Understanding Photography Terminology – TERM ONE REVIEW

Instructions: Review the following questions and find your answers using any source (your brain) or even the Internet.

1)Answer the questions on this document by simply hitting ENTER after each question and answering below each one. LEAVE A SPACE BETWEEN THE QUESTION AND YOUR RESPOSE AND LEAVE A SPACE BETWEEN THE RESPONSE AND THE NEXT QUESTION! Thank you!

2)This is 10% of your TERM ONE MAK (almost one full letter grade) – Make sure to do this by this Wednesday.

3)Save this file in your own V:/PhotoDrive – Important to name the file as follows: “TERM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS”

Questions

  1. What does DSLR stand for?

DSLR stands for:

  1. Find an image of a DSLR and its components. Copy and paste the image here and explain how the process works in your own words.
  2. What does ISO mean in relation to photography?
  3. What does “noise” mean in relation to photography?
  4. Describe in YOUR words your understanding of DEPTH OF FIELD
  5. How does APERTURE affect the picture you take?
  6. What does the term “tack sharp” mean?
  7. What is the difference between JPEG and RAW file formats? What is the best reason to use each format?
  8. What does the term MACRO mean in regards to shooting pictures?
  9. What kind of memory card is being used in your Nikon D40?
  10. When saving pictures, METADATA is stored as well. What kind of data is this?
  11. What is a pixel?
  12. If you are only going to view your photos on a screen, what are the most Megapixels (MP) you will need?
  13. What doesEXPOSURE mean? How can you change your exposure specifically on you Nikon D40?
  14. How does WHITE BALANCE affect your photograph?
  15. In regards to FOCUS most often your camera is set to AF-A which automatically chooses your focus mode, BUT explain the two traditional modes of AF-Sand AF-C. When are the best times to use each type if you use them manually?
  16. Explain the three AF-AREA modes: a) [xxx]closest subject, b) dynamic area, c) single area
  17. Explain why it is best practice to have you camera set up to take pictures in CONTINUOUS mode (your camera takes a picture 2.5 frames per second)
  18. Explain the importance of reviewing your pictures as you are taking them during a photo shoot session. What might happen though if you view too many photos during a session?