Leke Alabi Isama. Canon Trainer STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 1
Getting to know your Equipment 2
Photography - science of recording light 3
CAMERA OBSCURA Light rays from an object pass through a small hole to form an image on the sensor. - Principle of a Pinhole camera Credit: https://1stpersontech.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/020camera20obscura20niemelc3a420-20valokuva.jpeg 4
UNDERSTANDING THE LENS 5
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer UNDERSTANDING THE LENS FOCAL LENGTH The focal length of the lens is the distance between the lens and the image sensor when the subject is in focus, usually stated in millimeters (e.g., 28 mm, 50 mm, 200mm etc..) 6
THE EQUIPMENT 7
GETTING TO KNOW THE EQUIPMENT 2017 EOS 5D MK IV 8
WELCOME TO THE DSLR WELCOME TO THE DSLR 9
THE DSLR Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera, or DSLR, is a type of digital camera that provides the capability of interchanging lenses and wider photo-shooting options than normal consumer cameras. It serves the purpose of capturing images in digital format A DSLR contains a photographic lens,a viewfinder, a shutter, and an image sensor. 10
THE DSLR When DSLR is not Capturing Image The photographic lens located infront of the camera directs lights into the camera body. Light is then reflected by the mirror to the pentaprism, and Finally travels to the viewfinder where photographers can observe the scene. Notice that the mirror is flipped down and the shutter covers the images sensor from recording lights. 1. Lens 2. Reflex Mirror 3. Focusing Screen 4. Pentaprism 5. Viewfinder 6. Focal Plane 7. Sensor / Film light 11
THE DSLR When Capturing Image The image capturing process starts when the shutter release button is pressed Notice the mirror flipped up from its original position, allowing light to travel to the sensor area, The shutter that covers the image sensor is now fully opened, and the image sensor is exposed under light and will be capturing the image 1. Lens 2. Reflex Mirror 3. Focusing Screen 4. Pentaprism 5. Viewfinder 6. Focal Plane 7. Sensor / Film light 12
THE DSLR EOS System Canon Core Technologies Canon Designed, Canon made Super 35mm CMOS Sensor Canon Designed, Canon made Image processor Canon EF Lenses 13
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer THE DSLR EOS System Canon Core Technologies - the Image Sensor size determines the image size APS-C (1.6X) FF (1.0X) The DSLR 15
THE DSLR EOS System Canon Core Technologies - the Image Processor (DiGIC) o o o Signal processing Control units photo (DiGIC) & video (DiGIC DV) The DSLR 16
THE DSLR EOS System Canon Core Technologies - the Lenses o o o eye Designed for professionals Widest range (81 Photo/ 14 Cine) The DSLR 16
CANON 4K LENSES Understanding Canon s 4K Lenses 4 Parameters 1. Resolving power 2. Contrast Ratio 3. Modulation Transfer Function 4. Lateral Chromatic Aberration Lets watch this, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/promotion/11146/canon-cinema.html#videos Canon Street Photography 4K Workshop Lenses 17
MODES OF THE CAMERA BASIC modes Shooting modes determine the settings used to capture an image Mode dial has two sections Creative modes = Creative modes = Basic modes Basic MODE Full Auto Portrait Landscape Close-Up Sports Night Portrait Flash Off Creative MODE P Av Tv M A-Dep 18
MODES OF THE CAMERA MANUAL Mode - you have full control over your camera and need to think about all settings including: Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO, White balance, Flash etc. It gives you the flexibility to set your shots up as you wish. Go artistic 19
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer Aim of the DAY! Your journey from Auto mode to Manual mode 20
THE DSLR Identifying the Buttons Shutter Button Main Dial Microphone ISO Built-In Flash Power Switch ON/ OFF Flash Sync Contact Top View Mode Dial The DSLR 22
THE DSLR Identifying the Buttons MENU Button Movie Shooting Button AE Lock/ FE Lock AF Point Selection/ Magnify button INFO Button Aperture/ Exposure Compensation Cross Keys button LCD Monitor Quick Control Button Rear View Erase button Playback/ Review The DSLR 23
THE DSLR Identifying the Buttons Shutter button Remote Control Sensor Lens ReleaseButton Red EYE Reduction/ Self Timer Front View The DSLR 23
THE DSLR Accessing the MENU Menu button Cross keys Press the MENU button INFO Button Use the cross keys to navigate through the menus The DSLR 25
THE DSLR MENU for Photo Shooting The DSLR 26
THE DSLR MENU for Video Shooting The DSLR 26
UNDERSTANDING PHOTO BASICS UNDERSTANDING PHOTO BASICS 27
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE Exposure Correct exposure is vital in any form of image making. How do we control exposure? The 3 Elements of Photography o Shutter speed o Aperture/ Iris o ISO/Gain Neutral Density Filters: Used to control Depth of Field(DoF)/ in extremely bright conditions Understanding Exposure 29
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE Understanding the 3 Basic Elements of Photography Depth of Field SHUTTER Speed Motion Blur EXPOSURE triangle Noise Changing any of these 3 elements will effect the exposure Understanding Exposure 29
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE FRAME RATES and SHUTTER SPEED A common cause of confusion in video cameras is shutter speed vs frame rate (frames per second, or fps). These are not the same thing and are basically unrelated. Frame rate: How many individual frames are created each second You may also see other abbreviations for frame rates, including: P: Progressive Frames, e.g. 24p I: Interlaced Frames, e.g. 50i Shutter speed: How long each individual frame is exposed for Most cameras have a single set frame rate which depends on the TV standard of the country they are manufactured for. Understanding Exposure 30
