Monday, September 10, 2007

Weekend Key Terms

Key Terms From Weekend Reading

  • lens speed
  • iris
  • f-stops
  • aperture

The figure at the right compares f-stop sizes.



  • depth of field
  • selective focus
  • macro setting
  • Strive for a Feeling of Unity

  • compose scenes around a single center of interest
  • Think of each shot as a statement
  • observe proper subject placement
  • leading the subject
  • the rule of thirds
  • The tone (brightness and darkness) of objects in a scene suggests weight
  • balance mass
  • leading lines
  • frame the central subject matter
  • Patterns
  • Color Contrast
  • Abstract
  • odd number of prime objects

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