Composition(week 7)

Date:21/3/14(week 7)                                                                                                      
Name:Hadis Parsa (0318171)
Introduction to photography

In this lesson of the week Mr Vinod taught us about composition.Using the Rule of Thirds comes naturally to some photographers but for many of us, it takes a little time and practice for it to become second nature.

The basic principle behind the rule of thirds is to imagine breaking an image down into thirds (both horizontally and vertically) so that you have 9 parts. As follows

 

Perhaps the most well known principle of photographic composition is the ‘Rule of Thirds‘.

The “Rule of Thirds” one of the first things that budding digital photographers learn about in classes on photography and rightly so as it is the basis for well balanced and interesting shots.

I will say right up front however that rules are meant to be broken and ignoring this one doesn’t mean your images are necessarily unbalanced or uninteresting. However a wise person once told me that if you intend to break a rule you should always learn it first to make sure your breaking of it is all the more effective!

 

The basic principle behind the rule of thirds is to imagine breaking an image down into thirds (both horizontally and vertically) so that you have 9 parts. As follows.

As you’re taking an image you would have done this in your mind through your viewfinder or in the LCD display that you use to frame your shot.
With this grid in mind the ‘rule of thirds’ now identifies four important parts of the image that you should consider placing points of interest in as you frame your image.
Not only this – but it also gives you four ‘lines’ that are also useful positions for elements in your photo.

 

Source : digital-photography-school.com/

Here is some examples

 

 

 

 

There are 4 type of composition in photography which is rules of third,counterpoint,triangular composition and multipoint.Apart from the already mentioned  rules that govern or guide composition there are also principles of design that underpin composition. These principles can also be used when composing or considering elements within a picture

 

 

 

 

Exercise 4a: Rule of Thirds
Capture 3 Images adhering to the Rule of Thirds
Using 1 person
Using 3 persons
Using a scenery
When placing the image on the document for printing; place one image with the Rule of Third lines visible and another without the lines side by side (as instructed in class)

 

 

 

Exercise 4b: Principles underpinning composition
Capture 4 Images adhering to any of the mentioned principles below:
Domination/Emphasis • Isolation • Balance • Repetition
Alignment • Contrast • Rhythm • Symmetry/Asymmetry
Harmony
Print all 4 images on an A4 as instructed in class.

Exercise 4a.1

 

                                                                  emphasis

dynamic

 

rhythm

symmetry

balance

 

                                                                       alignment

 

asymmetry

repetition

Reflection: learning about composition was  interesting and useful, as I understand what is the best angle for shooting of the object and now I know where to put my main object if its my focal point .

using thirds rule is also make our photographs interesting which I like the most of this lecture .

 

feedback:  I asked my lecture about zone system I was not clear at that time until I tool pictures buy changing shutter speed to have the best exposure for my scenery to make it lighter or darker

 

 

14.03.2014 (Week 6)
Hadis Parsa (0318171)
Exercise 3 : The Zone System

Lecture: In the sixth week of class, as I was absent but I know  Mr. Vinod explained what is Zone System.The Zone System is a photography  technique for determining optimal film, exposure and development, formulated by Ansel Adams and Fred Archer.His technique was to carefully study a scene, visualize the final print, then determine the correspondence between portions of the scene and tones in the print. He would then meter, expose the image.The goal of the Zone system is to expose film/ccd for optimum image quality to make sure all the critical information is present.
These are some examples of Ansel Adams' works.

 

 

He told  that exposure meters are dumb. They are clueless about what they're photographing. They assume that all scenes have the same average tonal value— middle gray— roughly zone 5 in the chart below.

Tones in scenes and prints are divided into nine zones, numbered 1 through 9 from dark to light.

Tones in scenes and prints are divided into nine zones, numbered 1 through 9 from dark to light

 

 

Zone 5 is, by definition, subjective middle gray.In a scene— in the field— each zone represents a doubling or halving of the luminance— the light reflected from the subject— or equivalently, a difference of one f-stop. 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Exercise 3a

Choose 3 different subject matters of varying tones.

Tint, Tone & Shade

Photograph:

1. An Image that has different shades of White2. An Image that has varying shades of grey (middle tones)
3. An Image that has varying shade within a dark area.
Marking Criteria: The student must show evidence of using the Zone System technique to capture an ‘accurate exposure’ of a subject with light tones, a subject with middle tones and a subject with dark tones. An accurate exposure entails ‘visible tonal values and details’ in all three tonal areas

shutter speed :1/160     ISO:200     aperture: 22

 

 

 shutter speed :1/20     ISO: 200    aperture: 22

 

 shutter speed : 1/125    ISO: 200   aperture: 5.6

shutter speed :1/250      ISO: 200   aperture: 5.6

 

shutter speed :1/60        ISO:200        aperture:5.6

 

 

 shutter speed : 1/10     ISO:200       aperture: 5.6

 

 shutter speed :1/4000       ISO:3200     aperture: 10

shutter speed :1/4000  ISO: 200   aperture: 10

 

 

 

shutter speed : 1/500   ISO: 200 aperture:6

 

 

shutter speed :1/100      ISO:200    aperture:6

 

 

 

 

 

REFLECTION:

At first, I was not  clear about what zone system is even though Mr. Vinod had explained about it . After taking picture in the trip that we went with my family and I found out about it wen I had problem with the lightness or darkness of the picture I changed shutter speed to have the best exposure so, I started to know and learn more about the zone system. I learnt that the meter in the camera isn't always right. In this exercise, I realised that changing one stop of shutter speed can make a big difference. It can be really dark or too light by changing one stop. Sometimes, instead of changing one stop, changing half a stop is more than enough

