phtotgraphy studio notes

Photography workshop:

• I learnt how to use a DSLR Nikon camera in a photography studio.
• I learnt that there is a black and white backdrop sheet I could use for the background of my images creating different moods and effects.
• I learnt how to use the Flashlights and other additional lights on the soft box's.
• I learnt about the different types of settings that we could use.
• I learnt that the soft box diffuses the light and softens the light.
• I learnt how to use the cones
• The highest on the soft box is 6 and the lowest is 2. it goes up and down in decimals. for example 1.3, 1.2..
• I learnt what a Gordox is which is a infrared remote control used to transmit on camera to receive the light. Both of them should be set on flash.
• I learnt how to use the reflectors. which are silver and gold, including the silver and black umbrellas giving out different types of light.
• I learnt that the light stands are used to reflect the light.
• I learnt that taken my first shot I should set the camera to A= automatic.
• I learnt that M= manual
• I learnt that A= aperture priority, keeping the foreground in focus.
• I learnt that S= Shutter priority
• I learnt that the depth of field is in the foreground focus.
• I learnt to take black and white images at first in order to vary my images giving me a variety to pick from making them al different and contrasting.
• I learnt that my model would have to stand 6ft away from the backdrop in order for the image not to blend in and get tampered with from the colour of the backdrop.

In the photography workshop i learnt how to use the camera effectively so i could use it properly when taking my pictures. The teacher teaching us was very informative and guided us with the latest new equipment that they provided Overall he told us How to use it, why you should use it, the lighting, flash, backdrop, positions.