Mastering perfect photography : Tips and Tricks
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0.000 HBDMastering perfect photography : Tips and Tricks
<center>***Do you like to take pictures? Then this article is for you. In it you will find 10 simple photoprints that will improve the quality of your pictures.***</center> <center></center> Outstanding French photographer **Henri Cartier-Bresson** (Henri Cartier-Bresson) said: "The photographer's lot is continuously disappearing things. And when they leave, no ingenuity, nothing in the world will make them come back. " To not miss the "disappearing things", you need to hone your skills. Here are some tips to help you. ## The Rule of Thirds This is a compositional device invented in the late 18th century and originally used in painting. >***Divide the frame with two horizontal lines and two vertical lines into nine rectangles (as in crosses-toes). The frame will be divided into equal thirds in the vertical and horizontal. At points of intersection of the third points are formed - "points of attention". At these points, the main objects of the frame should be located.*** <center></center> According to the laws of perception, a person can not hold attention to the whole picture at once. The "attention node" catches the eye and forces the viewer to concentrate. Therefore, the rule of the third not only organizes the composition, but also simplifies the perception. ***The viewfinders of many modern cameras are equipped with a grid constructed according to the rule of thirds. In this case, all that needs to be done (for example, during landscape photography) is to make sure that the horizon is parallel to the horizontal grid line, and the key objects (trees, mountain, etc.) are at the intersection of the thirds.*** The rule of the third is simple and quite universal (suitable even for portraits). But do not get carried away. There are frames where the subject of the filming and asking in the center; and sometimes it is better to place it near the edge. <center></center> The alignment of the composition is one of the components of the photoprocess. It should be thought out in advance. But if there is no time or ideas, then boldly use the rule of thirds. Aspect ratio Usually the photos look good with the native aspect ratio (usually 2: 3 or 4: 3). But the alternative ratio can give an unexpected effect and significantly improve the picture. ***Instead of leaving reflections on the relationship between the parties and the game with the crop for post-processing, it is better to look more closely at the plot of the picture and decide what ratio is right at the stage of shooting.*** Many cameras allow you to set the aspect ratio directly in the camera, but when shooting in RAW and JPEG at the same time you will have the source for cropping during editing. <center></center> The main advantage here is that you will see the picture in the selected aspect ratio and move the camera or subject to improve the composition. It is not recommended to crop images at random - when cropping it is also better to observe a certain aspect ratio. **Gradually you will learn to see which aspect ratio is better emphasized by the composition.** ## Spot metering A metering is an estimation of the brightness of an image by the amount of light penetrating into the camera. It allows you not to darken or lighten the pictures. There are three types of metering: center-weighted, matrix and spot. With spot metering, the brightness is usually determined by the center of the frame or by the active focus point. Spot metering is used when the brightness of the subject is very different from the brightness of the background, and when there are very light or very dark subjects in the frame. ***Spot metering is usually used to obtain photographs with properly exposed main subject. The brightness of other objects is ignored.*** The more you use spot metering, the more you will understand in the exposure. ## White balance If you shoot in RAW, then white balance can be tweaked afterwards. But if you want to use JPEG images at once and at the same time take pictures with artificial or mixed light, it is better to set the white balance manually. The specific settings depend on the camera model. But the principle is the same. >#### Take a picture of a neutral object (for example, a gray card) in the light in which you plan to shoot the main frame. Set the captured frame as the white balance standard in the settings. The neutral standard will allow to correct the subsequent pictures and to give colors in a shot a naturalness. Own white balance can also be used to emphasize the color shades in the photo. Use the technique described above, but the standard should not be colorless, but color. For example, cold blue. He will give in the frame a warm yellowish shade - that is necessary for shooting the haze of dawn. <center></center> ## Flash Many are afraid to use the flash, whether it is built-in or external. But as soon as you "make friends" with her, the quality of your photos will increase significantly. The "jumping" flash built into the camera is often subjected to ridicule. The external flash actually gives the best result. But the built-in also can be used to give shine in the eyes or highlighting shadows. ***It is not difficult to use flash. There are many external flashes working with a built-in camera metering system and delivering a balanced exposure.