Exercise 3b

1. Choose to take a picture either landscape, still life or human
2. Sketch the picture taken and determine the zones of each shade in the picture
3. Write down each zone in the picture alongside it’s aperture and shutter speed settings
4. Determine the subject that is chosen to be prioritize
5. Decide on the final zone, aperture and shutter speed settings
6. Take a photograph with the chosen settings
Marking Criteria: Students must show evidence of using the Zone System. Student must produce 1 black & white image that captures depth and richness in tonal value by capturing light, middle and dark tones while maintaining details (texture and tone) in the dark and light areas of the image

Terengganu 7 march 
Exposure: 1/8Aperture: f/5.6 ISO Speed: 100

My name Is Hadis but everyone call me Milda I was born on 18th November 1994 in Iran and  I'm studying in Foundation in Design at Taylor's university.         This picture was taken in the place named Noor Arfa (Batik Complex) on the first day of our trip to  Terengganu with my class mates as our course work .In This trip I got familiar with a traditional painting called Batik its a well known way of painting in malaysian culture . it was so fun and a great experience.I always like to experience the new things .
      I chose this photograph because it exactly shows what was the trip all about in that 3 days that is what we did.Actually its not the only think that we did other than painting and coloring and chanting the edges of our pattern we all worked together as a team following the same purpose thats the good thing we did.Another good reason why I chose this picture is because from now on if I ever look at this picture it will remind me of those three days and my memories will be alive again.
        I chose 5.6 aperture and 1/8 sec shutter speed and 100 ISO to get what I want the focus part is the hang drawing with hot wax and a bit part of the drawing but the background is a bit blurry I wanted to
show what she is doing and the background is what she is going to do I ,most of the time like to make my  background blurry so the viewer can know what is the main point and also what is background but the thing is the background is not so important.
       It is actually the first picture that I took as soon as we arrived there to make a immortal memorial of Batik and to show my parent what we did in the trip.
 

Shutter Speed & ISO ( Week 4 )

Shutter Speed & ISO ( Week 4 )

28th Febuary 2014
Hadis Parsa(0318171)
Introduction to Photography
Exercise 2 (Shutter Speed & ISO)

Lecture: Shutter Speed

In this week Mr Vinod again explained to us how we have to upload our blog,we have to mention every single details that we have gained from lecture and he said that it is important to have watch the links he sent for us  and search about the subject he wishes to teach us before class so it would be easier for us to catch it..

After that the lecture started, I would like to share the knowledge I've got by explaining and i will put some pictures for you.

shutter speed: is the duration of time the shutter remains open to allow light to reach a digital camera sensor.

we use fast shutter speed while we want to have a freeze on fast moving subject.

the fast shutter speeds are able to freeze the image

like this

 slow shutter speed have the opposite effect--slow shutter speeds allow you to get creative with blur/used to intentionally capture the movement of a subject.

  

For most, hand holding a digital camera at shutter speeds below 1/30th of a second often require use of a camera support to prevent camera shake. 

 (Exercise 2c & 2c - ISO)

1. ISO exercise 1: you will be required to shoot a subject using the lowest ISO setting to the highest. Determine the right exposure (shutter speed & aperture @ ISO 100) and then increase the ISO setting to 200, 400, and so on.
2.ISO exercise 2: Determine your exposure (shutter speed & aperture @ ISO 100) but this time adjust the Shutter & Aperture to maintain the correct exposure as you increase the speed of the ISO.
3. When you mount the camera on the tripod don’t move the framing till the exercise is concluded.
4. The focus must be at the same point (center of the frame) from the first image right till the last. DO NOT ADJUST IT! J Keep a record of the settings for each image shot.

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/10
ISO: 100

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/10
ISO: 200

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/10
ISO: 400

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/10
ISO: 800

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/10
ISO: 1600

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/10
ISO: 3200

                                                                                                 

Exercise 2c.ii

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/10
ISO: 100

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/20
ISO: 200

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/40
ISO: 400

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/80
ISO: 800

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/125
ISO: 1600

Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/250
ISO: 3200

Instructions: (Exercise 2b - Shutter Speed)

1. Use a fan and keep the fan speed at 1 and capture images using shutter settings from 1/4th of a second till 1/1000th of a second.
2.Repeat this exercise after changing the fan speed from 1 to 2 and the from 2 to 3 and so on.
3. If you are using a zoom lens keep it fixed at 35mm (50mm) yet it isdepends on the high of your fan.
4. If the environment is slightly darker, try to open up all the light and windows to get a better result.
5. When you mount the camera on the tripod don’t move the framing till the exercise is concluded
6. The focus must be at the same point (center of the frame) from the first image right till the last. DO NOT ADJUST IT! J Keep a record of the settings for each image shot.

 

reflection: 

In  Exercise 2c I  noticed that my light exposure keep on boosting from 100 to 200; 200 to 400 and so on. I can see much more clear different between the first photo and the last photo. At the first photo. I can still see the white glass bottle clearly.But when I increased my ISO to 3200, I can not even see there is actually a bottle .AND also  I can even notice that the second bottle (which is the dark green bottle ) the colour has totally different compare the first photo and the last. This may due to the light exposure since I just increased the ISO setting

In the  Exercise 2c.ii can I just say that I see no change in the two photo, yet it is actually a slightly different between them. At the second photo, the photo seem a little bit darker. This may due to when the ISO keep on increasing, I have actually also reduced my shutter speed. Therefore, my camera gets to balance my exposure.

feedback: Mr Vinod said that my reflection and feedback was missing in the previous posts ..actually I did not know that the reflection and instruction of exercises have to be written separately so I just wrote them beyond my lecture..so he explained for me again how it suppose to be so here is my feedback and reflection hope its right :)