Course

Unit I

Photography Fundamentals and Technology

Eye of the Photographer; Still cameras: history and types; Light: properties and characteristics; Lighting: Managing reflections; Light metering; Exposure triangle: Aperture, Shutter and ISO. White balance: techniques; Colour temperature; Digital Sensors; Storage devices; Digital image formats.

Unit II

Lenses and Filters
Focal length; Angle of view; Photography lenses: Types and application; Family of angles; Lens filters: Types and application.

Unit III

Composing and Capturing Images

Applying rules of composition; Shots and Angles: Types and uses; Types of Lighting: Natural Light, Artificial Light, Mixed Lighting; Shooting in Low Light Conditions: Managing Noise, Utilizing Available Light Sources; Depth of Field and its Creative Applications; Capturing motion.

Unit IV

Photography Lights and Techniques
Natural and available light: Golden Hour and Blue Hour; Harsh Light vs. Soft Light; Reflectors and Diffusers. Artificial light: studio strobe light, continuous source of light and speed lights; Light modifiers: reflectors; snoot; soft box; strip; spot; beauty dish; Subjects and reflections: glass and metal; Portrait Posing: techniques.

Unit V

Lighting and Image Editing
Lighting ratios; One-point lighting: Direct Key Lighting – Rembrandt Lighting – Loop Lighting – Butterfly Lighting – Split Lighting; Two-point lighting; Three-point lighting. Image editing: raw editing; retouching and enhancing.

Course Objective:

The course intends to impart to the learners a comprehensive understanding of digital camera technology and make them proficient in using digital cameras, lenses and filters to create compelling photographs in diverse lighting conditions. The course also intends to equip students in applying advanced lighting techniques and image editing skills to produce high-quality photographs across various subjects and lighting scenarios.

Course Outcomes (COs):

After completing the course, learners should be able to:

1. Understand the technical aspects of digital cameras.
2. Use various photography lenses and filters to create images.
3. Capture still images using digital cameras in indoor and outdoor light.
4. Produce images of different subjects in natural as well as artificial light sources.
5. Analyze and apply advanced lighting techniques and image editing skills.

CO – PO Mapping: 

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