomplish when capturing an event?

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What technology was developed by Willard Boyle and George Smith?

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What significant impact did Dorothea Lange have on photography?

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Which company was established by George Eastman?

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During which period did Ansel Adams primarily work?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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How does the Rule of Thirds assist in creating complex photographs?

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What is the primary focus of astrophotography?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Which type of photography involves capturing images from an elevated position?

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Which of the following describes journalism photography?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Flashcards

Photography

The art of creating an image by capturing light with a camera, typically using a digital sensor or film.

Rule of Thirds

A guideline in photography that suggests placing key elements of a scene along lines or at the intersections of a grid divided into thirds.

Color Photography

Photography that produces images with color, as opposed to black and white.

Monocrome photography

Photography that produces images with only shades of gray.

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Early photographers

The pioneers who invented and developed early photographic techniques.

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Image Sensor

A component within a camera that captures light to create an image.

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Photographic Film

A material used to record images from light exposure

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Kodachrome film

A type of color film widely used in the 1930s that made color photography more accessible.

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Dorothea Lange's impact

Her photography significantly influenced documentary photography, showcasing the power of the camera to narrate compelling stories during the Great Depression.

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Ansel Adams's genre

Ansel Adams was primarily known for photographing landscapes and natural scenes.

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Ansel Adams's impact

Adams was a leading figure in environmental and preservation movements, promoting realism in landscape photography.

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Digital photography's effect

Digital cameras simplified photography by eliminating complex settings and manual processes.

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Digital camera storage

Digital cameras store images on digital memory cards instead of using film, allowing easier digital manipulation, examination, and publishing.

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Digital manipulation

Digital photography's ability to manipulate and create photos using electrical sensors, enabling image editing and processing.

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Early photography origins

Photography's roots trace back to Obscura, a darkened room (camera precursor) used for light projection.

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Joseph Niepce's contribution

Joseph Niepce improved printing technology, developing a method of duplicating engravings using light-sensitive materials.

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Digital Camera Prototype

An early model of a digital camera, often experimental.

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Charge-Coupled Device (CCD)

A sensor that transforms light into digital data for image capture.

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First Digital Camera

Fujifilm DS-1P, the first camera to record digitally.

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Rule of Thirds

A compositional guide to arrange elements for more vibrant photos.

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JPEG Standard

An image format for digitally compressing and storing

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1975 Digital Camera Attempt

Steven Sasson's initial effort creating a digital camera prototype

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Early Kodak Camera

Kodak No.1, an early model of a camera.

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Digital image storage

Saving images in digital format on a tape or other devices

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Rule of Thirds

A photography guideline for placing key image elements along imaginary lines dividing the image into thirds.

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Image Grid

An imaginary grid dividing an image into nine equal sections, used to position key elements for composition.

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Composition

Arranging elements within an image to create visual interest and impact.

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Key Image Elements

Important parts of a photo, like subjects or focal points.

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Vertical/Horizontal Lines

Imaginary lines within the image grid used to place key elements for improved visual interest.

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Landscape Horizon

The horizon line in a landscape photograph, often best positioned on a horizontal line for optimal visual appeal.

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Multiple Subjects

How to photograph images with more than one main topic or focal point.

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Image Interest

Elements designed to attract the viewer's eye, helping to create visual appeal and highlight subjects.

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Commercial Photography

Photography for marketing purposes, like ads, brochures, and product images.

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Astrophotography

Photography focusing on capturing images of space, like planets and stars.

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Fine Art Photography

Photography with abstract or artistic expression, similar to painting.

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Forensic Photography

Photography used to document crime scenes accurately.

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Headshot Photography

Photography capturing a person's face, often for identification or professional purposes.

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Advertising Photography

Photography used in print ads (e.g. magazines, newspapers) to highlight a product.

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Food Photography

Photography focusing on capturing images of food or menus in an appealing manner.

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Sports Photography

Photography used to document sports events, capturing action moments.

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Macro Photography

Close-up photos of a specific theme, often nature details not visible to the naked eye.

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Nature Photography

Photography focused on landscapes, wildlife, underwater scenes, and plants in their natural environment.

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Nude Photography

Portraits of the human body in the nude.

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Portrait Photography

Capturing a person's mood, emphasizing face and expression.

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Still-life Photography

Images of deliberately grouped objects to create a composition, often requiring good lighting.

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Street Photography

Candid images of people in public places, needing interaction with subjects.

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Camera Aperture

Adjustable opening in a camera that controls the amount of light reaching the sensor.

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Camera Lens

Part of the camera that focuses light onto the sensor, working with the camera body and mechanism.

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Study Notes

HUM 101 Arts Appreciation

  • Course taught by Jacques Axid A. Rosello, MSDC

Photography

  • 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.
  • Photography as a Means of Capturing Events:

    • One of the most acceptable ways to remind of unique events
    • Capture unforgettable moments in an instant.
  • 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

  • Joseph Nicéphore Niépce:

    • First permanent photograph ("View from the Window at Le Gras") in 1826 in France.
  • Impact:

    • Cameras existed for centuries but could not take photos initially.
  • 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.
  • 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."

  • 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.
  • Impact (continued):

    • Made photography a realistic reality, although expensive.
    • Daguerreotypes are remarkably sharp.
  • Quote: "I have seized the light. I have arrested its flight."

  • Alfred Stieglitz:

    • Genre: Portraiture and Documentary
    • Where: The United States, the late 1800s through mid-1900s
    • 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."
  • 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."
  • Ansel Adams:

    • Genre: Photographing landscapes
    • Where: United States of America
    • When: the 1920s until the 1960s
    • 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

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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

  • Basic Concept: - A compositional guideline for visual images.
    • Used for painting, sketches, pictures etc.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Camera Components:

    • Lens 
    • Shutter Release Button 
    • Viewfinder 
    • Camera Body 
    • Built-in Flash 
    • Focus Point Selection Button
  • Additional Components: 

    • Lens Mount 
    • Release Button 
    • Live View 
    • Self-timer
  • 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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