Class Photography II

Understand the basic concepts of digital imaging, becoming capable of processing and archiving them in a coherent and organized manner. Understand the functionalities of a digital camera. Acquire and develop technical skills in terms of processing digital images. Acquire knowledge to optimize digital workflow processes, fundamentally through Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw software. Understand the basic principles of using artificial lighting to reproduce flat and three-dimensional objects.

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1 - The image and the digital camera - Focal distance. - Lens types: Normal; Wide angle; Telephoto lens; Macro; - The shutter. - The diaphragm and depth of field. - The reflected light photometer. - Digital image and digital color. 2 - Lighting - The camera and its components. Diaphragm, shutter, lens, reflected light photometer. - The light. Color formation, photographic sensitivity , direct and reflected light, the color temperature of light, the relationship between light and photographic capture. - Studio lighting. Electronic (flash) and continuous lighting. - The different qualities of light and its manipulation in the studio. - Development of the lighting technique in the studio. Basic principles. Individual light, reflected light, fill light, cut light. - Continued practice. 3 - Photographic post-production - Basic principles of digital image development in Camera Raw. - Photoshop: Cropping and selection tools.

Theoretical-practical classes, where students are familiarized with the concepts of composition and lighting. Practical classes where students will have the opportunity to work with studio Flash, light modelers, meters and light analyzers, performing practical exercises of increasing difficulty with accompaniment. Continuous, individual assessment, carried out through the execution of practical exercises and a final work in digital format. ASSESSMENT Practical composition exercises - 20% Practical exercises in photographic post-production - 40% Practical Lighting exercises carried out individually ¿ 30% Continuous assessment ¿ 10% All students who register a positive average and attend 75% of classes are approved.

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