Projects - Index and links

Introduction

Getting to know your camera

Focal length and angle of view - all cameras

Focus

Focus with a set aperture

Focus at different apertures (1)

Focus at different apertures (2) 

Photographing movement

Shutter speeds

Panning with different shutter speeds

Part One - The Frame

Looking through the viewfinder

Fitting the frame to the subject 

Object in different positions in the frame (1)

Object in different positions in the frame (2)

A sequence of composition (1)

A sequence of composition (2)

A sequence of composition (3)

Focal lengths

For cameras with variable focal lengths

Focal lengths and different viewpoints

Dividing the frame

Balance

Positioning the horizon 

Frame shapes and sizes

Vertical and horizontal frames

Cropping and extending

Cropping

Part Two - Elements of Design

Points

Positioning a point

Multiple points

Lines

Horizontal and vertical lines

Diagonals

Curves

Implied Lines

Shapes

Real and implied triangles

Rhythm and Pattern

Rhythms and patterns

Part Three - Colour

What makes a colour
Control the strength of a colour - cameras with a manual option
Primary and colours
Colour Relationships
Colours into tones in black-and-white

Part Four - Light

The intensity of light

Measuring exposure
Higher and lower sensitivity
Measuring exposure 2

The colour of light
Judging colour temperature 1
Judging colour temperature 2

Light through the day
Light through the day
Variety with a low sun
Cloudy weather and rain

Available light
Tungsten (halogen) and fluorescent lighting
Outdoors at night
Outdoors at night 2
Outdoors at night 3

Photographic lighting
Softening the light
The lighting angle
Contrast and shadow fill
Concentrating the light
Shiny surfaces


Part Five - Narrative and Illustration

Narrative
A narrative picture essay

Illustration
Symbols
Evidence of action
Juxtaposition
Rain