Advancement

Photography

    1. Tell what makes a good picture. Show your understanding of these as you take pictures for requirement 2.
    2. Do the following:
      1. Take pictures illustrating at least EIGHT of the following picture-taking techniques. Use comparisons to illustrate your points.
        1. Camera steadiness.
        2. Rule of thirds.
        3. Level horizon.
        4. Moving in close -- fill the frame
        5. Framing.
        6. Direction of light -- front, side, and backlighting.
        7. Quality of light -- flat light, bright sunlight, and time of day.
        8. Point of view -- eye level, high and low angle.
        9. Use of leading lines.
        10. Flash -- proper range and reflective surfaces.
      2. Do one of the following, utilizing techniques of planning a photo report. Start with planning cards; then do your photography and editing, and complete the requirements by presenting your report in an organized manner to your counselor.
        1. Expose a roll of print film and select five to 10 good pictures for your picture story. Mount the pictures on a large art board or in a photo album.
        2. Expose a roll of slide film and select 10 or more good slides to tell your story.
    3. Explain how photographic film is processed and tell how black-and-white prints are made, or process and print your own pictures and show your counselor, explaining the steps you took.
    4. Do the following:
      1. Explain to your counselor the basic parts common to all cameras using a diagram you prepared.
      2. Explain common photographic terms such as lens, shutter, viewfinder, camera angle, exposure, negative, transparency, f-number, and planning card.
    5. Describe jobs in photography.

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