WEEK 1
Equipment Introduction
In the first week of visual narratives class, we study about camera equipment and basics of studio light, how it works and what can be done to improve our skills. We also studied different light compositions and experimented with lighting by placing colour paper in front of lights to produce a number of different outcomes.
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We use four different lights in this setup for our first exercise. The main light is an octabox, which is followed by two sport lights that are used for the background and to highlight the object, as well as a softbox with a grid to glow coloured light on the object.
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I use a softbox for blue light and an attached grid to help diffuse the light a little so that it is not too harsh on the object. Even though octa is used to light the entire object, I prefer setting it up such that I may also get blue light. Also, I used a sport light with a yellow color to highlight the object, and a sport light with a red color for the background.
Final Result
IMAGE 1
IMAGE 2
IMAGE 3
The final outcome was excellent. As a result, we were capable of capturing the object in the first shot using just one light, which was a background red light. For the second image's cinematic effect, we used a softbox light, background light, and another sport light for the highlights. Last, we use all the lights, including the Octabox.
WEEK 2
The three fundamentals of photography—iso, shutter speed, and aperture—are covered in week two. By using the exposure triangle, we learn how to take the finest possible pictures. We also learn depth of field and its importance in photography. We also learn about white balance and various file sizes, how they can affect our photos, and how to convert them into high-quality files. Additionally, we discover many lenses and camera.
ISO
ISO stands for “International Organization for Standardization”
The ISO value indicates how much light is needed to produce a picture that is correctly exposed. A camera with a higher ISO setting is more light-sensitive and can take pictures in low light, but it can also add more grain or digital noise to the picture. In contrast, a higher ISO setting needs more light to generate a properly exposed image, but results in a cleaner, noise-free image. Use a higher ISO setting in low-light situations and a lower ISO setting in bright, well-lit situations as a general rule of thumb. When choosing an ISO setting, it's crucial to take into account the other exposure settings, such as the aperture and shutter speed, as well as the intended effect and image quality.
ISO 100
ISO 800
ISO 6400
ISO 12800
ISO 51200
Shutter Speed
The amount of time the camera shutter is open is known as the shutter speed. Your photographs' appearance will be impacted in a few significant ways by this.
1/250
1/250
1/250
1/250
1/1000
1/1000
1/2000
Aperture
Photos are impacted by aperture in a number of ways. The exposure of your photographs is the most obvious factor. The amount of light that enters the lens and strikes the sensor is set by the aperture.
f/8
f/22
f/4
f/4
