Assignment # 2 / Extreme Camera Controls: Aperture

For this assignment you will show your understanding of the use of aperture and composition techniques

The aperture refers to the size of the lens opening on your camera. A lens opening is also called an F-Stop. the f-stop is adjusted according to the amount of light available in relation to the light sensitivity of the film. The term “stopping down” refers to setting the aperture to a smaller circle. The larger the number the smaller the lens opening.

If you have any questions about Depth of filed and F/stop check here first!

If you any questions about Composition Techniques, or to view examples clique here.

To Do: You will present your contact sheet representing the bellow technical skills. Of the photos you take, you will pick 5 images to print and represent this assignment.

You will take a picture that represents each compositional technique paired with a Depth of field (D.o.F) type.

D.O.F type & Composition

Long D.OF

Shallow D.O.F Foreground simplified

Shallow D.O.F Background Simplified

Rule of Thirds

x

x

x

Perspective/ Leading Lines

x

x

x

Simplicity

x

x

x

Frame within a Frame

x

x

x

Negative Space/ Balance

x

x

x

TOTAL: 15 IMAGES

Example:

Perspective/ Leading Lines & Long D.O.F

Long Depth of Field (aperture/F-22)

A photograph where the aperture has been set to a high number like F-16 or F-22 in order to make the depth of filed greater (so that the background as well as the foreground is sharp). Evidence of using an F-stop such as f-22 will create an image in which the foreground to infinity will be completely in focus.

Shallow Depth of Field (F-stop 2.8)

Background

A photograph where the background has less clarity by using a low aperture such as f2 or f4.Use this technique in a photo where the background is not as important to the picture’s message.

Foreground

A photograph where the foreground has been made less visual by using a low number f-stop of 3.5 or below. The subject in the background is given attention while the foreground is intentionally blurry.

Subject Matter/Theme:

You may choose a subject matter of your own interest. The three photographs do not need to be variations of the same topic, although they can be. It may be helpful to try a couple of versions of the same subject matter as an experiment.

Reminders:

Use your light meter

Shoot 1 roll of film (24 frames minimum.)

Remember to focus you lens carefully (take it off the automatic setting)

Have Fun!