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    Welcome to the Basic Camera Techniques Unit
    Summary of this Unit
    Camera Techniques Image Submission Examples
    Learning Outcomes & Student Brief
    Camera Techniques Brief
    Resources for Test
    Test Topics
    How an SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera works
    Aperture
    Shutter Speed
    ISO
    Focal Length
    Metering
    Light Intensity
    Depth of Field
    Kelvin Scale Infographic
    Diagrams for Revision
    Camera Modes
    Exposure Compensation Video
    Exposure Compensation PowerPoint
    When to consider using Manual Focus
    Manual v Automatic Focus
    Additional Photography Resources
    Composition PowerPoint
    Colour Combinations
    Outcome 3 Image Submission
    Brief 1 - Produce an architectural image of the exterior of a building in bright sunlight.
    Brief 2 - Produce an image of a subject of your own choice, outside using natural daylight on an overcast day.
    Brief 3 - Produce an image of a subject your own choice, inside using natural window light.
    Outcome 4 Image Submission
    Brief 1 - A landscape photograph, with a subject of interest in the foreground. This image must show extended depth of field.
    Brief 2 - A subject of your own choice with an unusual camera angle. This image is to show either extended depth of field or shallow depth of field.
    Brief 3 - A photograph of a person, using portrait framing, with the person in focus and the background out of focus. This image will therefore show a shallow depth of field.
    Outcome 3 & 4 Image Explanation Submission
    For each image you are required to explain your technical selections and decisions.
    Formative Tasks
    Thursday Group Task 25/09/25
    Contact Sheet Task 09/10/2025
    Extra Tasks
    Resize an image 13/11/25
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