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How do i put together a portfolio for an audition?

I have signed up for GSA (Governers School for the Arts) in Kentucky and I'm putting together my photography portfolio. This is my first so i have no idea how to do it. I have all my pictures and they are 8x10 but what should i put them in? A folder?
I need please.

While I think Carla has a good point I think what you are asking is what should the content be? In this case and since I think you are trying to involve your potential instructors you should take your work to your previous instructors. Tell them what you are trying to do and ask their advice. Thicken up your skin though. What you think is the best is not always what is. First at this stage go with your advisers. Then as you reach potential after potential go with your gut. Then help the next folks whom you teach. It always comes full circle. Help those like you who were helped early on. The payback is immense. Best of luck.

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Film Camera Color

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Film Cameras

Film cameras are simple cameras, which could be used by all easily. People prefer to use film cameras over digital cameras because they are much simpler to use which could be easily operated by all. The debate, which is going on, is regarding the efficiency of film cameras over digital cameras and vice versa. Film cameras where the first of its kind which has been used since ages and has had a good reputation among all. They are the ones, which are of great use for almost all. All people from small children to aged ones are able to operate very well without the of anyone from outside.

The significance of camera is regarding its image quality, which has four major factors such as picture resolution, presence of grain/noise in the cameras, color quality and dynamic range of the image. Considering the resolution, which actually refers to the sharpness and visibility of the image, the film cameras are triumphant. These cameras have achieved the resolution ranking!

In relation to the noise or grain of the camera digital camera wins, as they are more sophisticated gadgets. Whereas while considering the dynamic range, the film cameras are preferred over digital ones because deliver much more perfect image while the digital cameras gets disturbed due to contrasting light and sometimes there occurs white highlights on the obtained. Technology is advancing to rectify these problems related to digital camera, hoping to achieve better quality very soon.

In case of color quality digital cameras are able to provide a sharper, clearer, colorful and brighter image when compared to that of the film cameras. This is because of the advancing technologies that play a major role.

A major draw back of film cameras are that they are much costlier as films are needed for using them and they have to be washed to get the photo in hand. On the other hand, digital cameras need no films and they only have an initial investment, as they are costly. But while using them they do not cost much, thus becoming affordable for all. Nowadays film cameras are just disappearing from the market, as they are use by the professionals alone. They have a better picture resolution that makes it still prevalent in the market.

Therefore it is to be noted that both digital cameras as well as the film cameras have their own advantages as well as disadvantages, which should be checked into before buying one.

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Make Friends With Your Digital Camera

When a brand new SLR (single lens reflex) model digital camera is put into

your hands, whether it is a purchase or a gift, you are holding an exquisitely crafted instrument designed to deliver sharp, crisp, brilliantly colored . If you spend the time to acquaint yourself with its technical aspects, a whole new world of can open up to you.

I admit that the typical manual for digital cameras can be intimidating. I have two manuals for a small digital camera that I bought two years ago. The camera can be used in automatic (point-and-shoot) or manual mode and the basic guide is 32 pages, the advanced guide is 144 pages.

Fortunately, camera manufacturers now have show and tell instructions in the form of DVDs and that should help. But sometimes technical terms discourage new owners from getting up close and personal with their new cameras.

With computer access it is really easy to search Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, to investigate many technical terms like, for instance, mega pixels (tiny, tiny dots of color). When you see that the more mega pixels a camera has, (like 10.1mp or 12.1mp), the sharper the image is going to be because there is more pixel information being recorded when you shoot.

 

This means that you will be able to have your photos blown up to, say, poster or mural size because there is a greater density of pixel information and the image will keep its clarity at large sizes. Photos taken with less mega pixel data appear grainy because there are fewer recorded dots of color information.

Perhaps you remember with fondness the user-friendly cameras preceding the latest addition to your collection of memory makers.

With the stalwart (if slightly boxy and heavy) 35mm film camera, inserting a roll of film was sometimes a little tricky, lining up the film edge holes on the sprockets, and being careful to shield the camera from too much light when inserting the film.

But then once that was done, your automatic film camera was good to go. Just point, shoot and no worries. Of course, you really had no idea if you actually got the photos of what you were shooting until the film was developed days or weeks later.

Stepping into the 21st century, that scenario has changed dramatically with the advent of the digital camera. You know what you have right away.

(I was amused recently while watching a TV show where an irate actor snatched a camera from a paparazzi photographer to destroy unwanted photos. A scene like this done ten years ago would have been super dramatic with the person pulling out yards of exposed film. Now it is merely a matter of snapping out a tiny memory card!)

