Digital Photography

 

 

Welcome to Bluevale's TGJ 3MI

Digital Photography Project Page

 

During this 4-5 day practical project, you will learn the basic skills involved in properly operating a digital SLR camera and taking effective digital photos.  Skills development and learning will come from a combination of introductory theory lessons, demonstrations, reference manuals and hands-on training.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Working in a small group (2-3 students), you will learn how to operate one of our class digital SLR cameras (Nikon D40, D60 or D70).
• You and your partners will demonstrate an understanding of important photography principles, including:
• Safe handing of camera and lighting equipment
• Camera settings and adjustments
• Shutter Speed
• White Balance
• Depth of Field
• Aperture Settings
• ISO ("Film" speed)
• 3-Point Portrait Lighting
• Product Photography
• Image Composition
• Each group member will take a series of photos (refer to assignment booklet for complete image set) that will be used for your desktop publishing unit later in the course.  These photos will include samples of:
• Shutter Speed, White Balance, Aperture Settings, Portrait & Product Photography, Composition
• You must keep a record of photo settings (or refer to picture Metadata on computer)
• Plan on taking pictures of you and your group members at work during the activity (images could be used on your portfolio website).

 

HOW YOU WILL DO IT:

• Review introductory Powerpoint lesson from class - click here
• Refer to camera manuals as needed:
• Nikon D40
• Nikon D60
• Nikon D70
• Review photography assignment outline - click here
• Work closely with group members to complete ALL required photography (each member hands in own photos).

 

WHAT YOU'LL HAND IN:

• Each group member will ensure his/her images are well-organized in your hand-in folder for future use (see assignment outline for details).