FALL 2016 Photography Exam

Question 1

What 5 items have to be set by or the camera before an exposure is made

Answer 1

ISO, Apperture, shutter speed, white balance and focus

Question 2

What is the name of the continuous lighting set up we have been using?

Answer 2

Smith Victor

Question 3

What is the name of the colored square checker we have been using in class?

Answer 3

Mcbeth Color checker

Question 4

Name of the light meter that we have been using in class

Answer 4

Skenoic 358

Question 5

What are the advantages & Disadvantages of using continuous

Answer 5

ADV - Always see shadows, continuous light blues

DIS - Heat

Question 6

When do we use reflectors

Answer 6

To fill in shadows

Question 7

What is a lighting tent & when do we use it

Answer 7

When you have a reflective item

Question 8

How do we avoid camera shake during a long exposure

Answer 8

cable release, self timer, infrared beam

Question 9

What is the sharpest aperture of a lens?

Answer 9

2 f-stops down from the widest opening

Question 10

Two most important shots in food photography

Answer 10

close up and overall

Question 11

What must we be aware of using continuous light in food photography

Answer 11

Heat

Question 12

What are three main type of foods in photography

Answer 12

Editorial advertsing and packaging

Question 13

How should one person be photographed for a business portrait horizontal or vertical

Answer 13

vertical

Question 14

What are some things to look for when replacing a green screen background

Answer 14

shadows

Question 15

what are some of the tools used in food photography

Answer 15

Tweasers, tooth picks, cotton swobs, ice cubes, two sided tapes and food coloring

Question 16

How many people can be involved in a food photography?

Answer 16

Client, photographer, photographer assistant, food stylist and prop stylist

Question 17

When & why do we use a tripod?

Answer 17

When shooting under 1/30th

Question 18

What is the name of the colored items in front of the light source?

Answer 18

Gels and fillers

Question 19

What are the lighting ratios & how are they used?

Answer 19

1:1

1 and half f-stop

Question 20

How do we avoid glass glare in a portrait ?

Answer 20

Raise chin or lowering the chin

Question 21

If the subject has a facial defect, how do we position the subject?

Answer 21

Hide in the shadow

Question 22

How should one person be photographed for a business portrait

Answer 22

Vertical

Question 23

What types of continuous lighting have we been using in class?

Answer 23

sport hallegos, LED and photo flub bulbs

Question 24

What is the name of the electronic flash that we use in class?

Answer 24

Travel Lite 750

Question 25

When is a voltage reducer used?

Answer 25

If the flash is connected to the power outlet

Question 26

What & How is barn door used?

Answer 26

It spreads the light

Question 27

What & How is a snoot used?

Answer 27

It Focus the light to a specific area

Question 28

What & how is a soft box used

Answer 28

softens the light but also directs the light

Question 29

How do we meter multiple flashes

Answer 29

Pocket Wizards, infrared beam, peanut salves

Question 30

Using electronic flash what setting controls the flash exposure on the subject & what controls the ambient light

Answer 30

shutter speed.

Question 31

Using near curtain sync when does the flash go off

Answer 31

In the end of the exposure

Question 32

When doing a head & shoulder portrait what part of the face you should focus on?

Answer 32

Eyes

Question 33

How can you help someone relax in a portrait session

Answer 33

Give them something to hold

Question 34

what can we use to diffuse the sun when photographing outside

Answer 34

pic piping

Question 35

When do you need a signed model release

Answer 35

if it's going to be public or published, you need a model release

Question 36

Photographing children for a normal portrait should be done at what level

Answer 36

Get down to their eye level

Question 37

What 3 filters should you have for your lenses

Answer 37

UV has skylight, polarizing and Netural density

Question 38

What can we use to clean a lens?

Answer 38

blower thingy, lens cloth and compressed air

Question 39

Which way should the camera body be facing when changing a lens

Answer 39

straight down

Question 40

Using a green screen background, how important is clothing

Answer 40

important cause, one can't wear green clothing

Question 41

What tools are used in photoshop to take out the green screen

Answer 41

lasso tool, brush, magic wand, quick selection

Question 42

What are some things to look for when replacing a green screen background?

Answer 42

Shadows

Question 43

What are some things to consider in photographing a large group

Answer 43

tallest person siting , taller person, you want in the middle some the sides slopes down height, clothing/color and background (at least 5 exposures)

Question 44

what are some things to consider when going to shoot on location

Answer 44

lighting and time

Question 45

What are names of some of the elements we have been using to judge our prints?

Answer 45

impact, lighting, style, presentation, point of interest and story telling