Here are a few of the basic things to learn about your camera.

Controlling the amount of light perceived in a scene

Put very simply, the aperture (opening) of the camera lens is like the iris of the eye, enlarging to let in more light in low light situations and narrowing in brightly lit scenes like snow or water-reflecting scenes. In automatic mode, when there is too much or too little light coming through the aperture, the camera computer corrects for this.

 

You can manually control the amount of light by adjusting the f-stops on your camera lens. Basic f-stops range from f-1.2 to f-22. The lower number setting indicates a low light situation where the camera aperture is opened to its widest diameter to allow in more light. The high number setting shows an extremely brightly lit situation where the aperture needs to be closed down, letting in less light so that the image will not be over-exposed and washed out.

 

Setting the speed (ISO) at which the camera shutter opens and closes

You can control the speed (ISO) at which the photo will be taken. In film cameras, the only way to change speed was to change rolls of film, sometimes wasting much of a roll. With your digital camera, you simply switch by dialing the speed you desire.

This is important if you are, for instance, shooting sports photos where the shutter is open a tiny fraction of a second so you can capture action without blurring. Or, you may want the shutter open for long periods if you are shooting night scenes or fireworks

 

Selecting the focal distance

The part of your camera that is governing how far away from your subject you are shooting is the lens. If your new digital camera is an SLR (single lens reflex) model, you are a very fortunate person. The SLR model is very versatile because with the flip of a button, you can change lenses quickly and easily. You can instantly change from shooting panoramic shots to intimate portraits or switch to a macro mode of ECUs (extreme close-ups).

Even if you start out with a basic lens of 18-55mm, the time you spend learning about the effects of using different focal length lenses will reward you with the knowledge to take spectacular photos.

Your digital camera is capable of taking stunning and memorable photos if you take a little time to really get acquainted.

(If you are thinking about upgrading from a digital point-and-shoot camera, take a look at the EOS Canon Rebel XTi SLR 10.1mp digital, the camera I love. With the professional level of this camera, your photographs can exhibit a whole new level of clarity and brilliance.)

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Photography Lighting

photography lighting

How to Set Up the

Light is one of important things in photography. Nowadays, lighting has many choices and equipment that makes you easier to take the picture. By many lights that you can choose from, you can simply set up a and move the lights to get different effects. Below are several steps that you can read to set up .

Step 1

Pose your subject where you intend him to be. Set the exactly in front of the subject.

Step 2

Prepare a key light on the subject. Supposed that the subject is a person, it should be set at 45 degree angle from the person and enlighten one side on his face. Generally, it should be between 500 and 1000 watts. The key lights itself has several different types. Soft light is diffused as hard light makes spiky shadows on its subject. While high light is bright one as soft light is muted and not bright. Through those two types, the key light can be determined first while you select the exact type as the effect you intend to create. For example, the soft light one is appropriate for the glamor photography.

Step 3

Place a fill light on the subject. The fill light should be more muted and more diffused than the key light chosen. Generally, a fill light is half as bright as it chosen. For example, if it is 1000 watts, the fill light should be chosen is 500 watts. Then, a diffuser can be placed on the fill light or by using a reflector board so a diffused fill light is created. When the budget is tight, another way that can be taken is using a piece of poster board or silver car shade as the reflector. The fill light is set at the opposite side of the subject itself from it. So, when the key light is enlightening, the face of subject is on the right side which means that the fill light should be on the left.

Step 4

Arrange a back light on its subject. Generally the back light should be exact behind the subject but little bit higher than the camera. Finally, the last step that can be taken is creating a radiance of light around the hair of your subject that may him to stand out against the background itself. The back light should be lighter than the key light and it should be placed at a lower angle. Keep focusing, that it is not too low or it will appear on camera to spoil the shot.

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Photography Studio

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Episode 10 , Equipment Guide , part 2 of 2

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Technical Photography

technical photography
Are the technical aspects of difficult to learn ?

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Some can be, depends on the person. I had somethings that took me months to get my head around while others got it straight away. Somethings others never got I got straight away.

Persistance is the key, if one has patience, passion, drive and solid goals the hard parts are overcome and at some point it all starts to come together. Your smart and passionate about the craft, you may have difficulties with somethings but if you just keep trying it will all come together sooner or later.

Bottom line its not to hard for you! Difficult yes but all things requiring skill and knowledge are hard to learn at some point......

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Photography Tips : Photography Technical Basics

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