Drawing TED Talk: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-OyGXwgk5rqYnH3KbOxDNjtRYRos4LuHU8BA4GrGrPY Photography TED Talk: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10-2tn5gTTLPDUwLBe3rRn3HfNsK20Qnjm1-wQ87Z45Y I enjoyed how innovation allowed me to explore things I couldn't do otherwise. However, when it came closer to the AP exam, I wish I could have spent time preparing for that than working on innovation. I like that I get to explore new things (especially since I couldn't take art) but I didn't like how it took a lot of time out of class.
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Today I decided to make a list of what I need to learn. My camera, the functions it has, what it is know to be good/bad at Exposer, what ranges are right for certain lighting. Learn best time for pictures, learn how to use shadows and brightness. Learn how to make the perspective change the photo. Improve my post processing. Don't be afraid to use a high ISO Here is a photo I took a few days ago.
Shoot during the "golden hours" before and after the suns brightest times.
When light is bright, choose the fastest shutter speed and small aperture. Low ISO and narrow aperture. If taking a portrait, shoot with a flash to avoid shadows. You can also use a UV filter to help or shoot in black and white. Use a lens hood. When taking a photo it can be processed as one of two files: RAW or JPEG.
RAW photos are uncompressed (meaning they have the complete data), have a higher dynamic range, lower contrast, not as sharp, and is not suitable for printing unless you use post processing. JPEG, on the other hand, is a compressed file that has lower dynamic range, higher contrast, sharper, and does not need post-processing because it is processed by the camera. Astrophotography, taking pictures of the stars is something I've always wanted to do but iPhone cameras do not seem to cut it. The first thing I definitely need is a good sturdy tripod. The camera then needs to be set with: f/2.8 aperture, ISO 1250, 30 second exposer, and RAW format. This is best done with a full frame camera (which mine is not) but the exposer time can be adjusted to correct for this. So today, I learned what in the world all of these random letters and words mean on my camera.
ISO is the camera's sensitivity to light, a lower number means less sensitivity which results in a finer grain. Higher ISO is typically used in the dark. Aperture is the hole in the lens that light travels through. The smaller the number, the more light. This is because it is displayed as a fraction like f/1.4 or f/2.0. The aperture is usually dictated by the type of lens you have because each lens has its own aperture range. Shutter speed or "exposer time" is the length of time the shutter is exposed to light. Low shutter speed is best used for lightning, night, and landscapes. Main Dial Mode Shutter Aperture P-Program Auto Exposer Auto Auto A-Aperture Priority Manual Auto S-Shutter Priority Auto Manual M-Manual Manual Manual I decided I'm going to learn photography for this innovation project. For this, I'm going to start by learning settings and the different buttons. I also am going to learn when to use them in different situations.
I presented my TED Talk today. I also decided my next innovation project will be photography. I'm going to keep notes on camera settings so when I take a picture I can look up the setting.
I was sick for this innovation day, but next week I will finally be able to finish my TED Talk. Then I'll be able to present the following week. I'm still not sure what my next project will be.
I was absent today. Next innovation time I will finish my TED Talk, then I'll be ready to present the class after that.
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