Memory check – a recap of things we have covered so far

Q1. What is ISO and what does it effect?

The ISO changes the light sensitivity so a lower ISO the less sensitive it is to light and it had less image noise, when you use a Low ISO you would use it more in brighter conditions.

Q2. When would we use the ‘P’ control setting on the camera mode dial.

The ‘P’ stands for Program and you would use it when you don’t want to change the certain settings because the P mode also sets the lens aperture and shutter speed, but it doesn’t change the ISO or automatically fire the flash

Q3. Name two important consideration when attaching the tripod baseplate to the bottom of camera?

•       Make sure the arrow is facing forward that is on the baseplate so it will attach onto the tripod the right way.

•       Make sure the baseplate is fully tight so it won’t come off and the camera falls off the tripod.

Q4. Name three important considerations when using a red-head lighting kit

• Not to touch the metal surrounding the bulb called the barn doors because it gets really hot.
• Do not move it straight away because if you hit it the bulb will break and stop working so you’d have to go and get a new bulb to put into it.
• Don't trip over the wire.

Q5. When focusing the camera, what do we place on the object/subject to ensure it is the centre of focus?

In the camera there is a box in the middle of the screen so you would want to put it onto the object

and then hold the button down to focus onto the image.

Q6. Name two techniques we can use to adjust the brightness and contrast of a photograph?

•  You can use ‘Levels’ on Photoshop which changes the brightness of the image.
•  Also you could use 'curves' to change the brightness and the contrast of the image all in one.