Task 1b Primary Research Technical images

Programme Model allows the user to select 3 to 4 settings depending on what kind of camera you use you should be able to select 4 settings Evaluative, Partial, Spot and Centre Weighed.  The camera then uses a metering sensor to evaluate the Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO required to make an exposure.

1      1.         Evaluative metering – this evaluated the whole scene but places greater emphasis on what you are focused on.

2.       Partial Metering – this is an alternative to sport metering because it allows you to take a reading from a small area around you focal point.

3.       Spot metering - only cover the centre AF point, it offers pin point precision compared to the other metering Programme modes.

4.       Centre weighted average – this is similar to Evaluative metering the only difference is it pays more attention to subject within the middle of the frame and it does not use any exposure compensation which means it will use the same averaging throughout the image. 

Light boxes were originally used to view film or transparencies but nowadays they are rarely used because people no longer shoot with film cameras, light boxes can be used to create still life images because they create a bright white background to place objects on. 

1) Image 5113

I shot this image on a light box; I used a light box to enhance the artificial light within the room I was shooting in. Evaluative metering this has allowed me to expose everything within the frame, there are no dark areas this creates a balanced image. 

2

Partial metering evaluates most of the image and some of the available light this creates a light frame effect around the image it does not focus on the edges of the frame. The surface of the sweets is dark this is because the only light source is the light box I did not use flash. 

3

Spot metering allows the photographer to focus on the most important area of the image; it creates a dark halo around the subject for example in this image you can see a dark glow around the sweets. Spot metering is perfect for still life shots when focusing on a piece of jewellery or food.  I also used a high angle this enabled me to capture the detail on the packaging. 

4

Centre weighted average is used to create a balanced image, it evaluates all light sources and takes an average from each source you can see this image is clearer than the rest.  I used smarties to add a circular pattern it also contains many different colours which attract the viewers’ attention. 

Natural light 

1) Image 5084

I captured these biscuits near a window to capture the natural light, leading lines inspired me to shoot at a landscape format because it enables me to include more of the background, leading lines also guide the viewer from one side of the image to the other.  Majority of this image is white and the biscuits harmonize with the background this creates a soft image that makes the viewer feel relaxed and calm. The biscuit contains shapes this adds a pattern effect which makes the image more interesting, furthermore I used a shallow depth of field on the edges to add more emphasise to the focal point. 

2

The main compositional technique within this image is leading lines it acts as guide directing the viewer towards the focal point, partial metering has made a difference, I cannot see darkened areas around the edges.  

3

Spot metering has allowed me to focus directly on the biscuits it has also created a shallow depth of field.  The position I shot in was perfect there was plenty of light coming through to brighten the image.

4

Centre weighted average is similar to Evaluative metering but it takes an average from every light source within the room including natural and artificial light this allows the photographer to create a sharper and clearer image.

Night time 

1)  Image 5226 

Night time Photography is very unique because it reflects a surreal and dream like effect, you will rely on artificial light this will enable you to create complex shadows and shapes. The main compositional technique is shadows I used a table lamp as a light source, the candles add a glow effect, the pattern effect on the plate adds a strong eye catching contrast. Moreover the pastry contains lines this again adds to the overall pattern effect this makes the image more enjoyable.

2

When capturing this image I could have decreased the aperture to give me a shallower depth of field this will add more importance to the focal point rather than the background because I think this image contains unwanted details like the wall that can be seen in the top left corner. 

3

I used spot metering to capture this image; you can see the apple turnover appears lighter than the rest of the frame. Sport metering has brought out the texture and tone in the apple turnover for example it enhances the gold and white colours and you can also get an idea of what the texture feels like because of the detail.