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED amount of time that the camera lets the light coming in, stay exposed and become recorded Measured in stops Most EOS cameras have a range from 30s to 1/8000s o 1/2000s 1/8000s = very fast shutter speeds o 1/250s 1/1000s = fast shutter speeds o 1/8s 1/125s= slow shutter speeds o 30s 1/4s = very slow shutter speeds Understanding Exposure 31
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED Effects 1/1000s 1/30s 1/60s 1/125s 1/250s 1/500s Understanding Exposure 32
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED Effects Slow Shutter Speed Fast Shutter Speed Understanding Exposure 33
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE SHUTTER SPEED Effects (Panning) SHUTTER SPEED Panning Effects Understanding Exposure 34
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE Setting the SHUTTER SPEED Main Dial Use the Main Dial to set shutter speeds Current shutter speed is shown in the LCD display and in the viewfinder Understanding Exposure 35
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE APERTURE / IRIS Setting to regulate the light which comes through the lens Measured in stops called f-stops Aperture range determined by lens Controls amount of light let in Low number e.g. f/2 lets in more light High number e.g. f/22 lets in less light Understanding Exposure 36
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE APERTURE Effects f/16 Understanding Exposure 37
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE Setting Aperture Quick Control Dial EOS 40D, EOS 5D, EOS-1 series Use Quick Control Dial to adjust aperture AV Button EOS 450D Use AV button and Main Dial to adjust aperture Understanding Exposure 38
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE FRAME RATE, SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE / IRIS Diagram Understanding Exposure 39
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE Setting ISO Speed ISO Button Press the ISO button and rotate the Main Dial ISO Button Understanding Exposure 40
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE ISO Speed / Gain Effect The higher the ISO, the more sensitive to light. E.G Shorter/faster shutter, smaller iris. Gain is measured in db and usually found in more advanced video cameras. VIDEO CONSIDERATIONS: Shutter speed needs to match frame rate Depth of field control Understanding Exposure 41
UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE Exposure Metering Understanding Exposure 42
OWNING A CAMERA DOES NOT MAKE YOU A PHOTOGRAPHER Search and Find Yourself in Photography 43
Understanding Composition How to be a better photographer 44
UNDERSTANDING COMPOSITION Arts & Design Color, value, line, shape, form, texture and space Elements of ART composition The arrangement of elements of art in the photograph Elements of DESIGN 45
UNDERSTANDING COMPOSITION Elements of Arts LINE VALUE SHAPES FORMS SPACE Is the most basic element & can be used to create complex shapes or to lead your eye from one area in the composition to another. Is the degree of light and dark. It is the contrast between black and white and all the tones in between. Are created when lines are combined to form a square, triangle, or circle. Shapes can be irregular or geometric Are three-dimensional shapes with length, width, and depth. Balls, cylinders, boxes and pyramids are forms. Is the area between and around objects. Increasing or decreasing the amount of space around an object affects the way we view that object. COLOR Differentiates and defines lines, shapes, forms, and space. Even black and white images have a huge number of different shades of gray. TEXTURE is the surface quality that can be seen and felt. Textures can be rough or smooth, soft or hard 46
UNDERSTANDING COMPOSITION Principles of Design 01 02 03 04 05 06 Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Proportion Unity is created in a work is the use of several is the way a is created in a work is created when the is created when the of art when elements of design viewer's eye is of art when the sizes of elements in principles of textures, colors, to hold the viewer's directed to move artist contrasts a work of art are analysis are forms, or shapes attention and to through a colors, textures, or combined present in a are combined guide the viewer's composition, often shapes to direct harmoniously. composition and in harmoniously. eye through the to areas of your viewing harmony. photograph. emphasis. towards a Movement can be particularpart of directed bylines, the image. contrasting shapes, or colors within the photograph 47
Don t just shoot understand what you re shooting 48
UNDERSTANDING COMPOSITION Composition Rules Notions The Rule of Third Simplicity Leading Lines Natural Frames Contrast Point of View Rhythm Silhouette Negative Space Crop Understanding Composition 49
The Rule of Thirds 50
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: RULE OF THIRDS 51
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: RULE OF THIRDS 52
Simplicity 53
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: SIMPLICITY 54
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: SIMPLICITY 55
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: SIMPLICITY 56
COMPOSITION: SIMPLICITY Simplicity Keep it Clutter Free Get in Really Close Simplify your Background Have a Blurred Background Composition: Simplicity 57
Leading Lines 58
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: LEADING LINES 59
