Photography I

Take home test #1

DUE Monday 10/11/10

20 Questions worth 5 points each.

l. Describe the contrast in this nhoto to the left

2. Describe the textures in this photo.

3. Is this photo using linear perspective? If so, which type (1

or 2 point)?

4. Describe the negative space in photo A.

5. Describe the use of space in photo B.

6. The two pictures are of the same family. Explain how the use of space contributes to the overall
mood of the pictures.

7 . Photo A is the picture that made it to the magazines and generated public outrage over the
conditions these migrant families were living in. What do you think is so special about photo A
compared to photo B that enabled the average viewer to connect so strongly to it'/
 8. Explain how the red-eye reduction feature on a camera works.

Explain why you might NOT want to send a picture saved in the TIFF file format through email.

10. Explain what happens to the pixels in a picture each time it is saved in JPEG format'7

I l. Which printer should give better quality images and why'l

l-.lp r* 57s0 x'1440 dpi up i*'1?Ofi x 12*0 dpi

12. How many pixels in a megapixel'/

I 3. The name of the point on the horizon line where parallel lines appear to converge in linear
perspective is called:

14-17 : Label each photo as I pt., 2 pt., or NO linear perspective

18. Explain the principle of asymmetrical balance.

19. Describe the difference between a shape and a form. Name one example of each.

20. Describe the di{ference between an organic shape and a geometric shape.