2006-10-03 10:48:31 · 7 answers · asked by I think... 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I need to know basic point&shoot
2006-10-03 10:48:59 · update #1
Orientate your camera according to what you are filming : horizontally for pix of landscapes, large groups of people,etc : vertically if you are taking a pic of a tall subject,a full-body pic of a person,yacht with mast and sails or a tower...
Give the camera a chance to focus before taking the pic. The camera needs to be held very still under low-light conditions to prevent blurring the image. Take pictures with the light source at your back or side,not shining into the camera lens.(unless you actually WANT a collection of silouettes!)
If you're taking photos of people,try to avoid direct sunlight. It makes your subjects screw up their eyes and the harsh lighting causes some parts to appear deeply shadowed,and well-lit parts over-exposed. If you have no choice,other than direct sunlight, postion your subject /s so that the light comes from the side and doesn't shine into their eyes.
"Bracketing" your landscape shots with a bit of foreground detail makes your pics look more interesting. Know your camera's limitations and work within these boundaries to obtain the best results : How close can I be to a subject before the image becomes unfocussed? Is the subject large enough in the picture,or do I need to move closer? How far will my flash be effective at night? The best way to answer these questions is to get snapping!!! So.... have fun !!
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2006-10-03 11:15:03 · answer #1 · answered by Ricvee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the camera steady, and always be thinking about what is in the frame. Often we take pictures only to realize later that some strangers face was in the background, or the background itself was a chain link fence. Don't just focus on the subject, but also on the things around the subject. Please make sure your subject is in focus.
And last but not least, try to shoot with natural lighting if at all possible. Only the nicer, more expensive flashes can produce light that looks good.
2006-10-03 17:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rainier 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest reading the manual that came with your camera while you have the camera in hand so you can try what you are reading. Digital is easier at this than film but, it will work for both. Camera manuals tend to be very basic but, you will learn all of the functions of your camera this way. As said before, shoot, look, shoot some more and have fun!
2006-10-03 20:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by rsimons56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend 1 hour composing every image before you shoot, but only if you want great pictures.
2006-10-03 20:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.
picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.
It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.
It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google
Download it free in here:
http://www.bernanke.cn/google-picasa/
Good Luck!
2006-10-03 22:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by good.picasa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just have fun and start taking a lot of photos...you'll develop your own style in no time.
Here's a website to get you started.
http://www.photo.net/learn/
2006-10-03 17:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by Chuckie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the rule of thirds.
http://photospot2004.blogspot.com/2004/07/rule-of-thirds.html
Think about color, texture, lighting, subject, shapes, etc.
2006-10-04 17:06:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