*** Having started using flash, you will soon be happy to tinker with it and experiment with manual control. Flash is an excellent tool for everyday shooting, and not just for special occasions. Just try it! ## Depth of field This is the range of distances in which subjects are displayed in the frame as sharp. This is one of the key parameters of photography, which, among other things, can cause a blurry picture. A wide aperture (F / 2.8) results in a shallow depth of field. Conversely, a smaller aperture (for example, F / 16) increases the focus area. >**You can also control the depth of field using the focal length and distance to the subject. The closer to the subject you shoot or the more long-focus lens you use, the shallower the depth of field - the focus will be only a narrow strip of the picture. And vice versa.** Therefore, when choosing a lens for shooting, think about how it will affect the depth of field. If necessary, adjust the aperture and / or distance to the subject being photographed. ## Hyperfocal distance With depth of field another concept is connected - the hyperfocal distance of focusing. You probably saw landscapes, where the back and fore-lines are equally sharp. To achieve this in your pictures, you need to learn how to use the hyperfocal distance. >***Hyperfocal distance is the distance to the front boundary of the sharply depicted space when the objective is focused to infinity.*** Simply put, this is the same depth of field, but when focusing on infinity. Like the depth of field, the hyperfocal distance depends on the focal length of the lens and the diaphragm. The smaller the aperture and the focal length to the subject, the less it is. There are applications that help determine the hyperfocal distance and depth of field. They will prompt both the ideal focal length, and the distance to the subject of the survey, and the diaphragm. <div class=pull-right>https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1515310177/ku57sci2wojmbl9kbfdm.png</div> <div class=pull-left>https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1515309821/jxcmqan5fm0aktav9pi6.jpg</div> <br> ### [Hyperfocal Calc](https://itunes.apple.com/app/hyperfocal-calc/id287381012?mt=8) Developer: Venkatramanan Krishnamani <br> <br> <div class=pull-left>https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1515310449/xpc08a0lrhg7uvtgiko5.jpg</div> <div class=pull-right>https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1515310651/qdp1zd7v3ib4txkoplzp.png</div> <br> ### [Hyperfocal Distance Plus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fm.hd) Developer: FMSoftware <br> If you do not have a smartphone at hand, you can estimate the required focal length, focusing on about a third of the distance to the scene, which according to the plan should be sharp. This ensures that the foreground and background are as sharp as possible, and avoids "squandering" the area of focus due to the focus on distant objects. ## Natural HDR Many have encountered pictures where a beautiful blue sky and a dark foreground or where an excellent foreground, and the sky merged into a white spot. Usually in the articles about photography in this case it is advised to use neutral light filters that reduce the amount of light reaching the camera. But in the digital photography era there is an alternative method. ### <center>Take two or three pictures from the same point, but with different exposures. Then combine them. You will get a larger range of brightness.</center> This technique, known as HDR photography, is often associated with pictures with a lot of halo effect (unnatural halos around objects), lack of black or white tones and bright colors. <center></center> HDR-images can be much more delicate. For example, to take a series of two or three photographs with a difference in the exposure 1-3EV. This may be enough to make a combined image, where the details will be present both in the light areas and in the shadows. Combine frames in any photo editor that supports the layer function. Combine the pictures and adjust the transparency of the desired areas. Do not try to make the same brightness everywhere, play with semitones, shadows and light. ## Geometric figures When photographers used cameras, mirroring and upside down displaying a frame, they developed a sense of composition. They saw an ordered set of shapes, not just recognizable objects. Try to consider the geometric shapes in the surrounding environment. This will allow you to improve the composition. Excellent training in this case - the shooting of the city and shadows, but also suitable portraits and still lifes. <center></center> ## Black and white shooting Many photographers translate color images into black and white after shooting. But it's better to shoot immediately in monochrome, in advance thinking out a black and white photo. **To do this, you can configure the camera so that the pictures are saved simultaneously in JPEG and RAW. Then choose a monochrome style or a mode for emulating a black / white film.** Thus, color images will be saved in RAW. This will allow you to work with them after the shooting. If you use a SLR camera in live view mode, a compact or mirrorless camera, you can see the scene in black and white on the screen before taking a picture. ### <center> Any photographer, not in vain eating his bread, makes tens of thousands of disgusting pictures.</center> ***<center> Ansel Adams</center>*** The described photodetectors will help you to improve the quality of your pictures. Especially they will be useful for beginners. Do not be afraid to try, because with practice comes understanding. <br> *** *** <center>https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1514794339/zr1q3jlquvx06l1pjywn.png</center>
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