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: LEADING LINES 60
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: LEADING LINES 61
COMPOSITION: LEADING LINES Leading Line Creating Depth & perspective Place subject where lines converge Make cyclinal composition Focus on the Subject More Dynamic. Composition: Leading Lines 62
Framing 63
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: FRAMING 64
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COMPOSITION: FRAMING Framing Giving the photo context Giving images a sense of depth and layers Leading the eye towards main focal point Intrigue your viewer Composition: Framing 66
Contrast 67
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: CONTRAST 68
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: CONTRAST 69
COMPOSITION: CONTRAST Contrast Look for difference between light & dark High Contrast- bright highlights Low Contrast- narrow range of tones High key, low key Composition: Contrast 70
Point of View 71
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: POINT OF VIEW 72
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Rhythm & Pattern 75
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: RHYTHM & PATTERN 76
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: RHYTHM & PATTERN 77
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: RHYTHM & PATTERN 78
COMPOSITION: RHYTHM & PATTERN predictability of the rhythm leads to anticipation, which directs visitors to follow. Composition: Rhythm & Pattern 79
Silhouette 80
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: SILHOUETTE 81
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: SILHOUETTE 82
COMPOSITION: SILHOUETTE Silhouette Choose a Strong Subject Turn off your Flash Get Your Light Right Frame your image Composition: Silhouette 83
Negative Space 84
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: NEGATIVE SPACE 85
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer COMPOSITION: NEGATIVE SPACE 86
HOW TO BECOME A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER? 01 Learn The basic of photography 08 01 02 Ready Always be ready to take the photography 06 02 03 Be there Always be ready and there on location to capture it. SKILL 05 07 04 Stop looking Never look for subjects to photographs rather learn to see it first. 05 Share your work Show the best of your work to other people & friends 04 03 06 Listen Listen to the critiques of others WILL 07 Inspire Look for work that inspires you 08 Niche Find your niche 87
It is the Photographer, who takes a photograph and NOT the Camera. You do not take a photograph, You create a photograph. All the Rules are meant to be broken. ALWAYS REMEMBER Never follow a rule just because someone told you. Follow it because you understand it. 88
WHAT IS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY? WHAT IS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY? - Not reportage - Not display of the different facets of a subject or issue - No specific matter - Only the issue of life - Its about seeing and reacting Framing and timing - is the key to the a good image 89
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer 3 Elements of Street Photography Element 1: Massive emphasis on the careful selection of those elements to include and exclude from the composition and an overwhelming obsession with the moment. - No props or lighting - No time for selecting and changing lenses or even filters Key: recognize and react 90
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer 3 Elements of Street Photography Element 2: a high degree of empathy with the subject matter, - Know how to feel emotion of others Key: an eye of where your emotional response 91
Leke Alabi-Isama. Canon Trainer 3 Elements of Street Photography Element 3: Contains scenes that trigger an immediate emotional response, especially humors or a fascination with ambiguous or surreal happenings. - Maybe a series of images that shows crazy world. dreamlike 92
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer TIPS IN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY Shoot in Black & White Shoot in Color Shooting the Shirt Shooting in B/W Shooting the Soul Tips Canon Street InPhotography Street Workshop Photography 93
TIPS IN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY Shutter Speed Rule of Thumb - Your shutter speed should be equal to your focal length Tips Canon Street InPhotography Street Workshop Photography 94
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer TIPS IN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY Respect the Privacy - Be discreet Tips Canon Street InPhotography Street Workshop Photography 95
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer TIPS IN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY look for moments - Difference between a street photographer and reporter Tips Canon Street InPhotography Street Workshop Photography 96
John Wambugu. Canon Trainer TIPS IN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY work fast shots taken so quickly that I barely had time to think about why Tips Canon Street InPhotography Street Workshop Photography 97
Tips in Street Photography A. Hardware: A standard lens (e.g. 50mm) Any camera (but able to change shutter speeds and aperture) B. Discipline: Involve yourself (talk to people) Stay with your subject (be patient) C. Technique Get closer (as much as you can) Watch your shutter speed and avoid camera shakes (know the rule) Watch your background (relates to your subject or no?) Shoot as you re editing (e.g. low and high angles) 98
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