Depth of field - Intimacy/Isolation
What is depth of field? DofF is the distance between the nearest and furthest elements in a scene that appear to be “acceptably sharp” in an image.
How do you use it? By changing the f-stop setting on the aperture ring of your camera, you alter the amount of light striking your image sensor and bring more or less of your photo into focus.
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Sketchbook AssignmentFIRST Draw the aperture ring of your camera from a top view, include the f-stop settings, and illustrate at least 4 different aperture openings as they correspond to each f-stop. See below for an example.
SECOND Find 2 magazine images to include in your sketchbook that illustrate an example of each:
-shallow depth of field (~ƒ/2) -great depth of field (~ƒ/16) Analyze each photo by answering the ?s below for each: 1. The aperture setting you think the photographer used. 2. The principle of composition the photo illustrates. 3. A sentence stating how the photographer's choice of aperture contributes to the success of the picture. **use the entire photo – don’t crop – and no text in the image, presentation counts, so cut neatly. Sven Zacek
1. ƒ/2 2. Rule of Thirds 3. A short depth of field is used to focus our attention on the owl and create a blurred background that is not distracting. |
Intimacy/Isolation Shooting Assignment
Problem Statement: Shoot a roll of film (24 images) that explores the creative use of aperture (f-stops) to create a feeling of intimacy or isolation.