Digital PhotographyDigital Photography

ObjectivesObjectives

After completing this class, you will be able to:

Explain the benefits, features, and workings of a digital camera.

Explain how digital images can be managed and edited.

Identify the features of different types of printers that are available for printing photos.

Introduction to Digital CamerasIntroduction to Digital Cameras

No film needed

Uses storage device, like memory card

Can transfer images to computer using USB cable

Can print images using a photo printer

Can share images over the Internet

Digital CamerasDigital Cameras

Screen for viewing pictures

Resolution or pixel depth is important – higher number of pixels, the better the picture quality

Types of cameras: Point and shoot Semiprofessional SLR (or professional)

Point and Shoot CamerasPoint and Shoot Cameras

Adjust settings, like focus and exposure, automatically.

Most have resolution ranging between 2-4 mega pixels

(or 2 - 4 million pixels)

More affordable than other types.

Semiprofessional CamerasSemiprofessional Cameras

More expensive than point and shoot

More control over picture taking process

Can manually adjust some settings

Resolution usually ranges between 4-6 mega pixels

Professional camerasProfessional cameras

Even more expensive

Designed for professional photographers

High resolution

Fast-focusing lenses

Ability to take large number of pictures at high speed

Photo Management Photo Management

Transfer pictures to computer using a USB cable

Sort & organize your pictures using photo management

software

Some software allows you to compress & fine tune

pictures

Examples: Microsoft Digital Image 2006, Picasa

Basic Photo EditingBasic Photo Editing

You can improve appearance of pictures by:

Adjusting brightness

Adjusting contrast

Adjusting color

Crop

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Advanced Photo EditingAdvanced Photo Editing

Enhance and add special effects to

pictures

Remove blemishes, red-eye

Change backgrounds

Add text

Photo PrintingPhoto Printing

Types of personal photo printers:

Black and white or color printers

Color inkjet printers

Dye sublimation printers

Photo printingPhoto printing

Types of professional photo printers:

Used in print labs

Use special imaging devices to

expose regular photo paper

True-photographic quality

QuestionsQuestions