Assignment 1

Assignment # 1: Photographs not Snapshots ( 10 pts)

Use one roll of film to create a portrait of a classmate.  Remember to use some simpleideas to turn the would-be snapshots into photographs:

  RULE OF THIRDS

Divide frame to three parts vertically and horizontally and place subject where the lines crossas opposed to center.

POINT OF VIEW

Change your point of view. Instead of eye level try above, below and behind.

DISTANCE AND PLACEMENT

Come close and move far back. Do not be afraid to get close!

FRAMING

Use these 4 types of framing in at least 16 exposures.  The other 20 please keep in mind the visual ideas listed above.

Film Camera Checklist

1. Don't drop, leave sun, water, be gentle, don't use force on any levers.  (Don't lose things example lens cap)
2. ISO dial set to 400 ( The smaller the number less light sensitive more difficult on low situations, less grain, sharper,  better the contrast) 50, 100, 125, 400, 3200
3. Focus
4. Zoom lens which multiple focal lengths ( 35mm wide angle, 50mm normal angle, 70mm telephoto)
5. Use 35mm wide angle and use the green dot to choose aperture
6. Aperture (Amount of Light)
Big number less light, Smaller More light
Example 3.5 more light than 16
7. Shutter speed (Amount of Time light exposes film) Bigger number faster time
Example 1000 FASTER vs 30 slower
Use only 125, 250, or 500 - 250 or 500 best
8. Meter - green means go.  (-) will mean not enough light (+) too much light
9. Loading Film
• Tab inserted properly
• film matches sprockets
• advance one frame close back camera
• Advance to #1 and start taking pictures
* Film loaded correctly if rewind is twirling.  If you get frame 40 stop do not rewind film bring camera back to be checked in a dark room
10. Rewind film in camera.  Press sprocket release button. (DON'T OPEN BACK TILL FILM IS REWOUND)