Ted Talk Synopsis and Opinion

During the TED talk, we discussed many things about a camera, the way they work, function, and how the inside can help produce the product that is a photo. Although, knowing this is good, why though? Many people who work in the photography industry would find this video very interesting. The different modes and functions of a camera, the way it’s build and the way it works, it all comes back to how the camera takes the picture. In my opinion, this video was really interesting, the way they explain and demoed it helped me with my class and helped me.

10 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER.

  1. Lighting is everything because it helps us observe and know when the light (ISO) should go either up or down to let in more or less light.
  2. Details are very important as well because it shows the image more in depth and helps us understand what we’re doing and or looking at.
  3. Knowing your controls is the most important things, to know how to place certain things.
  4. Putting yourself in someone else shoes is also something you can do; it helps show what they’re thinking and how you can incorporate that into your own photographs.
  5. RAW images allow for more forgiving post work with more data and details.
  6. Knowing Aperture, Shutter and ISO, helps us with our camera controls and helps you become familiar with what you’re using.
  7. Be interesting, is also important, you’re adding character to your work and helps you with building a foundation which people can recognize you from.
  8. Be precious about what you subject your eyeballs to. Look at amazing work all the time. Set your bar high. Find the social networks of people who do great art.
  9. We all need a little reminder every once in a while that we’ve gotten a little rigid with our style. It happens to beginners and pros alike – we learn what we’re good at and we stick with it.
  10. Hey, no matter what level you’re at, you are first and foremost a human being. You’ve got to be out having a great time, living life and following your passions.

LETTER TO NEW PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS

The use of using digital camera to record, shoot, edit whatever you want or need. Photography can be fun if you’re really creative and enjoy being inside and or outside. The most important thing about photography is learning how to use the camera for example, knowing when and how much light is being emitted and how much of that light you need. Photography is always trial and error, you may not get it the first time, but you will get it after many practices. Also making Photography fun is having a good environment to be in. Teachers like Ms. Cauchon really makes photography fun and easy by showing us examples and how stuff work, from lighting to flash.

You will be doing many fun assignments in Photography, from photographing outside to shooting groups of people, or even working for them. Having confidence in Photography is also important. Knowing what you’re doing and how you are doing it will help you in the long run. Knowing if your photos need more or less light or if it needs more saturation. The only rule about photography is to be yourself. When shooting you have advantage of doing what you want and what you like, being guided by others and peers will help you a lot. Asking questions as well will help you.