1. Too Dark? Too Light?
Just Right!
How to Take Better Pictures!
Charlene Chausis
Technology Training & Integration
Adlai E. Stevenson High School,
Lincolnshire, IL
5/6/09 NICE Potpourri of Programs
2. 1. Focus
• Camera relies on the focal point
Camera “how to” images from Kodak.com
3. To Focus
• Press the shutter
half-way,
then
finish the shot
when ready.
15. Problems with night mode
• Out of focus?
• Camera shake?
– Hold your breath,
– Use a tripod/hard surface, or
– Use the self-timer!
16.
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18. More on modes....
• “Beach/Ski” closes the iris
(too much light)
• “Sunset” maintains the reds/
averages dark
• “Indoors” (light bulb) balances
yellow lighting
19. 3. Composition
• Rule of Thirds
http://www.flickschool.com (Marco Antonio Torres)