Week 5 Memory Check - 12/10/2015 - Mark Epton's Lesson

Q1. What is ISO and what does it effect?

A1 - ISO stands for "International Standards Organization". Its the sensitivity of the camera to the light, It would be used in the Night to pick up any light. In a low light situation you would need a high ISO setting on the camera. The Higher the ISO, the more grainy that the pictures get.

Q2. When would we use the ‘P’ control setting on the camera mode dial.

A2 - We would use the Program Setting on the camera when you're controlling the ISO and the White balance. If you didn't use this setting to sort out the White balance, then your colours would become a yellowy colour that you don't want so you have to white balance the camera everytime the light changes to get the best pictures

Q3. Name two important considerations when attaching the tripod baseplate to the bottom of camera?

A3 - 

1. Make sure it is tight, but not too tight. For example, as tight as you can get it off

2. Make sure the locking lever is pushed in so that the baseplate is locked into place. 

Q4. Name three important considerations when using a red-head lighting kit

A4 - 

1. Don't touch the Barn Doors as they are hot

2. Don't bang the Readhead as the bulb is every easy to break.

3. Leave to cool down for around 10-15 minutes

4. Don't trip over the wire. 

Q5. When focusing the camera, what do we place on the object/subject to ensure it is the center of focus?

A5 - You have to place the little green rectangle on where you are taking the picture for it to be in focus. If it wasn't it could be really blurry.

Q6. Name two techniques we can use to adjust the brightness and contrast of a photograph?

A6 - 

1. Curves and Levels - Using the Histogram to change the brightness/contrast of the picture.

2. Exposure - Using shutter speed, ISO or Aperture to make the camera lighter/darker.