More Photo Topics
As students work on their independent projects, we’ve been covering some smaller, but important topics using demonstrations and short lectures. So far, we have touched on:
DIY Sensor Cleaning on Your Digital SLR
- Test images with photo of clear sky
- Access with mirror lock up
- Using wipes and liquid for sensor cleaning
- Retesting with another sky photo
Image Quality
- 100 dpi - Screen Resolution (acceptable image quality)
- 200 dpi - (good image quality)
- 300 dpi - Print Resolution (excellent image quality)
Image Size
- Small (under 1200 pixels for screen display only, or very small prints)
- Medium (for screen display or print)
- Large (3000 pixels or larger, primarily for print)
Polaroid Cameras and Impossible Project films
- 1960s - 320 Land Camera and Fuji Instant Film
- 1970s - SX70 SLR and Impossible PX Films
- 1980s - Spectra Cameras and Impossible PZ Films
Tilt-Shift Effect Using a View Camera or Digital Photo Effect
Additional Composition Guidelines:
- Perspective or Leading Lines
- Symmetry and Reflection
- Curves
- Patterns and Repetition
- Re-Framing with windows, doors, etc.
- Juxtaposition (blurry/sharp, hot/cold, happy/sad)
- Intentional Complexity
